Predictive Maintenance Blog
Steam Trap Surveys – Infrared or Ultrasonic
There are typically two schools of thought on steam trap surveys, infrared thermography and ultrasonic measurement. Both can be effective at determining faults in your steam system, but there are some things you may want to consider before you make a choice for your facility. First, a little bit...
Vibration Data Collection: The Importance of Being Accurate and Consistent
The truth of the matter is that vibration analysis is where the bulk of our time and energy are typically spent. It takes a lot of training and years of practice to become a great analyst. Training someone to operate a data collector and run a route seems much simpler and is often treated as less important. That mentality can be dangerous to your program. If you start collecting bad data, the best analyst in the world will not be able to give you the correct analysis.
Pros and Cons – In-house or Contract your PdM Program?
Congratulations! If you’re contemplating this particular dilemma, then at least you’re on the right track for your facility and maintenance department. For some companies, the decision to make a predictive maintenance (PdM) program a priority (and fund it properly) can be the most difficult...
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