Two Minute Tips
Alignment Check vs. Alignment
One question that arises regularly in training is about doing alignment checks. Is it okay to just check the alignment? This quick tip will address the reasons for alignment check...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Testing Thermodynamic Disc
When testing steam traps, we first need to make sure our temperature and pressures are set before we use any type of ultrasound. A good disc trap should cycle 4-10 times per minute; a warn disc trap will cycle ...
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
Inductive Imbalance in a Wound Rotor Motor
Testing wound rotor motors can be tricky depending on what and where you are testing. In this quick tip, see what rotor motors are used for and how to perform a test...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Forgotten Alignment Tools
What if a spanner falls on your laser equipment screen? How will you get a proper reading? In this quick tip, you will see why you should never forget the old reliable tools...
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck
Use the Right Hydraulic Oil for Smooth Performance
Consider this when evaluating hydraulic oil: it’s not just about the viscosity grade. In this short tip you will learn how to select the right oil …
- Scott Leipprandt
- Lubrication Engineers
Understanding the P-F Curve
The P-F Curve is a critical and often misunderstood representation of asset health. In this quick tip you will learn the warning signs and how to prevent failure...
- John Bernet
- Fluke
How to Measure Your Machine’s RPM
If your machinery is not operating at the correct RPM, it will cause significant loss of time and productivity. This quick tip will show you how to correctly measure your machine's RPM…
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Don’t Forget to Label Your Infrared Inspections Window
Although you may be the engineer responsible for installing the IR window, you may not be the one using it. Record all required target data inside the panel, as this will make sure that the same data is recorded using…
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
Concepts of Balancing – Rotational Unbalance
Rotational unbalance occurs when there is an uneven distribution of mass around an axis of rotation. This quick tip will explain the possible causes of unbalance…
- Tim Sorensen
- ACOEM