Ultrasound
Two Minute Tips
How to Choose the Right Locations to Measure with Ultrasound
By nature, high-frequency sound is very low-energy, so it tends not to travel far from its source. On a motor-and-pump setup, for instance, we’d ideally like to take our readings…
- Rob Kalwarowsky
- Rob's Reliability
Two Minute Tips
Six Signs Your Acoustic Lubrication Program is on Track
Poor lubrication practices account for as much as 40% of all premature bearing failures. When ultrasound is utilized to assess lubrication needs and schedule grease replenishment intervals, that number drops below 10%. What would 30% fewer bearing related failures mean for your organization?
- Allan Rienstra
- SDT International
Five Minute Facts
“Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should”
We at IRISS cannot stress the importance of safety for electrical personnel enough and that why we created the IR Windows and Ultrasound Ports to help protect those doing electrical inspection by minimizing risk in this CBM data collection task.
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
Case Studies and Stories
How We Improved Our Overhead Crane Monitoring Program
When we were developing our overhead crane monitoring program for ArcelorMittal, we had to find a way to get rid of the influence from the wheel contacting the rails. This is similar to a challenge we encountered…
- Kris Deckers
- I-care Group
Case Studies and Stories
Use Ultrasound to Detect Faults in Slow-Speed Gears
When using ultrasound for slow-speed systems, there are some things to consider. The first is our alarm levels. Slow-speed bearings will have a relatively…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Five Minute Facts
Ultrasound: Is the Sound Good or Bad?
How many of you have walked through your plants and heard a strange noise coming from somewhere? You may have noted that it didn’t sound good. When you hear those noises…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Five Minute Facts
Add Ultrasound to Your Toolbox
What is in your toolbox? Before we talk about ultrasound, we have to look at the bigger picture. How many times have people gotten excited about a certain technology and...
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Two Minute Tips
Leak-Testing Flanged Couplings
There are a lot of flanged couplings used in heat exchanger condenser systems. Finding vacuum or pressure leaks here is challenging
- Allan Rienstra
- SDT International
Two Minute Tips
Some Considerations When Using Ultrasound for Slow-Speed Systems
When using ultrasound for slow-speed systems, there are some things to consider. The first is our alarm levels. Slow-speed bearings will have a relatively…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
