When your assets are operating normally, some level of vibration is expected. However, increases in vibration can be one of the first signs of trouble. Changes in vibration patterns are often an early indicator that something isn’t…
Three-phase power monitors are vital condition monitoring tools for catching changes in key electrical variables. For example, voltage, current, frequency, and energy consumption can fluctuate as machinery sees excess loads. That means that a power monitoring tool…
Predictive maintenance (PdM) has become on of the most powerful strategies maintenance teams can use to lower maintenance costs, prevent unplanned breakdowns, and extend the life of their equipment. Transitioning from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance can…
Streamlining production is vital to the overall success of industrial manufacturing plants. Many machines involved in production are geared to work 24/7 without interruption in theory. In reality, unexpected downtime happens, and operations teams work hard to…
With decades of experience educating customers on the finer points of vibration testing, Prüftechnik has developed an authoritative list of best practices for condition monitoring and vibration analysis. The following is summary to get you started on…
Vibration monitoring is the practice of monitoring the vibration level of machines and serves as one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent equipment failure or downtime. Monitoring and analyzing vibration data is ideal for…
Condition Monitoring for Workplace Safety From OSHA to the EPA, laws and regulations hold businesses responsible for providing employees with a safe working environment. Workplace conditions that pose a risk to personnel should be avoided and training…
Remote condition monitoring has quickly become a mainstay for organizations looking to get a pulse on their equipment health and improve performance. Simply put, remote condition monitoring is when teams track asset health even when they’re not…
Implementing vibration monitoring within your facility can be incredibly powerful; however, it’s important to understand several key considerations when leveraging vibration sensors to avoid high costs and overwhelming amounts of data. The following are five important considerations…
For facilities just getting started with a condition monitoring program, pumps are an excellent candidate. Pump condition monitoring can track changes in vibration and temperature. This makes it possible to detect potential faults early, so that maintenance…