Posts by Houston Dynamic
The Four Pillars of an R&M Assessment
We’ve previously written about how to improve your operation’s performance with an R&M assessment. We cover a lot of good points on what it is and how to perform one successfully. However, it is also essential to understand the 4 pillars of an R&M Assessment, which we will outline below. Safety As always, we make…
Read MoreImprove Your Operation’s Performance with an R&M Assessment
Reliability & Maintenance (R&M) are generally assessments and audits that give scores on compliance goals along with recommendations for improvement. But these sort of assessments can’t be done in a day, week, or in some cases, a month. This is why we will show you how to improve your operations performance with an R&M assessment…
Read MoreThe Importance of Proper Selection of Compressors for Industrial Use
We all know compressor technology and output only meets or exceeds its established goals if it is used in the proper configuration for the proper application. What had succeeded in the past may not succeed in the present or future given the constantly changing criteria of our industries. Data must be gathered for present and…
Read MoreStrategies to Optimize Condition Monitoring
Not too long ago the equipment you needed to monitor all of your assets was expensive and difficult to operate, especially from one location. As technology has advanced, all of that has changed to encompass your most important assets from onsite to remote. The cost to operate the monitoring equipment has also gone down, as…
Read MoreMost Common Types of Speed Increasers and How to Maintain Them
Gearboxes are commonly used in industrial applications to increase, reduce, or maintain speed for a certain process. At times, these processes need an increase in speed during a certain segment. This is where speed increasers come in. Below we will show you the most common types of speed increasers and how to maintain them. What…
Read MoreHow Root Cause Analysis Can Improve Production Reliability
Approximately 20 to 30 % of all industrial maintenance hours are used for Root Cause Analysis, at times called RCA. Time was calculated by counting time used to find cause of problems, elimination, and any reports done at that time. It can also include anything from the time it takes to train operators in new…
Read MoreThe Importance of Oil Level Control in Equipment Performance
Precision lubrication means utilizing various data points and expert advice to choose the best lubricant, frequency, method, and volume needed to optimize performance and extend the lifespan of critical equipment. This is the goal of any maintenance program, and data is constantly changing. One thing that should be on your mind is the importance of…
Read More5 Top Ways Your Equipment Operators Can Improve Reliability
From experience we can tell you your critical equipment and operators are the most valuable assets in your organization. This includes everything from simple machines to the most complex and costly. Operators are the first line of defense and most likely to notice when something is amiss. Don’t waste this important human asset as there…
Read MoreTop Tips for Improving Pump Reliability
A large section of our industry can regularly use anywhere between a few hundred to several thousand pumps in their facilities. These pumps are connected to many other pieces of essential rotating equipment such as compressors, fans, blowers, turbines, and more. These organizations may have a yearly average budget of millions of dollars set aside…
Read MoreHow a Centrifuge Failure Almost Became Deadly
The team at Houston Dynamic Supply work with all sorts of centrifuges and rotating equipment across all industries. We have seen everything from catastrophic failure to simple fixes to rebuilding components at a fraction of the standard price. Below we will share a case study on a serious and nearly fatal failure of a centrifuge…
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