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Interval-based maintenance – maintenance with a system and plan<\/h2>\n

While manual and reactive maintenance still dominated almost all economic sectors until the 1970s, falling costs for measurement technology, sensor technology and IT subsequently led to new concepts. Initially, preventive approaches prevailed, followed by predictive strategies that characterize many maintenance management systems<\/a> today. <\/p>\n

Maintenance has become a key component of economic production, because the costs for it make up a relevant proportion of the total production costs.<\/p>\n

Over time, various maintenance concepts<\/a> have become established in the industry. Basically, they can be divided into three main types: corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance.<\/p>\n

Interval-based maintenance is a form of preventive maintenance that is widespread and easy to control in many companies – it combines simple planning with high feasibility in production environments. We take a closer look at precisely this form of maintenance, its advantages and disadvantages and suitable maintenance measures in this knowledge article.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tepcon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intervallabhaengige-Instandhaltung-1.jpg” alt=”Industrial machine with scheduled interval-dependent maintenance” module_class=”img__radius” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=”checkmrk_list anchor_link_class ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”2″ module_id=”sectionscrollid2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Definition: What is interval-based maintenance?<\/h2>\n

Interval-based maintenance (also known as time-based maintenance, or TBM for short) is a method of planning maintenance work based on a predefined schedule. Maintenance is carried out at defined intervals – e.g. in weeks, months, after operating hours or after a specified number of production cycles. <\/p>\n

The intervals are typically derived from empirical values, manufacturer specifications or historical operating data. The aim is to prevent unplanned failures by replacing or testing parts and components in good time. <\/p>\n

TBM is particularly suitable for systems where wear cannot be easily measured in real time or where continuous condition monitoring is not technically or economically feasible. Regular maintenance work is intended to extend the service life of machines and systems and reduce the number of unplanned downtimes.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Maintenance in accordance with DIN 31051 and DIN EN 13306<\/h3>\n

DIN 31051 defines maintenance as the entirety of all technical, administrative and organizational measures that serve to maintain or restore the target condition of an object during its entire life cycle.<\/p>\n

An asset – in the sense of the standard – is any object that represents an economic or functional value for the company. This includes production machines, production lines, buildings, supply systems and technical infrastructures. <\/p>\n

The main objective of maintenance in accordance with DIN 31051 is to ensure the availability, reliability and safety of a system over its entire service life. In addition, DIN EN 13306 describes maintenance in a European context and creates standardized terms and structures for maintenance management.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Predictive, preventive, interval-based – an overview of maintenance strategies<\/h3>\n

Predictive maintenance(preventive maintenance<\/a>) includes all measures designed to prevent failures before they occur. It is divided into several strategies: <\/p>\n