These services include:
Process Inspections – A detailed evaluation of your process equipment that can take place during production or during a planned shut down. The resulting report evaluates the condition of the equipment, prioritises mechanical and electrical repairs and highlights any relevant health & safety issues. By measuring and monitoring key operating variables, we identify ways of increasing throughput.
Reducing Down Time – The cost of lost production due to failure of a component can be very expensive. In order to reduce the risk of unplanned production down time, Spooner Technical Services evaluates the process equipment and advises on maintenance schedules. We produce detailed recommendations for spare parts, and supply these worldwide. For bespoke parts, we offer a flexible and highly reactive service with the capability to manufacture these in-house.
In-House Test Facilities – Spooner’s extensive in-house test and development centre boasts a comprehensive range of pilot equipment to evaluate and develop new equipment and processes. The test centre can be used for a variety of applications including paper, converting, non-wovens, metals and food and is available for customer trials.
Equipment includes:
- 3-section travelling Oven.
- Reel-reel high speed coating line equipped with air-flotation dryer.
- Reel-reel coating line equipped with rollers or conveyor.
- Hand sample pilot machines.
- Through-flow pilot machine.
Plant Refurbishment – As world leaders in drying, curing and baking systems, we understand the process and the equipment. Spooner Technical Services provides refurbishment services for existing equipment in order to optimise its performance & maximise its life. Our turnkey project management services ensure that all technical, financial, safety and planning targets are met.
Plant Relocation - Spooner Technical Services has unparalleled experience in relocating existing equipment. We offer a complete service, including decommissioning, removing, transporting, refurbishing, re-installing and commissioning.
In addition we can review compliance with National and European standards, undertake pre-engineering feasibility studies, provide technical training, review ways of improving product quality and optimise control systems.
