What is predictive maintenance?

Predictive maintenance is a strategy used in industry to predict when a failure is likely to occur in an equipment or system, so that preventive measures can be taken before the failure occurs. It is based on the collection of data and its analysis to identify patterns or trends that may indicate imminent deterioration or malfunction.

This approach involves the use of various monitoring and analysis techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, visual inspection, among others, depending on the type of equipment and operating conditions. These techniques make it possible to detect early signs of problems and carry out planned interventions, such as repairs or preventive maintenance, rather than waiting for an unexpected failure to occur, which can be costly in terms of downtime and emergency repairs.