ston Dynamic Service has extensive experience repairing Sundyne pumps and compressors. Our goal is to provide repairs that are more cost effective than replacing equipment, with a guarantee that the lead time will be significantly less than you would typically experience when replacing equipment or

Houston Dynamic Service’s technicians are dedicated to quality and trained in the latest rotating equipment repair techniques. Given our combined years of experience, we have seen the range of things that can go wrong in a large variety of pumps. We would like to share some of the knowledge that is

We have previously shared the top 6 vibration problems that lead to inferior pump performance. In this article we’ll discuss one of the more difficult ones: pump impeller imbalance. A number of factors can cause a pump’s impeller or other components to become imbalanced including improper use, colli

Previously we discussed the top 6 pump vibration problems, with cavitation as the most prevalent. Now it seems appropriate to discuss cavitation further including its causes and prevention methods.  In short, pump cavitation is the formation of cavities or bubbles in the pumped media that develop in

Previously, we discussed the top 6 vibration problems that cause pumps to underperform or fail altogether. In this entry, we will discuss the issue of pump flow pulsation. Pulsation is the result of uncontrolled pressure waves caused by a change in flow.  Media in a pump has a mass and there are req

Pumps are only one of the types of rotating equipment we service here at HDS; but we thought it would be a good idea to go over the various types of pumps we repair on a daily basis. Positive displacement, or reciprocating, pumps are highly efficient pumps that can be designed to pump any type of f

Houston Dynamic is one of the leading experts in rotating equipment repair and maintenance. But what exactly is rotating equipment? This term encompasses many different types of equipment – gas compressors, turbines, pumps, fans, blowers, and gear boxes. So, let’s go over what these are and why main

HDS provides high quality seal strips for most OEM compressors and turbines, and has the capability to repair, re-strip, and machine various types of seal housings. We stock a wide range of materials, including but not limited to: –  Stainless Steel –  Hastelloy –  Monel –  C

  Maintaining and servicing turbines is an important part of keeping them in operating condition and extending their lives. In machinery-intensive industries, preventative maintenance ensures that any minor faults are corrected before developing into major defects that cause costly downtime.

Your critical rotating equipment are some of the most valuable and expensive assets your company owns. Without them, you cannot manufacture great products for your customers, right? So, you probably want to know how to get the most out your equipment, keep it reliable, and running smoothly.   1

Houston Dynamic Service is in the midst of hiring a new team of representatives to promote our services and offer our expertise and technology to meet the growing needs of the industries we serve. Our Southeast Houston facility specializes in rotating equipment repair for pumps, turbines, compressor

To coat or not to coat? Rotating equipment owners know protective coatings safeguard against fouling and corrosion, but are they absolutely necessary for every application? Which conditions and/or process media should be considered for coatings? Will coating impact the performance of the equipment p

Your pump is a major investment, so a lot of consideration is given whether to replace or rebuild. Rebuilds mean not only cost savings, but also a shorter lag in downtime. But, after the rebuild, if you are not properly taking care of your pump, you are just throwing money away. The goal of life aft

HDS recently appointed Paul Gaines as its first QMS Manager, just on the tail of achieving ISO 9001 Compliance status. Paul has a career spanning fifteen years in the area of quality management, and in addition to managing quality departments, he has also led a manufacturing company through the enti

HDS is one of the most highly recognized providers of gear and gear box reconditioning, repair, and rebuilds. We have gear boxes in the shop on a regular basis! Speed increasers Speed reducers Planetary gearboxes Cooling tower drives Fan repairs are another of our specialties! We provide recondit

The 2014 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is now past … but what an impact it has in our town every year!  This huge undertaking is in large part made possible because of the efforts of thousands of volunteers.  Volunteers come from all over the city: they are called “Committeemen”

With the Department of Energy currently developing new pump efficiency standards – which will go into effect in 2016 – efficiency is a trending topic for many who want to know how these new pumping systems can add to their bottom line. Efficiency Management: +50 Energy   Pumping systems are enormous

What is ISO 9001:2008? ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization and their specifications define and structure a company’s management systems. Any company seeking this certification must meet rigorous requirements that prove how their systems comply with the standards set for by

HDS is one of the leading experts for high quality, fast turnaround gear and gear box reconditioning, repair, and rebuilds. We understand that time is money, and do everything to get your equipment back in operation as quickly as possible. We’ll provide quality restoration at a fair price, as well a

The best way to keep your rotating equipment operating properly so you can minimize repairs and downtime is to have a preventive maintenance program in place that ensures routine maintenance tasks are performed on a regularly scheduled basis. By performing pre-defined maintenance at specific interva