Two Minute Tips
Performing a Demodulation of the Current Signal – Rotor Evaluation
Previously hidden in the noise platform of the current spectrum, now peaks related to belts, gears, fans and other machine train components can be easily identified and band alarmed...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Electric Motor Grease Selection
Electric motors require lubricants with specific characteristics; selecting the right grease can make all the difference in the protection and performance of the bearings...
- Patrick Loe
- Lubrication Engineers, Inc.
Shaft Alignment Know-How: 5-Step Shaft Alignment Procedure
A simple and effective procedure for doing shaft alignment of rotating machinery.
Causes of High Oxidation
While some new oils may produce an oxidation value due to the presence...
Electric Motor Grease Application
Common problems when greasing electric motors include over greasing, under greasing and not greasing at all – all of which can lead to premature electric motor failures. Additionally, operators often have to manually grease in hard-to-reach or unsafe areas...
- Preston Rubottom
- Lubrication Engineers
What is the Rotor Influence Check (RIC)?
Six independent methods of rotor evaluation can be used from the MCEMAX technology to analyze the condition of a squirrel cage AC induction motor...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Sonus XT-Pocket Ultrasonic Testing Device
Six independent methods of rotor evaluation can be used from the MCEMAX technology to analyze the condition of a squirrel cage AC induction motor...
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
Ultrasound Assisted Lubrication Basics
3 ways to Incorporate Ultrasound into Bearing Lubrications...
- Adrian Messer
- UE Systems
Using Oil Color as a Field Test
Have you ever wondered how or why the color of oil changes?
- Paul Dufresne
- Reliability Playbook, in Partnership with Lubrication Engineers