From Preventive to Predictive: Maximizing Uptime on Rotating Machinery

Time-based preventive maintenance routines are no longer sufficient for mission-critical rotating machinery such as multi-stage boiler feed pumps, steam turbines, and reciprocating gas compressors.

The Power of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) Predictive maintenance uses continuous physical parameter data to detect sub-surface mechanical degradation weeks before audible or thermal symptoms appear.

• Vibration FFT Spectrum: Distinguishes between unbalance, shaft misalignment, mechanical looseness, and rolling element bearing race defects.
• Oil Condition Analytics: Measures dielectric constant, moisture contamination, and metallic wear particles (ppm) to schedule oil refreshes purely on necessity.
• Cost Impact: Industrial plants shifting to OFS's structured Predictive AMC report an average 42% reduction in maintenance overhead and zero unplanned catastrophic outages.