Sunday, August 10, 2014

An Outlook At Valve Modification Services

By Tanisha Berg


In the case of a world where supply and demand of valves is perfect, ability to purchase whichever combination on configurations of the valve becomes quick and easier. In the current world, commodity steel valves and the in-time inventories are not an option that is financially viable. So as to meet for the demand of these gadgets, the valve modification services industry got created.

Modifications on valves can be referred in other terms as a process in which value is added on a commodity standard via installing end-connections, unique trims, and other accessories or gadget upgrades different from the one originally manufactured. The time taken on modifications of the gadgets averages 5 to 7 days to be effected.

After the supply of cryogenic valves that got manufactured in respect to the specifications provided, it was realized that the design of the OEM was unacceptable to the last user due to specific required services that went far beyond and above the standardized product. The requirement to make up new valves that would conform to the needs of customers got underway with new designs and accurate engineering calculations. A readable image would be enhanced by developing of x-ray radiography.

After the customers were interviewed and the level of their satisfaction noted, and most fabrications meeting the NDE specifications met, the engineering work began and they were carried on as scheduled. However, the [problem struck when the customer and the OEM levels of utility were not met. Steps were taken and this was done through authorized and up to the task shops put in place.

A mandatory requirement on communications between engineering departments was put in place by the modification orders so as to save on time. The alteration shops and the OEM is built on trust and confidence so as to provide a system that is functional and effective. After the buildup of strong link, the provided data and engineering scope takes a quick increase.

The modification dept. Serves as a valuable source of feedback on the quality of valve to OEM. Various thousands valves get inspected and tested every year. Development of intricate non-conformance database programs to provide highly detailed information on each OEM valve failure has been put in place by various firms. This data gets complied and reported with every period back to OEM for some corrective action.

The question about warranty usually pops up when discussing of OEM and modifications shops. Most of the time, manufactures only warrant the work they have done and responsible of. The modifications shop on the other hand take responsibility of warranting on their work. There are some specification by the OEM that states that their warranty is to cover everything which is to be done by the authorized shops.

Regardless of the fact that some manufactures are in modern times setting up modifications and repair centers, majority of valve modifications is still being done by shops which are operating on their own. These shops which are independent often possess an order turnaround and service edge because the big OEM bureaucracies do not hinder them.




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