Case Studies - PCMS Engineering save clients money

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Our selection of case studies spans across every major industry, showcasing a range of cost-effective projects we’ve carried out to save our clients money.

We constantly look to harness the benefits of condition monitoring to prevent breakdowns, reduce maintenance costs and increase machine reliability.

Oil analysis prevents potential downtime for major train operator

Train operator prevents downtime by eliminating the need for constant turbo repairs.

Smart Wireless used as Bridging Solution at Utility Plant

Smart Wireless bridging solution provided savings of $30,000 over wired at Utility Plant.

Wireless Temperature Devices Improve Safety and Productivity

Plant safety and productivity improved by monitoring bearing temperature and motor current in Weibull Binds (sugar silos) and conveyor system.

Condition Based Maintenance Programme Results In £295,000 Cost Avoidance

GulfMark, tasked PCMS Engineering with rolling out a Condition Based Maintenance Programme throughout their modern fleet of offshore vessels.

Network Rail, Wagon Axle Bearing Maintenance Deferral

PCMS were requested to carry out a multi-technology health check on Network Rail’s fleet of track maintenance support wagons’ axle bearings.

Train Operator Extend’s In-service Life Of Their Fleet Of Carriages

PCMS worked in conjunction with a train operator to extend the in-service life of their 16 car fleet 30 year old EMU's (Electronic Multiple Unites).

Thermal Analysis Highlights High Electrical Load In Railway Rolling Stock

PCMS Engineering worked with the fleet at London Underground to undertake a full thermographic survey of electrical equipment.

Electric Tram Pantograph/Catenary Fault Detection

PCMS Use Video Footage To Identify Fault On Electric Tram Pantograph.

Equipment Reliability Model Returns 8% Maintenance Cost Reduction

Equipment Reliability Model returns a 8% Maintenance Cost Reduction at nuclear plant.

£4M cost avoidance through fleetwide application of Stresswave Monitoring

A north sea platform supply vessel operator reduces failures from five to zero per year, saving an estimated £4 million.

Integrated Work Management Underpins £15M Productivity Improvements

Integrated Work Management service saves nuclear site £15m per year in productivity improvements and efficiency savings.

Hydraulic Integrity Testing identifies cause of fatal accident

Hydraulic Integrity Testing identifies cause of fatal accident at a UK coal mine

Stresswave Tests Identify Defected Bearing in Gearbox

PCMS performed an independent health assessment check on the Mixer reduction gearbox at Contitech to determine if the internal components were fit for operational purpose.

Stresswave analysis increases service life of critical mining equipment

Critical mining equipment failing at half its predicted life span. Stress Wave analysis identifies problem and increases service life.

off-shore vessel investigation identifies damaged teeth/crack in a gear

PCMS were asked to provide an Engineer to confirm the location and possible cause of an impact noise coming from the Port Azipull Pod Gearbox area.

Rail Condition Based Monitoring On The Right Track

PCMS work with major train operators in the UK to reduce maintenance costs and prevent failures.

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