Weibull analysis can be used to examine a myriad of failures and problems, including equipment breakdowns. By better understanding why and when breakdowns happen, companies can better tailor their ...

Members pictured from left to right. The concept of predictive maintenance is familiar to anyone who has owned a car—you regularly have the vehicle inspected, change fluids, replace tires, change ...

In the Dec. 4, 2017 issue of The NEWS, I discussed some common obstacles that customers present when offered a preventive maintenance agreement and solutions to overcome them. This week, let’s take a ...

In today's competitive industrial landscape, maximizing the lifespan of equipment is a priority for many organizations. One effective strategy for achieving this goal is the implementation of ...

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) considers preventive maintenance a form of hazard control in the workplace that prevents injuries. OSHA regulations require employers to ...

A gas-fired paint drying oven at a manufacturing plant shut down unexpectedly, and a crew was assigned to relight it. The crew was under pressure to troubleshoot and re-light the oven as soon as ...

A healthy fleet is the key to a thriving logistics business. And you can’t keep a healthy fleet without regular vehicle maintenance. But with a few different types of maintenance at your disposal, ...

To encourage safer electrical systems, the 2023 update to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 70B shifted from a “recommended practice” to a “standard” that contains mandatory ...