The Issue May Be Harmonics
Unfiltered harmonics can be the primary cause of asset failure. By Howard W. Penrose, PhD, CMRP...
Use Ultrasonics To Analyze Bearings
Ultrasonic bearing analysis can provide early detection of lubrication, alignment, and out-of...
Is Your Steam Leaking?
Steam leaks are among the most wasteful and expensive issues found in a plant.
Add Ultrasound to Electrical Inspections
With regard to inspection of energized electrical equipment, the first technology that often comes...
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 Maintenance
By Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC)
Set Baselines, Alarms on Mechanical Assets
With advancements in instrumentation and software, structure-borne ultrasound has become a major...
Heed These Leak-Detection Tips
According to Allan Rienstra of SDT Ultrasound Solutions, Cobourg, Ontario (sdtultrasound.com)...
‘Hear’ Problems And Reduce Costs
As awareness of predictive technologies in manufacturing facilities has grown, ultrasonics has...
It’s Time to Inspect Your Steam Traps
Savvy maintenance teams are consistent and persistent in following a protocol that monitors plant...
Reliable Security Depends on Reliable Operations
A focus on PM optimization, culture change, sustainable processes, and employee empowerment drives...
Voice From The Field: Following the North Star
Working in various locations around the globe, KRATON’s Ron Bitely keeps all focus pointed at...
AZ Puts Proactive in Reliability
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing company AstraZeneca redefines reliability to streamline more...