{"id":1085,"date":"2025-03-27T02:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T08:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:58:19","slug":"start-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/start-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Predictive Maintenance Program That is Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]If someone was trying to convince you <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> to start a <\/span>predictive maintenance program<\/span><\/a>, they might tell you that it is too complicated or expensive to implement. And while those might be valid concerns for some, the adoption of predictive maintenance strategies is <\/span>only projected to grow<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it hard to start a predictive maintenance program?<\/h2>\n

Implementing a PdM program is indeed more complicated compared to starting a <\/span>preventive maintenance program<\/b><\/a>. But the real level of difficulty will depend on the level of expertise available at your organization, the complexity of your assets, and the tools you have at your disposal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following sections will review the steps, tools, and expertise required to set up and maintain a PdM program.\u00a0 Once those pieces are in place, <\/span>predictive maintenance<\/span><\/a> becomes a much easier job, and one that is worth the return.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Steps for establishing a PdM program<\/h2>\n

Although the <\/span>benefits of predictive maintenance<\/span><\/a> are numerous, deployment can be challenging. So, before you start, it is important to have a well-defined plan covering the desired business outcome and project scope. Ideally, you should start small, learn and adjust as you go along, and use the insights gained for further expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into step-by-step best practices for implementing a successful and sustainable PdM strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Identify assets for PdM<\/b><\/h3>\n

First, you must determine which assets to include in your predictive maintenance program. This distinction is important for two reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Not all assets deserve to be on a predictive maintenance plan because some won\u2019t be cost effective. Certain assets that are largely expendable, can be placed on basic routine maintenance or allowed to run to failure.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. If this is your first tango with predictive maintenance, you don\u2019t want to complicate things from the start. It is better to focus on a few selected assets and run this as a pilot project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By checking historical machine records \u2013 maybe over a two or three-year period \u2013 you can identify the assets that are most vital for your business processes and would cause a substantial disruption if they unexpectedly failed.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Some organizations go through a thorough <\/span>criticality analysis<\/span><\/a> on their assets for this step. Another quick way to identify such assets is to note:<\/span><\/p>\n