Plato once said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” This certainly applies to rotating equipment—if a piece of machinery’s not installed well, its performance is practically doomed from the start.
That’s why Cornerstone Mechanical Services gives every piece of rotating equipment the strong foundation it deserves following installation through expert grouting and commissioning services.
These steps aren’t just add-ons to the installation process—they ensure your machinery is stable, level and set up for long-term success.
What are Grouting Services?
Grouting is the process of filling the gap between a machine’s baseplate and its concrete foundation with a durable bonding material, like epoxy grout or cementitious grout.
Our reliability technicians tend to favor machinery epoxy grout installation for machines that are more robust with more intense vibrations, while cementitious grout is used on rotating equipment that’s subjected to lighter loads.
What is Machine Commissioning?
Machine commissioning is the essential step that stands between installation and operation. It’s the final check to ensure that all of your equipment’s components are functioning properly.
Cornerstone Mechanical Services’ commissioning services include:
- Full unit single-speed vibration testing
- Hot and cold alignment services
- Motor solo vibration testing
- Pipe strain testing
- Variable-speed vibration testing
- Waterfall vibration testing
- And more
Why Are Grouting and Commissioning Services Important?
Throughout your equipment’s operating life, all the energy it generates is transferred to its mounts, or feet.
If your equipment’s feet are subjected to high levels of energy and are already unstable due to poor installation, these factors may accelerate the creation of gaps in your equipment’s footing.
If this isn’t prevented, it could lead to excessive:
- Wear and tear
- Vibrations
- Misalignment
- Wobbling
When your rotating equipment is properly installed, grouted and commissioned, it:
- Significantly reduces your long-term maintenance expenses and need for industrial equipment foundation repair
- Ensures coplanar machine mounting to prevent soft foot
- Secures your machinery’s footing to eliminate damaging movement during operation
- Extends your equipment’s operating life
- And more
At Cornerstone Mechanical, we don’t just install your rotating equipment—we protect your investment. Our reliability technicians understand how machinery can shift over time, and they use that knowledge to establish a solid foundation for your rotating equipment from the outset.
With precise grouting, machine commissioning and machinery foundation services, your machinery is set up for efficient and reliable performance in the long run. Call us at 214-225-7038 to see how our equipment installation, grouting and commissioning services can help enhance your machinery’s performance for years to come.