Voice From The Field: Following the North Star
Working in various locations around the globe, KRATON’s Ron Bitely keeps all focus pointed at...
Wireless Vibration Analysis
Pump OEMs Address Oil and Gas Trends
Pump suppliers discuss trends and challenges in the oil and gas industry involving smart...
RDI Technologies’ Iris M Lets You See Subtle, Yet Harmful...
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
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?
What’s Three Minutes of Motor Testing Worth?
A non-destructive technique offered payback by determining the root cause of a critical, repeatedly...
Rethink Overall Vibration Monitoring
Clinging to a single approach that made economic sense for your plant ‘back in the day’ could be an...
Troubleshoot Poor Machine Alignment
According to Tom Shelton of Richmond, VA-based VibrAlign Inc. (vibralign.com), there are a number...
Vibration Monitoring Keeps Aviation Fuel Flowing
Wireless solution increases reliability, safety, and efficiency within a critical transportation...
