- November 2, 2022
Teams working in hazardous areas deal with elevated risk levels as they go about their work. Operating an electrical device in a hazard zone can ignite flammable material and cause potentially devastating fires. Using the right ..
- October 31, 2022
Rotational unbalance is one of the leading causes of damage in rotating machines - like rotors for electric motors, fans, turbines, pumps, and more. Rotational unbalance causes high vibration levels, overheating, and premature wear and tear ..
- October 3, 2022
Monitoring the machinery and internal components of a wind turbine via wired condition monitoring sensors isn’t a new practice. However, continuous advancements in technology, as well as a move towards interconnected systems under the Industrial Internet ..
- August 25, 2022
Proper motor alignment can keep your rotating machinery up and running for longer, drastically reducing breakdowns and increasing overall productivity. An estimated 50% of breakdowns in rotating machinery are caused by faulty alignment. Even when misalignment ..
- August 17, 2022
Vibration monitoring and analysis has received a significant amount of buzz, but is it really worth the hype? Here we dive into the value of using vibration monitoring and analysis in every operation, and why this ..
- August 10, 2022
Machinery misalignment is one of the prime causes of equipment downtime, and it often results in increased energy costs and damaged machinery. Misalignment occurs when a motor’s centerline does not line up with that of the ..
- August 4, 2022
Condition-based maintenance leverages advances in vibration monitoring to detect and diagnose problems before they become severe. Maintenance teams can identify machine faults and act when it makes the most sense. Increased demand means that production plants ..
- July 27, 2022
What is an Accelerometer? Accelerometers are transducers — devices that convert energy from one form to another. And when exposed to dynamic forces, they convert that mechanical energy into electrical energy. The resulting electrical signals are ..
- July 20, 2022
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, the food and beverage industry began moving towards Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) practices as a way of increasing production uptime. Maintenance and reliability teams adopted a variety of interconnected ..
- July 14, 2022
Non-destructive testing, or NDT, refers to methods of testing materials, assets, and equipment without altering or harming them. NDT is not new. Non-destructive testing includes simple, time-tested practices, but it also includes modern approaches that rely on ..
- July 5, 2022
As the adoption of automation has expanded, the need to ensure power quality has also risen. A power interruption at home is a minor inconvenience — but in a production line, even a momentary lapse in ..
- June 30, 2022
Vibration sensors are a key part of any predictive maintenance program. They monitor your assets for subtle changes in vibration measurements which could indicate the machine needs to be repaired. Because vibration sensors are so effective ..
- June 24, 2022
Established in 1999, Holcim Azerbaijan Cement is the only cement and clinker manufacturing company in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. The company delivers high-quality products to satisfy customers both domestically and abroad. The cement facility ..
- June 20, 2022
Condition monitoring is a maintenance approach that tracks the overall health of your equipment by measuring key parameters like vibration, temperature, power, and more. Condition-based maintenance uses condition monitoring sensors and data analytics to identify even ..
- June 10, 2022
In today’s ever-changing manufacturing environment, asset reliability is more important than ever. Hitting production targets requires maximizing asset availability. Maintenance and reliability (M&R) teams can’t achieve that if they’re constantly responding and reacting to breakdowns under ..
- June 7, 2022
Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a strategy that directly monitors the condition and performance of equipment during normal operation to reduce the likelihood of failures. Through condition monitoring, predictive maintenance attempts to keep costs low by reducing ..
- May 25, 2022
The VibScanner 2 EX is a handheld vibration measurement tool certified as explosion proof. Safety standards help protect assets and also foster a safe workplace. In potentially hazardous environments, equipment must follow particularly strict standards to ..
- May 23, 2022
Predictive maintenance harnesses the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to give maintenance teams eyes and ears on their equipment and assets. Predictive maintenance technology can tell you exactly which assets need attention at any ..
- May 19, 2022
Vibration sensors for motors help teams identify potential faults before failure occurs. The right type of vibration sensor to use depends on a number of variables. It is normal for machines to vibrate, but a change ..
- May 17, 2022
Preventive and predictive maintenance are both maintenance strategies for minimizing downtime, maximizing performance, and keeping your equipment in optimal condition. When implemented correctly, they can improve productivity and lower the cost of necessary repairs on your ..
