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ENSURE QUALITY SERVICES :

  • NDT Services (RT, UT, MPT, LPT, PAUT)
  • Baroscopic Services
  • Hardness Testing
  • Tensile Test
  • Hydro Test
  • NAS / TAN Value
  • Vibration (Machine / Ergonomics)
  • Noise Test

SCHEDULE & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE :

Integrity : Hardness testing assesses the strength and durability of the material used in HEMM. Ensuring that these materials are hard enough to withstand operational stresses helps prevent structural failures.

Wear and Tear Resistance : HEMM components are subject to high wear and tear. Hardness testing ensures that the materials can resist abrasion and surface deformation, extending the lifespan of the machinery.

Safety Assurance : Stability tests determine the machine's ability to operate safely under different conditions. By including hardness testing, you ensure that the critical components can handle the operational loads without unexpected failures, thereby enhancing overall safety.

Predictive Maintenance : Hardness testing can be part of a predictive maintenance program. By regularly checking the hardness of critical components, potential issues can be identified and addressed before they lead to significant problems.

In summary, hardness testing is a critical component of the stability test for HEMM because it ensures the machinery's structural integrity, wear resistance, safety, performance reliability, compliance with standards, and supports predictive maintenance strategies.

By incorporating UFD, DPT, UT, Vibration Analysis & Hardness tests into the stability assessment of HEMM, we can ensure that your equipment meets the highest safety and performance standards. These tests collectively help in identifying potential issues early, maintaining structural integrity, and ensuring the longevity and reliability of the machinery.

Scope of Work :

➢ Ultrasonic Testing (UT): Assess the integrity of the equipment through ultrasonic waves to detect internal flaws.

➢ Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (UFD) Testing: Utilize UFD techniques to identify and evaluate any discontinuities within the material.

➢ Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT): Perform MPT to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials.

➢ Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT): Apply DPT on the weld areas to identify surface-breaking defects.

➢ Site Visit and Inspection: Conduct an initial visit to the site to inspect the machinery and understand the operational environment.

➢ Identification of Critical Machinery: Identify and prioritize the machinery that requires vibration analysis based on usage, age, and criticality.

➢ Instrument Setup: Install appropriate vibration sensors on key components of the HEMM such as engines, gearboxes, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.

➢ Routine Data Collection: Schedule and perform routine vibration data collection during different operational conditions (e.g., idle, loaded, and peak performance).

➢ Data Analysis: Analyse the collected vibration data using specialized software to identify abnormal vibration patterns, resonance frequencies, and potential issues.

➢ Diagnosis of Issues: Diagnose specific issues such as misalignment, unbalance, bearing wear, gear faults, or other mechanical problems.

➢ Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations for corrective actions such as rebalancing, realignment, component replacements, or design modifications.

➢ Site Survey and Machinery Identification: Conduct an initial site survey to identify the specific HEMM that will undergo noise testing. This includes cataloging the types of machinery, their operational roles, and the environments in which they operate.

➢ Regulatory Compliance Review: Review relevant noise regulations and standards (such as OSHA, ISO, and local environmental laws) to ensure that the testing process meets all legal and industry requirements.

➢ Baseline Noise Measurement: Perform baseline noise measurements with the machinery in an idle state to establish reference noise levels.

➢ Operational Noise Testing: Conduct noise measurements during typical operating conditions, including during startup, normal operation, and under full load. Capture noise levels at various operating speeds and under different types of loads (e.g., digging, lifting, moving).

➢ Environmental Noise Measurement: Measure the ambient noise levels around the operational area to differentiate between machine noise and background noise.

➢ Frequency Analysis: Perform a frequency spectrum analysis to identify specific frequencies contributing to noise levels, which can help in pinpointing sources of excessive noise, such as specific components or mechanical faults.

➢ Identification of Noise Sources: Analyze the data to identify specific components or operations that are contributing to excessive noise levels.

➢ Risk Assessment: Assess the potential health and safety risks associated with the measured noise levels, particularly for machine operators and nearby personnel.


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