Preservation Program
This programme applies controlled preservation methods to protect critical assets against time-based degradation and unplanned failure.
A structured, engineered approach to preserving critical industrial spares and equipment, protecting asset integrity, reliability, and readiness during storage, shutdown, and extended standby periods.
Managing the integrity of our clients’ process equipment portfolio
Our Preservation Program is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and readiness of your critical spares. By ensuring that you have the correct, fully functional parts at all times, we help you avoid these dire consequences and keep your plant running smoothly and safely.
Protect your investment, your team, and your productivity
PCS develops preservation plans based on equipment type, duty conditions, storage duration, and site environment.
Typical Equipment Covered:
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Centrifugal and slurry pumps
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Chemical process pumps
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Mechanical seals and seal support systems
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Bearings and rotating assemblies
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Valves and ancillary fluid control equipment
Each preservation scope is application-specific, not generic.
Protecting Critical Equipment Performance from Day One
Industrial equipment deterioration often begins long before commissioning. Improper storage, environmental exposure, and extended idle periods can compromise mechanical integrity, reduce service life, and introduce avoidable failure risks at start-up.
The PCS Preservation Program is a structured, engineering-led approach designed to maintain the mechanical, dimensional, and functional integrity of pumps, rotating equipment, and associated components during storage, shutdowns, or delayed commissioning.
Our Preservation Methodology
The PCS Preservation Program follows a defined, auditable process to ensure consistency and accountability.
| Preservation Stage | Key Activities |
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| 1. Equipment Assessment |
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| 2. Preservation Planning |
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| 3. Implementation |
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| 4. Ongoing Monitoring (Where Required) |
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Why Choose PCS for Equipment Preservation?
PCS approaches preservation as an engineering responsibility, not a checklist exercise.
Clients choose PCS because we:
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Understand rotating equipment and fluid control systems in real operating environments
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Apply preservation methods aligned to OEM intent and site conditions
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Provide structured documentation for maintenance and audit purposes
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Support long-term equipment reliability, not short-term storage convenience
Benefits of the PCS Preservation Program
Correctly executed preservation delivers measurable operational value:
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Reduced start-up failures after storage or shutdown
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Extended equipment service life
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Lower commissioning and repair costs
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Improved reliability from first operation
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Protection of capital investment
For asset-intensive operations, preservation is a risk-management discipline, not an optional extra.
Preservation as Part of Lifecycle Reliability
The PCS Preservation Program integrates seamlessly with:
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Pump repair and refurbishment services
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Mechanical seal support
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Condition assessment and diagnostics
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Planned maintenance strategies
Preservation is the first step in protecting uptime, not the last.
A Preservation Program That's Designed To Safeguard Your Essential Spares
Dust, Rust, & Chemical Corrosion
No matter where a plant is located, be it the arid desert regions, tropical climates near the ocean, or remote sites dealing with corrosive materials, dust, rust, and chemical corrosion present significant and often unavoidable challenges.
Physical Damage
Due to space constraints and close proximity, parts are frequently damaged while stored on the shelf.
This damage can be both costly and dangerous, especially considering these parts may be used in highly volatile applications.
Loss
Not all critical spares are large, singular items; many consist of small, multiple parts that can easily go missing or become separated from the primary components.
Unidentified Parts
It is common to find parts placed in the wrong bin location without any identification.
Although a user might realise that a part is incorrect for a specific job, they often won't know what the part is or where it should be properly allocated.
Why Choose PCS For Your Preservation Needs?
- We have all the equipment, parts, raw material and personnel ready to start your project.
- We do all our work “in-house”- nothing is outsourced to a third party.
- Two years of trials, research and development have perfected our technique to ensure items are preserved to ensure maximum shelf life.
- We only use the highest quality raw materials.
- All final, ‘packaged and ready orders’ are kept for 24 hours, and then checked again to ensure “seal integrity”, before being delivered to the customer.
- We preserve each item for less than 5% of its value (and in some instances for much less)
- Our preservation process does not limit us to repairing only mechanical rotating equipment.
- Our labels are clearly marked, and specifically installed in such a way, as to not be damaged, fall off, or fade away.
Contact Our Team Today, Let's Discuss How We Can Assist You
If your operation requires leak-free, safety-critical fluid handling, PCS can assist with selecting and supporting the correct Flowserve HPX mag drive pump configuration for your process.
Contact Process Containment Solutions to discuss your application requirements and operating conditions.