Five Minute Facts
Following Bearing Damage Progression to Failure Mode
When vibration enveloping was introduced several decades ago, it became possible to detect damages in earlier stages than before, and it then became relevant to talk about realistic pre- warning times.
- Ron Kittle
- SPM Instrument Inc
Precision Maintenance Toolbox Series
Acoem's Precision Maintenance Toolbox Video Series is a comprehensive resource designed to help maintenance professionals improve their technical skills and knowledge. Hosted by Acoem technical trainer Stan Riddle, the series provides step-by-step guidance on essential tools and techniques used in industrial maintenance.
- ACOEM USA
- Acoem USA
Leveraging Thermochromic Safe-Connect Solutions for Electrical Inspections
Thermochromic materials—substances that change color in response to temperature variations—offer a promising avenue for advancements in electrical inspections. Electrical systems, ranging from household wiring to complex industrial networks, require regular maintenance and inspection to ensure safety and functionality.
- Brad Nanna
- IRISS Inc.
Sensor Reliability Impact on Predictive Maintenance Program Costs
Accelerometers with lower mean time between failures (MTBF) values result in higher costs for permanently installed vibration sensor applications - as much as $60 per vibration sensor. By taking the MTBF and manufacturing quality into account when making an accelerometer purchase, you can achieve lower overall program costs.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
Shaft Alignment 101: Offset & Angularity
Shaft alignment is a critical aspect of machinery maintenance, with the stationary shaft and movable shaft needing to be precisely aligned to avoid potential failures. In a typical setup, the movable shaft is adjusted relative to the stationary shaft to ensure alignment within machinery tolerances.
- ACOEM USA
- Acoem USA
Working With a Limited Condition Monitoring System
What is the main purpose of the alarm threshold? It’s just to let us know that something has changed on this descriptor. This doesn’t mean a change in the data itself, but a change in the data distribution…
- Christian Benk
- Bruel&Kjaer Vibro
Motion Amplification in Oil and Gas Pumps
Motion amplification is an extremely versatile technology in the oil and gas industry. Paul Barna of RDI Technology presents examples of how it can be used on pumps and pipes…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
How Lubrication Reduces Energy Consumption
Machines use a lot of energy overcoming friction. John Sander discusses different types of lubricants and explains how they help your machines…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
The P-F Curve We Were Taught Kills Productivity and OEE
Roy Giorgio demonstrates why the older model of the P-F Curve can be misleading, using an example of a conveyor gearbox in which problematic data was disregarded…
- Roy Giorgio
- AssetWatch