Bill Kruger
Five Minute Facts
The Importance of Predictive Maintenance
As early as the 1960’s, many companies realized that by routinely monitoring the operating condition of rotating equipment it is possible to obtain an advanced warning of operational or other problems that would impact continued efficient operation.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Case Studies and Stories
Machine Monitoring and How ESA Technology Can Upgrade Your Plant’s Reliability
In many cases, the quality of the power supplied to the motor system may be the cause of a breakdown or failure. The result of poor “power quality” is usually long term and often overlooked as the source or contributor to the problem. Knowing the quality of the incoming power, along with the mechanical and electrical condition of motor and the mechanical condition of the drive are important at all facilities to maintain uptime & save money...
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Case Studies and Stories
Rotor Bar Fault Maintenance Issue: Vibration Sensor Alert
A 398 KW MV motor that runs a blower fan in a cement plant was showing strange behavior. The vibration equipment indicated vibration amplitudes that became chronic with the passage of time. The maintenance team not knowing what the issue was...
- Mark Koch
- ALL-TEST Pro, LLC
Two Minute Tips
Discreet Component Deenergized and Energized Test Equipment
Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) is an energized test method where voltage and current waveforms are captured while the motor system is running to assess the health of the motor system..
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Webinars
Integrating Motor Circuit Analysis Into Your Maintenance Program
Studies show that 83% of electrical winding faults are between conductors. Motor circuit analysis (MCA) is a simple 3-minute non-destructive test that exercises..
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
