FEATURE u Pumps & Pumping Systems
Countering pump failures
with preventive maintenance
“A preventive approach to pump maintenance with specialist assessments means pump owners can ensure their operations keep flowing.”
scheduled maintenance appointment, or through smart sensors that continuously monitor the equipment and alert the pump owner if vibrations exceed an established threshold. As a general rule of thumb, a vibration reading of one to two mm/sec is considered healthy and normal. Based on the type of pump, the specific
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application and the medium being pumped, a qualified technician can advise on the proper course of action when vibration exceeds this threshold.
Because of the many variables to consider,
pump owners who opted for having a vibration sensor installed should discuss with a trained professional what a heathy vibration range should look like in their system, and not be tempted to simply increase the threshold when the sensors flag up an issue. Interpreting vibration readings may require specialist tools and a trained eye. For this reason, pump owners may want to consider getting help from a third party that specialises in the maintenance and repairs of pumps and their ancillary equipment.
Houghton International specialises in predictive maintenance, repairs and replacement of all types of industrial pumps and their auxiliaries, including extensive repairs such as pump motor rewinding. These services allow pump owners to ensure that their systems are fit for purpose, while improving efficiency, saving energy and extending the mean time between failures (MTBF).
In critical equipment such as industrial pumps, seemingly minor issues can quickly turn into major headaches. By taking a preventive approach to pump maintenance with specialist assessments, pump owners can ensure their operations keep flowing.
Houghton
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