Improve Efficiency, Safety With LEDs
The revolution in light and control is leading to a range of unprecedented capabilities and...
Current, Cable Length, Slew Rate: An Important Relationship
These three equipment-related variables can affect high-frequency vibration measurements. By...
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...
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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Develop Continuous Improvement Muscle Memory
Q : Is a Kaizen event or coaching kata best for continuous improvement? A : There are many tools available to perform continuous improvement, but the one that will make your facility most successful requires a process that enables the entire workforce to become problem solvers. To discuss this requires a few definitions/explanations.
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
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.