Packing friction is the #1 cause of valve stiction (sticking + friction). To achieve maintenance-free:
More instruments and valves die from bad installation than from old age. A maintenance-free life demands a meticulous installation.
Even the most expensive transmitter will provide useless data if installed incorrectly. Installation is governed by the physics of the measurement. Packing friction is the #1 cause of valve
A maintenance-free plant uses:
Maintenance has evolved from "fix it when it breaks" to "predictive asset management." More instruments and valves die from bad installation
The reliability of a measurement or control loop is determined long before the device reaches the field. It is established during the design and selection phase.
A truly maintenance free operation relies on the instrument’s ability to warn before failure. Packing friction is the #1 cause of valve
Set these alerts in every smart device: