What is the primary goal of Proactive Maintenance?

The primary goal of Proactive Maintenance is indeed to remove the root causes of machine failure. This approach focuses on identifying and addressing potential issues before they lead to actual failures, thereby enhancing the reliability and longevity of machinery. By concentrating efforts on eliminating the underlying causes of failures, organizations can minimize unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve overall operational efficiency.

This method contrasts with reactive maintenance practices, which often center around responding to failures after they occur, leading to increased downtime and potentially higher repair costs. Proactive Maintenance employs strategies such as failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous monitoring to ensure that preventive measures are put into place, creating a more stable operational environment.

Other options, such as detecting machine failure, conducting routine checks, and implementing emergency repairs, do not align with the primary objective of proactive maintenance, which is more comprehensive and aimed at preventing failures before they happen rather than responding to them.