Mechanical Services

Vibration Analysis:

When applied in an industrial or maintenance environment vibration analysis aims to reduce maintenance costs and equipment down time by detecting equipment failures long before the problem becomes evident to the human ear. We work with customers to set up custom trending routes to cover all areas that are needed. The equipment we use for this process is Ludeca Betavib.

On Site Balancing:

We balance – Air handlers, Cooling Tower Fans, Pumps, Motors, Generators, Couplings, Induction and Force Draft Fans and Blowers.

Benefits:

• Reduce bearing loads and structural stress.
• Improved running conditions.
• Lower operating costs and energy consumption.
• Increase performance, machine availibility and length of service.
• Minimize noise vibration.
• Reduce impact of noice on operator to enhance their efficiency.
• Increase personal safety.

When you combine these benefits with the reduced expense from not having to remove, ship and reinstall equipment, you will have a winning combination.

The equipment we use for this process is Ludeca Betavib.

Laser Alignment:

Proper alignment will prolong the life of your equipment. Reduced energy consumption
and significant power savings can be produced through accurate alignment. This
eliminates reaction forces and reduces energy consumption up to 10%.
It can reduce mechanical seal repairs by up to 65% when performed on a regular basis.
The equipment we use for this process is the Easy-Laser XT770.

Infrared Thermography:

Infrared Thermography has the ability to detect several conditions that go unnoticed until too late. Conditions detected include – overloads, loose connections, inductive heating, open circuits, harmonics, unbalanced loads and defective equipment. The equipment we use for this process is FLIR T1020.

Benefits:

• Safe
• No shut down needed
• Identifies exact problems
• Lowers insurance premiums

Our thermographers have Level II Certifications!

Insulation Testing:

Insulation testing can tell us how good the insulation is on a motor, wire or piece of equipment. By monitoring this on a periodic basis we can determine insulation breakdown and suggest taking action before catastrophic failure occurs. By taking action before failure occurs, you can reduce or discard any down time.

Benefits:

• See a failure coming before it happens
• Prevents many catastrophic failures
• Checking for proper grounding of equipment