Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Spare Parts And Getting The Job Done

By Debra West


Industry can be a tough thing. The wear and tear on the body, not just on the machines, but on the bodies that work them can be quite comprehensive. It is hard, hot, back breaking work. But having the right tools can help make it a little easier. Getting the right tools can be as easy as obtaining Dresser Rand parts.

The right components make a machine run smoother. Actually, the right parts are needed to make a machine run at all. The working in the energy industry is hard enough with machinery, working without mechanical help would basically be impossible, grinding production to a standstill. Not to mention that a machine that works properly is less likely to malfunction, safeguarding both life and the environment.

But all things are finite, even the universe. Like the universe, machine usability is also finite. Machines need downtime, a few hours during which they can cool off, sometimes in the literal sense. Components break down all the time as well. The more a machine is used, the more downtime it will need and the more the parts go through wear and tear.

But prevention is always better than a cure. Before a part needs to be replaced, proper maintenance should be observed so it does not get to a point that a replacement is necessary. Some companies offer aftermarket maintenance on equipment sold as part of the sales package. Checking for that when purchasing equipment is advised.

But the solution does not end at the sale. Equipment has to be installed and an installation can take professional, specialized skill. Just because someone knows how to use the equipment does not mean they will know how to install it. Equipment that does not get properly installed can sit unused, translating to a lot of loss in potential productivity.

When machinery breaks down, the original manufacturer can usually be counted on to have the parts necessary to fix it. But sometimes, they do not. In cases such as those, a third party can sometimes mod their own parts to the tech of another company.

Parts get old. Industries and processes change, but underlying mechanics do not. As such, some equipment may not to be replaced at all, simply retrofitted with new parts in order to make it more productive. It may not have broken down or even slowed down at all, but other newer machines may have gotten better. But sometimes, simply modernizing machinery is more cost effective than buying new stuff.

But, sometimes, a whole space needs to be renovated with new technology. Some companies do not just provide spare components and repairs. Some companies can complete whole projects and come up with solutions before there are even problems.

Efficiency is important in the workplace. As such, it must be sought out. But human labor can only go so far. Proper gear is needed and that equipment must be maintained and repaired as needed.




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