This pharmaceutical manufacturer had an exhaustive preventative maintenance program requiring that each machine train go down every 60 days for standard maintenance. However, with Control Associates’ Condition-Based Monitoring solution, the customer was able to increase asset uptime capacity by 50%-100%. Learn how the customer reduced their overall preventative maintenance program.
In the evolving landscape of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), selecting the right vibration monitoring solution is crucial for achieving optimal maintenance and operational efficiency. In this article, Control Associates’ reliability expert, Derek Pinto, delves into the key features of the Emerson AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor and provides a comparative summary of alternative options.
In the realm of industrial maintenance, Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) represents a sophisticated leap forward from traditional practices. But what constitutes a complete CBM solution, and how can organizations effectively gauge its return on investment (ROI)? In this article, Control Associates breaks down the essential components of a comprehensive CBM solution and explores how to calculate its ROI.
With a holistic approach to preventative maintenance, Control Associates offers comprehensive, integrated valve and instrumentation services. You can rely on their team of project managers, application engineers, and technicians to support you. Learn how they can help with information gathering, preventative maintenance services, and problem resolution.
Derek Pinto, Control Associates’ reliability expert, explains that everyone—from technicians through executives—can benefit in the Reliability Ecosystem. With regard to who wins from adopting a Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) program, the answer lies in segmenting each stakeholder group, identifying their challenges, and then helping them understand the benefits.
Implementing robust cybersecurity measures can enhance operating revenue by 3-8% through reduced incidents and improved operational efficiency. Control Associates’ consultants and industry experts can help you implement corporate IT guidelines at the automation layer, regardless of platform. They have the proven skills to identify and assess any vulnerabilities, remediate gaps, and secure your shop floor systems from cybersecurity risks.
At the crux of what Control Associates’ reliability expert, Derek Pinto, calls the “Reliability Movement” is a culture shift—from a traditional Time-Interval Maintenance (TIM) approach to a Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) methodology that relies on real-time data to gain insights into the condition of an asset, as well as advanced notice of potential equipment failures. Learn more about the benefits in Derek’s article.
Continua is a spin-off of Control Associates, Inc. The company is focused on transforming the enterprise through innovative thinking, advanced technologies, and industry expertise. Continua serves pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, CDMO, CMO, and specialty chemical organizations that are facing growing pressures to leverage OT data, connect disparate systems, and realize higher production to better compete in the marketplace and prepare for the future.
Do you need expert PLC and control logic support? Are you hesitant to work on your own PLCs? Do you have obsolete systems and need help finding a path forward? Rest assured, the Control Associates PLC Engineering Team can provide a variety of services for most leading PLC systems, such as Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Automation Direct, and Siemens.
The Natural Gas industry is committed to eliminating methane emissions by accelerating the replacement of leak-prone pipe, integrating RNG and Hydrogen into the distribution system fuel mix, and adopting new no-bleed automation technologies at gate and distribution stations. Partner with Control Associates to retrofit your existing gate and distribution station equipment to eliminate all bleed gas at these stations. Learn more about their solutions below.