Five Minute Facts
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
How Wireless Monitoring Impacts Safety and Security
Are you considering wireless monitoring for your plant but worried about security issues? David Howard addresses those concerns and also discusses how wireless monitoring can improve the safety of your plant, including during pandemics…
- Michael Howard, DSc
- ERBESSD-INSTRUMENTS
Leadership 2.0 Is the Only Way Forward
Most of our workplaces represent a low-trust, high-fear culture where our suggestions are not heard. The way forward is Leadership 2.0…
- Robert Kalwarowsky
- Rob's Reliability Project
Solutions from the IIoT to Close the Skills Gap
There are a number of solutions being used in industry today to close the skills gap caused by experienced workers aging and retiring. Some companies overcome labor shortages by using new technologies…
- Karl Hoffower
- Failure Prevention Associates
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
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 the Silver Tsunami and Why Is It a Problem?
In recent years, we have noticed our clients experiencing repeated failures of the same equipment. Upon further investigation, we realized it was because skills are declining in the maintenance and operations departments…
- Karl Hoffower
- Failure Prevention Associates
What Makes a Good Leader?
A leadership panel – Doug Plucknette, George Mahoney, Rendela Wenzel, and Scott Brown – from Week of Webinars North America 2021 discusses what makes someone a good leader…
- Doug Plucknette
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Don’t Expect Them to Know Your Metrics – Learn Theirs
You want to be recognized for your reliability work, but senior management may not understand the metrics you use, such as MTBF. To show your progress, you must speak their language. Bill Barto gives an example from his experience with theme parks…
- Bill Barto
- RELIABILITY CONNECT