July/August 2019

9 A more sustainable future can be achieved if service centres follow the best practices outlined in this standard. 9 Carbon emissions can be reduced when rotating electrical machinery is put back into service, rather than scrapped and replaced. 9 The cost-savings of a good repair over a poor repair can save disruptions in production down the line. Is your machinery repaired to standard? IEC BS or EN 60034-23:2019 The new international standard to ensure the efficiency of rotating electrical machinery is maintained after being repaired, overhauled, or reclaimed. 5 Questions to ask your AEMT Service Centre: Should I repair or replace the equipment? Your service centre should present you with the facts so you can make an informed decision on whether the equipment should be repaired, or replaced with a more efficient machine. Is the efficiency maintained after service? Your service centre should be able to maintain the efficiency of the machine or improve it after servicing. What is the end-of-life recycling practice? To ensure a sustainable future, you should confirm if your service centre splits the equipment into its component parts for recycling, and not sell it onto the second-hand market. Do you follow best-practiceguidelines? Service centres should use the best practices outlined in the international 60034-23 standard to ensure efficiency is maintained. What quality system do you have in place? Your service centre should have a suitable quality system in place, such as ISO 9001 to ensure your project is managed properly. Visit www.theaemt.com Call +44 (0)1904 674 897 Promoting Engineering Excellence