Two Minute Tips
Procedure to Diagnose Machine Imbalance
Join us in a plant that has a fan that is behaving abnormally, which is characterized by high noise and high vibration...
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser AB
CM Basics: Finding Unbalance/Misalignment in a Spectrum
This video quickly walks you through where to find unbalance and misalignment in the spectrum, how to identify it in the spectrum and what could cause these two situations...
- Brian Shanovich
- ACOEM
Bridge the Gap Between Your CBM Results and the Plant Work Order System
Including a reference ID from your SAP, Oracle, or Maximo system in the asset or component level name in your CBM reporting makes it easier...
- Dick Hancock
- 24/7
CM Basics: The Difference Between Rigid and Flex Mounts
We all know the basic difference between these two mounts, but do we know why they are different and when to use one over the other? The wrong mount can affect many important things like alarm levels and faulty diagnoses, which could lead to major issues down the road...
- Tim Sorensen
- ACOEM
CM Basics: Calculating F-MAX
F-Max or Frequency Max is the maximum frequency range used when capturing data. In less than 50 seconds learn the math equation and information you need to properly calculate your F-Max.
- Brian Shanovich
- ACOEM
Different Bearing Types
Understanding the ins and outs of your most common types of bearings and what they are best used for in your plant...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Finding Structural Resonance on a Spectrum
Structural resonance basics; What is it, how to identify it and how to fix it. Three easy ways to fix your problem...
- Tim Sorensen
- ACOEM
Rotor Evaluation Using MCEMAX®: In/Rush-Start/Up
The start-up of a motor is a stressful event. High current, rapid temperature rise and mechanical stress all create a perfect environment to evaluate the health of your rotor and expose any hidden anomalies...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Rotor Evaluation Using MCEMAX®: Pole-Pass Frequency (Fp)
Rotor bars on the rotor of a squirrel cage induction motor act as a shorting mechanism to the magnetic flux emitted from the steel rotor laminations...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation