Electrical System Maintenance – Keeping your operations productive and safe
Maintaining electrical systems correctly will avoid operational failures and increased risks to safety and productivity downtime.
To achieve the continuous, smooth, efficient and safe running of electrical systems in industrial settings, a planned maintenance programme is crucial
In our many years of electrical test and inspection services, across a range of industrial sectors, there are typical and repeated electrical failures that are constantly found. Failure to identify and rectify these issues at an early stage can lead to major operational disruptions and safety risks.
Pro-active maintenance is important but quickly acting upon operational and system failures is crucial.
Electrical failures should be monitored and acted upon:
Worn or damaged wiring
Many industrial operations have harsh environment, which leave electrical installations exposed to various elements, including dust, damp, coldness, vibration, temperature changes and water penetration.
It is essential that electrical wiring is inspected regularly, not just on an annual basis but as a part of your continuous maintenance process. The earlier wear and damage can be identified the better it is to avoid major failures.
Cable Insulation Failure
Once again due to the industrial environment’s cable insulation is exposed to over time, they can suffer from wear, causing cracking and general damage. Once cable insulation is penetrated, the risk of electrical shock or short circuit tendencies rapidly increase. Left undetected and not replaced damaged insulation is a severe fire risk.
Swift replacement of failing cable insulation will safe guard a business and their personnel.
Ageing and Obsolescence Parts
Control panel systems and distribution boards play an invaluable role in automated operations across a variety of manufacturing sectors.
Once installed, too often these systems are not regularly inspected to ensure the system is still fit for purpose, obsolescence are not being utilised, and excessive wear or damage is left undetected.
Many older control panel systems too often rely on outdated safety features or old, inefficient technology.
Outdated technology or worn and damaged systems can lead to inefficiencies and operational failures, increasing risk and reducing productivity
Poor Earthing and Overloaded Circuits
Poor earthing systems in electrical industrial installations can create significant risks to personnel, equipment longevity, smoothness and safety of operations. Whether it is due to inadequate, corroded or broken earthing paths, failure to correctly maintain installation earthing systems can lead to catastrophic outcome for a business. This is also a violation of IET wiring regulations (BS 7671).
Incorrect earthing systems can lead to fatal electric shocks, increased risk of fire, damage to equipment and due to erratic or unstable voltage can lead to control systems becoming corruptive and safety features failing.
Safeguarding Manufacturing Operations
Wear and tear and degrading of electrical installations and control panel systems happen over time.
To avoid major operational and downtime failures, it is vital that continuous maintenance and inspections are scheduled.
Identifying failures early will keep your operations robust, safe, efficient and compliant. It will avoid and minimise safety implications, unnecessary production downtime and expensive repairs or major incidents.
Ensure your maintenance schedules are compliant and up to date
Safeguard your operations and develop the correct maintenance and inspection programme for your business safe, efficient and compliant operations: Contact our team
