Two Minute Tips
Determine Your Oil Analysis Test Packages
Oil analysis test packages should be carefully considered. Different equipment have different test profile requirements...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
Chains Last Longer When Properly Lubricated
Why go through the expensive chain replacement process when the solution may be to pay attention to the proper lubrication so the chains last longer…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
The First Step to Creating a World-Class Oil Analysis Program
When you start implementing an oil analysis program, you need to decide which equipment in the plant to sample...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
Don’t Forget the Walk Around
For over two decades, PdM (Predictive Maintenance) technicians use best practices to walk around equipment seeing, smelling, and listening before they open their PdM toolbox...
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
Concepts of Phase
Phase is the relationship between two events and is measured at a specific frequency. In this two-minute tip, you will learn how to compare two phases...
- Anders Hultman
- SPM Instrument AB
Failure to Start? What’s Next?
If your motor fails to start, what actions do you immediately take? There are a variety of possibilities and questions that come to mind to help you in the right direction ...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
HD Technologies on Extruder Gear Pump
Bearing damage can create catastrophic damage over time. Is it beneficial to fix the bearings at first sight or allow the damage to continue? See how the benefits of using multiple high-frequency measurement techniques to get a good feel for damage state...
- Robbert de Rouw
- SPM Instrument BV
Motor Testing MCA vs Megohmmeter
Traditional Megohmmeter testing will only detect faults to the ground; however, not all motor electrical stator winding failures begin as ground faults. View this quick tip to see if you have the right testing methods…
Using Vibration to Find Mechanical Faults
Use this quick tip as a guide for faulty types and ways to leverage technology to screen for impeding problems...
- Alex Deselle
- Fluke Corporation