Compressors are the most widely used machines in an industry. Whether large or small, compressors play a very critical role in the seamless functioning of a plant and affect energy efficiency to a large extent. Increase compressor reliability and reduce overall costs through these proactive maintenance solutions.
Bearing Frame and Housing
Challenge 1: Air leaks through threaded pneumatic fittings
Air compressors must withstand up to 14 bar and 110oC. Threaded fittings become vulnerable to leaks under such operating conditions, affecting efficiency. Thread tape does not seal brass and copper threads effectively and their leftovers can migrate to inner mechanisms choking them.
Challenges 2: Spun bearings on shaft and damaged housing
Conventional methods provide limited metal to metal contact that can lead to loosening of bearing under dynamic loads. This can lead to shaft and housing wear and can cause decrease in compressor efficiency.
Compressor flanges are rigid and machined. Pre-cut gaskets cannot plug the surface imperfections properly. Failure of flange gaskets can lead to costly leaks and frequent need for flange machining and gasket replacement.
Adapter bolts can work themselves loose under the effect of vibration, which can damage the assembly and can allow foreign particles to enter the frame.
Compressor flanges are rigid and machined. Pre-cut gaskets cannot plug the surface imperfections properly. Failure of flange gaskets can lead to costly leaks and frequent need for flange machining and gasket replacement.
Food and Beverage processing industry needs to comply with stringent regulations.
Challenges
such as loosening due to vibration, leakages and corrosion, threaten the everyday
performance of processing machinery.
LOCTITE products help to combat the above challenges and increase machine
reliability.
Equipment reliability and predictability are most important to keep a cement
plant running 24X7. Below are some solutions to commonly encountered
maintenance challenges across various departments of a Cement plant.
Maximizing productivity and preventing unplanned downtime are critical in the
Mining industry. Proactive maintenance can help protect mining assets in all
phases of operations and reduce common, redundant failures.
From the coke oven plant and sinter plants to the pickling plant and cold rolled
finishing line, reliable equipment is a must. Expensive downtime due to un-
scheduled maintenance can be avoided throughout the steel making process by
utilizing LOCTITE maintenance solutions.
Decanter centrifuges are important equipment in an Oil & Gas plant. The below
sections will help service engineers tackle service and repair challenges to keep
the downtime short and increase equipment longevity.
Thermal Power Plant
Thermal power plant equipment operates in very harsh environments. Proactive
maintenance can help maximize production, extend equipment life and prevent
unplanned plant downtime.
Electric motor is an integral equipment for plant machinery. LOCTITE solutions help
to improve performance and reduce costs by preventing minor issues such as
self-loosening of threaded assemblies which can lead to unplanned downtime.
Prevent Pump Breakdowns with Increased Threaded Fastener Reliability
Frequent pump breakdowns can increase downtime costs and reduce productivity. LOCTITE
threadlockers ensure pump reliability and longevity by filling all gaps between
engaging threads, preventing self-loosening.
Increasing Pump Service Life by Increasing Rotational Component
Relaibility
Industrial pump reliability highly depends on cylindrical components like shaft and
bearing. Proactive maintenance of these essential components can reduce the risk of
breakdowns, preventing downtime costs and increasing pump service life.
Proactive Maintenance of Gearbox to Maximize Productivity
A gearbox failure can lead to costly setback and affect overall plant operations.
LOCTITE threadlockers combat common challenges such as loosening, corrosion and
seizure of fasteners, ensuring high reliability.
Leakages in gearbox can lead to reduce equipment life and amount to expensive
downtime. LOCTITE gasketing compounds ensure 100% flange seal preventing expensive
leaks
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