Preventive maintenance is maintenance that is regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The importance of preventive maintenance assures optimal working conditions and conserves the life span of the equipment. Time savings, Planned preventive maintenance may cause small hindrance for production, but that is nothing compared to actual downtime caused by a breakdown.

Preparation details. tools needed to complete the work. spare parts needed to complete the work. estimated time it takes to complete the work.

Safety details. safety instructions. required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Extends the useful lifecycle of assets decreasing the need for capital replacements.

Enhances the efficiency of equipment keeping them running more efficiently and lowering power expenses.

Enhances the performance of assets by increasing uptime.

Preventive maintenance is a schedule of planned maintenance actions aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. The primary goal of preventive maintenance is to prevent the failure of equipment before it actually occurs.