Is it balance or vibration issues? Balance is the uneven distribution of weight. Vibration is shaking driven by oscillation and disturbed equilibrium. Industrial preventive maintenance is critical to operations. CMT technicians can tell if it’s balance or vibration issues or something else to keep things running smoothly. Industrial rotating equipment can be several thousand horsepower […]
Happy 2019!
It’s early in 2019, so we still have time to make a resolution. New year, new job: Thinking about bettering yourself or making a career change? Consider a job in the skilled trades. Many skilled trades jobs only require a certificate, so you can be on your way to making good money faster. Check out […]
Preventative maintenance keeps equipment healthy
Just as you should be exercising and eating healthy for long-term health, preventative maintenance on equipment is also just as important for long-term health and longevity of a plant. A broken machine is always an unwanted expense. There are costs due to unplanned downtime, lost production and the cost of repairs. A scheduled maintenance program […]
Stopping vibration through dynamic balancing can extend life of equipment
Simply put, dynamic balancing is the practice of spinning a rotating item like a drive shaft or armature at a high speed in a balancing machine. Vibration is reduced when weight is added or subtracted. A balancing machine has sensors and once a rotating piece has been brought up to the set speed, a computer […]
Predictive maintenance programs head off problems before they start
Stay a leg up on costly repairs with a predictive maintenance program. A predictive maintenance program can be tailored for your company to suit your needs and budget while keeping your equipment running. Predictive maintenance programs can diagnose, track, monitor and trend equipment by detecting conditions that show up before they become costly and inconvenient […]
2018 Resolution: Preventative Maintenance
As 2017 comes to a close, and we work on our new year’s resolutions consider preventative maintenance. Preventive maintenance is extremely important to the long term health of any equipment. A broken machine is always an unwanted expense. There are costs due to unplanned downtime, lost production, and the cost of repairs. A scheduled maintenance […]
A quick review of CMT
City Machine Technologies, Inc. has been in operation for more than 30 years providing a variety of services to heavy industries throughout the United States and abroad. The electrical, mechanical, machining and lifting magnet capabilities of our four highly specialized divisions combine to make us your single source solution for industrial repairs. Talented personnel combined […]
Feeling the squeeze? Save money with predictive maintenance programs
Predictive maintenance programs are designed to head off problems before they start. Certified technicians can tailor a plan to suit your needs and budget, while allowing the maximum uptime of your equipment. Predictive maintenance programs can diagnose, track, monitor and trend equipment, as well as correct the anomalies that are found, all with single source […]