Five Minute Facts
Inside-Out Lubrication Extends Chain Life
The majority of chains fail from the inside. They lengthen or kink due to wear and corrosion inside the pin and bushing area…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Determining CT Ratios Through 3 Methods
When performing energized motor testing on medium and high-voltage motors, you do not want to attach amp probes. It is important to calculate the ratio of step down from the primary current to the user current. You will use CT ratios...
- Don Donofrio
- The Snell Group
How Ultrasound Technology Was Used To Locate Low-Level Leaks in Heat Exchangers
Ultrasonic leak detection has been used for a variety of applications ranging from energy reduction by locating compressed air leaks to quality assurance inspections, such as locating wind noise and water leaks in automobiles...
- Adrian Messer
- UE Systems
Which Tool or Sensor Is Best for Monitoring Pumps?
Different vibration devices are designed to fulfill different purposes. Whether using handheld tools or remote sensors, vibration monitoring can tell you a lot about a machine’s health…
- John Bernet
- Fluke
Most Common Types of 1x Peaks and What They Mean
Vibration technicians stumble upon a high 1x peak once a week. In this short video, you will find the most common causes of a 1x peak...
- Reinier Kalp
- Wearcheck Africa
When Do You Need ODS?
The study of a machine's motion is called Operational Deflection Shape (ODS). This study should be done when the machine is in a steady-state or normal operation. Find out the different types and why you would use ODS...
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck
Visual Inspection of Couplings and Machinery Components
Visual inspections are very important in maintenance facilities, meaning inspection of equipment and structures using any or all human senses such as vision, hearing, touch and smell. This 5 minute fact will show you if visual inspections are really worth it ...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
The Benefit of Time Signal vs FFT for Slow-Speed Bearing Testing
Slow-speed bearings under 300 RPM take a long time to accumulate data when using vibration analysis. Ultrasound can be used as the front-line tool to determine quickly what is occurring...
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
Keep Your Hydraulic Oil Clean and Dry to Ensure Reliability
One of the best ways to ensure smooth-running hydraulic systems is to use the right hydraulic oil and keep it clean and dry. Hydraulic systems have become more sophisticated in recent years, as speed and pressure have …
- Scott Leipprandt
- Lubrication Engineers