Maximise Efficiency All Year Round with PMI Visits

Minimising downtime and maximising throughput begins long before an issue arises. That’s why Pre-Maintenance Inspection (PMI) visits are an essential element of our CustomCare at CDE—designed to keep your plant running efficiently and protect your investment.

"Be proactive, not reactive"—that’s the CustomCare mantra.

Why PMIs Matter

For many customers failing to properly maintain your plant can lead to costly repairs and extended downtime. Even a small issue, invisible to an untrained eye, can escalate. That’s where the experience of a CDE engineer—or our SmartTech diagnostics platform—adds real value.

Lessons from the Field: Spiess & Feiring

Recent projects with Entreprise Spiess and Feiring Bruk in Norway highlight the value of conducting a PMI. In both cases, CDE worked closely with on-site teams to inspect the plant and plan maintenance.

At both sites, PMI visits revealed early wear in components, such as impellers in a Pemo sludge pump. Because these were spotted early, parts were ordered and replaced swiftly —preventing unplanned delays and extended downtime.

Another critical step was ensuring pumps and pipework were properly drained before their planned winter shutdown. Even a small amount of water left behind can freeze, expand, and crack a pump casing. CDE’s shutdown process includes full drainage of all water systems—removing this risk entirely.

Additionally, both sites benefitted from informal training as CDE engineers conducted the inspections. Plant operators shadowed the process, giving them practical insight into how to assess wear and carry out future checks—helping build on-site knowledge and self-sufficiency.

Tailored Around Your Schedule

No two operations are the same. Whether you run continuous shifts or operate on weekdays only, CDE works with you to schedule PMI visits at the most convenient time—weekends, between shifts, or during planned breaks.

For customers who don’t shut down over winter, PMIs can be scheduled year-round. But when winter downtime is part of your operational calendar, it’s the ideal moment to combine shutdown procedures with a full inspection and maintenance plan.