Three ways to avoid production downtime

Unscheduled downtime can be avoided through risk assessment, training and sensors. BEGE provides support in all three areas.

Risk assessment

Outdated machines in particular pose a significant risk of unscheduled downtime. In addition, repairing or renovating drives on-site is expensive and time-consuming. Finally, the quality and service life of repaired drives are often not sufficient, leading to excessive downtime and/or failure.

Risk assessment by BEGE

One of the most effective ways to avoid unscheduled downtime on a production line and reduce additional costs in the future is to conduct a risk assessment. With the right knowledge and availability of parts and machines, BEGE makes the difference between a downtime of just a few days and several weeks.

BEGE provides a one-to-one alternative for the drives or parts concerned and maintains a reserved stock. BEGE keeps the products in stock, so customers are not hampered by (increasingly) long delivery times.

Training and support

Machine malfunctions are often the result of human error. It is therefore important that all employees are properly trained and there is scope for support after the handover of a drive. In addition, it is important that employees are instructed in recognizing and understanding the actual effects of downtime.

Training and support by BEGE

If necessary, our engineers will guide the customer through the various steps of the process and ensure a smooth handover.

We remain involved even after commissioning: we provide support for proper use of the hardware and software, and we remedy any problems. In addition, we can train operating personnel on request.

Smart sensors

Smart sensors are the future of predictive maintenance: monitoring the performance and service life of machines. Thanks to these sensors, malfunctions can be detected early and maintenance can be easily scheduled. With integrated sensors, suitable measures can be taken even before problems lead to unscheduled and imminent downtime.

Smart sensors at BEGE

We are currently carrying out a pilot project with high-tech sensors. Machine builders interested in testing this inspection tool can contact us.

If smart sensors are integrated into the production process, weaknesses can be detected early on and troubleshooting can be carried out quickly. Participation in the pilot project for these smart sensors means that a drive will have virtually no unscheduled downtime in the future.

Case study on avoiding downtime

Challenge: Years ago, our customer’s former supplier stopped producing the special electric motors the customer uses in its factories. The existing solution was too costly and time-consuming, so the customer was looking for an alternative.

The task for BEGE was to supply a replacement electric motor so that the customer’s factories could continue running optimally and without unscheduled downtime.

Solution: Our engineers examined and measured a defective sample motor and developed an initial concept based on all the dimensions. It turned out that the motor did not have standard NEMA or IEC dimensions, and among other things, it had a special flattened keyway. Based on all the specifications, we designed a new motor from scratch.

In addition to designing and delivering, we keep a reserve stock for this customer in the Netherlands for rapid replacement. Our smart stock system sends an alert so that stock can be replenished on time.

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