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As China’s urban construction progresses, manufacturing enterprises have an increasing demand for equipment, which poses new requirements for equipment management. Faced with the pressures of modern equipment management, a new conflict has arisen between advanced equipment and outdated management methods, severely affecting the need for balanced development in enterprises. TPM management is a key focus in corporate operations, and it represents an important measure for a company to implement lean production management practices. Whether abroad or at home, many companies have already reaped great benefits from implementing TPM; indeed, TPM can be of great help to enterprises. At the same time, we must also be aware that not all companies succeed in their efforts to implement TPM. Therefore, manufacturing firms need to master the relevant theoretical methods for TPM-based equipment management in order to carry out effective equipment management. TPM management, whose full name is Total Productive Maintenance, has five key elements: First, the goal of maximizing the overall efficiency of equipment ； Second, establish a thorough preventive maintenance system throughout the equipment’s lifetime ； Third, it is implemented jointly by various departments ； Fourth, it relates to each employee, from top management to workers on the ground ； Fifth, it is advanced through motivation management, that is, autonomous group activities. As China’s market economy continues to develop, the requirements for equipment management are becoming increasingly stringent. In order to improve the level of equipment management in enterprises, it is necessary to establish corresponding management systems that include prevention, maintenance, repair, and replacement. Simply put, preventive maintenance involves carrying out regular maintenance checks on equipment, including upkeep, repairs, and scheduled maintenance. Among them, maintenance is carried out to assess the operating condition of the equipment as well as to evaluate it. Maintenance is carried out to extend the service life of equipment by assessing its wear and degree of aging. But essentially, the core of equipment management is equipment maintenance, and maintenance methods are also one of the important means to ensure the operational condition of equipment. By regularly performing anti-corrosion treatment, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacement on the equipment. Maintenance, as an important means for enterprises to restore the condition of equipment, can effectively improve its operational performance, thereby preventing the equipment from being scrapped entirely or partially due to underlying defects. For any manufacturing enterprise, the initial investment in equipment is substantial, and the costs associated with maintenance are also considerable. Although equipment management is primarily focused on maintenance, equipment failures are inevitable. Any equipment will experience some degree of wear and tear over time as it is in use, which continuously reduces its service life. The main function of maintenance is to eliminate equipment failures, extend the equipment’s service life, and prevent further damage caused by such failures. The main goal of maintenance management is safe production, that is, to minimize equipment losses in manufacturing enterprises as much as possible. By formulating a reasonable maintenance strategy, it is possible to assess certain indirect cost factors, including product quality, maintenance conditions, and operational risks, thereby achieving overall optimization between the costs of preventive maintenance and the costs resulting from failures. Therefore, to strengthen equipment maintenance management and improve the level of equipment repair, it is necessary to choose the right maintenance management model and enhance the skills of maintenance technicians. Based on a practical analysis, the challenge in equipment maintenance lies in determining the optimal timing for repairs, that is, time optimization – balancing production goals against maintenance costs in order to maximize the benefits of such maintenance. Manufacturing enterprises establish a comprehensive preventive maintenance system based on preventive management principles. By strengthening the maintenance of equipment during its operational life, they can take appropriate actions before equipment failures occur, thereby reducing the likelihood of such failures. Daily inspections and regular tests of the equipment form the basis for developing corresponding maintenance plans that specify the tasks to be carried out, the methods used, and the timing of repairs. This approach ensures that preventive maintenance is carried out more flexibly and also helps to improve the quality of equipment management. To avoid excessive frequent daily inspections that would increase maintenance costs, it is recommended that manufacturers adopt a preventive and maintenance approach for their equipment, that is, to conduct regular inspections, thereby reducing the likelihood of failures and maintenance expenses and ensuring good economic efficiency for the company. 1. Equipment maintenance methods: It is necessary to conduct a dimensional analysis of the likelihood of equipment failures based on the maintenance standards specified by the enterprise; this involves an analysis of quantity and level. The layout can be divided into multiple zones, with the exact number determined according to the actual conditions of the equipment. Intervals are set based on the requirements for equipment maintenance. The enterprise’s maintenance team, together with various departments, analyzes the current state of equipment maintenance in order to determine appropriate maintenance strategies. Based on an analysis of the current practices in network management, device management can be divided into monitoring-based maintenance, preventive maintenance, passive maintenance, etc. Monitoring-based maintenance is a type of condition-based maintenance, which involves monitoring the operating status of equipment so that repairs can be carried out if any problems arise. However, the high frequency of inspections in monitoring-based maintenance significantly reduces the service life of the equipment. A thorough preventive maintenance system should be established. Preventive maintenance involves conducting regular inspections of equipment, which are determined by a set schedule; parts in the equipment are replaced and tested according to this timeline, rather than waiting until problems arise before carrying out any maintenance. Passive maintenance involves carrying out repairs only after a device fails; this approach is too delayed and no longer meets the requirements of modern management. 2. Practical application of equipment maintenance strategies Analyzed from the perspectives of equipment service life and corporate operations. Equipment maintenance should focus on prevention with repair as a supplementary measure. If the equipment has developed serious faults, companies need to adopt more cost-effective repair methods in order to minimize the impact of equipment damage on the business. During equipment maintenance, not only operators and maintenance staff are involved, but also technical personnel and managers; everyone from top management to on-site workers is part of the equipment maintenance process. Based on professional performance criteria, a comprehensive preventive maintenance system is established; operators are responsible for daily maintenance tasks, including lubricating, adjusting, and cleaning the equipment, as well as carrying out some simple repairs. The professional maintenance team is primarily responsible for repair work and preventive maintenance, focusing on maintaining and servicing equipment that has already developed certain issues. Meanwhile, in equipment management, in order to achieve total productive maintenance, it is essential to strengthen regular inspections of the equipment. Through daily monitoring, combined with equipment repairs, a total productive maintenance system can be established, which helps to minimize the occurrence of equipment failures and thus ensures safe operation of the equipment, reducing the impact on the economic performance of manufacturing enterprises. By mastering new methods of equipment management, manufacturing enterprises can effectively improve the total productive maintenance of their equipment. The equipment management mechanisms and application methods mentioned here essentially involve focusing on three aspects: preventive maintenance and repair. Prevention forms the foundation, maintenance is the core, and repair serves as a means to address issues. If companies can do a good job in prevention and maintenance, they can significantly reduce the likelihood of mechanical failures. To ensure that TPM initiatives yield clear results, companies should adhere to a step-by-step approach and conduct regular training on TPM equipment management in order to improve employees’ ability to carry out tasks.