Table of contents 5 common causes of equipment failure Cause #1: Improper operation Cause #2: Failure to perform preventive maintenance Cause #3: Too much preventive maintenance Cause #4: Failure to continuously monitor equipment Cause #5: Bad (or no) reliability culture The bottom line Equipment failure happens. The impact of it can run the gamut from easily fixed with minimal losses to catastrophic, depending on factors like repair costs, total downtime, health and safety implications, and impact on production and delivery of services. There are several common reasons equipment failure can happen. Understanding each one, and how to prevent them, is your first line of defense against the serious consequences of unplanned downtime. Use these seven secrets to reduce costly downtime and get ahead of equipment failure Beat equipment failure 5 common causes of equipment failure Cause #1: Improper operation There are a whole bunch of people who might be in and around critical equipment on a daily basis who could have a significant impact on its overall operating condition. Equipment operators are one such group. They typically receive in-depth training on appropriate operating procedures, basic troubleshooting, and best practices for safe equipment use relevant to the machines they’ll be working … Continue reading 5 causes of equipment failure (and how to prevent them)