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What Are the Features of a CMMS?
You may be wondering what features a CMMS offers. Josh Burkhardt goes through some of the most important ones…
- Josh Burkhardt
- eWorkOrders
Condition Monitoring Applications for Velocity Sensors
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...
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
Vibration and Alignment Problems Related to Soft Foot
Most industrial maintenance mechanics who are involved with precision shaft alignment are familiar with the phenomenon of soft foot.
- Stan Riddle
- ACOEM
Using APIs- Integrate Data from Different Platforms with Your Condition Monitoring System
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.
- Anders Hultman
- SPM Instrument AB
Plan for Success: Create a Schedule
Paul Dufresene explains how to prioritize work and meet deadlines when everything is a top priority. It is crucial to note the difference between what is urgent and what is important.
- Paul Dufresne
- Reliability Playbook
The Industry 4.0 Roadmap and How I-care’s Approach Is Different
Industry 4.0 is what organizations are all striving for, but it’s not something that can be fixed overnight. To achieve sustainable results, a long-term mindset is needed. It is therefore essential to choose a strategic approach taken in stages. And, of course, the right partner to help you guide all facets of your organization through this major transition.
- Tom Rombouts
- I-care Group
For Maximum ROI, Check the IIoT Hardware Installation
Once we’ve selected the assets and the appropriate technology, it’s time to look at hardware installation, since we know our analysis is only as good as our data. There are many sensors in the market today and they all promote ease of installation, but a proper installation will determine whether you get actionable results…
- Dries Van Loon
- NanoPrecise
How to Troubleshoot a Variable Speed Drive and Motor Circuit
Do you have a Drive that’s tripped and you don’t know if it’s the Motor? A variable speed drives (Variable frequency Drive) are often built with current transformers monitoring each phase for current balance or over current, and will trip on a predefined limits.
- Mark Gurney
- 3Phi Reliability
The New Normal in Predictive Maintenance
What does machine health monitoring look like in an era of the online workday, personnel shortages, and supply chain hang-ups? These recent trends have influenced practices in predictive maintenance—including how data is collected, shared, and analyzed. Read on for five condition monitoring solutions to avoid manufacturing delays and optimize workflow.
- Bob Martin
- IMI Sensors