John,

I am wondering who suggested that you should increace your frequency?
You have been successful at capturing problems. That history is better
than any "Benchmark".

Have you made performance agreements for the Equipment Effectiveness? This
aspect appears to be under control. Unless you expect to improve the
equipment performance, doing more CBM will not be time well spent.

IMHO, of course.

Tom



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Dear group,
A question for the experts.
We are embarking on an improved system of CBM. Utilising Vibration
monitoring, Oil analysis and Thermography.
We are a multi product Food factory with 24/7 production. At the moment we
do Vibration Monitoring every 2 months. Up until now it has proved quite
successful at capturing potential problems.
We do Thermography once a year.
The question is.
Is there a "Bench Mark" for the frequency of CBM? It has been suggested
that we should do Vibration Checks every month and Thermography every 3
months.
Your thoughts and opinions are welcomed.



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