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  • Vibration Analysis

Gear Induced Vibration Study With HD ENV Technology

Learn about HD ENV technology and how it allows early detection of gear faults in a gear box coupled with a gas turbine for energy generation.

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  • Motor Testing

Electrical Insulation Failure

Electrical Insulation is used to direct current through a desired path and prevent it from flowing where it is not desired. Proper electrical insulation is critical to an electric motor’s performance and longevity.

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  • Lubrication

Lubricating Kiln & Dryer Tire Bores the Easy Way

Properly lubricating the inside tire bore of your rotary kilns and dryers will protect the wear pads and stock blocks, yielding significant cost savings by preventing maintenance failures and unplanned downtime.

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  • Vibration Analysis

Accelerometer mounting techniques impact the accuracy of vibration measurements

Guidance for vibration practitioners on evaluating and determining the ideal location and mounting method of vibration sensors for each machine and vibration source to be monitored. Specific guidance is given for permanent accelerometer installations, route-based data collection, high-frequency vibrations, low-clearance locations, and electrical isolation.

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  • Vibration Analysis

Time Waveforms Take Us Inside the Machine

Time Waveforms give us a summary of all of the vibration that it records during the time that it is recording. It tells us exactly what happens from moment to moment. Jason Tranter will explain more in detail what happens based on the information that is recorded.

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  • Condition Monitoring Management & AI

Plan for Success- Establish Good Habits

Many organizations struggle with establishing good habits. Good planning and scheduling is crucial to the success of an organization, and Paul Dufresne will discuss ways to accomplish this.

  • Paul Dufresne
  • Reliability Playbook, in Partnership with Lubrication Engineers
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  • Motor Testing

The Importance of Predictive Maintenance

As early as the 1960’s, many companies realized that by routinely monitoring the operating condition of rotating equipment it is possible to obtain an advanced warning of operational or other problems that would impact continued efficient operation. This early warning provides time to remove the machine from operation and affect minor repairs and adjustments before catastrophic failure occurs.

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  • Lubrication

Let’s Talk About Food Grade Grease

Food grade grease offerings can play a significant role in preventing costly damage brought on by severe operating conditions in food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.

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  • Motor Testing

Performing Electrical Signature Analysis on Complex Machinery

What if you need to perform ESA on a motor with a lot of currents and a lot of bearings? Howard Penrose gives an overview of how to begin and what to look for…

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