What maintenance is referred to as having a focus on reliability?

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is focused on ensuring that systems continue to perform reliably over time. This maintenance strategy emphasizes the importance of understanding the functions and potential failures of equipment to maintain operational efficiency and safety. RCM involves analyzing the reliability of systems and components to identify key maintenance actions that will prevent failures and enhance the lifespan of equipment.

This approach helps organizations prioritize maintenance tasks based on the criticality and reliability of the systems, ultimately leading to reduced downtime and optimized maintenance costs. In contrast, strategies like conventional maintenance may not specifically focus on reliability but instead follow a set schedule. Similarly, performance-based maintenance centers on achieving specific performance outcomes rather than reliability alone, while compliance-based maintenance is concerned with adhering to regulations rather than ensuring reliability.