Vibration, Fluid Analysis, Or Both?
While each has its strengths, combining vibration and fluid analyses will result in optimum...
Use Vibration To Advance Reliability
Data from strategically placed vibration sensors can play a significant role in developing and...
Use Vibration To Get Predictive
Vibration analysis is a powerful diagnostic tool that measures vibration waves in machinery...
Check Before Activating Motors
It’s bold to assume that motors that have been in storage for a length of time or that have been...
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)
Is Your Steam Leaking?
Steam leaks are among the most wasteful and expensive issues found in a plant.
Find Invisible Leaks
Manufacturer recovers more than 25% of compressed-air capacity using sonic imager.
Bolster Step-Motor Reliability
Reliable operation of step-motor systems begins with the sizing and selection process.
Bearing PdM Increases Uptime
Predictive-maintenance strategies will move your operation out of fire-fighting mode, improving...
Move to Online Vibration Monitoring
Three recommendations help you realize the benefits of moving away from a route-based monitoring...
Add Ultrasound to Electrical Inspections
With regard to inspection of energized electrical equipment, the first technology that often comes...
Current, Cable Length, Slew Rate: An Important Relationship
These three equipment-related variables can affect high-frequency vibration measurements. By...
Innovative Maintenance: A Concept
By Howard W Penrose, Ph.D., CMRP, MotorDoc LLC There’s been a constant buzz in the reliability...
