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SPM Instrument, Inc.

For over 40 years SPM Instrument has been a world leader in providing Condition Monitoring solutions. Vibration Analysis, Shock Pulse, Laser Alignment, Balancing, Installation & Training, Portable Instruments and On-Line Systems. Call us to find a solution that fits your needs.

IVC Technologies

Condition Based Monitoring Services by an industry leader that only sells "Solutions", not "Hardware" or "Software". 27 year experienced national provider of multiple technology CBM programs.

Design Maintenance Systems (DMSI)

Design Maintenance Systems (DMSI)

DMSI is known for having the most comprehensive and flexible operator based reliability, asset basic care, and mobile inspection solution in the industry. MAINTelligence InspectCETM is used at hundreds of sites worldwide.

PRÜFTECHNIK AG

Founded in 1972, PRÜFTECHNIK is one of the world's leading specialists in testing and measuring systems, and provides solutions for industrial maintenance and quality assurance that can permanently lower plant maintenance and operating costs.

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 Geveke Energy Services Opts for VPFlowScope for Reliable AirAudits

Geveke Energy Services Opts for VPFlowScope for Reliable AirAudits

“With every AirAudit we find opportunities for improvement that pay for themselves", says Ab Soekhoe, Sales Manager at Geveke Energy Services in Amsterdam. That is saying something, because each year, Geveke Energy Services carries out more than one-hundred-and-fifty AirAudits with the VPFlowScope proving to be an indispensable measuring instrument.

10 Steps to an Effective and Enduring Airborne Ultrasound Program

  1. Assemble a team and identify applications for a program
  2. Justify needs by recognizing key areas where improvement can be benchmarked
  3. Set written goals for the program
  4. Establish how ROI will be measured
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  6. Frequently review the progress as part of regular meetings
  7. Ensure everyone involved is 100% mentally invested in the program’s success

Cause and Effect of Failed Traps

Steam traps are necessary for the overall efficiency of heat energy transfer. When traps fail, they waste money, they create back pressure in the steam system, and they cause process failures


Ultrasonic Superheat Bypass Valve Inspection

Ultrasonic Superheat Bypass Valve Inspection

If you’ve attended ultrasound training courses, then you most likely learned about how to use a four point inspection for valves, no matter the valve type. However, the discussions within this practice or application always lead to other valve inspections. Among them is the use of ultrasound to listen to a valve through non-contact, or simply aiming the instrument at the valve to determine its condition. This would be like having an inverted bucket steam trap that has a “blow-by” condition (steam blow through). By simply aiming the ultrasound at the inverted bucket trap, the user would be able to hear the steam rushing through the valve and creating enough high frequency to determine its condition. However, a more favorable practice is making contact with the trap.

Use Ultrasound Crest Factor to Precisely Predict Bearing Failures

Trend overall dB-RMS levels to know your bearing is getting louder. Trend dB-Peak to know your bearing is becoming unstable. Then compare the dB-Peak to the dB-RMS to see your bearing's Crest

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 Versatile Ultrasonic Tool “Hears” Problems Before They Lead to Breakdowns

Versatile Ultrasonic Tool “Hears” Problems Before They Lead to Breakdowns

WESTBURY, NY — Compressed air leaks, natural gas and propane leaks, vacuum leaks, refrigerant leaks and parts deterioration greatly concern industrial technicians because they can lead to production slowdown, expensive repairs and possible contamination to the environment. Spectronics Corporation manufactures a specialty tool to detect these defects before they become out-of-hand.

Size Matters

“I like the idea of IR windows, but I just can’t see enough!” If this sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Thermographers’ second most common concern about IR windows has long been the

... IR, visual and ultrasound inspection in one panel Unrivaled durability and resilience – what you expect from Exiscan

Know When to Grease Your Bearings – See and Hear the Difference

Greasing on a time based schedule can lead to over/under greasing problems that can destroy bearings before their time. But how do you know when it's the right time to grease bearings? With

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Listen and Wait … When Greasing Bearings

Condition based lubrication programs rely on ultrasound data collection to alarm when re-greasing is required. Our advice:

  • Alarm bearings for re-lubrication at 8-10 dBµV over baselines

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2-Stage Routine for Finding Air Leaks

A 2-stage approach to leak detection can improve your results. The first tour of the compressed air system will identify large leaks that are easy to fix. Smaller leaks in complex systems are

 

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Acoustic Lubrication Guidelines for Rolling Element Bearings in Electric Motors Report

Acoustic Lubrication Guidelines for Rolling Element Bearings in Electric Motors Report

Are you killing your bearings?

Major bearing manufacturers and lubrication experts state that one of the major causes of bearing failure is over-lubrication.

SDT Announces Mananged Ultrasound

SDT Ultrasound Solutions, a leading solutions provider of ultrasound technology for asset condition management is pleased to introduce MANAGED Ultrasound. Managed Ultrasound is a partnership forged between SDT and companies choosing to embark on a journey to establish a world-class ultrasound program.

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