Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic approach used to identify and prioritize potential failure modes of equipment or processes, assess their impact, and develop preventive measures to mitigate risks. Companies utilize FMEA in maintenance operations to proactively identify and address potential failure points, improve equipment reliability, and minimize the likelihood of costly downtime. By implementing FMEA and similar problem solving techniques, particularly using a cross-functional team with operator input, organizations enhance their asset management capability for smoother running operations.

52% assets evaluated and added to client registry

55% reduction of the Risk Priority Number

34% failure modes evaluated that were not being addressed

IX® in Action

Our client, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions, experienced asset reliability issues on several coater lines. This resulted in equipment availability and downtime constraints, which impacted its ability to hit production targets. The company partnered with IE to improve its asset strategies and some of the improvements implemented during the IX® phase include:

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