Preventive Maintenance (PM) Inspection: Checklist + Best Practices

Preventive maintenance inspections ensure equipment operates smoothly and identify potential issues before they escalate into costly downtime. Adhering to best practices and utilizing a preventive maintenance checklist can streamline this process.

The advent of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has revolutionized the inspection process. With machine-level sensors and centralized Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like LLumin’s CMMS+, organizations can monitor equipment conditions around the clock and accurately predict when maintenance is needed. This approach enhances the efficiency of preventive maintenance programs and reduces the safety risks associated with manual inspections.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of preventive maintenance inspections, best practices for performing them, and a sample checklist to improve your maintenance efforts. Additionally, we will explore how LLumin’s CMMS+ can elevate your preventive maintenance program to a new level of efficiency and effectiveness.

What is a Preventive Maintenance Inspection?

A preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) involves evaluating equipment conditions to identify necessary repairs and maintenance. This proactive approach helps prevent equipment failures and extend the lifespan of assets. The specific procedures involved in a PMI can vary based on the industry and the type of equipment being inspected.

Key elements of a preventive maintenance inspection include:

• Safety Inspections: Assessing the safety features and protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Component Testing: Evaluating critical components for wear, damage, or potential failure.
• Cleaning: Removing dust, debris, and other contaminants that can affect equipment performance.
• Documentation: Recording the inspection findings, actions taken, and recommendations for future maintenance.

Preventive Maintenance Inspection Best Practices

Preventive maintenance inspections will vary depending on the type of inspection being performed and the equipment at hand. However, certain best practices should be followed to improve the process and ensure the best results. Below are some essential strategies to improve your preventive maintenance program. 

LLumin’s CMMS+ Can Optimize The Inspection Process

It’s essential to know that manual equipment inspections are frequently inefficient, requiring manpower to schedule, supervise, and implement. They can also pose significant safety risks due to increased exposure to working equipment and inconsistent scheduling. 

LLumin’s advanced cloud-based, mobile-ready solution uses IoT technology and machine-level sensors to track equipment conditions in real-time. It collects and analyzes equipment data around the clock and, using Machine Learning algorithms, accurately predicts when maintenance will be required. 

Further, LLumin can fully automate the scheduling and tracking processes, ensuring that inspections are completed on time. If your manual preventive maintenance inspection process isn’t reducing downtime or costs, LLumin can help you achieve previously unattainable goals.

CMMS+’s  PMI key features include:

• Real-Time Data Monitoring: With IoT technology and machine-level sensors, LLumin monitors equipment conditions around the clock. 
• Predictive Analytics: Benefit from equipment data, advanced analytics, and predictive capabilities that use historical and real-time data to determine when maintenance will be needed. 
• Automated Scheduling: Set up customizable triggers that are time-or-condition-based to automate the scheduling of essential preventive maintenance tasks, helping to ensure necessary maintenance and inspections are always completed on time. 
• Comprehensive Documentation: Facilitates better decision-making and efficient maintenance planning from a cloud-based, mobile-ready centralized maintenance database that enables access to your entire workforce. 

Partner With LLumin for Preventive Maintenance Excellence

LLumin’s CMMS+ is an advanced solution that includes a comprehensive set of tools to help maintenance management teams fully optimize the preventive maintenance inspection process.

LLumin’s expert team collaborates closely with all clients to ensure the platform is tailored to their specific needs, that they are fully trained, and that they have access to ongoing support to achieve the fastest return on investment. As your company grows, LLumin will continue to provide ongoing support to ensure that the system’s benefits are maximized.