eMaint Articles
DFMEA vs PFMEA: Key Differences
Identifying the failure modes of processes, designs, and assets is a critical part of continuous improvement for manufacturers. Completing a failure mode and effect [...]
What is Corrective Maintenance? Essential Guide and Best Practices
What Is Corrective Maintenance? Corrective maintenance is the process of repairing or restoring equipment and systems after failure or when a defect has been [...]
Maintainability — What Is It and Some Best Practices
Downtime significantly affects net earnings for any organization — regardless of whether it is planned or unplanned. According to an IDC survey, downtime can [...]
Work Requests: A Guide for MRO Teams
What Is a Work Request? A work request is a formal document or digital entry used to notify maintenance of a problem or need [...]
A Guide to Maintenance Inspections
What Is a Maintenance Inspection? A maintenance inspection, also known as a maintenance check, is a systematic process of examining equipment, systems, and facilities [...]
What is Equipment Maintenance? Definition, Examples, Benefits
What is Equipment Maintenance? Equipment maintenance is the process of ensuring that machinery, tools, and other equipment operate efficiently and safely. It involves regular [...]
How Industry 4.0 Revolutionized Manufacturing
Since the early 2010s, the manufacturing industry has experienced a massive technological transformation. This change, known as Industry 4.0, has redefined how products are designed, [...]
Reactive Maintenance: Definition, Strategy, Examples
What is Reactive Maintenance? Reactive maintenance, also known as breakdown maintenance, involves repairing or replacing equipment and systems only after they fail or malfunction. [...]
Finding and Understanding the Useful Life of an Asset
The equipment your team uses everyday won’t last forever. Even though preventive maintenance can extend the life of your assets, there will inevitably come [...]
Understanding Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
Operations and maintenance (O&M) is a dual-focus approach to keeping assets operational and efficient. This overview will cover what O&M is, the difference between [...]