Five Minute Facts
The Significance of Lubricant Viscosity
There have been significant changes in the lubrication industry recently, in which we have seen improvements in performance due to lower viscosity, resulting in decreased fluid friction…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Industry’s Role in the Global Energy Outlook
One big reason we perform monitoring and maintenance is to reduce the amount of energy consumed by a machine, and by the plant as a whole. John Sander of Lubrication Engineers gives an overview of the global energy outlook…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Motion Amplification 101: Camera Settings
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies demonstrates the features of the camera and software used in motion amplification, and the data we need to enter before taking a measurement in the field…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Predictive Analytics from the Maintenance and Reliability Point of View
Silvio dos Santos and Julia Piva discuss some aspects of predictive maintenance from the point of view of reliability, including the need to build a data lake and break the silos of your machines…
- Silvio dos Santos and Julia Piva
- SEMEQ
How Oil Analysis Speaks Louder than Vibration
Roy Giorgio demonstrates the power of oil analysis in industry, using examples from a gearbox in a steel mill and a plastic extrusion manufacturer…
- Roy Giorgio
- AssetWatch
Exploring Vibration Analysis Technologies
In the realm of industrial maintenance, understanding the health of machinery is paramount. One of the most effective tools in this pursuit is Vibration Analysis technology. By examining the oscillations and vibrations of machinery, it’s possible to detect early signs of wear, misalignment, and other issues before they escalate into costly failures. In this article, we will delve into the different facets of Vibration Analysis technology and compare Handheld/Portable, Wireless, and Continuous Online Condition Monitoring solutions.
- Florian Buder
- ACOEM
The Maintenance Manager is Balancing Dilemmas Within the Corporation
In conversation with Julia Piva, Silvio dos Santos describes the multiple maintenance dilemmas faced by maintenance managers in various types of plants…
- Silvio dos Santos and Julia Piva
- SEMEQ
Motion Amplification vs. Traditional Condition Monitoring
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies explains the main differences between motion amplification and traditional condition monitoring, focusing on issues you may miss if you’re only using traditional condition monitoring…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
What Do P-F Curves Really Look Like?
The traditional P-F Curve does not cover all scenarios. Roy Giorgio of AssetWatch demonstrates what a P-F Curve in the field could look like, using a case study of simple precision lubrication…
- Roy Giorgio
- AssetWatch