Motor Misalignment Is Costly
By Howard W Penrose, Ph.D., CMRP, MotorDoc In addition to the reduced reliability of a misaligned...
Analyze Your Thermal Fluids
Leaving pipework unmonitored can lead to unexpected downtime and safety issues, particularly when...
Tie Bearing Defects To ESG Goals
By Howard W. Penrose, PhD, CMRP, President, MotorDoc LLC One of the challenges with most...
Avoid these Flowmeter Sizing “Gotchas”
When specifying flowmeters, accompanying software can help avoid common errors that could affect...
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
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The Future of MaintenanceBy Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC)
Build A Durable, Reliable Heat Transfer System
The design of a thermal fluid system will determine how well the fluid performs once in use...
Record and Verify Motor Data
An essential step to ensuring a quality installation and reliable operation of a repaired or...
Acquire Vibration Data Wirelessly
In industrial environments, where the Internet of Things is commonly referred to as the “industrial...
Select the Correct Filter Cartridge
No matter the application, there is an effective filter medium if you understand the options. By...
Mount Accelerometers Like a Pro
You found the perfect accelerometer. Now how do you install it? Mounting surface, space...
Analyze Assets For RCM Success
Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is a strategy focused on ensuring that assets operate as...
Move To The Proactive Jungle
Choosing lifestyle over pay has always been a characteristic of millennials and the pandemic has...
Use Accelerometers to Monitor Machines
Accelerometers, in general, are the most common sensor type for measuring industrial vibrations...
