Technical Consulting Services

Predictive Maintenance Optimization

Predictive Maintenance (PdM) involves efforts to determine deterioration of equipment and components prior to significant degradation and subsequent failure. This attempt allows problems to be rectified before the equipment stops working altogether or causes further damage of related components, leading to greater downtime of the equipment for repairs or replacement.

In the past, it took incredibly skilled Operators, usually with numerous years experience to be able to recognize such problems before they caused considerable damage. PdM has come a long way in recent years. With advances in technology, computing technology has significantly increased our diagnostic capabilities to analyze what is going on inside a piece of equipment. These technologies are relatively inexpensive and with proper training can effectively be used to gather, store and analyze data.

The key phases to be evaluated in your Predictive Maintenance Program are:

•  Surveillance / Data Collection - monitoring machinery condition
   to detect ;developing problems,

•  Data Analysis & Diagnosis - isolating the cause of the problem,

•  Applied Solutions / Remedies – defining a cost effective solution
   and performing corrective action,

•  Review of program effectiveness and continuous improvement phase.

Consistent, accurate data collection and analysis is essential to all three phases.

Core questions to be answered:

1. Are your machines fully equipped with these capabilities?

2. Do you have team members that are trained to use this technology to its fullest extent?

Successful PdM is a combination of good technology and great people who know how to use the technology.

Having the correct protection, prediction and performance monitoring system in place is essential. Online machinery monitoring provides peace of mind 24/7 allowing you a comprehensive view of your most critical machines enabling you to diagnose problems early on, before they become a major issue. Let Carver show you how to utilize the power of practical predictive intelligence to improve plant performance and provide greater operational benefits.

Carver can help design or enhance your current Predictive Maintenance (PdM) or Online Condition Monitoring systems. Our experience within large and small facilities, within a variety of industries, positions CARVER to provide BEST PRACTICES that will ensure your PdM goals are achieved.

Contact CARVER today to assess the cost-effectiveness of your current technology, predictive maintenance programs and online monitoring programs.


Assessment Services include, but are not limited to:

1. Machine Health Management – multi-technology integration, analysis and reporting tools allowing enterprise-wide predictive maintenance      planning.

2. Performance Monitoring – analyze and obtain peak performance of critical mechanical and process equipment in real time.

3. Online Machinery Monitoring – a complete protection, prediction and performance monitoring system integrated with process automation.

4. Alignment and Balancing – ensures precise alignment and balance of rotating machinery.

5. Electric Motor Diagnostics – locates defects caused by heat and fatigue in electric motors.

6. Lubrication Analysis – determines that lubricants and fluids are clean and moisture-free; detects particles in oil after onset of wear.

7. Ultrasonic Detection – scans for leaks in plant air, vacuum seals and pressurized systems or lack of lubrication.

8. Infrared Thermography – thermal imaging detects mechanical and electrical anomalies.

9. Vibration Analysis - conclusive condition about bearings, gears and other rotating components; implemented on a periodic basis.