Analysis

Add Ultrasound to Electrical Inspections

With regard to inspection of energized electrical equipment, the first technology that often comes to mind is infrared (IR) thermography. That’s because IR traditionally has been the tool of choice for identifying potential electrical faults. But, according to Adrian Messer of UE Systems, Elmsford, NY (uesystems.com), relying on a single technology for this task can […]

Analysis • Equipment • Vibration monitoring

Current, Cable Length, Slew Rate: An Important Relationship

4 months ago

These three equipment-related variables can affect high-frequency vibration measurements. By...

Analysis • Condition Monitoring • Condition-based Maintenance • Maintenance • Motor Testing • Reliability • Reliability & Maintenance Center

Innovative Maintenance: A Concept

6 months ago

By Howard W Penrose, Ph.D., CMRP, MotorDoc LLC There’s been a constant buzz in the reliability...

Analysis • Infrared • Non-Destructive Testing

Thermal Imager Selection: Buy Wisely

7 months ago

Make sure the chosen equipment is capable of providing clear images for your particular...

Analysis • Equipment • Pumps • Reliability & Maintenance Center • Vibration monitoring

Manage Pump-System Vibration With Sensors

7 months ago

Fluid-handling pumping systems are deployed everywhere in industry. Unfortunately, these workhorses...

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Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.

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FMEA or RCM: Is There a Difference?
Q: Should I do a FMEA or RCM to resolve a machine issue? A:The short answer is that it depends on several things, primarily frequency of occurrence and severity of the failure mode. I frequently am asked, what’s the difference between doing an FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and an RCM (reliability-centered maintenance) evaluation?
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