In the fast-paced and competitive manufacturing industry, maximizing machine efficiency and reliability plays a pivotal role in increasing productivity and reducing unplanned downtime. One crucial but often overlooked aspect of machine maintenance is sheave alignment. Sheaves, which…
In der schnelllebigen Automobilindustrie, in der Präzision und Zuverlässigkeit an erster Stelle stehen, ist es eine ständige Herausforderung, immer einen Schritt voraus zu sein. Unerwartete Ausfälle, Produktionsverzögerungen und kostspielige Reparaturen können verheerende Auswirkungen auf das Geschäftsergebnis eines…
In the fast-paced automotive industry, staying ahead of the competition is a constant challenge. Lean manufacturing practices and high-quality standards quality mean there’s little room for error. Maintaining reliable, high-performing, and safe equipment isn’t just nice to…
The Fast Fourier Transform, or FFT, is a tool often used in vibration analysis. The FFT uses the vibration data you’re already collecting and reconfigures it to provide valuable new insights into your machine health. When used…
Fluke Reliability, a leading player in offering maintenance teams the hardware, software, and services needed to optimize asset performance, has acquired Azima DLI, a pioneer in AI-powered vibration analytics and remote condition monitoring services. Fluke Reliability customers…
Shaft alignment is key to keeping rotating machines like motors, pumps, gearboxes, and turbines running smoothly. Proper machine alignment means that the rotational centers of two or more shafts are co-linear when the machine is running under…
A power monitoring device is a powerful tool that can not only help reduce wear and damage on your assets, but also help identify the root cause of problems. The Fluke 3540 FC Three-Phase Power Monitor can…
Electric motors serve as a critical component for any facility. However, electric motors can be prone to any number of issues that lead to motor faults and failures. Failures disrupt business operations, decrease productivity, and adversely impact…
Establishing a vibration analysis program is a marathon, not a sprint. So, before you jump to buying a handheld vibration analyzer, it’s important to first step back and consider your overall vibration program goals and the kind…
With today’s innovative handheld vibration analyzers, your team can perform route-based condition monitoring even without a vibration expert on staff. Less experienced technicians can collect accurate vibration measurements, then the data can be reviewed remotely and analyzed…