by Dave Alexander | Mar 13, 2024 | FMEA Articles, Maintenance Strategy, Reliability Engineering
Mining equipment is essential to the success of any mining operation. It is the backbone of the industry, and without it, mining would be impossible. Mining equipment is a costly investment, and it is crucial that it operates at its full potential to ensure maximum...
by Dave Alexander | Mar 13, 2024 | FMEA Articles
FMECAs (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) are crucial in crafting effective maintenance strategies, serving as a cornerstone in preventing unplanned downtime. A key element in this strategy development is the facilitation of a review workshop focused...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 28, 2024 | Maintenance Strategy
Imagine you’ve just read a task on your Maintenance Work Instructions, “Adjust a fan belt.” You, having prior experience, decide to adjust it to a particular tension. Meanwhile, your colleague interprets it differently and has different prior experience and...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 28, 2024 | Condition Monitoring
Embarking on the journey of developing a condition monitoring program? Here’s a comprehensive, seven-step guide to help you construct and implement a robust program. Step 1: Determine which assets are the most critical to your business. Commence by pinpointing...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 13, 2024 | Reliability Engineering
Apollo Root Cause Analysis (ARCA) is a revolutionary incident investigation methodology, empowering users to work collaboratively to discover the root cause of a problem – and devise an effective solution. Assembling a diverse and cross-functional team is crucial. The...
