Cryotos CMMS News and Trends

  Breakdown maintenance, also known as corrective or reactive maintenance, is performed after equipment or assets have failed. This approach means, "If it's not broken, don't fix it." While it might seem counterintuitive to wait for a failure to occur before addressing it, there are certain situations and types of equipment for which this strategy might be the best course of action. However, as with any Maintenance Strategy , knowing when to use it is the key to maximizing its benefits. 1. When the Cost of Failure is Low? Breakdown maintenance is suitable for equipment or assets where failure does not result in significant production downtime, safety hazards, or high repair costs. These might include non-essential or secondary equipment or equipment with redundant units in place so that if one unit fails, another can take over with little to no impact on the overall operation. 2. When the Equipment is Not Critical to Operations If a piece of equipment is not critical ...

  Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software are integral tools in modern maintenance and asset management. However, they serve different purposes and are suited to different organizational needs. A CMMS, or Computerized Maintenance Management System , is a software tool designed to simplify and automate maintenance management tasks. Its core functions typically include work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, inventory control, and basic reporting. A CMMS is excellent for managing the day-to-day operations of a maintenance team, streamlining work orders, and ensuring preventive maintenance is carried out systematically. Its main goal is to help organizations reduce downtime and extend the life of their assets by improving maintenance efficiency. On the other hand, EAM software, or Enterprise Asset Management , offers a more holistic approach to managing an organization's physical assets. While it encompasses a...