What describes Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)?

Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is characterized by its focus on monitoring the actual condition of equipment to determine when maintenance should be performed. This approach utilizes data gathered through sensors and other monitoring tools to assess the performance and health of machinery in real-time. The key advantage of CBM is that it allows maintenance efforts to be precisely targeted, ensuring actions are taken only when necessary, rather than adhering to a predetermined schedule regardless of actual equipment condition.

By using condition data, maintenance can be planned more effectively, minimizing unnecessary downtime and optimizing equipment performance. This data-driven strategy leads to increased reliability and potentially reduced maintenance costs, as resources are allocated more efficiently, focused on equipment that requires attention based on its current state, rather than simply following a calendar-based schedule.