Five Minute Facts
Accelerometer Mounting Techniques Impact the Accuracy of Vibration Measurements
Guidance for vibration practitioners on evaluating and determining the ideal location and mounting method of vibration sensors for each machine and vibration source to be monitored. Specific guidance is given for permanent accelerometer installations, route-based data collection, high-frequency vibrations, low-clearance locations, and electrical isolation.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
What is IIoT and Who Uses It?
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors and actuators to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. Praveen Gupta explains this in more detail here.
- Praveen Gupta
- Special Oilfield Services CO. L.L.C.
Plan for Success: Identify Your Projects for the Year and Know “Why”
Once you figure out your "Top" priorities you want to accomplish, those need to be broken down into smaller steps to make them easier to tackle. Paul Dufresne will explain how this can be done.
- Paul Dufresne
- Reliability Playbook
CMMS, EAM, Who Cares?
In many ways, the "CMMS vs EAM" distinction has become outdated and misleading. Most CMMS’ today have EAM functionality, after all, and most EAM tools are necessarily also CMMS.
- Frederic Baudart
- Accruent
The Business Case for Mobile Enterprise Solutions
Today, people from every generation use mobile devices regularly. Companies can greatly increase efficiency by removing paper. Dr. Karl Hoffower explains how mobile enterprise solutions can help businesses weather the “silver tsunami”…
- Karl Hoffower
- Failure Prevention Associates
Fluting: Beyond the Motor
Before scrolling past what may appear to be another boring article about fluting, VFD’s, grounding brushes and ceramic bearings, I urge you to read on and join in the discussion.
- Matthew Knuth
- SPM Instrument
Precision Alignment Saves Energy
Significant power savings can be made through accurate alignment. Precise machine alignment eliminates reaction forces and reduces energy consumption by up to 10 percent.
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser
Technical Knowledge Isn’t the Gap – Emotional Intelligence Is
Why is your plant not getting reliability results? It can be tempting to blame a lack of technical knowledge, but talking to numerous experts has revealed something else: the gap is in emotional intelligence, which plays a direct role in implementation, culture change, psychological safety, and leadership…
- Robert Kalwarowsky
- Rob's Reliability Project
How to Detect Early Stage Defect Using I-DNA Technology
Learn how to use Predictive Maintenance in your industrial environment, and see the benefits of putting I-DNA Technology Algorithms into your Predictive Maintenance Program.
- Pieter Van Camp
- I-Care Group