Water is one of the most serious causes of industrial equipment breakdowns. Water damage can happen gradually, from things like condensation, rainfall, groundwater or a slow leak from industrial processes. Or, the damage can be catastrophic from things like severe storms, flooding, and burst pipes.
In addition, water can also be the most deceptive cause of equipment failure – quietly seeping into structural cavities, creating trapped pockets of water that are hard to detect and can cause devastating damage.
Water damaged equipment? A “wait and see” approach is not recommended
No one wants to have their equipment shutdown any longer than necessary. However, well-meaning team members often make the costly mistake of rushing to get machinery back up and running before a thorough assessment of the water damage has been completed.
For example, a machine that was running fine before the shutdown might start to vibrate like crazy once it’s started up again. In the brief amount of time that the machine was running in a detrimental condition, a significant amount of additional damage could have been done.
Proactive assessment of water damage is key to preventing lengthy and costly downtime in the future
Applying “Mechanical Medicine”
People see their physicians on a regular basis in an effort to keep their health in check and to catch any small issues before they become big problems. Through condition based monitoring (CBM), a predictive “mechanical medicine” approach can be applied to industrial equipment.
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Contact IVC Technologies or call us at (800) 525-1269 to schedule your on-site equipment condition assessment. Continue reading for more information about the services we can offer.
CBM = Cost Savings + Higher system reliability
At IVC Technologies, we recommend scheduling regular equipment CBM “check-ups” to ensure optimal performance, longevity, and cost-savings. When disaster strikes, it’s also important to see the ER doctor. Our team is available in urgent situations as well. Our wide variety of on-site, industrial inspection services will provide you with all of the data you need to take corrective action on any issues before they lead to complete machine failure.
Services include:
Vibration Analysis, Condition Based Monitoring (CBM)
Rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, and motors all exhibit a certain degree of vibration. As they degrade or become damaged, the amount of vibration increases. Vibration analysis is the first line of defense in detecting the root causes of irregular vibration in machinery. Our certified analysts conduct immediate analysis and evaluations. We also examine trends and perform analyses utilizing spectrum and waveform signatures on alarm points. Our program reports can be distributed via mail, e-mail, or the web.
Precision Alignment & Balancing
IVC Technologies’ professionals are trained and certified in precision balancing and laser alignment on a wide variety of industrial equipment layouts including motors, fans, pumps, and gearboxes. In addition, IVC locates, minimizes, or eliminates vibration associated with balance and alignment issues.
Infrared Thermography (IR)
As far as diagnostic technologies go, IR is the go-to tool for instantly visualizing and verifying thermal performance. Our infrared program shows your thermal problems, quantifies them with precise non-contact temperature measurement, and documents them within a report.
Ultrasonic Surveys
Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities supplied throughout most facilities. If not closely monitored, this system can develop numerous leaks, resulting in an increase in air usage. As a result, an increase in power consumption and wear to your compressor occurs. Ultrasonic surveys are extremely beneficial for locating these expensive air leaks, as well as leaks of other gasses.
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