What is Preventive Maintenance?

Preventive maintenance is a systematic and proactive approach to maintaining equipment and systems, involving scheduled inspections, tasks, and repairs aimed at preventing potential faults or failures. It is a preemptive strategy designed to ensure continuous optimal performance, extend the lifespan of machinery, and minimize unexpected breakdowns by addressing issues before they escalate. This method contrasts with corrective maintenance, as it is based on predetermined schedules, usage patterns, or specific criteria rather than reacting to issues after they occur.