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
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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
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Proper alignment of direct-coupled machinery is an essential element in reliability of a new or repaired machine (motor, pump, gear case, etc.). One common impediment to achieving proper alignment and smooth operation is a “soft foot” condition. A soft foot occurs when all the feet of a machine case do not sit flat on the
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March 10, 2016 – 12:33 pm
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,
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March 10, 2016 – 11:09 am
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
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January 11, 2016 – 9:47 am
Any plant operator has their own experiences of the problems caused by the failure of rotating machines. The downtime, the effect on production output and the cost of the repair or replacement gearbox, electric motor, pump can cause major problems as we all know. CPM Engineering are involved in supporting customers with a range of
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December 8, 2015 – 4:34 pm
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
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November 17, 2015 – 4:09 pm
I don’t think many of us would argue with the following definition when determining critical spares for a production or manufacturing facility: “A criticality analysis reveals that probable failure of the equipment under review would affect employee safety, environment, or the ability of the production process to run effectively.” At CPM Engineering we assist customers
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November 10, 2015 – 10:10 am
In a recent paper delivered to the Motor Summit in Zurich it claimed that only 1% of the total lifecycle cost of an electric motor was attributable to repair and maintenance. Only 2% represented the initial purchase price. The claim made in a paper entitled ‘Policy Guidelines for Electric Motor Systems’ may not come as
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November 3, 2015 – 9:00 am
If a repair looks right then the there is a good probability is that it is right. Reliability should be built into every repair that is undertaken with the minimum standard being that of returning the machine (a pump in this instance) to the condition it was manufactured to and wherever possible to improve the
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