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July 2021 / 39 Inspections or factory acceptance tests: Your ven- dor shouldn't charge a fee if you want to visit them or inspect the documentation or equipment before it ships. Asking your vendor to perform a factory accep- tance test verifying that your equipment is built and operating according to design specs is a reasonable request. However, if you want any testing of your actual equipment, then don't be surprised if they add a hefty fee. It takes a lot of work for them to disrupt their normal production process, dedicate space, set up the equipment, connect utilities, and run the equipment. Because of the lower expense, factory inspections are much more common than factory testing. Startup and commissioning: Make sure system startup and commissioning are included in the equip- ment supplier's scope. Even if someone else does the installation, the equipment vendor should verify the installation and make sure everything is okay prior to startup. The startup technician will make sure each component has oil or grease, all motors are turning in the correct direction, and all belts or chains have the right tension. If motor speeds or other setup param- eters need to be programmed, then it should be the vendor's responsibility, but ask them to explain what Layout and arrangement drawings: If you're working on a new site or if your plant has good lay- out drawings, then you'll want to keep the drawings accurate and up-to-date. Updating the drawings means you'll incur the additional cost for someone to place the new equipment in the drawings. If they're capable, you can add this service to the equipment supplier's scope. Alternately, if you hire a local engineering com- pany, make sure they have experience with industrial process work. Solids or 3D modeling is best to make sure there are no interferences. Don't forget to include access for equipment maintenance and clearance to get equipment in and out. Be sure to route critical items first. For example, pneumatic conveying piping and dust collection ducting should be straight whenever possible — lay them out first, then add the utilities or services, such as water piping or electrical conduit. Also, if your project includes explosion protection or venting, remember that ducting design and location within the plant can affect explosion venting design and safety. So be sure to discuss location with your equipment supplier if explosion venting of any kind will be part of your project. WAM Inc. Texas Plant 1300 Triad Blvd · Fort Worth, TX 76131 T: +1 817 232 2678 · F: +1 817 232 2676 info@waminc.com www.waminc.com CEMA Screw Conveyors -Engineered To Order- DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED WITH: • ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION EXPTERTISE • UNIQUE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES • SUPERIOR QUALITY ♦ 200+ years overall collective knowledge in bulk material handling ♦ Radius Die formed troughs provide a smooth and uniform profile ♦ Mild Steel: Sand blasted, primed and finished with acrylic paint ♦ Stainless Steel: Polished up to CEMA V 180 grit finish ♦ End flanges jig welded using WAM's proprietary POSITIONER ♦ Micro Alloy shaftless spirals manufactured in house ♦ U-trough, flared and tubular conveyors available 6" to 30" diameter • • • • • • CO N V E YO R S Die Formed and Jig Welded Split Tubular Primer and Acr ylic Paint Conveying Passion