IIoT & Data
Predictive maintenance
Using condition data and analysis to estimate when equipment is developing a fault before it fails.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Sensors and software look for changes such as vibration, temperature or current patterns.
In normal English
The aim is to schedule maintenance based on evidence rather than only fixed intervals or catastrophic breakdowns.
Why would I use it?
Use it where failure is costly and measurable condition indicators exist.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
Listening for the early warning signs before the machine actually breaks.
Related terms
condition monitoring, vibration, analytics
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