Better service means higher productivity
Improve your plant’s productivity and boost your bottom line
The technology exists to improve plant efficiency, and we want to help get you there. Our world-class services and equipment programs are designed to bring you solutions that enhance your efficiency, whether that is new technology or new ideas. Above all, we want to share our experience so that you can improve your plant’s productivity and boost your bottom line.
Maximize pneumatic conveying performance
Solutions to enhance your efficiency
Ful-Vane compressor exchange program
When your compressor breaks down, you can’t afford to wait months for a replacement. You need to get back to business as usual – and fast. Our compressor exchange program enables you to do just that and also offers significant cost-savings over other replacement options. How does it work? We take in your worn Ful-Vane™ compressors and replace them with OEM factory reconditioned and warranted replacements, available from the huge stock kept at our plant in Northampton, Pennsylvania plant and in Certified Service Centers situated across the US and Canada. All you have to do is call us to confirm availability. We’ll ship a replacement compressor right out to you. The Compressor exchange program includes: - A replacement compressor immediately shipped from factory warehouse stock - OEM Fuller®/FLSmidth Cement quality parts - ‘As new’ factory warranty - Full inspection of the returned compressor with process improvement recommendations - Start-up, Inspection, and troubleshooting service available
Hot-Swap bearing assembly for 3-piece pump screws
Nothing is more of a budget buster in a manufacturing plant than unplanned/ unscheduled down time. Even with a high-quality machine like a Fuller-Kinyon® pump, it’s not a question of if a bearing assembly will wear out, it’s a matter of when. The typical removal, rebuild, and reassembly of a worn bearing unit can take up to 7 to 10 hours, depending on the extent of wear to the original parts. That’s an entire day, lost. Benefits - Cut downtime for bearing changes - Lower the cost of wear parts - Get credit for reusable bearing assembly components Instead of taking the time – and time is money – to rebuild a worn bearing unit from scratch, you can maximize the benefits of the 3-piece screw in your Type M Fuller-Kinyon Pumps by keeping Hot Swap bearing assemblies on your shelf. Having complete bearing assemblies readily available cuts downtime by more than half. In fact, you can be back up and running in approximately 3 hours.
3-piece screw upgrade for FK Pumps
If you have an older Type M Fuller-Kinyon pump manufactured prior to the year 2000 in your plant, then it probably uses the single-piece screw design. The screw is a wear part and will need replacing from time to time. This is a fairly difficult procedure with a one-piece screw – disconnect the coupling, expose the bearings and seals to a dusty and dirty plant environment, and then pry the screw out of the drive side bearings. The new screw then has to be installed through the bearing assemblies without damaging the seals or bearings. This is a very difficult procedure and even the best technicians sometimes fail to not damage the seals and or bearings. It could take three technicians 10 to16 hours to complete a screw change-out with this design. That’s a significant cost, both in man-hours and downtime. To eliminate these issues, we introduced the 3-piece screw design in 2000. This design splits the pump screw into three sections that are bolted together at the balance wheels of the screw. On each end there is a stub shaft that is contained inside the bearing housing assembly. To change out the center screw, you simply remove it from these ends. This simplified process has less of an impact on the rest of the equipment, since you don’t have to manipulate the screw through the bearing assemblies in order to complete the change out. There is no need to disconnect the motor from the drive-end bearing assembly shaft. And as a result, the man hours and downtime required to carry out the task are also dramatically reduced – down to two technicians and 3 to 4 hours. Reduced downtime and lower costs.
Spare parts stocking program
When you join the 12-month program, we decide together on the optimal inventory mix for your facility ($100,000 minimum), whether that’s parts required for normal preventive maintenance or for an emergency. We will then ship that inventory out to you – but until those parts are put to use in your plant, ownership of the stock stays with FLSmidth Cement. The benefits are clear - you have the reassurance of knowing that the spares you need for the year are on site, ready to go when you need them. No lengthy waits for spare parts, or high costs for emergency deliveries. At the same time, your capital isn’t tied up in that spare parts stock – you only pay for what you use until the end of the contract, when we’ll invoice for any remaining inventory. Spare parts – and spare funds The SPSP is both convenient and practical. You have the parts you need, when you need them. Once a part is put to use, just let us know and we will send you the invoice. But if a part stays on the shelf, you don’t have to pay for it until the end of the contract. Joining the SPSP is simple. Just contact us to set it up and together we’ll decide what you need. Once you’re enrolled and you’ve signed the SPSP agreement, we will ship the inventory to your facility.
FK Pump and Compressor training at your plant
- Understand the principles of pneumatic conveying - Troubleshoot systems/equipment - Perform best maintenance practices on Fuller-Kinyon pumps, Ful-Vane compressors and other FLSmidth pneumatic conveying equipment. We think that wherever possible, training on plant equipment ought to involve getting your hands on the actual equipment. But that’s not always possible on a working plant. So for this two-day roadshow training, we’ll ship an equipment container to your facility ahead of the seminar. Each participant will be provided with manuals highlighting the material covered for both the pump and compressor training sessions. Do you have a specific training need? Ask us about customized Pneumatic Transport training. Part of the training will take place in a classroom, but for the rest of the time you’ll have the opportunity to learn with full-size equipment, including: - Fuller-Kinyon® (FK) M Pump - Ful-Vane™ Compressor - Fuller-Kinyon H pump - SK™ Diverter Valves - FK Pump AutoLube System If you have pneumatic conveying concerns, we’ve got you covered. From an on-site advisory service to a 24/7 helpline, an FLSmidth Cement service engineer can help you get the most from your equipment. Call us 24/7 at 800-795-6825.
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