Planned maintenance is a proactive approach to maintain equipment and assets, where maintenance activities are scheduled in advance based on the manufacturer’s recommendations or experience-based estimates.
It involves a range of activities, including inspections, lubrication, cleaning, replacements, and repairs, to ensure that equipment is running smoothly and efficiently. Planned maintenance can be either time-based, where maintenance activities are scheduled at regular intervals, or condition-based, where maintenance activities are scheduled based on the actual condition of the equipment.