Two Minute Tips
Contact Fatigue
Where does contact fatigue occur? Particle-induced fatigue pitting can occur anytime clearance-sized particles exist…
- Mark Barnes
- Des-Case
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Low Power Factor
Motors are designed to operate between 50 and 100% of rated load…
- Richard Scott
- ALL-TEST PRO
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What to Look for in a Quality Breather
There are many variations of breathers to choose from. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a quality breather:
- Preston Rubottom
- Lubrication Engineers
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Know Your Spatial Resolution
Spatial Resolution is also known as the Instantaneous Field of View (IFOV) or Spot Size. The limitations of the spatial resolution are due to…
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
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Machine Train: Belts
Continuing the focus on the machine train analysis tools of the EMAX Current Demodulation technology, this tip discusses belts...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
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What Are The Limitations of The Crackle Test?
In an effort to communicate the limitations of the crackle test in detecting water contamination...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
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Three-Body Abrasion
How does three-body abrasion occur and how can you stop it?
- Mark Barnes
- Des-Case
White Papers
Vibration Monitoring in Refinery Applications Under API Standard 670
The US energy market has experienced significant growth since 2010, transforming from a major fossil fuel importer into a major fossil fuel producer...
- Meredith Christman
- PCB Piezotronics
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Ultrasonic Predictive Maintenance: Monitoring Bearing Wear
Ultrasonic inspection and monitoring of bearings is by far the most reliable method for detecting incipient bearing failure and conditions...
- Adrian Messer
- UE Systems
