Five Minute Facts
Resonance & Natural Frequency
Have you ever been trying to balance a fan and its vibration doesn't go down, no matter what you do? Do you know what resonance is?
- Dr. Thierry Erbessd
- Erbessd Instruments
10 Minute Talk
Rolling Stand Vibration Analysis Using an Online System
Bearing malfunctions between manual vibration readings led Brian Borg to choose an online system for rolling stand vibration analysis…
- Brian Borg
- InfraBuild Steel (formerly Liberty Steel)
Two Minute Tips
Troubleshooting the Rotor and Air Gap on a De-energized Motor
Today we look at troubleshooting techniques and considerations on a de-energized motor for the rotor and air gap fault zones. One of the measurements taken during the five-minute MCE® standard test is inductance, and with the three phases of inductance, inductive imbalance is calculated.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
10 Minute Talk
Storing and Dispensing Lubricants: Some Do’s and Don’ts
Due to lubricants’ high impact on reliability, a step change must be made in the way lubricants are viewed. Let’s look at some pictures of what to do and what not to do when it comes to storing and dispensing…
- Geoff Manley
- Lubrication Engineers Pty Ltd
10 Minute Talk
MQTT and Other IIoT Protocols
When we at PRUFTECHNIK wanted to join the IIoT world, we did some research on protocols and standards. Let’s go over a few of the ones we looked at…
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser AB
Case Studies and Stories
Successful PdM Saves Facility Time & Money
A work order was issued by a waste water treatment plant technician requesting electrical support due to a failed floating agitator.
- Mark Koch
- ALL-TEST Pro, LLC
Five Minute Facts
Lubrication: The All-Important Blood of Your Machines
When it comes to lubrication, some people assume it’s “just oil” or “just grease,” and they choose the cheapest one. This needs to change. Lubrication is not a commodity…
- Geoff Manley
- Lubrication Engineers Pty Ltd
Five Minute Facts
The Industrial Revolution, IoT, IIoT, and You
What’s the difference between IoT and IIoT? How can IIoT based on smart asset improve the reliability of your plant? Sven Fleischer explains…
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser AB
Case Studies and Stories
A Most Unusual Problem Solved by Reliability-Focused Common Sense
The vibration and oil data for the gearbox in this Gypsum stirrer was normal. But we knew something was wrong. A borescope camera showed us something astounding...
- Matthew Fallow
- Asset Quality
