Bundling Pneumatic Actuator and Valve Repairs Just Makes Sense
Time is money in maintenance. Every shutdown means lost production, and every repair means labor costs. But there’s a smarter way to handle pneumatic system maintenance: bundling actuator and valve repairs into single service events cuts both downtime and expenses. GES is here to make these repairs not just convenient, but affordable as well. Right now, we’re offering 10% OFF single repairs or 15% OFF 3+ repairs!
Why repair jobs multiply
Pneumatic components share common enemies: moisture, contamination, and wear. When one component fails, its partners often follow close behind. For example, a leaking seal in an actuator pushes contaminated air through the system. A sticky valve puts extra stress on actuator seals. The cycle continues until multiple components need attention. In many cases, fixing just one component provides only temporary relief until the next part in the chain fails.
The hidden cost of piece-by-piece repairs
It’s easy to look at repair tickets in isolation — especially if you’re comparing them to your maintenance budget. Single-component repairs look cheaper on paper but add up fast:
- Each repair means another production stoppage, with setup times also cutting into production time
- Setup and teardown time multiplies with every job, often doubling the actual repair time
- Technicians spend extra time tracing problems that hop between components, sometimes misdiagnosing issues
- Partial fixes often mask deeper system issues, leading to repeat failures
At GES, we’re always striving to help manufacturers keep their systems reliable. More importantly, we want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your repair budget. We make it easy to combine repairs and tap into big-time benefits.
Bundling for benefits
Why bundle repairs? The numbers tell the story. Say a typical valve repair takes 2-3 hours of system downtime. An actuator rebuild might need 3-4 hours. Doing them separately could mean 5-7 hours of total downtime. Handling them concurrently could easily bring the total time under 4 hours — a 30% reduction in lost production time.
Labor costs drop too. Setup and cleanup happen once instead of twice. Diagnostic time shrinks when technicians can see the whole picture. Plus, bulk parts ordering often brings better pricing, with savings on common components. Even if you choose to ship your critical systems to GES for service, you can rest assured they’ll get comprehensive service all at once, saving you the hassle of tackling peripheral repairs in just a few short weeks or months.
Building a smarter maintenance strategy
How can you plan ahead for combined repairs and take full advantage of the GES discount? Start by tracking repair histories, monitoring performance trends, and building a schedule that balances prevention with production needs. The result? Less downtime, lower costs, and more reliable pneumatic systems.
We know that every facility has unique needs and constraints. But for most operations, bundling pneumatic repairs delivers clear advantages in efficiency and cost control. The small extra effort in planning pays back through smoother maintenance operations and more predictable production schedules. With proper implementation, this approach can reduce annual maintenance costs and keep your equipment running reliably.
