7.7.2008 -

Addition to the Team

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has expanded its staff. Jarin Berger of Hutchinson, KS will be joining the crew as a Ultrasound and Infrared Technician. He will be covering the Kansas and Oklahoma area. The company hopes to increase its customer base as well as improve service to current customers.

Berger is set to attend classes to get his level one Ultrasound certification this month. Level one Infrared certification is set to follow in September in Indianapolis. Chuck Peterson, President and CEO of Peterson Predictive Maintenance says that he is excited to have Jarin on staff and looks forward to working with him for some time.

Peterson Predictive Maintenance specializes in predictive maintenance through use of Ultrasound and Infrared technologies. This service can save companies thousands to millions of dollars, which would generally be spent on routine repair/replacement or costs that may be incurred through the failure of equipment, which was not properly maintained. The company was started in 2001 by Chuck Peterson, and has grown considerably since.

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4.4.2008 -

Peterson Predict Expansion

The Peterson Predictive Maintenance presence has expanded across state lines with the opening of the new Colorado franchise run by Rod Peterson. This new franchise promises to offer the same cutting-edge infrared and ultrasound predictive maintenance services that the Kansas location has offered for since 2001.

Rod recently returned from the UE Systems Level 1 Ultrasound course in Nashville Tennessee where he passed at the top of his class and now is level I certified in Ultrasound detection. Shortly after that, he went right into John Snell Infrared Thermal Imaging School at The USPS Training Center in Norman Oklahoma. He also passed that one with high marks and is now Level I certified in Infrared Thermal Imaging.

Rod lives in Lafayette Colorado with his wife, Chris, and has two children Josh, and Sarah that live in the Boulder area not too far away.

Rod will be making contacts with the industries in the entire state of Colorado as soon as he gets settled back in at home after his days away. Chuck Peterson, President of Peterson Predictive Maintenance, will be assisting Rod with the set up and getting started in this new division of Peterson Predictive Maintenance.

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10.26.2007 -

Sound Advice from Chuck

Chuck Peterson has co-written an article about Infrared and Ultrasound CbM Technologies featured on the UE Systems website. Click Here to read it. Be sure to check back for links to more articles from him.

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10.08.2007 -

PPM on bearings

Chuck Peterson and Sean Martchink attended a special school in Elmsford, New York, the home of UE Systems Ultrasound Equipment, on September 18th-20th. The subjects of the classes were Ultra Trend DMS data managing software and specialized training on the Spectralyzer program. Both programs pertain to bearing data and trending.

A bearing generally fails in one of four stages: inner race, outer race, ball pass frequency and cage failure (lock up). These stages do not necessarily always happen in the same order, but in most cases they are now able to determine which part of the bearing is in failure.

With the help of these two programs and the special training Sean and Chuck received in New York, Peterson Predictive Maintenance can now more effectively predict bearing failure and provide an educated estimate as to how long before failure occurs. They can also establish what part of the bearing is most likely to fail. This will assist in identifying the root cause of failure.

This newly-acquired ability is just one more step in the never-ending efforts of Peterson Predictive Maintenance to provide their customers with leading edge technologies that keep them ahead of the curve. For more information, contact Peterson Predictive Maintenance today.

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08.17.2007 -

Maintenance Seminar

Chuck Peterson, of Peterson Predictive Maintenance, will be at Hutchinson Hospital speaking to maintenance staff on Friday, August 24th from 8:00a.m. until noon.

The purpose of the seminar will be to teach the importance of predictive maintenance. He will touch on key points like how predictive maintenance can be significantly cheaper and more efficient than preventative maintenance.

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06.27.2007 -

Maintenance Seminar

On Wednesday, June 27, '07 from 9am to 4pm, Peterson Predictive Maintenance will host a seminar at the WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex (5015 E. 29th St. North - 29th and Oliver in Wichita, KS) presented by speakers Ken Peoples and Chuck Peterson.

Ken Peoples, the Reliability Analyst & Maintenance Manager with IDS-Boeing Wichita, will speak on "Understanding and Implementing Predictive Maintenance Excellence".

Chuck Peterson, Owner and Chief Operator for Peterson Predictive Maintenance, will speak on "Uses of Infrared Thermography and Ultrasound Detection"

This seminar is directed towards Plant Engineers, Maintenance Managers, and any personnel interested in Predictive technology being used to increase machine reliability.

Admission is free, however pre-registration is requested. CLICK HERE to register for this important and informative seminar.

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03.09.2007 -

Martchink to receive training

Sean Martchink, who has been hired to head up the Wichita division of Peterson Predictive Maintenance will be in Tampa, Florida from March 12-16th. No, he’s not going for spring break. He’ll be attending Infrared Certification School. The classes are instructed by John Snell, who has been involved in thermal imaging since the early 80’s, and is respected world-wide for his knowledge in the field. The class will focus intensively on the use of Infrared technology in diagnosing energy loss before it becomes a problem and the cost efficiency that is yielded by that. The knowledge and skills that Martchink will obtain from these classes will add to his already extensive knowledge of machines and maintenance. Good luck, Sean.

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02.15.2007 -

PPM to Train Boeing

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has been contacted by Ken Peoples, Plant Reliability Systems Analyst and Head of all Equipment Reliability programs for the Boeing IDS (Integrated Defense Systems) Plant in Wichita Kansas. Ken has requested that PPM spend a week with their people and help to set up ultrasound bearing routes and well as ultrasound leak detection routes. We will be assisting them in the set up of the routes and training them on their UE Systems Ultraprobe 10000.

We will also be assisting their Infrared Thermography Group to properly implement and conduct a complete Infrared Thermography Survey of all the electrical equipment in every building in the IDS Complex. We will use PPM's Infrared Cameras as well as assist in the training of Boeing's employees in the operation of their own Infrared Cameras.

Some of the equipment that is on site includes air compressors as big as a small house, along with many precision CNC machines used to make parts. This program will be on the leading edge of a large scale cost savings program that Boeing is in the process of implementing within the plant.

Ken Peoples is well known around the world for his advanced way of thinking and for staying ahead of the curve. Ken has been guest speaker at world class conferences across the globe. We feel very privileged to be mentioned in the same circle as Ken and we are honored to be of service to this fine very large scale facility.

This training will be conducted on site at the Boeing IDS facility March 19 to 23, 2007

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01.28.2007 -

PPM at Motor Seminar

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has been invited to be a speaker at the annual Motor Current Analysis and Signature training seminars at Evans Enterprises in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 1, 2007.

Evans Enterprises is one of the largest electric motor companies in the central United States. They repair and rebuild electric motors from the smallest to the largest in the industry. Their shop is rated for motors well above 22,000 horse power.

Chuck Peterson will be speaking on the integration of Infrared Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound Detection, the two top technologies in the field of Predictive Maintenance today.

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01.2007 -

PPM Development

Peterson Predictive maintenance has grown over the last 3 years to the point that we are opening our Wichita Division to better enable us to serve our valued clients in the Wichita/Sedgwick County area. PPM has chosen Sean Martchink to start and head up this division.

Sean comes to us from a mechanical and maintenance oriented background, having worked in maintenance for several years in one facet or another. Though he has been in the preventative maintenance field for some time, he now feels that he can better serve his clients in a Predictive Maintenance fashion. With his maintenance, mechanical, and electrical knowledge, Sean will be a real asset to the business.

Sean will be certified in Ultrasound Detection in early February and Infrared Thermal Imaging as soon as certification classes are available. Though already very familiar with these Predictive Maintenance technologies, PPM will ensure his certification before going into the field. He will be in charge of sales and service for the Wichita division under the supervision of the owner of Peterson Predictive Maintenance-Chuck Peterson.

Sean has lived all his life in Wichita, Kansas and is a very dedicated and customer service oriented person. He lives in Wichita with his wife, who works in Wichita, and his 2 sons which attend the Wichita Public Schools.

Peterson Predictive Maintenance specializes in the use of, Ultrasound Detection and Infrared Thermal Imaging, the latest and the newest technologies for Predictive Maintenance. We design and implement Predictive Maintenance programs for major manufacturing plants all over the United States and beyond. We use Ultrasound Detection and Infrared Thermal Imaging to perform routine checks on bearings and switch gear to predict potential problems thus saving a breakdown and several thousands of dollars in downtime each year.

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01.2007 -

Ethanol Plants

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has recently entered into an annual agreement with Abengoa BioEnergy in Colwich, KS.

PPM will be providing the Infrared Thermal Imaging Service as well as designing and running a total Ultrasound Bearing Trending Program for that facility. The Infrared will be run on a semi-annual basis while the Ultrasound Bearing Program will be run and monitored quarterly.

The Ultrasound Bearing Program will include collecting data on all of their bearings and the lubrication of all motor and pump bearings in the plant. All data will be downloaded to Abengoa computers so they will have the ability to trend and predict the potential failures before they occur. This will allow them to schedule down time for repairs.

With the installment of these two Predictive Technologies, PPM is putting Abengoa BioEnergy far ahead of the curve on predictive maintenance in the central United States.

Abengoa Bioenergy is a subsidiary of Abengoa S.A., a company which is headquartered in Sevilla, Spain.

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12.2006 -

Supermarkets/Groceries

PPM continues to provide Infrared Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound Detection services to one of the largest supermarket companies in the central United States. This includes new store openings, warehouses, dairy and bakery departments.

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11.25.2006 -

Agriculture Industry

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has recently entered into an agreement to perform Infrared Thermal Imaging on approximately 80 grain elevators located in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. As part of a large scale effort to ensure safety and efficiency, PPM will be working diligently and complete this task before the beginning of harvest. This effort will bring all elevators into compliance with insurance company requests.

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11.2006 -

Gas Plant

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has entered into an Ultrasound Detection bearing greasing program with a large gas plant in the area. PPM will monitor all motors and pumps, advising when bearings are in need of grease and exact amount required. This is accomplished by greasing the bearings while monitoring with Ultrasound equipment. PPM has contracted to provide this service quarterly for optimum plant performance. For an example of this process, listen to the audio sample of a dry bearing being greased.

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11.06.2006 -

Ag Manufacturing Industry

Argon and Air Leaks Costing $500K at Ag Manufacturing Plant

Peterson Predictive Maintenance was brought into a major agricultural manufacturing plant recently to complete an air leak survey by employing Ultrasound Detection. Significant leaks were found in the compressed air system, but the company’s argon leaks were of much greater concern.

An expensive industrial gas, argon costs approximately $20 per 1000 cubic feet (compared to compressed air at about $0.20 for the same quantity), so even a small leak can be very costly. The company’s argon system was supplying 100 wire welding machines from a central source, but it was also the source of the greatest potential savings – calculated at approximately $295,000.

By repairing the leaks detected by PPM in both their compressed air and argon systems, potential savings were calculated at around $500,000 annually. The total cost of the survey and services provided by Peterson Predictive Maintenance was $3,500. 

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11.05.2006 -

PPM at World Conference

Founder of Peterson Predictive Maintenance to be Guest Speaker at UltrasoundWorld III "Top Gun" Conference

One of the stars of both the local and national predictive maintenance community has been asked to shine on what is now a global level. Chuck Peterson, founder of Peterson Predictive Maintenance, has been invited to act as Guest Speaker at the UltrasoundWorld III "Top Gun" Conference in Clearwater Beach, FL  - from November 5-8.

Mr. Peterson's integration of both Infrared Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound Detection in the field of predictive maintenance is the primary reason he has been asked to speak at this prestigious event. It is because of this ability to think ahead of the curve and leverage these new technologies that Peterson Predictive Maintenance has been recognized as an authority in this area of expertise. This "think outside the box" approach in incorporating these technologies into the everyday workplace has now begun to prove itself valuable on a world-wide level.

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10.2006 -

Plastics Industry

Long-term Agreement for World Class Care

PPM has entered into a multi-year agreement for Infrared Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound Detection services and the development of a world-class Predictive Maintenance Program for one of the leading plastics industries in McPherson, Kansas.

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10.2006 -

Paper Industry

Ultrasound Detection Ends Over-greasing at Paper Mill

Peterson Predictive Maintenance has launched a motor greasing program at a major paper mill. The key to this program lies in the skill and experience PPM provides with their Ultrasound Detection equipment. By using ultrasound to determine the status of bearings, this program will stop the potential over-greasing of motors. Unfortunately common, the practice of regularly scheduled greasing regardless of need results in costly repairs and unscheduled downtime. By applying grease in the quantity and at the time when it is needed, such programs make it possible to drastically prolong the working life of this equipment.

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09.2006 -

Hospital Industry

Predictive Maintenance to Benefit Kansas Hospitals

In affiliation with KHEA (Kansas Health Engineers Association), Peterson Predictive Maintenance will provide Infrared Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound Detection services to approximately 15 hospitals located throughout the state of Kansas.

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08.2006 -

Mining Industry

Infrared Thermal Imaging to Benefit Mining Locations

Peterson Predictive Maintenance provided Infrared Thermal Imaging services to two of the world's largest silica mining and rock crushing facilities. These services were employed to the benefit of four of the largest mining locations in the central United States.

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07.21.2006 -

New Website

Peterson Predictive Maintenance Teams Up with LogicMaze.com to Announce Launch of New Company Website

Marking the next major stage in the company's rapid growth, Peterson Predictive Maintenance has launched a new website with a fresh look and streamlined user experience. Based out of Hutchinson, KS, PPM specializes in Infrared Thermal Imaging and Ultrasound Detection for a wide range of industries and applications. The new corporate website, designed by LogicMaze.com, is geared towards education about predictive maintenance and PPM's abilities to meet those needs.

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04.2005 -

Salt Processing Industry

Minor Repairs Mean Large Savings at Salt Plant

At a smaller scale salt evaporation facility Peterson Predictive Maintenance was called in to complete an air leak survey. The cost of the services for the survey was $1,200 while the potential savings amounted to $10,000 annually. The repairs required would be at a minimal cost to the facility as they all constitute simple leaks.

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10.2004 -

Gas Plant

Exact Repair Predicted Saving Down Time, Repair Costs at Ethanol Plant

In a major ethanol producing facility Peterson Predictive Maintenance discovered a bad bearing in a 100hp motor. The motor ran a circulating pump that, if it failed, would shut down the plant. The end result, considering down time and repair costs, was calculated as high as $250,000. Because of the findings from PPM’s analysis by Ultrasound Detection, this equipment was then scheduled for shut down and repair during a regular maintenance downtime at a cost of approx. $3,000. Thus resulting in a potential savings of approximately $250,000 had this machine been allowed to run to failure.

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