Pragmatic are pleased to announce a distributorship agreement with Kittiwake-Holroyd

We have successfully concluded a distributorship agreement with Kittiwake-Holroyd and are really excited to have this chance to work with such a well-known company.  We are looking forward to helping customers with choosing acoustic emission products to suit their particular needs. Kittiwake-Holroyd produce a range of innovative and easy-to-use Acoustic Emission measurement devices, including the proven Machine Health Checker (MHC) range. The MHC-Memo Pro portable device (right) comes with software for in-depth analysis and routine data-collection and trending. With its Super-Slo mode the MHC-Memo Pro is capable of monitoring equipment rotating at speeds below 1 rpm.

New into the marketplace is the handheld Bearing Checker (left) which monitors the high frequency signals indicative of rolling bearing failure. The Bearing Checker is quick, simple to use, easy to read and interpret and economically priced. It provides a clear indication of dB and Distress* values, allowing one-off assessment of rolling element bearing condition.

Acoustic emission (AE) technology is capable of successfully monitoring a wide range of equipment that is usually nigh impossible to monitor using traditional vibration analysis, including bearings which do not undergo complete rotations, sliding and linear bearings, reciprocating mechanisms and very slowly moving machinery. We can offer a range of wired and wireless AE sensors and systems for online monitoring or troubleshooting of difficult applications as well as a consultancy / solution development service for those difficult cases.

For further details contact Andy or Sue on 01477-537095

 

*Distress is a registered trademark of Kittiwake-Holroyd

 

Pragmatic add Motor Condition Monitoring to product range through agreement with world leader, Artesis.

Artesis are a world renowned company specialising in Predictive Maintenance of AC induction motors and driven equipment through the unique Motor Condition Monitor (MCM). Plant Condition Monitors (PCMs) are also available for generators.

An MCM is simply installed in a motor control centre or starter panel and measures voltages and currents on each of the 3 phases. Using NASA-developed technology originally deployed for monitoring Space Shuttle engines, the MCM starts building a model of motor behaviour as soon as it is switched on. Providing continuous monitoring, the MCM is self-learning and provides automatic detection and warning of abnormal operation without user intervention. Statistically based fault detection algorithms provide a high degree of robustness, minimising false alarms. MCMs can be networked, interfaced to SCADA systems and set-up for remote interrogation and diagnosis through the web.

MCMs can be applied to HV, MV and LV motors in both DOL and Star-Delta configurations and both fixed and variable speed drives.

 User friendly, the MCM is important for any motor you can’t afford to lose and is especially suited to:

     

• Critical equipment.
• Equipment which is inaccessible (e.g. submerged pumps).
• Equipment in a hazardous environment.
• Equipment on remote sites.
• Online monitoring applications where traditional methods are too expensive due to cable costs. 

MCM technology can detect:

• Poor power quality.
• Unbalanced phases.
• Broken / high resistance rotor bars.
• Abnormal operation.
• Mechanical problems on both the motor and driven equipment.

For further details please call Sue or Andy on 01477-537095

Pragmatic make big impact at Plant and Asset Manangement Exhibition

Pragmatic were voted as one of the top ten exhibitors at April’s Plant and Asset Management Exhibition at the NEC. Although the stand was small, the vibrant display and outgoing nature of the staff caught the eye of the exhibition’s organisers. The Azima DLi Trio datacollector generated planty of interest and the final day also saw MD Andy Mellor give a seminar on “How to Save More Money with Condition Monitoring,” which, despite being the last slot on the day was reportedly the best attended seminar. (See the resources section of www.pmar.co.uk for a download)

We’re delighted to have had an impact. It's a good start and we think we’ve plenty to contribute to advancing the cause of Predictive Maintenance in the UK.

The team in action...

Pragmatic Announce Distributorship Agreement with Azima DLi

Pragmatic Maintenance and Reliability Ltd have concluded a distributorship agreement with Azima DLi covering the UK and Ireland.

“Azima DLi’s product range is highly advanced and they have an array of prestigious clients,” said Pragmatic’s Andy Mellor, “We are delighted to have concluded this agreement. The product’s advanced features ensure both a high level of data quality and consistency and improved productivity in data-collection and analysis. Users can spend more time on solving machinery problems than on taking data, so achieving greater and faster returns on their initial investment.”

Azima’s product range includes;

- The Trio CA6 and CX7 4-channel tablet-based predictive maintenance systems with StandardALERT™ trending, analysis and reporting software on the CA6 and the ExpertALERT™ expert analysis system boasting 20 years’ proven service with the US Navy on the CX7.  Real-time analyser and 4-plane balancing programs are optional.

- The SpriteMAX™ Online Monitoring & Diagnostic System automatically reports on the health of the monitored machinery. SpriteMAX™ uses either standard or wireless Ethernet technology to drastically reduce the installation costs which traditionally restrict the application of online systems.

For further details please visit www.pmar.co.uk or call Sue or Andy on 01477-537095.

Contract Extension Secured

 Pragmatic Secures Contract Extension with Bureau Veritas

We are pleased to announce that Bureau Veritas have shown continued faith in our services by awarding us a further contract extension into 2012. We will be providing BV with specialist troubleshooting services to supplement their own in-house expertise.

New Recruit

Welcome Paul Fisher

We are delighted to welcome Paul Fisher on-board as a Senior Consulting Engineer. Paul has over 22 years’ experience in Condition Monitoring and a strong reputation for delivery and will be focussing on delivering on-site services to our clients.