Torsional transmission issues can often be the cause of mechanical failures in rotating equipment. Torsional related failures can be caused by excessive peak torque loads and torsional resonances.
Jeremy Morton, Director of Service and Mechanical Solutions at TechStar, and Callis Ogles, Senior Application Engineer at B&K Vibro, discuss minimizing false machine trips with the Maintenance
Using oil analysis to predict future equipment failures has been used for many decades. By automatically doing real time oil sampling every 5 minutes and having the data interpreted by an Internet of Things (IoT) cloud server, the predictability of failures is greatly increased.
New VIM and VPR credentials will help maintenance teams identify and develop key players in the perpetual fight against varnish and deposits.
BROKEN ARROW, OK -- The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) is pleased to announce the rollout of two new certifications this month. They are the Varnish and Deposit Identification and Measurement (VIM) certification, and the Varnish and Deposit Prevention and Removal (VPR) certification.
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Microscopy Lubricant Analysis for Bearings from TestOil
CLEVELAND, OH – TestOil, the industry leader in lubricant analysis, offers no-cost microscopy and analytical ferrography for oil samples that require further investigation.
The next generation of wireless vibration monitoring is here!
EVERETT, WA – Fluke Reliability, an operating company of Fluke Corporation, is proud to announce its newest product, the Fluke 3563 Analysis Vibration Sensor system. The new Fluke 3563 Analysis Vibration Sensor system is a complete solution — hardware, software, and services — that integrates a powerful set of technologies to give maintenance teams detailed insights into anything from performance tracking to fault analysis to improve the reliability of equipment.
OTTAWA, ON - Gastops is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to provide a Propulsion System Dynamic Response Analysis (PSDRA) for the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR.
This case study describes a proven method for detecting failures in the suction or discharge valves inside positive displacement pumps using a unique method of vibration analysis. The determination to find a reliable method of detection led to a greater understanding of equipment and processes, from working with the vendor to implementing a design change. This case study describes a journey from repeated failures to improved equipment reliability and lower maintenance costs.
Only Universal Smart Condition Monitoring System Capable of Monitoring Oil Quality, Temperature and Vibration on Most Large Gear Drives
MILWAUKEE, WI – Rexnord Process & Motion Control introduced the latest addition to its line of Smart Condition Monitoring Systems—the new 1030. This universal model continuously monitors large gear drives for oil quality, temperature and vibration to improve uptime, cost efficiency and safety.
ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for belts collects and tracks data from conveyor belts to provide real time information about the health of the equipment, enabling planned and timely maintenance
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – ABB has launched ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage and temperature of conveyor belts in real time.
NORD’s Condition Monitoring solution utilizes the internal PLC within their variable frequency drives to integrate drive-related actuators and sensors into a system, detecting undesired operating conditions at an early stage to avoid critical system problems and costly downtime.
NORD’s condition monitoring system can be programmed to record drive and status data periodically or continuously via the internal PLC within the variable frequency drive.
SAM4 by Samotics is an end-to-end asset health monitoring system that helps you reduce risk, lower costs, save energy and eliminate unplanned downtime.
Wireless monitoring technology can help manufacturers save time, maximize equipment uptime through data-driven maintenance.
Pewaukee, WI — Trico Corporation, a leading provider of lubrication management solutions, introduces Sensei® OLEX, a real-time lubrication system that is rated for use in hazardous locations.
In this edition of Reliability Radio, we discuss cyber security for a nuclear power plant with Jonathan Fox of Brüel & Kjær Vibro. What are the challenges and successes of Setpoint technology?
New line of industrial scanners delivers real-time thermal imaging at scan speeds up to 300 Hz
EVERETT, WA -- Fluke Process Instruments, a global leader in infrared temperature measurement and thermal profiling solutions for industrial applications, introduces the MP Linescanner Series, which delivers continuous, accurate, edge-to-edge thermal images and temperature measurements for high-speed manufacturing processes.
New hydrogen detector samples transformer oil in real time, equipping utilities with more health information for faster, more confident decisions
MARLBOROUGH, MA -- Doble Engineering Company, a leader in power grid diagnostic solutions and subsidiary of ESCO Technologies Inc., today announced the release of Calisto™ H1. The new hydrogen detector takes real-time measurements for quick intervention against faults and gives power and utility teams the flexibility to monitor a greater number of assets more cost-effectively.
What is Maintenance 4.0? How can you get world-class asset condition monitoring without a huge investment? Join Benjamin Detober, CEO of I-care Reliability, Americas, as he digs into the world of
Proactive maintenance is subdivided in preventive time based (calendar or running time) and asset condition-based maintenance. Condition based maintenance (CBM) involves monitoring the condition of assets in order to predict failures before they occur.
Many of our activities, memories and ideas are stored in an ethereal space called a Cloud, but what is the Cloud? Where is it? And what implications does it have on a global level?