Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
Condition Monitoring Solutions
Detect and diagnose potential issues across your assets with Condition Monitoring services
At BES Group, we provide industry leading surveys and Condition Monitoring services to help you find asset problems before they cause critical issues – whether that’s unscheduled downtime or complete asset failure. From Oil Analysis to Vibration Analysis, our expert engineers tailor services to meet your unique requirements and keep your equipment operating efficiently.
What is Condition Monitoring?
Condition Monitoring is a predictive maintenance approach that involves identifying underlying problems. Our specialist engineers collect and analyse data from the asset, including temperature, vibration, and oil condition to identify any unusual behaviour. If an anomaly is detected within the data, it could indicate repair or replacement is needed.
Asset Condition Monitoring can be used to monitor a wide range of equipment, including rotating machinery, static machinery, and process assets.
Condition Monitoring is relevant across various industries such as:
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How can Condition Monitoring help maintain your assets?
Equipment can fail for many reasons, one of the most common issues is general wear and tear over time. If your assets are demonstrating unusual vibrations and noises, unexplained high temperatures, or inefficiencies with production and quality, this indicates that your assets need to be examined.
Condition Monitoring can detect and diagnose problems before they cause issues for your business. It could be a singular part of a machine close to failure, but this can have a drastic effect on your overall operations. One part could lead to the entire machine shutting down, creating unplanned downtime and disrupted operations. Condition Monitoring involves proactive maintenance, so you can correct these issues early and prevent unnecessary losses.
Which Condition Monitoring services do BES Group offer?
Our Condition Monitoring services rely heavily on data. This allows us to predict problems early, ensuring you have a clearer picture of when assets might fail – even before they do. A fully comprehensive Condition Monitoring report is provided with each service.
Oil Analysis
Our Oil Analysis service focuses on analysing oil machinery and asset health, monitoring lubricating oils, filter and breather management, incorrect grade deployment, and other potential wear issues. We can test various assets, including everything from chillers and compressors to engines and turbines as part of our oil Condition Monitoring services.
Find out more about our Oil Analysis services
Thermographic Surveys
Our Thermographic Surveys use thermal imaging technology to identify potential heat problems within your assets. This can include bearing failures, shaft misalignment, insultation breakdowns, and circuit overloads – all of which can risk the safety and efficiency of your equipment.
Find out more about our Thermographic Surveys
Vibration Analysis
Our Vibration Analysis Condition Monitoring service reviews excessive vibrations, unusual noises, and other signs of damage to identify potential problems within your assets. Qualified vibration analysts conduct a thorough assessment to diagnose hidden issues within your rotating machinery, saving you from costly downtime and unplanned maintenance.
Find out more about our Vibration Analysis services
Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring
Our Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring service identifies ultrasonic frequencies that could indicate mechanical faults. Our engineers test various assets to diagnose problems early, such as bearing wear, gear misalignment, or rotating machinery issues.
Find out more about Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring
Video Deflection and ODS
Our Video Deflection and ODS services identify challenges within your equipment, such as vibration, misalignment, looseness, or structural defects. We’ll provide you with an in-depth analysis to pinpoint the root of the problem and guide you on possible repairs or maintenance.
Find out more about Video Deflection and ODS
Motor and Current Analysis
Our Motor and Current Analysis uses current from an electric motor to help you detect asset issues early. It offers comprehensive insights into equipment health, assessing overheating, short circuiting, imbalances, and bearings or motor windings defects.
Find out more about motor and current analysis
Our Condition Monitoring Process
We know every industry is different – and so are the assets and machinery you use. That’s why we’ll develop a bespoke plan tailored to your unique requirements, involving a thorough six-step approach.
Our monitoring specialists are here to support you through the process, from identifying assets through to guiding you on repair works. You can download your comprehensive Condition Monitoring report with all our findings in a convenient online format, Asset Insight 365.
- Identify the assets – We will work with you to determine which assets require monitoring through a site scope.
- Choosing the right solution – We offer a variety of services and solutions, and we will determine which is the right type for each asset.
- Installation of solutions – It if is determined through the site scope that you require monitoring solutions to be installed at your site, our engineers will expertly take action to enable data collection.
- Collect data – Depending on the service, data can be collected from the systems installed onsite or by an engineer attending.
- Data analysis – Our Remote Diagnostics Team will analyse the data gathered from your assets and create a full, in-depth report that includes recommendations.
- Online reporting – You will receive your report through our online reporting platform, Asset Insight 365, allowing you to take any necessary corrective action.
Why choose BES Group for Condition Monitoring?
With decades of experience in asset Condition Monitoring, we know what it takes to ensure your assets are running effectively. No matter your industry or asset needs, we can adapt our services to suit you, offering comprehensive testing and data analytics to boost your proactive monitoring approach. To learn more about our Condition Monitoring services across industries, read the SOLAS Compliant Reachstackers case study and see how we help maintain their terminal equipment.
Independent
We provide our clients with unbiased proposals, considering only the most effective and relevant services for your industry or assets.
Credible
Our locally-qualified, reliable engineers have decades of experience, so you can rely on us for a credible service. Every engineer is trained in PCN and ICO standards.
Reliable
We’re here to support you with Reliability Consultancy Services, training, and products – all from a single point of contact.
Benefits of commercial Condition Monitoring
At BES Group, our asset Condition Monitoring services ensure you can prevent costly downtime and inefficiencies across your assets, with comprehensive, proactive monitoring.
Reduce cost
Identify problems early so you can schedule cost-effective repairs, rather than full asset replacement when it fails.
Minimise downtime
Diagnose problems before they turn into critical issues like equipment failure, so you can keep operations running seamlessly.
Improve efficiency
Detect issues that could affect the efficiency of your assets and avoid operational issues affecting business productivity or output.
Reduce cost
Identify problems early so you can schedule cost-effective repairs, rather than full asset replacement when it fails.
Minimise downtime
Diagnose problems before they turn into critical issues like equipment failure, so you can keep operations running seamlessly.
Improve efficiency
Detect issues that could affect the efficiency of your assets and avoid operational issues affecting business productivity or output.
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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BES Group has demonstrated exceptional service, earning our commendation. We extend our appreciation for the meticulous vibration analysis conducted and the invaluable on-board work and advice provided by Simon. Simon’s responsiveness at short notice is particularly noteworthy, and we express our sincere gratitude for the commitment to excellence displayed by the entire BES Group team.
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Michael Wilkinson
Vessel Manager
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Some of the other international players don’t even have nationwide coverage. BES was able to offer us local resources across the country for our complex operations, there is no other provider that could give us that.
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Customer
Project Manager
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The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.
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Customer
Project Operations Manager
Condition Monitoring FAQs
How often should you carry out Condition Monitoring?
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The frequency of Condition Monitoring depends on several factors, including the type of asset, operating environment, and level of risk tolerance. Generally, important assets need monitoring weekly or monthly. Critical assets for safety, production, or in harsh conditions should undergo Condition Monitoring more frequently, potentially hourly or daily. They can be monitored continuously through a permanently installed wireless or online vibration sensor to ensure a reduction in potential financial losses. All other assets can be assessed quarterly or annually.
What are the different types of Condition Monitoring?
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BES Group offers many types of Condition Monitoring, including:
What can affect the accuracy of Condition Monitoring?
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The most important feature for accuracy is the condition of the asset. Assets in good condition are easier to monitor than those in poor condition, so it’s advisable to set up monitoring at the beginning of an asset’s lifespan.
The type of Condition Monitoring you choose is also important, as these services are specialised to your industry and equipment. You need an expert to conduct Condition Monitoring too. The engineer must be suitably qualified to perform tests, so they know exactly what they’re looking for.
Which industries can Condition Monitoring be used for?
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Condition Monitoring is used across many industries, including:
- Food and beverage
At BES Group, we’ll work with you to create a bespoke condition monitoring plan that aligns with your industry and asset needs. That way, we ensure you receive the most accurate insights into your equipment’s health.
Read our UK ferry operator case study and testing subsea airbags case study to learn more about our applications in various industries.
What are the advantages of Condition Monitoring?
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The biggest benefit of Condition Monitoring is that it allows for proactive and predictive maintenance. Using trackable data from Condition Monitoring reports, it gives you insights into which assets aren’t performing optimally and where issues may arise. This allows you to schedule maintenance early. In doing so, it helps prevent unscheduled downtime, equipment failure, expensive repair works and reduce energy inefficiency.
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MOBIUS Institute
British Engineering Services Group Asset Reliability Ltd.
American Bureau of Shipping
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
Alcumus ISOQAR
British Engineering Services Limited - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - BES Group Electrical Ltd.
Alcumus ISO 9001
BES Group Testing Ltd. - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Mimic Ltd.
Alcumus ISO 14001
BES Group Testing Ltd. - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD
Alcumus ISOQAR 45001
Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
Achilles
British Engineering Services Limited
Avetta
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - BES Group Electrical Ltd.
RISQS
XEIAD Ltd - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Strainstall Ltd - Inspired Access Ltd - Inspire Structures Ltd
BINDT
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
MOBIUS Institute
British Engineering Services Group Asset Reliability Ltd.
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