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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.

How to use ultrasound to improve lubrication practices

Predictive technology can impact bearing failures.

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.

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.

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White Papers: In Depth Research

Condition Based Maintenance: Use Real-Time Equipment Data to Reduce Downtime
Author: Matrikon
Posted: 08/03/2005
The CBM system makes intelligent decisions regarding Work-Orders, thus enabling Maintenance to focus on activities that have the most impact on their operation.

Accelerometers enable companies to start a predictive maintenance program
Author: ifm efector
Posted: 03/03/2005
This short three-page whitepaper from ifm efector explains how it is possible to start a predictive maintenance program without expert vibration knowledge.

Applying acoustic vibration modeling to predictive maintenance
Author: SDT North America
Posted: 02/09/2005
This four-page PDF whitepaper from SDT North America gives an overview of ultrasound technology and how it is applied today for acoustic re-lubrication of motor bearings and condition based lubrication procedures.

Condition Based Operations for Manufacturing
Author: OPC Foundation
Posted: 10/19/2004
In manufacturing, CBO enables operational planning and scheduling to be accomplished in conjunction with a forecast of actual availability and capability of assets in the critical path. This enables production planners and operations staff to establish economically optimal production plans, empowering them to directly contribute to the economic goals of the enterprise.

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