Field Consulting
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 Alignment of Riding Rings Kiln Alignment Installation of Carrying and Thrust Rollers Kiln Shell Ovality Thrust Roller Alignment Kiln Tire Clearance “Creep” Measurement Frames (Carrying Mechanism and Drive Component) Drive Systems Preparing and Placing Grout Doglegs, Warped Shell and Emergency Drives Grout Curing How to Prevent Hot Bearings from Happening Installation and Repair Project Planning Carrying Roller Bushing Inspection and Replacement Inspection of Parts Upon Arrival Installation of Ring Gears Storage of Parts Installation and Alignment of Pinion Assemblies Protection for New and Used Equipment Gear Guards Field Lifting and Handling of Machinery and Equipment Proper Lubrication Troubleshooting Riding Rings and Rollers
A-C Equipment’s Advisory services are available within the US, Mexico, Canada and Carribean.