If you have a vertical flange-mounted motor and need to shim it to correct angularity, our laser systems provide the following handy options to accomplish this: How to decide which option to use? MINUS: If you have plenty of shims already there, you can select this option to minimize the number of shims used, since […]
For the highest confidence level possible while doing predictive vibration analysis work, the location and placement of your sensor are crucially important to you. However, sensor placement is sometimes a trade-off between time, safety, and precision. Most equipment is mounted with the shaft oriented horizontally to the ground and the analyst must decide whether to […]
The scenario: You have just been informed that a corporate reliability initiative has begun. Your new assignment is to implement a vibration analysis program. You are disconcerted because you are not sure how to implement this new assignment or where to seek help. Many organizations implement a reliability initiative because their competition has already done […]
New portable and online-monitoring systems help extend the value of vibration monitoring into the heaviest of industrial operations. Here’s a look at how users avoided serious motor failure in mining and detected a critical bearing failure in paper-pulp production by using the right vibration products at the right moment. Case Study #1: A Phosphate mine […]
Recently our customer, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD), shared with us their successful findings with OPTALIGN SMART. Their Maintenance Department utilizes a variety of predictive technologies and preventive strategies to support their mission of improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime. They are committed to extending the life cycles of their assets with their already […]