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The Vacuum Pump Experts

Sales, Repairs, Certified Rebuilds & Service

Dry PumpsVane PumpsScroll PumpsTurbomolecular PumpsCryogenic Pumps
Industrial PumpsPiston PumpsDiffusion PumpsBlowersCompressors

Preventative Maintenance

For companies, who want to keep their line technicians focused on productivity, our PM Program is a proven alternative that provides a transparent solution that is more reliable and cost effective than in-house approaches. Pump manufacturers often have little or no experience outside their own product lines, and would prefer to only sell new pumps. FMG has repaired and provided support for virtually every OEM pump producer since 1987. We also specialize in supporting major semiconductor manufacturers.

FMG’s PM Program was designed by experienced tool managers because we understand the frustration and pain of dealing with a down production line. FMG can provide Certified technicians to handle all your vacuum pump and peripheral repair service requests to help keep you up and running.

Through our customer management maintenance system (CMMS) and tracking programs, we are able to archive customer pump histories for many years. This unique database management system enables FMG to provide custom reporting on pump failures and develop ideal preventive maintenance schedules.

Improve your uptime by selecting FMG as your outsourcing partner.

Our PM program offers you the following:

FEATURES

  • Scheduled interval preventative maintenance
  • Visual inspection for leaks
  • Check and record pump parameters including fluid levels, temperature, pump flows
  • Change grease, bearings and filters as needed
  • Perform vacuum integrity leak check
  • Check exhaust to detect clogged mufflers
  • Check any facility issues directly associated with the pump
  • System leak check

ADVANTAGES

  • Foresee potential problem areas before any occurrences may arise
  • Extends pump life, positively affects bottom line with reduced numbers of pump rebuilds or purchases
  • Maximize overall equipment uptime for production

Please contact FMG to get additional information, to discuss how a tailored FMG PM program can save you money via reduced downtime and production loss prevention. Call to schedule an appointment for a facility walk-through or to receive a proposal and quote for services.

SCOPE OF MAINTENANCE FOR VACUUM PUMPS

FMG will perform all Preventative, Predictive and Corrective Maintenance on contracted customer owned, process vacuum pumps and related equipment:

  1. Interval PM service to include 3 month, 6 month and annual PM tasks to support overall maintenance strategies including the selection of:
    • Critical components
    • Frequencies of performance
    • Preventative, predictive, corrective maintenance tasks
  2. Be responsible and held accountable for responding to user requests for the following services:
    • After-hours troubleshooting calls
    • Minor maintenance and repairs
    • Removal of equipment for repair from doghouse location or from equipment tool at Customer’s site
    • Shutdown/Start up support of pumps during all such events (including major holidays)
  3. Perform maintenance tasks and activities so that Key Performance Indicators can be developed and used for improvement.
  4. Troubleshoot vacuum pipeline from intake side and exhaust side to pump or abatement system.
  5. Provide solution advice on system configurations and equipment for correct application process setup.
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The Vacuum Pump Sales, Repair & Rebuild Experts

MAJOR BRANDS WE SELL, REPAIR, REBUILD & SERVICE

Alcatel/Adixen Kinney Vacuum
BOC Edwards Leybold Precision Vacuum
Busch Sargent Welch
Balzers/Pfeiffer Seiko Seiki
CTI/Helix Stokes
Ebara Varian

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT SERVICED

Dry Pumps Piston Pumps
Vane Pumps Oil Filtration Systems
Turbo Pumps Blowers
Cryo Pumps Cryo Compressors
Scroll Pumps Pump Motors
Diffusion Pumps Industrial Pumps
Liquid Ring Pumps 10 CFM – 20,000 CFM

FMG CERTIFIED™ WARRANTY

  • 12 Month Warranty on Turbomolecular, Cryogenic & Dry pumps
  • 12 Month Warranty on Vane Pumps
  • Warranty begins from date of shipment to customer
  • Warranties do not cover damage due to process, neglect or improper maintenance

TURN-AROUND TIME

  • Emergency: 24 – 36 Hours
  • Rush: 5-7 working days
  • Standard: 10-15 working days
  • Vacuum pump exchange available

CUSTOMIZED COMPUTER TRACKING

  • FMG’s computerized system tracks the progress of each vacuum pump through the complete rebuild process. Historical data is archived and can be utilized by customers to profile the performance of their pumps.

TESTING FEATURES

  • Pumps are tested as individual modules
  • Modules are assembled into packages and helium-leak checked
  • Complete systems are “bagged” and tested
  • Pumps are connected to a test jig and run tested for a minimum of 24 hrs
  • Pumps are speed tested and load tested to AVS Standards

REBUILD FEATURES

  • Vane & Dry pump shafts or sleeves can be coated to eliminate leaks
  • FMG designed hydraulic disassembly tool reduces rotor and claw galling
  • Custom vapor degreaser cleaning system eliminates cross contamination
  • Turbo pumps are stripped, cleaned & balanced in an in-house clean room

IN HOUSE MACHINE SHOP & WELDING SHOP

  • FMG’s on-site machining & welding capabilities expedite the rebuild process
  • Surface regrinding and de-burring help reduce expensive critical parts

IN HOUSE MOTOR & ELECTRICAL SUPPORT

  • Motor Rewinding & Full electrical repair capabilities
  • Rebuild or modification of any electrical control panel
  • All pump motors are load tested separately after pump disassembly
  • Motor bearings are replaced on every dry pump and blower
  • Motor end plates are re-sleeved with stainless steel sleeves when worn

IN HOUSE PAINT SHOP

  • Pumps are painted in standard OEM colors. Customers can request special colors to indicate corrosive, non-corrosive, Fomblin, etc.
  • High VOC paints are utilized to ensure that all volatile organic compounds are out-gassed in FMG’s Bay Area Air Quality Permitted Spray Booth and not in the customer’s facility.with all Local, State and Federal environmental laws.