2 Reasons Why Root Cause Isn’t Important
Torbjörn Idhammar
Root cause analysis and root cause failure analysis are commonly used terms. I have always felt that these terms are somewhat misguided. First, there is
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How Do You Define…??
Torbjörn Idhammar
This can be a pretty loaded beginning to a sentence. From role definitions to reliability definitions, your organization has a lot of definitions to figure
Key Performance Indicators & Front Line Maintenance Leaders
Christer Idhammar
You can develop, document, and preach your improvement plans as much as you want, but if those plans do not result in better front line
Detect problems early by training your operator in basic inspection techniques
Torbjörn Idhammar & Michael Lippig
An obvious resource is to use for early detection of problems is training your operator in basic inspection techniques. You may have heard of the
See you in September (Why Your Preventive Maintenance Program Should be Executed Year-round)
Owe Forsberg
Is your Preventive Maintenance Program on a summer break or does your team perform the critical essential care tasks year-round? An effective Preventive Maintenance program must
Infrared Thermography – not just for Electrical Switchgear
Torbjörn Idhammar
Infrared (IR) thermography has become an essential tool in many Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Programs. In spite of becoming more user-friendly and affordable, there is a
The Partnership Organization
Christer Idhammar
In poorly performing mills it is typical that production, maintenance and engineering organizations work in silos without much cooperation. The traditional view in these mills
A Cost Effective Preventive Maintenance Program
Torbjörn Idhammar
Most Preventive Maintenance programs (PM) were set up many years ago. Each department in a plant set up their own program in isolation from each
Good Machine Inspections vs Ticking off a Checklist?
Torbjörn Idhammar
Picture yourself standing in front of a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500, trying to decide if you’re going to buy it or not. You’ve been thinking
Maintenance Management: Current Maintenance Best Practices
Christer Idhammar
Before we discuss current maintenance management best practices, we must first discuss comparing maintenance cost with ERV You have been told you that your maintenance
Why vs Who: Root Cause Problem Elimination
Torbjörn Idhammar
This root cause analysis training video gives insight into how Root Cause Failure Analysis (rcfa) is commonly managed and how it destroys the thinking process.
Dispelling the Myth about Obsolete Spare Parts
Torbjörn Idhammar
When is a spare part obsolete? There are a few myths surrounding obsolete spare parts:
Work Order Job Kits
Terry Taylor
Putting together Work Order Job Kits is more than just gathering the parts needed for a planned job. The Kitting of parts and materials is
How to Improve Your Plant Shutdown Turnaround Maintenance
Owe Forsberg
Part of your work management after a plant shutdown is to do a team evaluation so you can improve your plant shutdown turnaround maintenance process.
Listen to your Cog Belt
Torbjörn Idhammar
Are you hearing a slapping noise? This can be caused by poor tension, which may cause a reduction in performance and lead to belt breakage.
Condition Monitoring Standards
Torbjörn Idhammar
Visual Inspections- Des-Case Breather Check the color of the breather. Blue color means that the breather is still active, while red means it is saturated and
The Power of Organizational Beliefs in Reliability and Maintenance Management
Christer Idhammar
Excellent leadership maintenance management is essential for lasting results of any improvement initiative that an organization undertakes, including the improvement of Reliability and Maintenance performance.
Reliability and Maintenance: Does the Activity Match the Goal?
Torbjörn Idhammar
A potential client asked if IDCON could do a productivity study of the hourly maintenance staff. My initial reaction was “WHY?” and I am sure
IDCON’s Powerful Shutdown Turnaround Optimization Process (S-TOP)
Greg Gustafson
IDCON’s Shutdown Turnaround Optimization Process reviews the best practices to safely reduce shutdown duration and costs. The process reviews the 6 distinct phases of shutdowns
How Training Improves Work Processes and Craft Skills
Christer Idhammar
Christer Idhammar is a world renowned and awarded Reliability and Maintenance Consultant and Guru. He is the founder and executive vice president with IDCON, INC
