The ROTALIGN ULTRA laser system with Continuous Sweep allows turbine coupling checks with two measurements to be completed in as little as 6 minutes instead of 6 hours. The time savings can be further increased by using multiple laser systems for each coupling and having them start at the same time.” Slashing Time on 16-Point [...]

As Published by BIC Magazine March 2013 issue LUDECA’s VIBXPERT II is exemplary of the company’s line of products designed to ‘Keep It Running.’ The slogan is indicative of what LUDECA’s condition monitoring solutions are committed to doing — keeping U.S. manufacturing running and productive. The VIBXPERT II is a portable vibration analyzer with full [...]

As Published by BIC Magazine December 2012/January 2013 issue LUDECA has unveiled a new logo, slogan and mission statement backed by the same fundamental values on which the company was built. “Our new slogan — ‘Keep It Running’ — is indicative of what our condition monitoring solutions are committed to doing, which is keeping U.S. manufacturing [...]

This is Part 2 of a 2 part series, see Part 1 here. After the proper groundwork has been completed, it is time to build the database for your CM technology. Read my article at IMPO Magazine which includes the last 5 Steps to Successfully Implementing a Vibration Program: #6: Database structure #7: Interfacing with [...]

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Check out tomorrow’s Blog for Part 2. Selection of a condition monitoring (CM) technology is not an easy task and requires it that many concerns be taken into consideration. Determination of what functionality is needed, selection of a technology provider that can deliver the required technology, and [...]

Tie condition monitoring into RCM and RCA. Use information to assess machine health. In brief: Where does CM come into play in the RCM process? RCM draws clear and accurate boundaries around a physical asset. CM is not only easy to incorporate into both RCM and RCA but is essential in achieving RCM and RCA [...]