What is preventive and
corrective maintenance?
Optimized maintenance management is essential to manage and reduce equipment failures, minimize operational downtime, and achieve optimal productivity.
There are two main types of maintenance: preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.
Preventive maintenance
Preventive maintenance is the scheduled and periodic inspection of equipment, including the replacement of worn parts when necessary, in order to prevent failures.
These maintenance operations help reduce additional costs caused by equipment breakdowns or operational downtime. They are often essential when unplanned shutdowns are not acceptable.
Although preventive maintenance involves a cost, it is generally much lower than the cost of corrective maintenance.
Corrective maintenance
Corrective maintenance is performed when equipment, machinery, or systems fail and require repair.
It can be curative, providing a permanent solution, or palliative, restoring temporary operation until a complete repair is completed.
It helps reduce downtime, maintain safety, and extend equipment lifespan.
