White Papers
No Pain, No Gain, No Change: Recognizing 5 Common Industry Challenges that Impact Plant OEE
Regal Rexnord breaks down five issues that often hurt plant OEE: the constant tug-of-war between production and maintenance, the high cost of unplanned downtime, the loss of tribal knowledge when experienced workers leave, the limits of manual machine monitoring, and common causes of bearing failures. It gives practical, shop-floor-ready solutions, like using predictive maintenance, real-time condition monitoring, and better knowledge sharing, to cut downtime, keep machines running at peak efficiency, and hit production targets more reliably.
- James Jansen
- Regal Rexnord
Good, Better, Best Approach to Electric Motor Testing
Global competition and economic uncertainty make equipment reliability a top priority for companies of all sizes. An unplanned slowdown or shutdown in today's marketplace can reduce a company’s productivity and lower their profitability. One industry segment where this issue is on the rise is electric motor testing, as it is essential in improving reliability and maximizing productivity.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
How to Properly Evaluate Laser Shaft Alignment Kits
Selecting the right laser shaft alignment kit is critical for maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and performance of rotating machinery. With a wide range of systems available, choosing the best tool for your needs requires a thorough evaluation of key factors, including accuracy, repeatability, ease of use, durability, longevity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Terry Southall
- Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc.
Permanently Installed Technology Improves Motor Reliability
More companies looking to gain a competitive edge are turning to permanently installed motor testing technology due to its advantages, including improved motor reliability, increased safety, and more efficient operations.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Permanently Installed Technology: The Major Advance in Motor Testing
For many companies, portable technology has been considered the height of motor data acquisition advancement. Equipment carried to a site easily and then removed after data is accessed for later analysis has earned its reputation as one of the most valuable tools in motor testing.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Diagnosis of Hidden Faults at an Early Stage
Artesis Predictive Maintenance Solutions are applied in a variety of industries and applications for improved manufacturing plant reliability and availability. One of these applications is Positive Displacement Blowers, where Artesis is used most frequently.
- Tumay Karaver
- Artesis Technology Systems
Don’t Start That Motor!- Six Critical Steps to Ensure a Healthy Motor Start
Starting a new or refurbished motor for the first time should be a culmination of successful events leading to this very important event. If you’re the person starting the motor, you probably have some anxiety about what could go wrong.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
IoT Based Predictive Maintenance Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry, which is one of the most challenging and demanding industries, is one of the industries that should give the most importance to predictive maintenance. Factors such as global climate change, pressures in the oil industry, increased costs, and intensive use of traditional technologies create serious pressures on the industry.
- Tumay Karaver
- Artesis Technology Systems
Lubricants Can’t Be Green … Can They?
Today, many want to “go green” in various aspects of their lives. The question is, what does this mean? It is typically meant to be a business or lifestyle choice to act in environmentally friendly ways...
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers