{"id":13780,"date":"2023-08-07T14:37:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T20:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?page_id=13780"},"modified":"2025-04-08T07:48:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:48:13","slug":"condition-based-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Condition-Based Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686168792651{background: #152232 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-header-hex-bg4.webp?id=9266) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683307506642{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-8 vc_col-sm-8 text-center  subtitle-below-title    vc_custom_1740682394720\" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 50;\">Condition-Based Maintenance<\/h1><p class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size:15px;\">Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is an approach to asset management that involves monitoring health and performance to proactively schedule maintenance work and optimize the lifetime value of critical equipment.<\/p><\/header><a  href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/reactive-preventive-maintenance-guide\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"\"  class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-center button-action-link   vc_custom_1693406250136\" ><span class=\"prim_text\">(Free Guide) Switch from Reactive to Preventive Maintenance<\/span><\/a>\n      <div class=\"entry-meta\">\n         <span class=\"published\">\n            <span class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Last updated on April 8, 2025<\/span>\n            <span class=\"author\"><span class=\"far sway-author-meta\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <span>bBrinton<\/span>\n         <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n   [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Condition-Based_Maintenance\"><\/span><b>What is <\/b><b>Condition-Based Maintenance<\/b><b>?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition-based maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is an advanced strategy for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that involves monitoring critical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pieces of equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to proactively identify and address signs of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The goal is to ensure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can issue <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/work-order\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work orders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and schedule <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance activities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right on time instead of following a fixed schedule or relying on costly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/corrective-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrective maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#What_is_Condition-Based_Maintenance\" >What is Condition-Based Maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#Pros_and_cons_of_a_condition-based_maintenance_strategy\" >Pros and cons of a condition-based maintenance strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#How_does_condition-based_maintenance_management_work\" >How does condition-based maintenance management work?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#Examples_of_condition-based_maintenance\" >Examples of condition-based maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#7_steps_for_implementing_condition-based_maintenance_programs\" >7 steps for implementing condition-based maintenance programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#Condition-based_maintenance_vs_predictive_maintenance\" >Condition-based maintenance vs. predictive maintenance\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#Is_your_organization_ready_for_condition-based_maintenance\" >Is your organization ready for condition-based maintenance?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/condition-based-maintenance\/#Related_Content\" >Related Content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_cons_of_a_condition-based_maintenance_strategy\"><\/span><b>Pros and cons of a <\/b><b>condition-based maintenance strategy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/proactive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proactive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/preventive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance strategies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a mix of benefits and drawbacks. Balancing these helps organizations keep their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical assets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operational and minimize overall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-cost-explained\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Benefits of <\/b><b>CBM<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance departments who successfully make condition monitoring a component of their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-strategy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance strategies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can realize a host of benefits and better advocate for the maintenance function\u2019s essential strategic value.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves carrying out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while assets are still working, organizations can minimize unnecessary maintenance and avoid disruptions to their usual operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing maintenance on an as-needed basis reduces the overall costs of completing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by ensuring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t scrambling to complete emergency repairs and minimize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/unplanned-downtime\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unplanned downtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proactive maintenance planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and scheduling improves resource allocation and spare parts inventory management, reducing the cost of overtime, total labor spend, and total spare parts spend.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding breakdowns helps extend the lifespan of assets and improve their lifetime performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More predictable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance schedules<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for and healthier assets reduce injury risks, resulting in a safer and more productive workplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The challenges and drawbacks of <\/b><b>CBM<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t for everyone. For some organizations, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upfront<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costs of implementing a condition-based strategy will outweigh the benefits. What\u2019s more, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a better fit for some assets than for others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing the equipment necessary for advanced condition monitoring is expensive. In some cases, you\u2019ll need to invest in modifying assets or systems to accommodate new sensors. Older equipment, in particular, may present a wealth of challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance staff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will require specialized knowledge to take advantage of condition-monitoring equipment. Training your team will take time and money.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some operating environments cause damage to condition monitoring sensors and require costly replacements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_condition-based_maintenance_management_work\"><\/span><b>How does <\/b><b>condition-based maintenance management<\/b><b> work?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combine a number of processes and solutions for assessing the condition of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical assets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and managing them in the most cost-effective way possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Condition-based monitoring<\/b><b> and maintenance tools<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A handful of tools come together to power the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data collection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and analysis behind <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition-monitoring sensors: Installed directly on equipment, sensors can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collect data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or based on an established schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handheld condition monitoring tools: In addition to monitoring from sensors, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are supported by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data collection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through a range of portable tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IoT technology: These tools transmit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensor data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other crucial information across your organization and integrated with essential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predictive data models and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">algorithms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Models and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">algorithms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> powered by machine learning analyze data to recognize and respond to anomalies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Condition-based maintenance<\/b> <b>monitoring techniques<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with simple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/visual-inspection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visual inspections<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-destructive tests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/5-condition-monitoring-techniques\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition-based maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> monitoring processes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real-time data collection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/oil-analysis\/\"><b>Lubrication<\/b><b>\/<\/b><b>oil analysis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil analysis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves measuring the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">viscosity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lubricants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and analyzing contaminants to minimize wear and tear on machinery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/pressure-sensors\/\"><b>Pressure analysis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unexpected spikes or drops in pressure can have costly or even deadly consequences. Tools for analyzing pressure data in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensure that equipment containing fluid remains at the appropriate pressure to keep technicians and operators safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-infrared-thermography\/\"><b>Infrared thermography<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This process involves the use of thermal imaging tools to collect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baseline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> temperature data for equipment and monitor for signs of overheating.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ultrasonic analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition-based monitoring technique<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-frequency sound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> waves to inspect materials for internal flaws, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrosion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cracks, and other defects or potential causes of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/vibration-analysis\/\"><b>Vibration monitoring<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Analyzing vibrations within rotating equipment, often using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vibration sensors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can help identify common causes of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like misalignment, deterioration, or imbalances.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/voltage-sensors\/\"><b>Electrical analysis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Abnormalities in the electrical currents flowing through machinery pose serious safety risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The <\/b><b>P-F curve<\/b><b> and the P-F interval<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/pf-curve-and-pf-interval\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention-Failure (P-F) curves<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are an essential part of any condition-based or reliability\u2013centric program. Graphing these curves helps you assess the reliability and effectiveness of assets over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point P marks the point at which you recognize the signs of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Point F marks the point at which a functional failure will occur. Your P-F interval refers to the time between recognizing signs of a potential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and experiencing one. A longer P-F interval is better. It means you\u2019ve got plenty of time to carry out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition-based maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and avoid breakdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-896\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve.jpg\" alt=\"P-F interval (P-F curve)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-397x238.jpg 397w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-487x292.jpg 487w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-93x56.jpg 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-540x324.jpg 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/P-F-interval-P-F-curve-100x60.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Successful <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition-based maintenance<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extends your P-F interval and keeps critical equipment in operational condition.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>Condition-based maintenance<\/b><b> workflow<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shape and complexity of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> workflow will vary from organization to organization and will even look different depending on the asset in question. A typical workflow looks like this:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensors, inspections, and historical records support a thorough <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data collection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process and streams this information to a central cloud-based location like a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Computerized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance Management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> System (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algorithms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software analyze an asset\u2019s performance against <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baseline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance personnel receive automated alerts when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment performance data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deviates from acceptable levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work order<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is created and assigned to the appropriate technicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance task<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is completed, technicians close the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work order<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and update the maintenance log accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, as you continue to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collect data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">algorithms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will grow and improve their predictive capabilities. You\u2019ll get better and better at keeping uptime high by preemptively scheduling maintenance actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5316\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"condition based maintenance workflow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-368x238.jpg 368w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-451x292.jpg 451w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-93x60.jpg 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-540x350.jpg 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/condition-based-maintenance-workflow.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>The typical workflow for assigning and completing <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work orders<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of a <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition-based maintenance program<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_condition-based_maintenance\"><\/span><b>Examples of <\/b><b>condition-based maintenance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are just a few examples of how <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diagnostics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and techniques help organizations manage their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical assets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/industry\/food-and-beverage-maintenance-software\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food and beverage manufacturer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may leverage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to proactively monitor pressure levels within pipes and respond to avoid potential leaks. This helps prevent contamination, product loss, and costly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. For example, sensors can continuously monitor pressure and trigger alerts if deviations from normal operating ranges occur, enabling timely intervention to prevent leaks or ruptures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/industry\/manufacturing-maintenance-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive manufacturers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vibration analysis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to test the integrity of the bearings and rotors inside the motors they produce. By analyzing vibration patterns, they can identify early signs of wear, imbalance, or misalignment, allowing for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proactive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or replacement of components before they cause motor failure. This helps ensure the quality and reliability of their vehicles while minimizing production delays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermographic investigations can help facilities managers assess their HVAC systems to identify issues such as overheating components, inadequate insulation, or airflow restrictions. Thermographic cameras can detect temperature variations that indicate inefficiencies or malfunctions, such as air leaks, insulation problems, or overheating components. This allows for targeted repairs and improvements, optimizing energy efficiency and reducing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_steps_for_implementing_condition-based_maintenance_programs\"><\/span><b>7 steps for implementing <\/b><b>condition-based maintenance programs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some steps for introducing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your organization and evolving your approach to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with data analysis .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Define the scope of your program and set goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Why are you looking to transition to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ? Outlining the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-kpi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goals and key KPIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your program will give you a definition of success and a process for achieving it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conduct a <\/b><b>criticality<\/b><b> assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t a cost-effective choice for every one of your business assets. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">criticality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assessment can help you determine which assets are likely to experience costly failures and prioritize them accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply the right condition-<\/b><b>monitoring techniques<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Your specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pieces of equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">failure modes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will dictate your choices of condition-monitoring software and hardware. An<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reliability-centered-maintenance\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RCM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collect <\/b><b>baseline<\/b><b> data and establish performance thresholds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : An initial <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data collection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process will help you define \u201cnormal\u201d for each <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">piece of equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and set thresholds for signaling when maintenance is necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implement <\/b><b>data collection<\/b><b> and analysis processes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Next, ensure you have systems in place for collecting and analyzing data on an ongoing basis. At a basic level, this should involve integrating your condition monitoring technology with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMMS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduce new workflows and responsibilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Train your team to effectively execute the new program, taking care to establish systems for implementing data-backed improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor and improve your program over time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Over time, analyze your program\u2019s impact. Is your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance team<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2019s performance improving? Are your assets more reliable and productive? Close data analysis will offer the answers and help you devise strategies for continuous improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Condition-based_maintenance_vs_predictive_maintenance\"><\/span><b>Condition-based maintenance<\/b><b> vs. <\/b><b>predictive maintenance<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition-based maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/predictive-maintenance\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predictive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> share a number of similarities and rely on some of the same processes. They are, however, distinct strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predictive maintenance typically relies more heavily on advanced data analytics and predictive modeling, whereas CBM focuses on monitoring real-time asset conditions to trigger maintenance actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , maintenance is scheduled based on condition indicators or performance thresholds. For example, sudden temperature spikes above a certain number of degrees may prompt action. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/start-predictive-maintenance-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predictive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> see technicians respond to estimates about upcoming failures. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When they\u2019re employing CBM , organizations aim to improve their approach to maintenance by scheduling tasks just in time. Predictive maintenance allows for an extra level of proactivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691073586371{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f1f6f8 !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691073594574{padding-right: 70px !important;padding-left: 70px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"kd-calltoaction\" >\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                  <div class=\"cta-text-container kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"200\"><div class=\"cta-text\"><h3 >Want to see Limble in action? 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Ask yourself questions like these to assess your readiness for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, determine which assets will make good candidates for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and prepare your team for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you prepared to monitor and address your equipment\u2019s most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/what-is-fmea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">failure modes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you integrate your new solutions and processes with existing systems?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBM program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scalable across your full portfolio of critical equipment?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve answered yes to all three, it may be time to introduce a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition-based maintenance strategy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/reactive-preventive-maintenance-guide\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download our guide to transitioning away from reactive maintenance<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn more about making the team more proactive and productive.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541417547006{padding-top: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column 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href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/pf-curve-and-pf-interval\/\"  title=\"Read More\"><div class=\"photobox-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-A-Maintenance-Work-Request.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Maintenance Work Order Template\" title=\"The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-A-Maintenance-Work-Request\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-A-Maintenance-Work-Request.jpg 700w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-A-Maintenance-Work-Request-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-A-Maintenance-Work-Request-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-A-Maintenance-Work-Request-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"phb-content text-left \">\n                  <h5 >Explaining The P-F Curve And The P-F Interval<\/h5>\n                  <p ><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"kd-photobox  \" ><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/equipment-failure-patterns\/\"  title=\"Read More\"><div class=\"photobox-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Factory-Maintenance-Optimizing-maintenance-management-on-production-floors.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Factory Maintenance Optimizing maintenance management on production floors\" title=\"Factory Maintenance Optimizing maintenance management on production floors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Factory-Maintenance-Optimizing-maintenance-management-on-production-floors.jpg 700w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Factory-Maintenance-Optimizing-maintenance-management-on-production-floors-300x300.jpg 300w, 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