Corrective Maintenance

 Corrective maintenance is what you need to do when something breaks; it is better known
as repairs. When a part of the property has ceased to operate properly, it is necessary to
do corrective maintenance.
 This model, called a Run to Fail (RTF) model means that there are no other types of
maintenance done on the property. Problems are only addressed as things break.
 Using this model has few benefits. There is less work to be done on a regular basis, so
this reduces labor costs. It might even reduce the need to have repair staff on site.
However, this can lead to neglect of the property. Parts of the property that are left to fail
in this manner can also cause damage to secondary systems. Corrective repairs can also
be more costly when they need to be taken care of. 

Examples

 There are several subtle differences in the types of corrective maintenance that can be
done. Examples of corrective maintenance can demonstrate these differences, for
example:

Run-to-Fail Corrective Maintenance

 An example of this type of corrective maintenance includes lightbulbs and other non-
essential and easily replaced components. In such cases, a stock of replacements can be
kept on site and fitted when the last one fails.

Planned Corrective Maintenance

 This type of maintenance often goes hand-in-hand with preventive maintenance routines.
For example, you may have a production line conveyor belt that is inspected for wear on
a regular basis. An inspection highlights that some bearings need replacing and so a
corrective maintenance order is scheduled. Alternatively, a technician could respond to
one problem, such as a misfiring engine and discover another problem like a clogged
filter. A planned corrective maintenance request can then be filed to clean or replace the
filter. This type of maintenance still deals with unexpected breakdowns and failure, but
the repair and replacement work can be planned for or highlighted as potentially
necessary through inspection.

Preventative Maintenance

 Preventative Maintenance attempts to spread out the costs by planning activities on a

regular basis. Assets are regularly inspected, cleaned and have adjustments made to them
by knowledgeable staff. Since the maintenance is done on a schedule, assets will be
addressed at a specific time, not when some type of event occurs.
 This schedule attempts to head off equipment and asset failures by “preventing” the
failures before they happen. By doing these secondary costs can also be reduced. A well
 maintained HVAC system will operate more efficiently and have reduced energy
consumption costs than one left to its own devices.
 Preventative maintenance can be labor intensive and might require having on site staff to
perform the duties. While some failures can be prevented by using this schedule, others
will occur regardless of the amount of upkeep that is done. In spite of this, there is a cost
savings potential overall when using this plan over corrective maintenance schedules.

What are preventive maintenance examples?

 Preventive maintenance is a simple idea about reliability put into direct, systematic
action. The idea is that it’s always better to solve a small issue before it becomes a big
problem. It’s why you periodically check the oil in your car; it’s easier and cheaper to
change the oil than it is to replace a seized engine.
 That’s the fundamental idea. And the way it’s put into direct action depends on the
industry, but generally, in industrial or commercial settings, preventive maintenance is
proactive maintenance that focuses on combinations of:
 Inspection Adjustment Repair Cleaning Lubrication Parts replacement

Predictive Maintenance

 Predictive maintenance attempts to forecast when an asset is going to fail. This is done by
monitoring the asset and then using the data that is collected to prevent the failure before
it occurs. If indications show that some type of action needs to be taken, say lubrication
of an HVAC pump, then that is performed.
 Instead of working on a schedule, maintenance is driven by indications given by the
equipment. Some complex methods can be used to collect data including automatic and
computerized reading of data.
 Like the previous methodology, predictive maintenance can also keep equipment
operating in a more efficient manner. This method is also less labor intensive than other
systems, but carries a more expensive up-front cost.
 Depreciation reports are a good way get a handle on the condition of your assets and can
be used as a tool for maintenance planning.

Fullbay and predictive maintenance

 Fullbay keeps track of all the maintenance each vehicle (or each fleet) incurs. It records
what repairs are made and what parts are ordered for each make and model, and at what
mileage that replacement occurred — and all that data helps your mechanic predict when
a mechanical failure may be on the horizon. You may even be able to take care of them
during your trip to the shop for regular preventive maintenance!
 No, it’s not quite a crystal ball, but we’re always adding new features and developing
new ways to make maintenance — and by extension running a shop — easier and less
expensive. Check out our free demo and see how Fullbay can help you cruise into the
future of repair.