RCM--Gateway to World Class Maintenance

Achieve reduced downtime and cost-effective manufacturing through RCM's discussion and evaluation of current preventive maintainance practices.

Anthony M. Smith (Author), Glenn R. Hinchcliffe (Author)

9780750674614

Hardback, published 5 December 2003

368 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.7 kg

Reliability-Centered Maintenance provides valuable insights into current preventive maintenance practices and issues, while explaining how a transition from the current "preserve equipment" to "preserve function" mindset is the key ingredient in a maintenance optimization strategy. This book defines the four principal features of RCM and describes the nine essential steps to achieving a successful RCM program. There is an easy to follow example illustrating the Classical RCM systems analysis process using the water treatment system for a swimming pool. As well as the use of software in the system analysis process, making a specific recommendation on a software product to use. Additionally, this new edition possesses an appendix devoted to discussing an economic model that has been used successfully to decide the most cost effective use of maintenance. Top Level managers, engineers, and especially technicians who rely on PM programs in their plant operations can't afford to miss this inclusive guide to Reliability-Centered Maintenance.

A World Class Maintenance Program
A Key Maintenance Strategy
The "R" in RCM - Pertinent Reliability
Preventive Maintenance Definition and Structure
RCM - A Proven Approach
Classical RCM Methodology - The Systems Analysis Process
Illustrating Classical RCM - A Simple Example
Alternate Analysis Methods
Implementation - Carrying RCM to the Floor
RCM Lessons Learned
The Living RCM Program
Software Support - RCM Worksaver
Illustrating RCM Use In Industry

Subject Areas: Other vocational technologies & trades [TTV], Energy technology & engineering [TH], Production & quality control management [KJMV5], Management of specific areas [KJMV]