Traditional maintenance methods may leave major problems undetected until major operating failures occur.  Infrared testing is an invaluable tool for identifying conditions that can result in fire, electrical failure, or other catastrophic problems.  These problems will cause extensive damage, interrupt critical business activities, and lead to financial losses. 

Any electrical or mechanical equipment generates heat during normal operations.  Cooling mechanisms are installed to help the heat be released safely.  Problems develop when electro-mechanical components generate excessive heat, which can happen as a result of corrosion, loose connections, or electrical overload.  Richardson Building Diagnostics specializes in identifying any abnormal thermal increases for electrical and mechanical equipment, before any damage or loss occurs, saving money and preventing equipment damage or failure.

Run-to-Failure Approach: A reactive approach, which involves letting a system run until equipment failure. This results in maximum cost for repair or replacement.  Maximum Cost

Preventive Maintenance (PM):

Maintenance repairs performed on a regular schedule to minimize component degradation and extend the life of equipment. Preventive maintenance takes place after a set amount of elapsed calendar time or machine run time, regardless of whether the repair is necessary. While more cost-effective than reactive maintenance, preventive maintenance still requires substantial human resources and replacement parts inventories.  Significant Savings

Predictive Maintenance (PdM):

Predictive Maintenance (PdM) involves tracking key indicators over time to predict when equipment needs repair. Predictive maintenance programs measure equipment on a regular basis, track the measurements over time, and take corrective action when measurements are about to go outside the equipment operating limits. Maximum Savings

Studies have shown that 30-50% of maintenance expenditures are wasted costs for many facilities and can be eliminated through effective use of preventive maintenance, including predictive technologies, Based on historical data in the US, the initial savings generated by effective preventive/predictive maintenance programs fall into the following areas:

Richardson Building Diagnostics specializes in setting up PdM programs. Our qualified staff will work with you to develop a program that suits your specific needs.