Five Minute Facts
Does an IR Camera Work With Your Infrared Windows?
Someone comes into your facility with an infrared (IR) camera to take measurements through an IR window. How do you know their camera will work...
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
Roughing In
The roughing-in process as it relates to alignment is very important. The most common method is the straight-edge method. Is there a more effective way?
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
Time Synchronous Averaging Explained
Standard averaging is not the best method for synchronous faults in the case of gear conditions. Adjusting the number of averages per sample affects …
- Derek Harrod
- Fluke Reliability
Treating Looseness
Looseness is not a force, but rather a reaction to a force. To treat looseness, one needs to understand what type of looseness we are experiencing...
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck
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
Electrical Reliability: Remove Those Panel Covers!
A common mistake made by a number of thermography programs is skipping infrared inspections of panelboards (power and lighting panels) or failing to properly access the equipment by removing…
- Jim Fritz
- The Snell Group
Performance vs Risk
This five minute fact discusses why it is important to have a good quality measuring system for condition monitoring of mechanical components…
- Johan Arvidsson
- SPM Instrument AB
Lubricant Viscosity Explained
Simply stated, viscosity is defined as the internal resistance of a fluid to…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Standard Alignment Procedure Using Laser Shaft Alignment
The Standard Alignment Procedure consists of 3 steps: preparation, measurement and alignment and…
- Aimi Tarmizi
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