Industrial Preventive Maintenance Checklist

By | September 25, 2025
Checklists Maintenance Manufacturing
Industrial preventive maintenance checklist

Intro

In industrial settings, downtime is expensive. Every minute a production line is offline can mean thousands in lost revenue. An industrial preventive maintenance checklist is a structured tool that helps technicians stay proactive, ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently and with minimal interruptions.

For maintenance teams, a preventive maintenance checklist offers:

  • Consistency
  • Early detection
  • Compliance
  • Cost control
  • Safety assurance

Without a PM checklist, industrial maintenance often becomes reactive — fixing breakdowns instead of preventing them. With one, your team gains control, reduces risks and keeps productivity high.

Industrial Preventive Maintenance Checklist

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Inspect machines for unusual vibrations, noises or overheating
Check lubrication levels on pumps, motors and bearings
Inspect for leaks (oil, hydraulic fluid, compressed air, coolant)
Clear debris, dust or obstructions from production areas and equipment
Check gauges and meters for abnormal readings
Inspect belts, chains and pulleys for wear and tension
Clean air filters, strainers and ventilation systems
Test backup power systems (generators, UPS units)
Verify calibration of sensors, gauges and controllers
Inspect hydraulic hoses, seals and fittings
Check alignment of rotating equipment (motors, pumps, fans)
Perform vibration analysis on critical rotating assets
Test fire suppression and sprinkler systems
Drain and replace lubricants where required (gearboxes, compressors)
Inspect electrical panels and tighten loose connections
Test alarm systems, interlocks and fail-safes
Inspect conveyors, rollers and tracks for wear and alignment
Conduct thermographic scans of electrical systems
Inspect boilers, chillers and pressure vessels for compliance
Test water treatment systems for cooling towers or boilers
Review machine alignment and balance checks
Replace worn gaskets, seals and O-rings
Inspect cranes, hoists and lifting equipment for safe operation
Conduct full plant shutdown inspection and servicing
Replace all high-wear consumables (belts, bearings, seals)
Perform detailed structural inspection of supports, racks and foundations
Calibrate all instruments and control systems against manufacturer specs
Conduct energy audit to identify efficiency improvements
Review maintenance KPIs and update preventive maintenance schedule

Pro tip: Using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) like Coast turns this checklist into a live workflow — you can assign tasks by frequency, attach it to specific assets and ensure nothing gets missed during shift handovers.

Disclaimer

Coast and their collaborators provide this resource as a service to the public. Coast and their collaborators’ are not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained within this website.

Please note that this template is provided as an example only. It does not replace your own diligence & research, including workplace, health and safety or other applicable laws. You should seek professional advice to determine if the use of this resource is appropriate or permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.

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