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Industrial Centrifuge Maintenance
We previously discussed industrial centrifuge basics and wanted to continue by discussing industrial centrifuge maintenance. Like any other piece of equipment, proper maintenance is essential to keeping your centrifuge running optimally for as long as possible. The effort put into centrifuge maintenance pays for itself as they are large, powerful machines, and they do what…
Read MoreIndustrial Centrifuge Basics
An industrial centrifuge is designed to use intense centrifugal force generated by mass rotation to meet the needs of various applications. They are generally used for large scale fluid separation applications. Think of an industrial centrifuge as a larger version of a lab centrifuge used to mix samples at a much larger scale using a…
Read MoreCentrifuge Repair Issues
Centrifuges are a key component to your assembly line and process. But what happens when they start to fail or break down completely? Know the signs to identify any centrifuge repair issues before they happen. Signs You Need Centrifuge Repair There are many signs your device may be on the brink of failure. These signs…
Read MoreCondition Based Maintenance Strategies Minimize Equipment Failure
We’ve previously discussed the benefits of developing an asset management strategy and thought we would continue in that frame of thought. FACT: A large number of equipment failures have nothing to do with the amount of time in service. FACT: Most equipment failures can be predicted with the proper maintenance strategy. Enter Condition Based Maintenance,…
Read MoreDeveloping an Asset Management Strategy
We’ve previously discussed the benefits of Implementing A Reliability Centered Maintenance Program and thought we would expand on that subject. Manufacturing plants, utilities and chemical process faciities are asset-intensive organizations that depend on superior management of physical assets. Some owners may confuse capital asset replacement plans with strategic asset management. Unlike replacement plans, they are…
Read MoreHow to Implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
We’ve previously written about Proactive Versus Reactive Maintenance and decided to build on that with a practice called Reliability Centered Maintenance. We will show you the steps and benefits to implementing it in your organization. What is Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)? RCM is the practice of focusing on the reliability of your equipment rather than…
Read MoreHouston Dynamic Now Offers Hydraulic Testing
HDS has over 40 years of experience in all types of rotating equipment repairs, including Sundyne pumps. In fact, repairing Sundyne pumps is a large portion of their buisness. As more and more Syndyne pumps came into the shop, General Manager Luke Lau said they encountered many customers who didn’t have the technical expertise to…
Read More3 Top Strategies to Reduce Maintenance Costs
Below, we will show you how to leverage maintenance strategies to minimize the cost of running your facility. The Japanese Way The Japanese invented the concept of lean production that reexamines the way maintenance is done in a variety of operations. These practices include but are not limited to: Justify the Maintenance – Maintenance should…
Read More5 Top Ways to Reduce Equipment Maintenance Costs
You can change how you operate by adopting practices that ensure you always get the best results in maintenance, reliability, and life cycle. This is possible when you embrace a new philosophy and methodology that allows you to quickly make site improvements in your engineering, operations, and maintenance processes. Given that many plants report maintenance…
Read MoreDo I Need to Replace My Gearbox?
Gearbox Evaluation Gearbox replacements can cost a lot of time and money, especially when production grinds to a halt, unexpectedly. The problem is often multiplied because of readily available replacement options. A new gearbox can take up to several months to receive from an OEM, assuming they are still in business and making the type…
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