Five Minute Facts
What Can We See with ESA and MCSA?
If I take my data between the controls and the motor, current signature shows downstream toward the load and process, while voltage signature shows upstream toward the generator. And it shows the whole system at once…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
See Inside an Induction Motor
Howard Penrose shows you around the inside of an induction motor and explains what we need to watch for…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Does Your Maintenance Program Need Maintenance?
A “good” maintenance program involves keeping equipment in peak condition and mitigating failure. Getting to this result takes the proper balance of strategies, people, and resources. Mark Frogley explains...
- Mark Frogley
- Acoem USA
When an Electric Motor Gets Too Hot
Many factors can cause an electric motor to get hot, and it can cause a huge number of problems. Howard Penrose explains…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Harmonics in Electric Motor Testing
Howard Penrose shows us what harmonics look like in an electric motor reading…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Safety Barrier and Intrinsically Safe Accelerometer Compatibility
What is the purpose of the safety barrier? Peter Eitnier describes what goes into a safety barrier, what it prevents, and it's maximum limits it can handle to retain safety.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
The Fundamentals of Belts and Sheaves
In some industries, like oiling, drive belt replacement is considered a task for the new guys on the floor. It’s an easy job right? Absolutely. But there are many ways to do it incorrectly if not taught properly the first time.
- Stan Riddle
- Acoem USA
What’s New in Vibration Analysis?
Matthew Moore details recent changes in ISO vibration standards, MEMS vibration sensors, and other topics…
- Matthew Moore
- Moore Reliability Limited
Compressor Runs 30,000 Hours Without Needing Oil Change
After 30,000 hours of operation, our Atlas Copco model air compressor required no oil change and experienced no lubrication-related downtime. That’s nearly four times longer than the OEM-recommended interval for this compressor, providing significant savings in time and money. Find out how we did it.
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
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