Comparing Two Motor-Testing Approaches
Would in-house or third-party testing make more economic sense for an enormous motor fleet? A large...
Protect Bearings In All Five Life Stages
Compare lubrication and handling factors that affect bearing performance with your practices, and...
Manage Pump-System Vibration With Sensors
Fluid-handling pumping systems are deployed everywhere in industry. Unfortunately, these workhorses...
OEM Collaborates with Rockwell Automation on Predictive Platform
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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Bad Systems Beat Good PeopleQ: Do you have metrics or KPIs? A: Metrics are detailed measures that feed and supplement KPIs (key performance indicators), which are the difference makers that drive your strategies and improve your business. KPIs can be a performance measure from an individual, group, department, or company. They show your current status, the end goal, and […]
Gas-Turbine Upgrades Drive Improvements
Power producers benefit from greater output and flexibility, lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Verify Motor And VFD Compatibility
Can you rely solely on testing for the answer?
Predictive Pump Monitoring in these 3 Areas
Oil-Shear Brakes Cure Headache
Understand Compressor Control Methods
Plant professionals know that compressed-air demand rarely matches the supply from the compressor...
Legacy Equipment: Upgrade or Replace?
Since there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, you’ll need to run the numbers.
Consider Wear-Ring Options
Selecting the best non-metallic wear ring for an application can greatly increase its effectiveness.
Elbow Design Stops Feed-Line Blowouts
Changing from conventional to deflection elbows on pneumatic lines solves wear problems for...
