Articles

Use vibration monitoring to improve PdM and prevent failures before they occur
Sheila Kennedy says harness the value of monitoring, trending, and diagnosing signs of wear.
Post Date: 05/21/2013
Author: Sheila Kennedy, contributing editor

How to use ultrasound to improve lubrication practices
Predictive technology can impact bearing failures.
Post Date: 05/15/2013
Author: Adrian Messer, UE Systems

In pictures: Bringing anomalies to light with IR inspection
This image gallery illustrates how workers can use infrared inspection to determine thermal patterns of electrical systems.
Post Date: 05/14/2013
Author:

Combine vibration monitoring and ultrasound for more cost-effective predictive maintenance
The best overall machinery monitoring program is one that utilizes multiple, integrated monitoring technologies.
Post Date: 04/17/2013
Author: Mike Bacidore, chief editor

Thermography heats up
Sheila Kennedy says detect hot-spot anomalies early with infrared equipment.
Post Date: 01/21/2013
Author: Sheila Kennedy, contributing editor

Bringing anomalies to light with IR inspection
Use infrared inspection to determine thermal patterns of electrical systems.
Post Date: 12/07/2012
Author: James Brady, Brady Infrared Inspections

Make the most of your infrared thermography initiatives
Thermography requires management initiative to succeed.
Post Date: 07/16/2012
Author: J. Stanton McGroarty, CMfgE, CMRP, senior technical editor

Predictive maintenance survey reveals drivers, obstacles and the future
Financial considerations propel the use of oil analysis, infrared, and vibration testing.
Post Date: 07/11/2012
Author: Paula Hollywood, ARC Advisory Group

What is the cost of poor maintenance practices?
Mike Bacidore says use maintenance and reliability practices to keep equipment operational.
Post Date: 07/09/2012
Author: Mike Bacidore, chief editor

PdM information on the right track
In this edition of What Works, a smelter improves predictive maintenance through advanced data and defect tracking.
Post Date: 07/03/2012
Author:

Choose the right tool for vibration analysis
Vibration collection is the first step toward reliable equipment.
Post Date: 06/06/2012
Author: Mike Bacidore, chief editor

Making the case for predictive maintenance
This interview helps define the role of vibration analysis in preventive maintenance practices.
Post Date: 05/21/2012
Author:

11 steps to ensure PdM success
Vibration analysis and condition monitoring are part of a bigger picture.
Post Date: 01/23/2012
Author: Trent Phillips, Ludeca

Proactive maintenance reduces the risk of safety incidents
Condition monitoring can be used to enable predictive maintenance strategies.
Post Date: 11/30/2011
Author: Brian Anulies, GE Energy Industrial Solutions

3 ways to control electrical utility costs
Thermal imaging, power metering and preventive maintenance help preserve your power factor.
Post Date: 10/19/2011
Author: Bennie Kennedy

Exploratory surgery for equipment
Sheila Kennedy says ultrasonic, vibration and pressure analysis can be done without disruption.
Post Date: 10/04/2011
Author: Sheila Kennedy, contributing editor

3 reasons why PdM ROI often goes unmeasured
Predictive maintenance is only as valuable as its ROI.
Post Date: 08/12/2011
Author: Sam McNair, P.E., CMRP, Life Cycle Engineering

Thermography: Use infrared technology to see failures before they occur
This collection of articles explores infrared imaging, thermographic analysis and more.
Post Date: 05/27/2011
Author:

Thermography can detect failures before they occur
Joel Leonard, contributing editor, explores infrared technology and the fight for maintenance tools.
Post Date: 05/18/2011
Author: Joel Leonard, contributing editor

Bring oil analysis in-house
In this installment of What Works, a paper plant's in-house oil analysis saves machinery and costs.
Post Date: 04/20/2011
Author: