What type of maintenance involves inspecting and testing equipment?

Preventative maintenance is focused on the regular inspection and testing of equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and to prevent potential issues before they occur. This type of maintenance aims to identify and address wear and tear on components, replace worn parts, and perform necessary checks to avoid unexpected breakdowns or failures.

By systematically inspecting and testing equipment, technicians can proactively find and rectify minor issues, thereby extending the lifespan of the equipment and maintaining optimal performance. This approach not only helps in reducing the costs associated with major repairs but also minimizes downtime, ensuring that operations can continue smoothly.

In contrast, corrective maintenance involves fixing equipment after a failure has occurred, while predictive maintenance uses data-driven insights to anticipate equipment failures before they happen. Reactive maintenance is often an urgent response to a sudden equipment breakdown. Each of these alternatives does not primarily focus on the proactive, scheduled nature of inspecting and testing equipment as preventative maintenance does.