Which type of maintenance is performed on schedule to prevent equipment failure?

Preventive maintenance is specifically designed to be performed on a scheduled basis to prevent equipment failure. This type of maintenance involves regular, planned tasks such as inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and replacements of components before they fail. By adhering to a preventive maintenance schedule, facilities can ensure that their equipment operates efficiently and reliably, ultimately reducing the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns and extending the lifespan of the equipment.

While corrective maintenance involves fixing equipment after it has failed, this approach does not contribute to preventing issues from arising. Predictive maintenance, on the other hand, utilizes data and monitoring tools to predict when maintenance should be performed, based on the condition of the equipment rather than on a strict schedule. Reactive maintenance refers to unplanned repairs that occur as a direct result of equipment failure, which contrasts with the proactive nature of preventive maintenance aimed at avoiding such situations altogether.