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Watch Out for Thermal Gradients

Using thermal imaging to determine both the cause and severity of a hot spot is not always easy. Just because you see a problem does not necessarily mean you have located the heat source. In most

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Save Your Machine’s Life!

Did you know that 70% of component replacements or "loss of usefulness" are due to surface degradation? In hydraulic and lubricating systems, 20% of these replacements result from corrosion ...

Asset Condition Management

Pre-Filtering Oil But Still Have High Water Content?

You may be using the wrong breather if the filtered lubricants in your equipment continue to have high moisture content. One of the most critical ingression points of contaminants is located at

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Pre-Alignment Steps for Better Alignments in 2014

It is a good idea to complete a few pre-alignment steps prior to conducting any alignment activity. For instance:

1. Verify a possible misalignment condition by using a condition monitoring technology such as vibration analysis or thermography when possible. This will help to identify the type of misalignment condition that is present, and any other conditions that could prevent a successful alignment. This may prevent unneeded work activity.

2. Conduct a visual inspection to identify foundation deterioration, grout quality issues, broken bolts, cracks in the machine feet or base, etc. These issues should be corrected before any alignment activity is started.

3. You may wish take a current power consumption and vibration reading on the equipment prior to any alignment activity and another set of readings after the machine has been properly aligned. This will document reductions in harmful vibration as well as the energy required to operate the equipment resulting from improved alignment.

4. Consideration should be given to thermal growth. Accurate thermal growth values should be determined and used during the alignment process. This will help ensure that the equipment is properly aligned during normal operating conditions.

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Extreme Cold Conditions

By general design, electric motors are typically designed for an ambient temperature range of 40°C (100°F) to about -20°C (-4°F). Below -25°C (-13°F), you must consider the lubrication and Tip ...

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Gearbox Inspection with Ultrasound

Gearboxes can be inspected with ultrasound, but some recommendation should be followed for the best results. In order to minimize the signal lost for attenuation, do a mapping of the gearbox. Put

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What’s With That Fuse?

In this infrared tip we learn that not every thermal anomaly on a fuse is related just to the connection point or an imbalance. In some instances, fuses can have partial failures of the element

Asset Condition Management

IRISS Unveils New SMART Training Website Featuring Electrical Safety Training Courses

IRISS, a leader in the electrical maintenance safety devices (EMSDs) and electrical safety training market, unveils their new Safety and Maintenance Academy of Reliability Technologies™ training website featuring online, electrical safety training courses available in English and French for both electrical and non-electrical personnel: www.safe-ir.com.

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Testo is Recipient of Global Frost & Sullivan Award

Testo AG has clearly illustrated its technological process,  keen understanding of customer needs, and ability to address key market challenges.  Based on its recent analysis of thermography in building inspection, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Testo AG with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Price Performance Value Leadership. Testo’s latest range of products, the Testo 870, 875, 875i, 876, 882, 885, and 890, are some of the most competitively priced thermal imagers in the market. The price difference between Testo’s products and its closest competitors is sometimes as much as 20 to 25 percent.

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IRISS IR Windows Achieve Internationally Recognized DNV Certification

Largest Maritime & Offshore Industry Classification Society Confirms IRISS IR Windows are Ideal for Harshest Environments

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11 Steps to Reduce Process Variance and Production Losses

STEP 1

Begin with some reading. Paul Barringer developed the Weibull Process method and his website www.Barringer1.com has some great articles on the application of this method.

STEP 2

Get a data set of daily production data over a 12 month period.

STEP 3

Input the daily ...

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Definition: Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

A collection of technologies that provide a means of assessing the integrity, properties, and condition of components or material without damaging or altering them. NDT methods include ultrasonic

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Capturing Ultrasound Time Waveforms Pictures VS Numbers

by Jim Hall and Randy Stiver

The ability to look at the audio signal adds a wealth of information about the original ultrasonic signal and can be summarized as “pictures” versus “numbers.” The waveform reveals the instantaneous value of the signal. The wave shape reveals signal strength, transient impacts, frequency of cyclic phenomena, beats and harmonic content.

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Auditing Lubrication Processes to Prevent Death by Lube

Whether you use manual grease guns or automatic lubricators, ultrasound needs to be part of your solution for optimizing bearing re-lubrication. You need to decide when a bearing needs new

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Color Palette Considerations for Reports

Are you utilizing infrared to its full potential? Read about a few color palette considerations that thermographers should know about for reports, especially the use of isotherms and saturation,

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How Do You Know Which System Is Right for You?

When evaluating filtration systems, options such as flow rate, filter efficiency, and dependability are often at the top of your criteria list.

Something else to consider is if the system is

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First Thermal Imager Designed for Smartphones

World Leader in Infrared Imaging Puts Powerful Thermal Imaging Technology in Consumers’ Hands With FLIR ONE

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Have You Heard? Trend Is Your Friend

According to the IEEE Large Motor Reliability Study, the Age and Moisture categories were the top observable conditions in failed motor windings. Moisture can be an overnight change, but age

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CBS ArcSafe Introduces Remote Racking Solution for Popular GE AK-1-25 Low-Voltage Breakers

CBS ArcSafe® is proud to offer the industry’s first remote racking solution with circuit breaker-specific tooling for General Electric’s line of GE AK-1-25 low-voltage power circuit breakers.

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Monitoring Plain Bearings with Ultrasound

When plain bearings fail it is a sudden and often catastrophic event. Unlike roller bearings which present higher friction forces, plain bearings work under a thin microfilm of lubricant. Where

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