Five Minute Facts
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
Five Minute Facts
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
Interviews
Environmentally Friendly Green Lubricants
In this interview with John Sander, we discuss what going green means when it comes to lubricants and how to create a green lubricant program...
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Two Minute Tips
Concepts of Balancing – Rotational Unbalance
Rotational unbalance occurs when there is an uneven distribution of mass around an axis of rotation. This quick tip will explain the possible causes of unbalance…
- Tim Sorensen
- ACOEM
Five Minute Facts
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
Two Minute Tips
Location, Location, Location
When performing a Power Test, there are many parameters to consider. With proper loading, current imbalance is an ideal leading indicator...
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Limits and Trends
In this quick tip you will learn how factors could influence the validity of wear limits, which can include...
- John Evans
- WearCheck
Two Minute Tips
Mechanical Looseness on a Spectrum
There are three types of mechanical looseness. In this quick tip, we will take a look at all three and what the causes are...
- Brian Shanovich
- ACOEM
Five Minute Facts
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
