In a survey of end-users of electric motors performed by our International Trade Association EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association) it revealed that 42% of those questioned described their strategy as ‘reactive’ compared with 30% who
Long before equipment fails it will experience a significant rise in temperature. Although you cannot physically see this rise in temperature, you can use certain tools to recognise it. The application of thermography detects temperatures
Vibration analysis as part of a condition based monitoring program can help to detect machine failure before it becomes an issue and impacts any unplanned downtime. With correct use it can allow for the repair
No one disputes that gearbox overhauls and repairs need to be as good as when the machine was originally manufactured but being EASA-certified, CPM takes it a stage further. The EASA Accreditation Programme was devised
Case study – Working with the customer to manage risk Vertically mounted, Ingersoll-Dresser 14HHS 300 multistage centrifugal pumps, driven by a Brook Hanson 110kw Flange mounted 4 pole, 415v ac motors. The duty cycle of
Lots of papers and articles have been written on the costs of industrial downtime caused by the unplanned failure of rotating machines and the consequential effect caused by loss of production, health & safety
Knowing why an asset failed and you’re most of the way towards avoiding it happening again. Sounds so simple but this important part of Asset Management is often overlooked. There are various steps taken in
CPM Engineering are one of only 50 service centres worldwide and the only one outside of North America to achieve EASA’s accreditation. This third-party audited scheme provides the guarantee for the users of electric motors
With interest rates continuing at record low rates and most companies reporting increased output, perhaps now is the time for plant operators using electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors etc. to fix the cost of repairs,
A Case for Correct Alignment – Can we afford not to do it? As a specialist Company in the repair and overhaul of rotating machines we see the results of failures to pumps, gearboxes, fans,
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