One of the challenges of managing and maintaining systems in the petrochemical and oil and gas refining industries is the sheer size of the equipment, systems, and components. These massive turbines, generators, and compressors are not easily moved, and this can create a very real issue in maintaining, upgrading, or making necessary repairs.
Removing the equipment or components can, of course, be completed if required. This usually means extensive downtime, sometimes adding weeks to the repair schedule. There is also the additional cost of a crane or lift equipment rental combined with transportation of the component to the service, then the same return issues when the component is ready to be installed.
A more efficient and effective option is to use field machining companies. These services specialize in bringing the machine shop to your location, eliminating the time and cost in transporting the component, while also reducing downtime of the system by having the ability to do everything needed right on site.
When to Use Field Machining Services
While field machining companies are necessary for existing system repairs, they are also an ideal option for new plant and facilities installations. With the millwrights and machining equipment on location, the installation process can be fully customized to meet the specifics of the system.
The millwrights can make any necessary adjustments to customize the configuration or the components, allowing for a better overall system, increased efficiency, and the best installation options for each component.
The top field machining companies offer a full range of services with their mobile services. This includes not only experienced and highly trained millwrights in the petrochemical industry, but also the required equipment to get the job done quickly and correctly, reducing downtime and solving any possible problems contributing to the performance issues.
