Know What You Have Before You Decide What You Need
A JMS Site Assessment is a structured, on-site evaluation of your mechanical process equipment. Our field team inspects the physical condition of installed systems, documents wear and degradation, assesses operational performance, and delivers a clear report with prioritized recommendations.
This isn’t a sales call disguised as an inspection. It’s a professional engineering evaluation designed to give your operations and maintenance team the information they need to make informed capital and maintenance decisions.
What We Inspect
Our assessment covers the full mechanical scope of your installed equipment:
Paddle inspection (Mega-FLOC)
Paddle wear, shaft alignment, bearing condition, drive assembly performance, sprocket and chain.
Vacuum Collection (Mega-VAC)
Cable condition, drive assembly performance, wheel inspection, plow alignment and wear.
Scum Removal (Mega-SKIMMER)
Scum pipe condition, drive performance, sprocket and chain inspection, pipe seal integrity.
Conveyors (Bio-SCREW, Bio-BELT)
Screw and flight wear, trough condition, liners inspection, belt tracking, drive assembly, discharge points.
Storage Systems (Bio-HOPPER, Live Bottom Hopper, Bio-SILO)
Gate operation (Bio-GATE), diverter function (Bio-DIVERTER), live-bottom discharge.
Competitor Equipment
JMS can evaluate non-JMS flocculation, clarification, and mechanical systems for retrofit potential and compatibility with JMS components.
What You Receive
Every site assessment delivers a written report that includes:
Condition summary
Equipment-by-equipment findings with photographic documentation.
Risk prioritization
Items ranked by urgency: immediate attention, plan within 12 months, monitor ongoing.
Rehabilitation vs. replacement analysis
Where rehabilitation can extend equipment life and where full replacement is the better investment.
Budgetary guidance
Preliminary cost ranges to support your capital budget planning process.
Recommended next steps
Clear action items your team can take back to operations and leadership.
When to Schedule an Assessment
The best time to assess equipment is before it fails, not after. Common triggers include:
- Equipment approaching 10 to 20 years of operation
- Annual or biennial capital budget planning cycles
- Observable performance degradation such as increased energy use, noise, or vibration
- Upcoming regulatory compliance milestones
- Facility expansion or process modification planning
- Pre-bid evaluation before issuing capital improvement RFPs
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a site assessment take?
Typically 1–2 days on site, depending on the number of systems being evaluated. You’ll receive the written report within 2–3 weeks.
Does JMS only assess JMS-built equipment?
No. We can evaluate competitor flocculation, clarification, conveyance, and mechanical systems. If there’s retrofit potential with JMS components, we’ll identify it. If not, we’ll tell you that too.
What does a site assessment cost?
Assessment fees vary by scope and location. Contact our Aftermarket team for a customized proposal.
Can the assessment be done during normal plant operations?
Yes. Our field team works around your operational schedule. Most inspections can be performed without taking equipment offline.
What We Do - service pillars
Rehabilitation & Retrofits
Extend the life of installed equipment by 15 to 25 years through targeted mechanical rebuilds, drive system upgrades, and structural retrofits, at a fraction of full replacement cost.
OEM Replacement Parts
Parts manufactured to original JMS specifications, including bearings, sprockets, shafts, drive assemblies, flights, wear strips, and structural components. Correct material, correct fit, guaranteed compatibility.
Service Partnerships
Annual review programs and managed service agreements that give your maintenance team a direct relationship with JMS engineering. Predictable costs, proactive planning, fewer surprises.
Not Sure What Your Equipment Needs?
Aging equipment rarely gives you a clean answer on its own. A JMS site assessment puts our Aftermarket team on your floor to document the real condition of your equipment and hand you a prioritized report you can take straight to your budget. It is the fastest way to know what needs attention now and what can wait.
Have a Question About Your Equipment?
Whether it's a part number you can't find, a noise that wasn't there last month, or a system that's due for its first real look in 15 years, our Aftermarket team is here. Reach out directly and we'll get back to you within one business day.