Velocity is used as a vibration measurement for most condition monitoring applications because velocity is the best overall indication of machinery health for both low-speed and intermediate-speed components...
Martin Robinson presents the problem of the silver tsunami (experienced CM technicians retiring in droves) and explains a solution: an effective operator-driven safety and reliability (ODSR) program…
Most industrial maintenance mechanics who are involved with precision shaft alignment are familiar with the phenomenon of soft foot.
In some industries, like oiling, drive belt replacement is considered a task for the new guys on the floor. It’s an easy job right? Absolutely. But there are many ways to do it incorrectly if not taught properly the first time.
APIs are a set of functions and procedures that are used to create applications. They link different software platforms together and let unrelated applications exchange information.
The question: When you are looking to hire a person, which factor is the most important – experience or certification – if you can only choose one or the other? Our panel answers and gives some valuable advice…
Today, Will Zell and Jaidev Krishnan sit down to introduce AssetWatch, formerly known as Nikola Labs. Nikola Labs started out as a company that was focused on wireless power transfers. Now, as AssetWatch, they attack the problem of unplanned downtime, and eliminate it forever.
This weeks podcast we talk about how Condition Monitoring can have a big impact on Energy Savings.
Currently, the most commonly used standard for maintenance processes is Time-based Maintenance (TBM) that involves inspection, repair, and part replacement at regular intervals. In general, TBM is not optimal and cost effective. On the other hand, Condition-based Maintenance (CBM) involves the utilization of various types of sensor data collected from machines to perform repairs or other countermeasures before malfunctions or anomalies occur, hence reducing the unnecessary cost of maintenance.
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