vibration
White Papers
Selecting Vibration Sensors
Selecting the best accelerometer for a specific predictive maintenance application can be a daunting task – even for the most seasoned walk-around warrior…
- Meredith Christman
- PCB Piezotronics
Case Studies and Stories
Best Practice in Gearbox Monitoring
Vibration monitoring on gearboxes is not obvious. Brand new gearboxes do have vibrations. Therefor putting alarm detection based on overall vibration levels often leads to false alarms or missed fault detection...
- Jos Sas
- Allied Reliability Group
Five Minute Facts
Modern Vibration Analysis – Following Bearing Damage Progression to Failure Mode
The time frame on which the spectrum analysis is based is very short, catching only the exact moment when one rolling element passes the specific position...
- Ron Kittle
- SPM Instrument Inc
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
Articles
The Ideal Vibration Analyst
The condition monitoring technologies, vibration analysis, in particular, are challenging to master. That is an understatement. Focusing on vibration analysis, it is a sad fact that “anyone” can set up a program, take readings, view spectra, and say that they are running a vibration monitoring program...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
White Papers
Reducing Arc Flash Risks with Electrical Maintenance Safety Devices
Electrical accidents, such as arc flashes, happen daily; however, there are ways companies and individuals can reduce the occurrence of these accidents and protect everybody concerned from the physical, financial, and statutory consequences...
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
Webinars
Assessing the Vibration Behavior of Generator Stator End Windings
The stators of large generators in electric power stations are equipped with end windings that connect the stator to the electric grid and guide the generated stator current through the generator...
- Olivier le Fevere de ten Hove
- LABORELEC
Webinars
Diagnosing Gearbox Faults with Vibration Analysis
Listen to the recorded version now! Gearboxes are one of the most critical components in many plants; either because of their replacement cost and lead-time, and/or because of the criticality of their service...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
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
