Belt Tension Matters
By Howard W. Penrose, PhD, CMRP, MotorDoc LLC As we continue to review the impact of electric-motor...
These Techniques Find Bearing Faults
Six condition-monitoring technologies can help you prevent catastrophic motor-bearing failure. By...
Keep Your Motors Running
Consider a wireless or hybrid vibration-analysis program to increase reliability and maximize...
Featured Product: Liquiphant From Endress + Hauser
Vibronic instruments are widely used in the process industries. Available from multiple...
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)
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...
Move to Online Vibration Monitoring
Three recommendations help you realize the benefits of moving away from a route-based monitoring...
Current, Cable Length, Slew Rate: An Important Relationship
These three equipment-related variables can affect high-frequency vibration measurements. By...
Manage Pump-System Vibration With Sensors
Fluid-handling pumping systems are deployed everywhere in industry. Unfortunately, these workhorses...
Brush Up On Unbalance And Runout
“Unbalance” and “runout” are not pretty words when used in the context of rotating equipment...
Determine A Vertical Pump’s Natural Frequency
What’s the best way to determine the natural frequency of your vertical pumps?
