Two Minute Tips
Introduction to the Poor Man’s ODS
The Poor Man’s ODS will be a five-part series; today's tip is Part One: the introduction to the Poor Man’s ODS. ODS stands for operation deflection shape analysis; this is a study of how a machine is moving in relation to a fixed reference point…
- Dennis Swanepoel
- WearCheck
Electric Motor Reliability Trifecta: Quality Control (Part 1)
Trifecta refers to picking the top three finishers in a horse race, and it can be worth a lot of money. Applying that to motor reliability, what are the top three applications of test technology to ensure you win big in reliability? In this tip we will be exploring quality control...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Making Data-Driven Decisions with Connected Reliability
Improve maintenance by connecting disparate systems to provide data to teams. Integrative technologies and software, including condition monitoring data with computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software, provide maintenance and reliability (M&R) professionals with an overall view of maintenance activities.....
- Frederic Baudart
- Fluke
Sensor, Accelerometer, or Transmitter?
What is the difference between an accelerometer, transmitter, and vibration sensor? Find out...
- Chris Hansford
- Hansford Sensors
Determining the Number of Poles and RPM
Give me the number of poles and I can tell you the RPM; give me the RPM and I can tell you the number of poles. This instructional presentation discusses the formulas related to determining theses values...
- Don Donofrio
- The Snell Group
Drilling Basics: Learn about Operations
Drilling is nothing but making a hole in order to access the earth's surface. A rig is a platform with a group of machines to make a hole to reach the natural resources. In the Middle East...
- Nishanthan Senkuttuvan
- Osborne Engineering Limited
Gland Steam Fan Bearing Fault
One gland steam fan was running and the other was on standby. Gland steam fans should have dampers and rubber mounting under the base of the machine, but due to humidity...
- Salah Attia
- ALS Industrial
Mill Gearbox With Broken Teeth
In this case we have a gearbox with broken teeth. The gearbox bearings were showing a bit of vibration at running speed with harmonics. The vibration levels were unusually high...
- Salah Attia
- ALS Industrial
The Drop Point and Lubrication Contamination
Are you familiar with the term "drop point" of a grease? The drop point is the temperature at which the oil and the soap, which are the two main elements in grease...
- Tom Murphy
- SDT