In times when there is increased focus on the impact that any business has on the environment, companies are under pressure to meet their clients’ requirements as well as achieve their own standards. CPM is continually mindful of achieving new goals and has successfully completed the ISO 14001 accreditation. An Environment Management System based upon

We are just as passionate about our charity work. Close to our hearts is the charity Brainwave. We believe in a world where every child with disabilities reaches their potential. CPM and our sister company NDC staff very actively support this cause.

Approaches   Clearly a core responsibility of a Maintenance Manager, but budgeting can be a minefield as there are so many different ways it can and is done in different organisations. But whatever your method, it has a clear impact – either positively or negatively on the business. Normally blocks of budget are assigned for

From emergency repairs to scheduled maintenance we focus on root cause failure analysis. This helps our customers to identify underlying problems and rectifying them before they result in a breakdown. At CPM we believe that we need to have the capability to offer the customer the best option in every instance in order to achieve

CPM’s business is reclaiming and remanufacturing ‘1 off’ parts and machine components often extending the life of the component beyond its original manufacture. This can be achieved by working with the customer, examining the application, interrogating the history and using reclamation techniques that can improve its wear characteristics. Components such as: Shafts Gearbox components Pumps

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 specifically for electric motors but with all gearboxes incorporating a drive source, the benefits extend to the driven component also.

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 of a machine before the occurrence of an expensive unplanned failure. While there are simple ‘go, no-go’ instruments which will

IECEx certification confirms that electric motors have the appropriate protection for use in explosive atmospheres and that they have been manufactured under systems subject to ongoing surveillance by IECEx Certification Bodies (ExCBs). Once installed, to ensure their continued integrity, the maintenance of these machines is important for their continued safe operation. IEC60079-19 is the International

Maintaining Positive Displacement Blowers is critical if production is not to be affected and very expensive repairs are to be avoided. This type of blower is used extensively in industry for the delivery of bulk materials in such diverse industries such as food and beverage, chemical, pulp and paper, minerals, life sciences and environmental. The

Servo motors are expected to exceed 12 billion dollars worldwide in the next few years and are becoming an everyday occurrence in automated processes. Much is written about their features and capabilities but not so much about their maintenance and repair. So should they be repaired just like any other electric motor?

As the end of the year is approaching and we are all getting ready for the holiday period it is the perfect time to take a look at your plant equipment and assess any work that may need to be done. The Christmas down time period is becoming increasingly popular as a time to carry

CPM are an Electro -Mechanical Service Company based in Manchester UK and who support many large manufacturing and service companies with proactive and reactive repairs to rotating machines both nationally and internationally. So, knowing what triggers a customer to outsource maintenance is fundamental to shape the service delivery that CPM should deliver. Loyalty comes after,

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, pumps etc. Some catastrophic failures can cause serious Health & safety implications; render the production process to stop causing significant

At CPM Engineering a fundamental part of our work philosophy, is to help our customers make more informed decisions about their rotating equipment. By giving them ‘best practice’ advice and option we feel that we can earn their trust and maintain our reputation. One of these areas is in electric motors where promoting best practice

One of the more serious causes of pump failure is cavitation, CPM see the symptoms of cavitation on a regular basis and through their regular technical updates hope to ensure that engineers are more aware of the symptoms. We are sure that everyone has seen the resultant damage from Cavitation and CPM often advise on