Two Minute Tips
Failure to Start? What’s Next?
If your motor fails to start, what actions do you immediately take? There are a variety of possibilities and questions that come to mind to help you in the right direction ...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
HD Technologies on Extruder Gear Pump
Bearing damage can create catastrophic damage over time. Is it beneficial to fix the bearings at first sight or allow the damage to continue? See how the benefits of using multiple high-frequency measurement techniques to get a good feel for damage state...
- Robbert de Rouw
- SPM Instrument BV
White Papers
Leak Management of Compressed Air Systems Using Ultrasound
Compressed air is used as a source of energy in a lot of sectors. This is due not least to the fact that compressed air is relatively easy to produce and transmit, but the provision of compressed air often involves considerable losses...
- Steffen Moeck
- SONOTEC
Interviews
The Evolution of Vibration Sensors
In this interview, we take a look at the vibration sensors industry and how it has evolved over the past decade. We’ll also discuss the role that innovation plays in the market and what changes can be expected…
- Mateusz Bujak
- Hansford Sensors
Five Minute Facts
Visual Inspection of Couplings and Machinery Components
Visual inspections are very important in maintenance facilities, meaning inspection of equipment and structures using any or all human senses such as vision, hearing, touch and smell. This 5 minute fact will show you if visual inspections are really worth it ...
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Two Minute Tips
Motor Testing MCA vs Megohmmeter
Traditional Megohmmeter testing will only detect faults to the ground; however, not all motor electrical stator winding failures begin as ground faults. View this quick tip to see if you have the right testing methods…
Case Studies and Stories
Save Energy in Steam and Condensate Systems
The oldest paper mill still operating in Germany detects defective steam traps with digital ultrasonic testing technology…
- Stephanie Moczigemba
- SONOTEC GmbH
Two Minute Tips
Using Vibration to Find Mechanical Faults
Use this quick tip as a guide for faulty types and ways to leverage technology to screen for impeding problems...
- Alex Deselle
- Fluke Corporation
White Papers
Using Electrical Maintenance Safety Devices to Bridge the Skills Gap
With an impending skills gap among technical workers, proactive maintenance plans must also be safe, efficient and easier to implement …
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
