Mechanical Systems

Condition monitoring
Condition monitoring is a major component of predictive maintenance. A deviation from a reference value (e.g. temperature behavior) can identify impeding damages. CM systems can only measure the deterioration of the condition. It is typically much more cost effective than allowing the machinery to fail. Serviceable machinery include rotating equipment and stationary plant such as boilers and heat exchangers.

As mechanical devices operate, heat is generated. Forces such as friction, misalignment and improper belt tension cause excessive heating.

Applications:

• Misalignment of coupled equipment
• Over/under lubrication of bearings
• Over/under tension of belted systems
• Excessive friction
• Defective Equipment

Benefits:

• quickly locate misaligned coupled equipment
• increase equipment reliability and life
• increase production and efficiency while saving energy
• increase quality of product
• minimize downtime by planning the required manpower and materials before shutdown
• improve worker productivity and morale by correcting potential problems proactively