MechChem Africa May-June 2022

Structured BMG programmes for reliability, optimised productivity and extended life Leading engineering solutions specialist BMG provides the engineering components and support services that, if coupled with a structured maintenance programme, will ensure high productivity, reduced energy consumption, minimal downtime and long service life of systems.

B MG is a complete process solutions provider to all industrial sectors, which means companies can ac cess quality branded products and essential support services from a single, reliable supplier. This integrated approach guarantees lower productioncosts andhigher efficiencies. “We believe the introduction of a struc turedmaintenancemanagement programme, whichcanbe implemented in-houseorpartial lyoutsourcedtoaprofessional organisation, is critical tomaximising production efficiencies in industry,” says Carlo Beukes, group sales development manager for BMG. Maintenance of machinery can be a very expensive exercise, not only in terms of the cost of spare parts and labour, but also due to lost production because of plant stop pages. Careful consideration therefore needs to be given to disciplined inspections and plannedmaintenanceof plant andproduction machinery. Care in the initial designing and manu facturing stages of the plant, the selection of compatible quality branded mating com ponents, professional installation – with particular attention to meticulous alignment of coupled components –will ensure reduced downtime, lower maintenance requirements and therefore lower operating costs. “BMG’s proactive maintenance, which encompasses predictive maintenance ser vices including condition monitoring and oil analysis, is enhanced by advanced technical and design support across all functional dis ciplines. Services include mobile breakdown, repair and maintenance support, which all help production plants to get up and running as quickly as possible following a breakdown,” says Beukes. The importance of lubrication The negative effects of friction and the re sulting wear on moving components such as bearings, girth gears and industrial chain are significantly reduced by the selection and use of the correct lubrication. Although a general multipurpose grease or oil is sometimes ad equate, more arduous operating conditions demand purpose specific lubricants. Factors that need to be considered include operating speed, ambient temperature, load, vibration

and environmental conditions. Through a wide range of energy efficient products, including synthetic oils, lubricants and bespoke lubrication systems, along with the support of a technically competent team, the company is able help plant operators to make these more difficult lubricant choices. BMG’s specialist technical division also offers an oil analysis service, which includes laboratory-based sampling and analysis, as well as on site analysis, filtration andflushing. Other services include technical applications consulting, product and systemdesign, prod uct quality control and assurance, as well as condition monitoring services. Condition monitoring identifies lubrica tion problems, misalignment and vibration issues and also helps in identifying the causes of damage, so that units can be fixed before furtherdestructionoccurs. Theservice more than pays for itself through reduced downtime, more efficient production and maintenance cost savings. Filtration solutions BMG Fluid Technology’s filtration solutions comprise a wide range of fluid power com ponents and systems, which are supported

BMG’s Timken Quick-Flex couplings, which require minimal maintenance, are ideal for applications such as large hydraulic pumps, industrial gearboxes, compressors,

vibrating screens and mine ventilation fans.

by the team’s broad technical capabilities to ensure fluids, including oil, fuel and lubri cant oil, operate within required cleanliness standards. “Proficient filtration disciplines in all industries – especially in chemical and cor rosive environments and for arduous min ing conditions – are critical for dependable performance, high efficiency and extended service life of machinery, equipment and vehicles,” explains Willie Lamprecht, BMG’s business unitmanager for LowPressureFluid Technology. “Without a structured control and contamination prevention programme, prematureequipment failure is likely tooccur, leading to unnecessary downtime and costly

BMG provides plant maintenance solutions that are ideally coupled with a structured maintenance programme.

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