IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
By pinpointing problem areas and hot spots long before they cause critical shutdown, Predictive Maintenance (PdM) also increases productivity:
TESTIMONIAL: In the beginning, we had little to no predictive technologies in place. It was a regular occurrence to not make it through a week without sending a production line home due to critical equipment being down. ATS assisted in establishing a vibration analysis program with data collected internally and analyzed by ATS. ATS then introduced us to IR technologies and started collecting and analyzing photos of our critical systems. With these programs in
LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
Cost savings is one of the major motivations behind most Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Programs:
One manufacturer of heavy machinery reduced its repair expenses by $1.7 million with Predictive Maintenance.
Current estimates suggest that the average plant not currently using vibration analysis to monitor equipment can reduce its maintenance budget by 20% with PdM. This can save your company thousands-or even hundreds of thousands-of dollars each year.
A major supplier to the U.S. government’s Defense and Aerospace Program avoided more than $1 million in downtime by doing an infrared thermography scan of its electrical distribution system.
Remember When?
Remember when diagnosing a machine’s condition required nothing more than a screwdriver and a good ear? Well, technology has come a long way.
These days, a host of high-tech tools make it possible to accurately determine the condition of equipment as it operates. This information can then be used to make precise maintenance decisions. The results are improved productivity, lowered maintenance costs, and extended machinery life.
THE BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING PDM
- No up-front capital required.
- Pay as you go with monthly Purchase Orders.
- You don’t have to worry about upgrades and software changes to PdM equipment-we take care of everything.
- Recognized leaders in Predictive Maintenance bring 230 years of combined expertise to your worksite.
- No vacations, no
lay-offs , no transfers, bumping to other jobs, or light-duty restrictions. - You get all of the service-none of the hassles.
Halloween Soup Challenge
ATS knows predictive maintenance is serious business—but we also know how to have fun! On Halloween, we held our annual soup challenge. This is a time when members of our staff bring in their favorite soups to share and we vote on a winner. It’s a great—and...
Using Motion Amplification to Identify Issues Not Seen with the Naked Eye
Making assumptions in vibration analysis can add a lot of time and wasted resources in finding the issue. Using Motion Amplification Technology can help uncover problems you might not otherwise see. High directional vibration in a large...
Predictive Maintenance is like Wellness
What is the most important piece of equipment in your facility? It’s not your most expensive machine or your most reliable machine or your newest machine. It is your people. That is why, here at ATS, we have a predictive maintenance program in place—for our staff!...
Case Study: Bearing Damage Due to Electrical Discharge
Like most industrial technologies, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) units have grown increasingly affordable over the past few years and have become common in many facilities to better control processes. While there are many advantages to implementing VFDs on existing...
Baselines for Vibration Analysis
Every band relies on its bassline—that low, thumping sound that helps establish the rhythm, tempo and signature sound of a song. Your predictive maintenance (PdM) program should rely on a baseline, too—especially in the area of vibration analysis. Without a baseline,...
What’s With Bob? – Episode 5
Hey, there! Bob here. You know, the guy from the comics? The 'What's with Bob?' guy? You've heard a lot from my co-workers, and I thought it was time I spoke for myself. I mean, they're great and all, even though they do eavesdrop a lot. But I thought you might like...
