Applied Technical Services offers FME services to protect equipment from foreign objects that can damage it or create hazardous conditions.
What is Foreign Material Exclusion?
Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) is a preventive program designed to protect machinery and systems from contaminants, debris, and other foreign materials that could compromise the equipment’s regulatory compliance, performance, or safety. In industrial and commercial environments, dust, debris, and even common materials such as liquids, tools, and chemicals can enter critical areas of equipment, increasing the likelihood of equipment-related delays and complications.
What is Foreign Object Search and Retrieval?
While the primary objective of an FME program is to prevent foreign materials from entering a system, intrusions are sometimes unavoidable. Foreign object search and retrieval, or FOSR, is an important element of an FME strategy designed to retrieve objects after they’ve intruded.
About Our FME Services
Our RVI specialists deliver comprehensive FME support by conducting nonintrusive evaluations of hard‑to‑access areas. Our specialists utilize a range of technologies during the inspection process, including:
- Borescopes
- Drones
- Push cameras
- Pipe crawlers
- Magnetic crawlers
- 3D scanning technology
These tools enable our team to inspect systems, allowing for the identification and removal of vulnerabilities from equipment.
The Benefits of FME Programs
An FME program can be a vital asset to an operation’s preventative maintenance strategy. The program helps business owners and operators monitor and resolve issues created by foreign material intrusion. This allows them to either prevent or resolve issues before they become more costly and concerning matters. These measures are especially effective in industries where high-budget machinery is used, and unforeseen downtime is particularly threatening to an operation’s bottom line and efficiency. FME services help protect assets that are key to operations in the following industries:
Aerospace and Aviation
- Engines
- Fuel systems
- Hydraulics
- Landing gear
Power Generation
- Turbines
- Cooling systems
- Boilers
- Pumps
- Valves
Oil and Gas
- Vessels
- Exchangers
- Separators
- Pipelines
Contact Us
Call +1 (888)-287-5227 today or fill out our online form to learn how our FME services can help protect your equipment.
