Question 08

What is the difference between periodic inspection and condition monitoring?

Purpose: To understand two different but complementary asset care methods.
Applies to: Plants managing critical, rotating, or high-value machinery.
Outcome: Better planning for preventive and predictive maintenance.

Periodic inspection and condition monitoring are both important for maintaining plant and machinery, but they serve different purposes and are conducted differently.

Periodic inspection generally involves:

Visual and functional checks at weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual intervals
Review of physical condition, safety features, and obvious defects
Compliance and documentation-based review

Condition monitoring generally involves:

Tracking parameters such as vibration, temperature, oil condition, or noise
Trend analysis to predict failures before they become visible
Use of diagnostic methods for rotating and process-critical equipment

Uniquo supports organizations with structured periodic inspections as well as condition-based assessment recommendations. Combining both approaches helps reduce downtime, improve equipment life, and enhance overall plant safety and reliability.