Vibration Data Collection
Collecting can be fun. Sports memorabilia. Precious Moments figurines. Star Trek and Star Wars action figures living in harmony. Comic books. Heck, a whole host of weird and wonderful stuff. But hardly anyone is excited about collecting vibration data. No one...
Baselines for Vibration Analysis
Every band relies on its bassline—that low, thumping sound that helps establish the rhythm, tempo and signature sound of a song. Your predictive maintenance (PdM) program should rely on a baseline, too—especially in the area of vibration analysis. Without a baseline,...
When Vibration Alarms are Useless
We all rely on alarms. They wake us up. They warn us when there is too much smoke or carbon monoxide in our homes. They warn away anyone who might try to break into our house, our business or our car. Therefore, it might seem like using alarms as part of your...
Make a resolution to improve safety and save time and money with a Predictive Maintenance Program
A few years ago, a study determined that only 64 percent of New Year’s resolutions last longer than one month. Sixty-four percent. That’s not so hot. On an academic grading scale, 64 percent is a failing grade. We suspect the problem is the nature of the resolutions...
