What is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a proactive approach to maintenance that includes monitoring the condition of equipment and taking action before failures occur. It is based on the idea that preventive maintenance can be more effective if it is performed at the right time, rather than just when something breaks.
CBMs allow companies to reduce costs and increase efficiency by avoiding unnecessary downtime, since equipment is repaired before it fails. They also allow companies to avoid paying for unnecessary parts or repairs, as well as reducing their carbon footprint by reducing waste.
Because CBMs rely on data analysis, they are much more cost-effective than traditional reactive maintenance methods. If a company uses traditional reactive maintenance, they will need a lot of spare parts on hand in case something goes wrong. However, if they use CBM instead, they can avoid buying extra parts—and buy fewer spares in general—because they'll know when something needs repair before anything goes wrong!
Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) Versus Proactive Maintenance
The most common way for companies to manage their industrial equipment is through CBM. With this maintenance strategy, a technician will only perform repairs or replacements when an indicator or sensor indicates that there is a problem with the machine. The problem may be something minor like a loose bolt, or it could be something major like a broken bearing.
CBM is much more cost-effective than proactive maintenance, but it is not without its drawbacks. For one thing, though technicians are only called in when there is an issue, they still have to spend time diagnosing the problem before they can begin repairs. This can add hours onto what would otherwise be a quick fix. It also means that many machines are left untouched for long periods of time between inspections, which means they may not be as reliable as they could be if they were maintained more frequently.
Proactive Maintenance involves having your machine inspected regularly so that any problems can be identified and fixed before they become serious issues that need immediate attention. That way you do not have to wait until things break down before getting them repaired — you can keep your machinery running smoothly by preventing problems from occurring in the first place!
Benefits of Using Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
The benefits of using this method include:
- Decreased costs associated with unnecessary repairs or replacement of parts because they were not needed at all.
- Reduction in waste due to overproduction caused by maintenance being performed too early or too frequently when no repairs are actually necessary.
- Improved safety for personnel working on machinery by preventing unnecessary shutdowns which could cause injury from unexpected movement or other hazards such as flying debris caused by lack of lubrication during operation.
