condition monitoring
Two Minute Tips
I Use a Laser Alignment System, so I Am Performing Precision Alignment, Right?
Unless the person has been properly trained, and unless the company has specified precision alignment tolerances, and unless the training is followed and the tolerances are achieved, then you are not performing precision alignment...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
White Papers
Communication and Accountability are the Keys to Success in Condition-Based Maintenance
The goal of equipment condition monitoring is to increase equipment availability, increase product yield and quality, and reduce maintenance cost by...
- Forrest Pardue
- 24/7
Case Studies and Stories
A Hoist Application in the Mining Industry
A hoist or winder is a mission critical application found in underground mines. The hoist is used either to transport ore to the surface or personnel to or from the mine shaft. There are three types of hoists...
- Tim Sundstrom
- SPM Instrument
Two Minute Tips
My Spectrum Does Not Indicate Misalignment so My Machine is Aligned, Right?
If the spectrum (and phase readings) indicate misalignment, then the machine will be misaligned...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Two Minute Tips
One Technology Is Not Enough
There is no doubt that technologies such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasound and infrared are very powerful. They can tell you a great deal...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Interviews
Can the Cloud Protect You From Cyber Intrusion?
In Part II of this series, CBM CONNECT dives deeper into Cyber Intrusion with Howard. Is it safer to rely on Cloud services to store your data? If companies like Yahoo and Equifax are getting hacked, how can you protect yourself?
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Two Minute Tips
Why Do I Need to Use Phase Analysis?
The vibration spectrum can provide a clear indication of certain fault conditions...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Case Studies and Stories
Boliden Garpenberg Mine
In January 2011, New Boliden decided on a major expansion of operations at the Garpenberg mine in central Sweden, aiming to successively increase production from 1.4 million to 2.5 million tons annually...
Articles
Go Beyond Condition Monitoring; Condition Improvement
We all know what a great job vibration analyst’s perform. They are all that stands between a manageable plant and the chaos and mayhem that can result from machines failing unexpectedly...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
