Reduced costs, improved reliability Predictions of a more competitive environment have forced the company to reduce costs and personnel. Condition-based maintenance processes allow the company to run more effectively and to use the work force in other areas of importance. We are performing the same amount of work, if not more, but we are able to do it with fewer people. These reductions are fairly typical for many of our plants. All changes are now performed based on the condition of the lubricant and the machine.
Oil analysis is performed onsite using a desktop analyzer for quick and accurate results.
Rapid return on investment. This was slightly more than the salaries and overhead for the predictive maintenance team personnel, as well as the program start-up costs of analyzers, hardware, software, and computers. Future benefits are expected to be even greater. Equipment efficiency improved. Following an upward trend in axial vibration, a service water pump alignment was checked.