Condition Monitoring
Five Minute Facts
Net Zero Targets and Greenhouse Gases
We see Net Zero in the news every day, but how can I contribute in my workplace? Dries Van Loon runs the numbers…
- Dries Van Loon
- NanoPrecise
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
Five Minute Facts
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
Articles
Best Practices for Electrical Resistance Heat Trace Systems in Process Plants
These days, you will find heat trace systems in almost all process plants where consistent temperature is critical to the manufactured product. Mark Thomas explains what exactly heat trace is and its best practices...
- Mark Thomas
- Allied Reliability
Five Minute Facts
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
Two Minute Tips
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
10 Minute Talk
ODSR Can Help Us Weather the Silver Tsunami
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…
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
Two Minute Tips
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
Five Minute Facts
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
