Five Minute Facts
Advantages to Dynamic Balancing
Imbalance is a leading cause of excessive machine/rotor vibration. It can be an inherent result of rotor design or construction. Imbalance can occur due to routine wear or damage...
- Chris Keniston
- ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS
Transform Learning into Results
Tara Holwegner goes through the Apply phase of her 3A Learning model, which involves aligning the learning strategy to the company culture so that it is sustainable…
- Tara Holwegner
- Life Cycle Engineering
Use PDM Technology to Measure Equipment Efficiency
We know that some machines are inefficient and use too much power, wasting money and harming the environment. There are ways to improve machine efficiency. Dries Van Loon discusses how to measure it…
- Dries Van Loon
- NanoPrecise
Improve Equipment Efficiency and Help the Environment
Basically, equipment efficiency is seeing how much power we’re putting in and how much we’re getting out. There are always losses, and some machines are more efficient than others…
- Dries Van Loon
- NanoPrecise
Choosing the Right Learning Intervention for Your Budget and Goals
Tara Holwegner explains the Assimilate phase of her 3A Learning model and provides guideposts for selecting the right type of learning for your company’s objectives…
- Tara Holwegner
- Life Cycle Engineering
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.
Using a CMMS for Preventive Maintenance Planning and Asset Management
One of the biggest advantages of using a CMMS is the ability to implement a preventive maintenance program. This allows you to schedule regular maintenance tasks based on usage, time, or other factors, helping to ensure that your assets are always in good working order…
- Josh Burkhardt
- eWorkOrders
The Fundamentals of Belts and Sheaves
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.
- Stan Riddle
- ACOEM
Do Employers Prefer Experience or Certification?
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…
- Matthew Moore
- Moore Reliability Limited