Processing, June 2020

to open blow through allow steam to blow down the drain continuously increasing energy costs while traps that fail cold plugged expose a plant to costly downtime and safety issues With remote monitoring of each steam trap facility managers can be alerted to these failures In environments that are still operating during the pandemic facility managers can immediately prioritize the faulty steam traps by impact This enables rapid fixes for high cost failures that help the bottom line From steam trap monitoring alone an average sized plant can save well over 1 million per year which can certainly make a difference in these difficult times Using remote monitoring to enable widespread coverage of industrial rotating equipment such as motors pumps fans compressors and gear boxes can provide peace of mind around unanticipated downtime while also helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce the overall cost of eventual maintenance and repairs Depending on the industry this type of remote awareness can help save millions of dollars every year Know what is happening where you arent As we learn from the COVID 19 pandemic we can better prepare for the future With social distancing now helping to flatten the curve there is time to return some attention to what is happening in plants labs campuses and offices that are now understaffed or even vacant The obvious benefit of remote monitoring has always been knowing what is happening without being there providing certainty that can guide decision making and resource allocation Now amid the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic industrial facilities are faced with the financial impact of reduced efficiency and limited operations These facilities want to avoid adding the cost of downed or damaged equipment due to the absence of monitoring Given all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic and with fewer personnel onsite for the foreseeable future pervasive remote monitoring can enable efficient targeted responses to equipment issues and ensure the health of all facilities property and equipment Remote monitoring offers a low cost maintenancefree way to achieve real time remote visibility of the world around us or more aptly of the world not around us EVERACTIVE www everactive com Image ID 63582591 Yury Maryunin Dreamstime com HOW RUGGED IS YOUR ENVIRONMENT IN TIMES LIKE THESE ITS GOOD TO KNOW THAT YOURE NEVER ALONE Weve got your back with rugged products that are 100 designed engineered built and tested in one central location our home in North Carolina That means zero disruption in your supply chain This commitment to performance comes through in our Hayward BYV Series Butter y Value a rugged unit thats built to take on any challenge With industry rst features like a throttle plate most vital situations From chemical transfer and processing to harsh outdoor environments are no match for its industry leading thermoplastic construction Ready to learn more Visit hayward owcontrol com to view our complete lineup of American made products JUNE 2020 www processingmagazine com 11 indicator and molded tag holes you can trust it to deliver in the aquatic and animal life support systems even highly corrosive or Hayward is a registered trademark of Hayward Industries Inc 2020 Hayward Industries Inc Thermoplastic Valves Actuation Controls Strainers Filters Bulkhead Fittings Tank Accessories Pumps