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Case Study: Reducing downtime from days to minutes for client in food manufacturing industry

Case Study: Reducing downtime from days to minutes for client in food manufacturing industry

When our distressed customer came to us with an unexpected servo motor and gearbox breakdown, they weren’t just staring down the barrel. They were staring down three. With their entire production line out of action, no backup unit or spare parts and an estimated 16-week ’emergency’ replacement delivery, they were facing: £10k in lost production

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Extending MTTF In Rotating Machines: The Importance of Correct Lubrication

Extending MTTF In Rotating Machines: The Importance of Correct Lubrication

Some failures are easy to prevent. What might be regarded as small steps – such as choosing the correct lubricant for your machine and its application – can extend MTBF by years. As a service provider, we see many examples of incorrect oils, greases and synthetics used in hundreds of applications each year. If the

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CPM Achieves EASA Re-accreditation – For The 9th Year Running!

CPM Achieves EASA Re-accreditation – For The 9th Year Running!

We are delighted to have had our EASA Accredited Services Centre status renewed once again. To us, this is a vital step in demonstrating our commitment to setting the standard in our industry. EASA confirmed our re-accreditation earlier this month following an external audit by SGS, the leading certification body, in which we needed to

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The Challenge: What Happens When Replacement Parts Cannot Be Obtained?

The Challenge: What Happens When Replacement Parts Cannot Be Obtained?

We know how important it is to reduce downtime by getting your production assets repaired as quickly as possible. Ensuring you can access replacement parts when you need them is crucial. That’s why we can supply replacement parts or manufacture what you need to OEM standards or better. This is particularly helpful if you have

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Ensuring Reliability: The Vital Role of Testing Rotating Machines After Repair

Ensuring Reliability: The Vital Role of Testing Rotating Machines After Repair

Rotating machines, such as pumps, gearboxes, electric motors and drive systems are the workhorses of many industrial and commercial applications, facilitating critical processes and operations. When these machines fail, the consequences can be costly in terms of both downtime and repair expenses. That’s why, in the realm of equipment maintenance and repair, it’s not just

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The Significance of Reliability in Repairing Rotating Machines

The Significance of Reliability in Repairing Rotating Machines

Rotating machines, such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, and fans, are vital components in various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, power generation, transportation and even data centres and shopping centres. These machines play a crucial role in maintaining productivity, safety and overall operational efficiency. However, the reliability of rotating machines can significantly impact the cost of the

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The Importance of Precision Alignment: Detecting & Resolving Soft Foot Challenges in Machinery

The Importance of Precision Alignment: Detecting & Resolving Soft Foot Challenges in Machinery

In the maintenance of industrial machinery, achieving precise alignment is a critical aspect of reliability for both new and refurbished equipment, spanning from electric motors and pumps to gearboxes and compressors. A common problem in the pursuit of optimal alignment and seamless operation is what is termed a “soft foot” condition. Soft foot is often

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Low friction coating proves a solution to repetitive failures

Low friction coating proves a solution to repetitive failures

As a trusted adviser to our customers, we offer a range of services, including fixed-price maintenance packages, where we commit to maintaining all agreed repairs and overhauls to the rotating plant (pumps, gearboxes, electric motors, fans etc) at a fixed cost, regardless of the number, or cost of failures. This gives cost certainty to our

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Service Provider vs Trusted Advisor – What’s The Difference?

Service Provider vs Trusted Advisor – What’s The Difference?

Whenever we survey our customers on their needs from a maintenance support company the one thing that comes top every time is reliability. In the fast-paced world of industrial operations, the reliability of rotating machines is a cornerstone of success. These machines, from electric motors to pumps, gearboxes, fans, blowers etc are the beating hearts

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Product sheet: CPM’s approach to the supply & manufacture of replacement parts

Product sheet: CPM’s approach to the supply & manufacture of replacement parts

We know how important it is to reduce downtime by getting your production assets repaired as quickly as possible. The supply of replacement parts is a key aspect of our repair service alongside our in-house manufacturing capability. Where components cannot be obtained because they are no longer in production, or where they are no longer

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Expert Q&A: What makes our approach to testing so reliable?

Expert Q&A: What makes our approach to testing so reliable?

We are well known for the thoroughness of our testing regimes. Here, General Manager Rishi Hirani explains why testing is so important to us – and you.   1. How does CPM’s approach to testing differ from most other companies? Customers need to know that when their asset lands back on site, it’s going to

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Explore the wonderful world of smart sensors

Explore the wonderful world of smart sensors

Want to know more about smart sensors? Head over to our new website which explains how smart sensors work, how they are installed and the benefits of this emerging technology for rotating machines. Known as the Fitbit for industrial plants and equipment, smart sensors can deliver enormous cost savings, improve safety, sustainability and help to

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FREE Guide: 7 ways to reduce downtime when a key asset fails

FREE Guide: 7 ways to reduce downtime when a key asset fails

We know that maximum up-time is one of your highest priorities. In this guide, our team share fundamental principles that will help you prevent and manage issues with your electro-mechanical assets. Download our FREE guide 7 Ways to Reduce Downtime When a Key Asset Fails To find out more about how we can help you

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