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Condition-Based Maintenance is a strategy that relies on the real-time condition of equipment to determine maintenance needs. This approach involves continuous or periodic monitoring of the performance and health of equipment through various techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or oil analysis. By assessing the actual condition, maintenance is performed only when necessary, which can lead to reduced downtime and lower operational costs.

This strategy contrasts with Preventive Maintenance, which is planned based on time intervals or usage cycles regardless of the actual condition of the equipment, or Reactive Maintenance, which occurs only after a failure, often leading to unexpected downtime and higher costs. Scheduled Maintenance focuses on performing maintenance at predetermined intervals without assessing the current state of the equipment. Condition-Based Maintenance is therefore more proactive and efficient, as it allows maintenance teams to address issues before they lead to significant problems while optimizing resource expenditure and equipment lifespan.