mechanical
Case Studies and Stories
Duke Energy Takes Advantage of IIoT for Predictive Maintenance Applications
This case study investigates Duke Energy’s quest to replace its monthly, manual data collection practices with daily, remote data collection and monitoring.
- Alex West
- IHS Markit
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
Two Minute Tips
Mechanical Looseness on a Spectrum
There are three types of mechanical looseness. In this quick tip, we will take a look at all three and what the causes are...
- Brian Shanovich
- ACOEM
Two Minute Tips
Power Circuit: What and Why?
The power circuit provides the avenue or path that allows your supply voltage to reach the motor. The power circuit comprises all the cabling, connectors, switches...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
White Papers
Leveraging IoT for Condition-Based Maintenance
Let's start with the basics. What is condition-based Maintenance? Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that ...
- Jay Cooper
- Des-Case
Case Studies and Stories
Improve Electro-Mechanical Reliability Using Electrical Signature Analysis
Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) is a predictive maintenance (PdM) technology that uses the motor’s supply voltage and operating current…
- Richard Scott
- ALL-TEST PRO
10 Minute Talk
Understanding the Mechanical Process of Bearing Failures with Respect to Modern Vibration Analysis
This presentation deals with how failures can be avoided in wind turbines and bearings and provides animations…
- Ron Kittle
- SPM Instrument Inc
White Papers
Continuous Condition Monitoring with Vibration Transmitters and Plant PLC’s
Predictive maintenance techniques have proven to be effective strategies to reduce unexpected machinery failure...
- Meredith Christman
- PCB Piezotronics
White Papers
Modern Vibration Analysis Technology Applied to the Four Stages of Bearing Failure
Within the vibration community, it is commonly accepted to describe a spalling process in a bearing in four stages; from the first microscopic sign to a severely damaged bearing...
- Ron Kittle
- SPM Instrument Inc
