Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
To compete globally organizations must strive to become low cost producers of high quality goods and services. Our ability to reduce costs and improve quality is directly impacted by the effectiveness of our maintenance programmes.
The electrical and mechanical equipments within a facility usually fail gradually over time. In electrical equipment problems are accompanied by a rise in temperature proportional to the increase in resistance. The same occurs with electric motors, gearboxes, bearings and mechanical drive assemblies. These problems cause unexpected downtime and create unsafe conditions. The result is poor productivity and low quality products.
Infrared inspections are highly endorsed by the insurance and fire prevention industries. Many insurance companies offer premium discount to policy holders who have infrared electrical inspections performed in their facilities. (Considering how frugal the insurance industry is, their actions are a strong endorsement of the value of infrared inspections).
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| Kilns and Ovens | Induction Coils | Engines & Cylinders |
Certification
Infrared inspections have become accepted as one of the most cost effective predictive maintenance methods being widely used in industrial applications. They provide an instantaneous means of identifying problem areas that more conventional maintenance methods are unable to do. However, infrared thermography is a complex science and there is a significant difference between looking for hot spots with an infrared camera and conducting a predictive maintenance programme.
Certification in infrared thermography is essential and is defined by the British Institute of Non Destructive Testing in terms of training, education and experience. Just as you would ask for proof of liability insurance, it is important that you review a copy of the service providers qualifications and certificates.
Benefits
Infrared surveys of electro-mechanical systems are typically conducted on a quarterly, six monthly or annually basis as part of a regular preventative maintenance programme. The results of these surveys can help plan maintenance schedules, minimise shut down time and have long term significant cost savings, as well as satisfying relevant insurance requirements.
- Fast efficient monitoring of systems and components
- Non-invasive, non-contact - no shutdown required
- Quickly identifies anomalies, preventing failure and reducing downtime
- Support planned and predictive maintenance programmes
- Cost effective - saving in time and money
- Meets or exceeds insurance requirement.
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