Posts by Houston Dynamic
Most 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…
Read MoreMinimize Capital Expenditures by Updating Legacy Rotating Equipment
We at Houston Dynamic Supply have seen all sorts of equipment from dinosaurs that are decades old to the latest in new technology. Each of these pieces of machinery have their own pro’s, con’s, and unique challenges. From integrating into a new system, upgrading to meet new demands, or looking for the root cause of…
Read MoreA Guide to Sealing Strips in Turbines and Compressors
One of the main reasons rotating equipment can fail or not perform up to par are the sealing strips. Having a working knowledge of sealing strips will help you keep them working optimally. Following is some basic information about sealing strips in turbines and compressors. Sealing Strips in Turbines A turbine sealing strip is generally…
Read MoreRepair, Upgrade, or Replace Your Pump?
At Houston Dynamic, we see pumps of all types in all sorts of conditions. With regular maintenance, most pumps will last a long time. However, all pumps will breakdown or come to the end of their natural life cycle. In this case, we are often asked about the benefits of repair versus upgrade versus replacement.…
Read More4 Tips to Achieve Sustainable Pump Reliability
Centrifugal pumps have been the industry standard for years because they are meant to run for long periods of time with no issues. Along the way, improvements have been made in efficiency, containment, and reliability to keep them the preferred choice in many applications. These improvements include items such as pump controls, variable speed drives,…
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