Our ISO 9001 Journey: Documentation is Essential

Documenting all of the procedures required in order to comply with ISO 9001 requirements is an essential part of the process. The quality management system (QMS) documentation is at the core of any ISO 9001 certification, and is the first phase of the work required to gain compliance. There are two main criteria regarding the…

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HDS is Serious About Quality!

quality control in rotating equipment repair

HDS just completed the next evolution in our quest to consistently provide the highest quality rotating equipment repairs in the industry.  We’ve always said what sets us apart is our dedication to the customer and willingness to exceed their expectations. After a great deal of focus and commitment from our employees, especially Luke Lau and…

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You Have a BIG Pump that needs repair?

river pump repair

This is the first of two river pumps HDS is repairing in our shops.  The overall length of this pump is 37-1/2′ and 29,000 pounds. All rotating equipment is disassembled and goes through inspection and analysis.  Once our engineers have determined the best course of action to restore your pump to your specifications, your project…

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Houston Dynamic Service Facilty Tour

Houston Dynamic Service (HDS) was founded in 1976, and is located in Houston, Texas. In 2001, our current President, Clayton Lau, purchased HDS from its previous owner. Because we are an independent aftermarket rotating equipment repair facility, we have the flexibility to not only move quickly, but also to provide customized solutions to your toughest…

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Another Great Day In The HDS Shop!

Here are some of the pump projects we’re working on today. Call us if you want us working on YOUR equipment repair or overhaul project tomorrow! Complete overhaul of a vertical, multi-stage pump for a major petrochemical complex: View 1 Complete overhaul of a vertical, multi-stage pump for a major petrochemical complex – View 2…

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Vital Items to Check on a Centrifugal Pump After Disassembly

After taking delivery of a pump in our shop for repair, our general protocol is to disassemble the pump, and then carefully inspect for primary types of wear and tear. This is done prior to the pump being blasted and run through NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) in order to identify potential issues that could be causing…

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Quality Control Department a Repair Shop Priority

“I’ve just always liked a new challenge,” says Bobby Martinez, Quality Control Manager with Houston Dynamic Services. fter working more than 33+ years in the pump shop and machine pump industry – 3 of those years at HDS – the company offered Bobby a new opportunity. “I have experience with the entire process from creating…

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HDS Completes a Large-Scale Horizontal Split Case Project

Overview One of the world’s major oil companies recently hired HDS to inspect and repair a 20+ year-old horizontal split case centrifugal pump. Issue After disassembling and inspecting the pump, HDS technicians noted that the bearing housings were blown out and had a lot of wear.  This gives the bearings room to move and leads…

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