Field Consulting

A-C Equipment Services’ Field Advisors offer unmatched experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of rotary kilns, digesters and mills.

Our Field Advisors are experts in kiln and mill maintenance and repair. From advising on a part replacement or supervising a kiln adjustment to performing an onsite failure analysis, our team of advisors is dedicated to helping our clients minimize downtime, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer.

Our Field Advisors perform the following services:

Preventative Maintenance & Inspection
Part Replacements
Installation/Repair Supervision
Kiln Adjustments & Alignments
Onsite Training & Consulting
Failure Analysis

Onsite Training

Although rotary kilns have been around for over 100 years, maintenance procedures have changed and designs have been updated. A-C Equipment Services provides maintenance and repair training seminars at your plant or offices focusing on the technology utilized in your equipment.

The topics of our onsite training seminars include:

Outline of Kiln Inspection & Service Schedule
Kiln Alignment
Kiln Shell Ovality
Kiln Tire Clearance “Creep” Measurement
Drive Systems
Doglegs, Warped Shell and Emergency Drives
How to Prevent Hot Bearings from Happening
Carrying Roller Bushing Inspection and Replacement
Installation of Ring Gears
Installation and Alignment of Pinion Assemblies
Gear Guards
Proper Lubrication
Riding Rings and Rollers

Alignment of Riding Rings
Installation of Carrying and Thrust Rollers
Thrust Roller Alignment
Frames (Carrying Mechanism and Drive Component)
Preparing and Placing Grout
Grout Curing
Installation and Repair Project Planning
Inspection of Parts Upon Arrival
Storage of Parts
Protection for New and Used Equipment
Field Lifting and Handling of Machinery and Equipment
Troubleshooting

A-C Equipment’s Advisory services are available within the US, Mexico, Canada and Carribean.

The Leader in Kiln Repair

Services

Field Consulting

Onsite Training