Demand for power is surging globally as many countries shift to renewable energy. But when coal plants shut down, they leave a gap in energy production that companies must rush to fill. Gas turbines — widely used…
Wind turbines operate in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Keeping them in optimal running condition is a challenge for any team — but drive train alignment presents unique hurdles and is one of the toughest…
Diagnosing and correcting shaft runout can extend the lifespan of your assets and reduce your overall maintenance costs. But all too often, maintenance teams overlook this issue. Fortunately, using the right tools makes it easy to check…
Rotational unbalance is one of the leading causes of damage in rotating machines. This common problem has many causes, but it can easily be corrected by using the right tools to discover and repair the root cause…
Maintenance professionals around the globe have embraced Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) in their operations. But they sometimes miss alignment!
Not everyone relishes doing difficult jobs at work. But Matt Joinson, owner-operator of Jaffray Millwright and Welding located in Jaffray, British Columbia, enjoys projects that may seem daunting. “I like them all to be a little bit…
Learn more about how the I-P Interval can help maximize reliability The Potential Failure (P-F) Curve is a chart used to assess the condition of an asset and its progression toward failure. The X-axis represents the time…