Two Minute Tips
Why V-Belt Tension Gauges Matter
An often-overlooked precision maintenance tool is the V-belt tension gauge. Many maintenance technicians believe they can just go by “feeling” for what proper belt tension should be. In our Reliable Precision Maintenance (RPM) course, we often let mechanics tension the belts to what they “feel” is correct. Then we check the tension with a V-belt tension gauge. More times than not, we find that the belts are over-tensioned when going by “feel”.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
RCFA: Another Acronym but an Important One
There sure are a lot of acronyms around and it seems like new ones come out every day. Not sure about you, but I have a hard time keeping track of them. There are times when I attempt a conversation with someone, and they are spewing out so many acronyms it is hard to decipher just what they may be talking about...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Interested in Learning about AI? Start Here
Artificial intelligence, and its role in industry, can no longer be ignored. So how do you even begin to learn about such a huge and confusing field? Matthew Moore, Dr. David Siegel, and Ed Spence discuss…
- Ed Spence
- The Machine Instrumentation Group
MEMS Accelerometers and Yearly Calibration
A handheld portable vibration data collector typically uses a piezoelectric sensor. Normally this would require a calibration every year or two, as a piezo crystal output can drift over time. MEMS (Micro-electromechanical systems) accelerometers do not require recalibration every year which make it ideal for use in a wireless vibration sensor. Why is this?
- Alan McCall
- Sensoteq
Vibration and Alignment Problems Related to Soft Foot
Most industrial maintenance mechanics who are involved with precision shaft alignment are familiar with the phenomenon of soft foot.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Condition Monitoring Applications for Velocity Sensors
Velocity is used as a vibration measurement for most condition monitoring applications because velocity is the best overall indication of machinery health for both low-speed and intermediate-speed components.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
What’s New in Lube Oil Analysis?
Sanya Mathura goes through new developments in the lube oil analysis industry, including some new standards…
- Sanya Mathura
- Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd
An Alarm was Triggered. Now What?
If you have a condition monitoring or CM program in place, chances are you are aware of how it can help your maintenance in the long run via saved time and/or resources. But what do you do when the dreaded alarm occurs?
- Rich Merhige
- AME Solutions
Creating a Color-Coded Lubricant Standard
When you have multiple lubricants in a factory with hundreds or even thousands of lubrication points, mistakes will happen. Introducing the wrong lubricant into an application leads to unplanned downtime and costly repairs.
- Preston Rubottom
- Lubrication Engineers