Extending Pump Life After a Rebuild: Best Practices for Maximum ROI

Industrial pumps are critical assets in most processing facilities, and their performance has a direct impact on reliability, safety, and operational costs. At Houston Dynamic Service, Inc. (HDS), we specialize in precision pump rebuilds that restore your equipment to like-new condition. However, even the most expertly rebuilt pump can fail prematurely if it’s not maintained…

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The Role of Proper Lubrication in Rotating Equipment Performance

Is your rotating equipment experiencing frequent overheating, unusual noises, or unexpected shutdowns? Perhaps you’ve noticed smearing, discoloration, or other warning signs of mechanical distress. These symptoms often point to inadequate lubrication—a common but preventable issue in the maintenance of rotating machinery. Ensuring proper lubrication is critical for maximizing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. Why Lubrication…

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Should you Upgrade or Replace Legacy Equipment?

The landscape of industry has changed a great deal, even over the past few years. New technology promises better outcomes that are worth the cost of new equipment. Your legacy equipment may be working just fine, even after its allotted usual lifespan. Or it may be showing signs of aging. But is the investment really…

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5 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…

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How 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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Is Your Rotating Equipment Ready for Winter?

Many of Houston Dynamics’ clients in the Gulf Coast area were hit hard by the deep freeze in February of 2021. As a result, they have taken extra notice of how their critical rotating equipment is affected by extreme weather. To help out, we will answer the question “is your rotating equipment ready for winter?”…

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The Importance of Root Cause Analysis

Root cause analysis, also known as RCA, is discovering the root cause of a problem in order to identify the correct solution. RCA also promotes systematically preventing and solving underlying issues rather than “putting out fires” as they form. Below, we will discuss the benefits of RCA and how to apply it to your operation.…

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Predictive Maintenance of Rotating Equipment

From food manufacturers to chemical plants, a typical industrial plant may have dozens to hundreds of pieces of rotating equipment. These include pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbines, fans, and more. Many of these pieces of equipment are crucial to the operation of the plant, and even non-essential assets have an important purpose to serve. When one…

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