Defectonderhoud

Defectonderhoud, also known as corrective maintenance, is a maintenance strategy where repairs are performed only after a defect or failure has occurred. This approach is reactive rather than proactive. When a piece of equipment or a system malfunctions, maintenance personnel are dispatched to diagnose and fix the problem. The primary goal of defectonderhoud is to restore the asset to its operational state as quickly as possible.

This maintenance strategy is often employed when the cost of downtime is relatively low, or when the likelihood of failure is unpredictable. It can be a cost-effective solution for non-critical equipment where immediate failure does not lead to significant production losses or safety hazards. However, defectonderhoud can lead to unexpected breakdowns, longer downtime periods, and potentially more extensive damage if the defect is not addressed promptly. It also lacks the benefits of planned maintenance, such as optimized scheduling of resources and potential for wear prevention. The decision to implement defectonderhoud typically involves a trade-off between the cost of preventive measures and the potential cost of failures.