Across many industrial sectors, gas burners play an integral role in delivering products and services. From crop drying to brewing, anodising to surface coating, many important processes we rely on for everyday things come to life thanks to process heating solutions such as Lanemark’s.
However, as a result of their intensive use – sometimes round the clock – they require regular maintenance and upkeep. This is to not only help them work in an optimal way but also, crucially, ensure efficient and safe operation. At Lanemark we understand the importance of maintaining gas burners, which is why we offer our BurnerCare service to keep your equipment running smoothly.
What is gas burner servicing?
Servicing a process heating gas burner involves a series of inspections and tests carried out by a qualified engineer, even if the burner hasn’t developed an obvious fault. A service can either be scheduled to take place at certain intervals, which we usually recommend, or arranged on a more ad-hoc basis.
What happens during a burner service?
While burners can vary greatly in terms of their type, purpose, format and application, there are some common elements that you can expect. These include:
- Checking the gas supply is safe and reliable
- Testing the electrical safety circuits, such as the temperature controller, police stat and air pressure switch
- Replacing old or obsolete parts to ensure consistent performance for years to come
Why is regular gas burner servicing so important?
There are several core reasons to take servicing seriously when it comes to keeping your process heating operation running smoothly.
Operational safety
The priority in any industrial setting is safety. Gas burners, if not properly maintained, can pose risks, including gas leaks, fires, or even explosions. Regular servicing helps identify and fix potential hazards long before they can become a potential threat.
Burner efficiency
Put simply, well-maintained burners operate more efficiently. They use less fuel which reduces running costs. A regular servicing schedule ensures that burners are properly configured up and working at their best in the long term.
Burner lifespan
Regular maintenance helps to extend your burner’s working life. By pre-empting any wear and tear sooner rather than later, you can avoid faults, failures – and, ultimately, replacements – which will save you time and money over time. It’s also worth bearing in mind that any major work undertaken on your burner means potentially pausing your operation for a short period, which can be costly.
Regulatory compliance
Depending on your region and industry, complying with several regulations – not least environmental – can be a business-critical matter. Having your burner regularly serviced means keeping its efficiency higher and emissions lower. This could help to reduce the risk of encountering fines and legal issues in future.
Using a burner servicing package
One way of removing the hassle from organising your next burner service is to sign up for a regular servicing package or scheme. While postponing a service, or even not arranging one at all, might make things simpler to start with, you could end up paying the price in the long term with your burner developing faults – or worse – later down the line.
An option such as Lanemark’s BurnerCare is tailored to provide scheduled maintenance and support for your gas burners. Our regular servicing schedule involves the following:
- Installation
From the moment your burner arrives on site, engineers ensure you are supported in all aspects of gas burner use. From energy conservation advice to gas train replacements, we’ll get you up and running in the best possible way.
- Safety checks
Also included in our BurnerCare service is a full safety inspection. This will detect and minimise any potential risks before they have a chance to develop. Safety checks will also form part of future scheduled burner services, which gives our engineers a regular chance to identify and address any issues at an early stage.
- Repairs
If a problem has occurred with one our your burners, being part of a servicing scheme like our BurnerCare means engineers are always on hand to visit your site. They are trained to locate the source of the problem, carry out necessary fixes, replace parts where necessary and bring your burners back to full working order with a minimum of fuss – and, importantly, operational downtime.
- Aftercare
We offer a range of aftercare services including basic burner care training for site staff. What your aftercare package looks like can be tailored to suit your gas burner system, your team and your goals.
What happens if I don’t arrange a service for my gas burner?
Many purpose-made process heating burners are designed and built to offer years of reliable service. However, faults can never fully be avoided, and external factors can also play a part in creating issues. If your gas burner is the heart of your production line or a key part in your operation, waiting for problems to rear their head before taking action is likely to be costlier and far more of an inconvenience in the long run.
Through regular servicing, you can keep your burner in full working order, for longer. This frees you and your team up to focus on the important job of delivering excellence to your clients and customers.
Investing in regular servicing for your gas burners is not just a precaution, it’s smart business decision.
For more information about BurnerCare or to schedule a service, please contact us today.
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