Kitwe, Zambia

Predictive Maintenance Program

Transforming maintenance strategy at Castle lead works ltd and NBL through advanced vibration analysis and predictive techniques.

Maintenance decision

Within 12 months, unplanned downtime reduced by 62%. The program identified 23 developing faults before failure.

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The challenge

Castle lead works ltd and NBL experienced frequent unplanned equipment failures affecting production. They needed a predictive maintenance solution to identify problems before catastrophic failure.

The response

RSL implemented a comprehensive vibration monitoring and analysis program covering critical rotating equipment including pumps, fans, and conveyors.

Methods used

Vibration Analysis, Vibration Monitoring, Laser Alignment

Downtime Reduction: 62%
Faults Detected Early: 23
Equipment Monitored: 156
Annual Savings: $1.8M