Rotating Equipment Repair
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…
Read MoreUpgrade Legacy Pumps With Modern Materials and the Latest Technology
New and legacy pumps are an essential part of many facilities such as water for municipalities, oil and gas, power generation, manufacturing, and many others. In the end, all pumps eventually succumb to wear, corrosion, and slowdowns or breakdowns. It is critical to have a plan in place for repairs and replacements, but there is…
Read MoreShould 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…
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 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 MoreIs 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?”…
Read MoreThe 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.…
Read MorePredictive 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…
Read MoreCan Effective Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Reduce Downtime?
Industries often operate 24 hours per day to maximize production, which causes them to push machines to their limits. The rate of machine part failure is also increasing as a result. Demand has increased for preventive maintenance (PM), but it requires complex coordination with production, maintenance, and management departments. Below we will discuss the separation…
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