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Unlocking Efficiency: Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance for Line Changeovers

As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve, the importance of effective maintenance strategies for line changeovers cannot be overstated. Two of the most popular strategies are preventive and predictive maintenance. But how do they differ, and which one is more effective? In this article, we will delve into these two strategies, their benefits, and how […]

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Implementing reliability-centered maintenance in power plants

Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is a proven approach to ensure the optimal performance of equipment in power plants. With the advent of digital workflow procedure builders like FAT FINGER, implementing RCM has become more efficient and effective. FAT FINGER empowers front-line teams to do their work correctly every time, unlocking operational excellence through its comprehensive features. […]

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The Role of Mobile Asset Inspection Procedures in Maintenance

As the world becomes increasingly digital, the role of mobile asset inspection procedures in maintenance has become more critical. One tool that is revolutionizing this process is FAT FINGER, a digital workflow procedure builder that empowers front-line teams to do their work correctly every time. With features like a drag & drop workflow builder, mobile […]

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5 Types of Preventive Maintenance

There are different types of Preventive maintenance methods, each tailored to suit different equipment needs. Understanding these strategies is crucial to implementing a maintenance plan that ensures efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and increased lifespan for machinery. This article explores five key types of preventive maintenance: Time-based, Usage-based, Calendar-based, Risk-based, and Condition-based maintenance by analyzing their applicability, pros […]

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How to Conduct Preventive Maintenance on a Hot Water Heater

Proper preventive maintenance of commercial water heaters is crucial to ensure consistent performance, prolong the unit’s lifespan, and prevent unexpected breakdowns. This article presents a comprehensive preventive maintenance checklist to help keep your commercial water heater in optimal condition. Preventive Maintenance Checklist Commercial water heaters are the unsung heroes of many businesses, providing hot water […]

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3 Top Items for Preventive Maintenance Inspection Checklist

Preventive maintenance can save your manufacturing facility from collapsing. Take The Deepwater Horizon story for example.  In 2010, they experienced a major disaster. The drilling rig exploded and caused a massive oil spill that lasted for 87 days. Following investigations, the U.S. government revealed that the accident was a result of a surge of natural […]

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Preventive Maintenance

Trusted by companies all over the world Before FAT FINGER Unplanned downtime Emergency maintenance caused by sudden asset failures is costly and impacts production. Procedures are not followed Without adherence to workflows, team accountability is at risk while asset reliability is decreasing. Bad asset data Little to no tracking and reporting of real-time asset data […]