Two Minute Tips
Versatile Grease for All Seasons, All Equipment
For anyone needing a long-lasting extreme pressure grease that ensures dependable protection in a broad temperature range, Monolec Multiplex Lubricant is the answer.
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Frequency is Everything
In the world of vibration analysis frequency is everything. Frequencies are generated by many sources within a machine.
- David Procter
- Sensoteq
Gearbox Sampling Tips
Proper lubrication is the single most important factor in ensuring the continued performance of a gearbox. Making oil analysis and oil sample is a vital part of keeping your gearboxes reliable. Here are tips for getting the most out of your gearbox oil sampling program.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Gear Mesh Frequency Monitoring
Gear mesh frequency analysis is a key tool for vibration monitoring programs focusing on gearboxes. There are a number of reasons a gearbox may fail including tooth wear, tooth load, gear eccentricity, broken or cracked teeth, gear misalignment and more.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
Steam Trap Testing
Reduce Energy Costs and Increase Process Stability with Ultrasonic Testing Equipment. Regular inspections of production equipment are essential in preventive maintenance. Early detection of damage or signs of wear leads to increased plant availability and also saves enormous costs. Is the steam trap working correctly or is it defective? Digital ultrasonic testing technology provides the answer. Energy losses are reduced and process stability is increased.
- Steffen Moeck
- SONOTEC
Service Factor of Motor’s & Cables
The motor and associated cabling have service factors to consider for your process environment as does the equipment you use to monitor your uptime. Variables to consider when replacing your motor and cabling are operating environment temperatures, conditions of process (wet, dry, dirty, etc.) and the process load.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Self-Resonance in Sensor Design
There are many things to consider when designing any kind of sensing product, but the main considerations are generally to do with measuring a clean, precise, and isolated signal.
- Gordon Maguire
- Sensoteq
Yaw Bearing System Fault Detected
A case study demonstrates how an effective remote condition monitoring strategy avoids uneconomical operation, costly downtime and consequential damage of wind turbines.
- Michael Hastings
- Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro)
The Big Questions You Must Ask When Getting into Predictive Maintenance
Are you considering predictive maintenance for your assets? Jason Tranter gives you the big questions you should ask first…
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute