Fix the Problem Before It's a Problem
Most rotating equipment failures telegraph themselves long before they happen — increased vibration, rising winding resistance, thermal hot spots, current signature irregularities. The operators who catch these signals early save an order of magnitude on repair cost compared to those who run-to-failure. Our diagnostics practice delivers the instrumentation, expertise, and written reports that let you act on early signals instead of reacting to failures.
Services Offered
- Surge comparison testing — detects early-stage winding insulation breakdown, turn-to-turn shorts, and ground faults.
- Vibration analysis — spectrum analysis to identify bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and resonance issues.
- Thermographic imaging — infrared survey of switchgear, motors, transformers, generator sets, and connections.
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA) — non-invasive analysis to detect rotor bar defects and stator issues.
- Insulation resistance (megger) & polarization index — winding condition assessment per IEEE 43 standard.
- Hipot & dielectric testing — breakdown voltage verification for high-reliability applications.
- Load bank testing — full-load generator performance verification to NFPA 110.
- Transformer oil analysis — DGA (dissolved gas analysis) and standard oil testing.
Typical Applications
| Application | What We Look For |
|---|---|
| Critical motor health | Winding condition, bearing wear, rotor integrity |
| Generator readiness | Full-load performance, control response, transfer switch function |
| Switchgear surveys | Loose connections, thermal hotspots, breaker condition |
| Pump condition monitoring | Cavitation signature, bearing wear, impeller balance |
| Insurance/compliance inspections | FM Global, factory mutual, and similar required surveys |
| Pre-purchase surveys | Condition assessment before equipment acquisition |
Why Outsource Diagnostics?
Even operators with strong in-house maintenance teams benefit from a third-party diagnostic baseline. We bring calibrated instrumentation that's expensive to own full-time, interpretation experience across thousands of similar assets, and an independent report that holds up in insurance and warranty discussions.
Ready to baseline your equipment? Call (718) 768-1136 or contact us.