Hello and Welcome to CBM CONNECT

Welcome to the new home of condition monitoring; CBM CONNECT! The site is designed to provide you with educational articles, videos, and podcasts...

Jason Tranter
Mobius Institute

Two Minute Tips

Oil Analysis + Wear Particle

Sample Port Purging

This quick two minute tip discusses best sampling practices and what is included in a sampling kit, and how to purge a sample port…

Nolan Williamson
Novelis

Case Studies and Stories

Vibration Analysis

Condition Monitoring of Ball Mill with HD Technologies

After long discussions, both plants decided to switch from the VCM system to the newer Intellinova system - and with fabulous results, which are highlighted in chapter...

Robbert de Rouw
SPM Instrument BV

Two Minute Tips

Alignment + Balancing

Concepts of Balancing – Rotational Unbalance

Rotational unbalance occurs when there is an uneven distribution of mass around an axis of rotation. This quick tip will explain the possible causes of unbalance…

Tim Sorensen
ACOEM

Five Minute Facts

Ultrasound

The Ultrasound Approach: VFD Drives and Condition Indicators

VFDs seem to be taking over the world; however, you may hear ultrasound inspectors complain they are having trouble interpreting data. Is there a simple assessment? Find out more in this short video…

Allan Rienstra
SDT International

Two Minute Tips

Motor Testing

Location, Location, Location

When performing a Power Test, there are many parameters to consider. With proper loading, current imbalance is an ideal leading indicator...

Noah Bethel
PdMA Corporation

Five Minute Facts

Motor Testing

Importance of Checking Amp Probes Prior to Data Collection

In this presentation we will discuss the many different options available when checking amp probes, which include current monitoring, balance loading, FFT…