The effective use of condition monitoring technologies provides accurate and timely information on equipment status. In this way, control of machine condition can be established and maintained.There is only one way to determine if a problem exists and that is to monitor at regular intervals. Benefits realized from this program include: higher reliability of production process, improved safety to personnel, lower repair costs and significantly improved budgeting due to awareness of actual requirements.
Integrated Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) tools that provide timely and accurate information are:
- Vibration Analysis
- Infrared Thermography
- Motor Circuit Analysis
- Ultrasonic Analysis (Airborne and Structural)
- Oil and Wear Particle Analysis
We support the transition from being event based, or reactive maintenance, to
enjoying the benefits of a process driven system, proactive reliability.
“Contact us so we can discuss your continuous improvement process.”
Proactive culture is based on the use of procedural documentation. We work with your group to build procedures so that you can gain control of your equipment. We start with your most critical machinery so you can measure the benefits to your operation. Periodic inspection is a building block for process sustainability.
One of the most critical factors in cause of failure, along with equipment design and component installation, is improper lubrication application and maintenance. This costs Canadian industry approximately $5 billion annually.
Where to start?
Equipment documentation, if available, can be a starting point. However, OEMs’ specify lubricant and quantity based on general running conditions; this may not be applicable to your equipment.
Documentation of lubrication site, delivery method, lubricant and quantity is fundamental, usually in the form of a standardized operating procedure (SOP). Records of lubrication activity are essential to determine cause and solution when failure occurs. Consistent application leads to improved machine
reliability.
There are many ways to test lubricant to determine consistency of required properties. Presence of contamination is a leading factor in the degradation of properties and the establishment of wear mechanisms.
Oil sampling techniques are essential to consistently determine the properties of the lubricant and the presence and effect of contamination.
We offer a comprehensive service to evaluate critical lubrication sites, delivery methods, sample collection, provision of analysis and reporting, including possible countermeasures and solutions.
From lubricant selection, delivery and storage methods to automated lubrication systems, and documentation development, let’s meet to discuss your needs. We will help you build the business case for the investment necessary to support continuous improvement and sustained reliability.
Since most bearings fail long before their design life, the use of an ultrasound instrument has become a recommended practise to reduce costs.
Below is an example of an ultrasound instrument. This is the Adash Lubri 4910 which is mounted on a grease gun and delivers the correct amount of grease when required. Each bearing receives the grease it requires resulting in long bearing life, no guessing, no waste!
Ultrasound is used to identify and quantify air leaks so annual savings in electrical power can be calculated and presented in a table format. Each leak is identified so that repair can be completed without delay. Typically, our customers save from $10,000 to $20,000 per year !