Archive | Condition-based Maintenance

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June 5, 2014

All-in-One Condition-Monitoring Solution for Rotating and Reciprocating Equipment

By Jane Alexander on June 5, 2014 in Condition Monitoring, Condition-based Maintenance, HMI/SCADA, Motors & Drives, Predictive Maintenance, Pumps, Reliability 0

According to Machine Saver, its patent-pending VTB product offers operations an all-in-one/one-size-fits-all condition-monitoring solution for rotating and reciprocating equipment. Designed to monitor ball bearings, roller bearings and gear conditions, this recently introduced digital triaxial accelerometer and temperature sensor can interface with a DCS, PLC or SCADA, or function as a standalone machine-protection monitor. The VTB provides overall vibration […]

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May 26, 2014

Wireless Machine Condition Sensor for Hazardous Duty

By Jane Alexander on May 26, 2014 in Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, Condition-based Maintenance, Equipment Lifecycle Management, Maintenance, Management, News, Predictive Maintenance, Reliability, Reliability Engineering, Uncategorized 0

SKF (www.skf.com) has launched a new Wireless Machine Condition Sensor that leverages WirelessHART protocol to deliver dynamic vibration and temperature data for condition monitoring and diagnostics. The product has ATEX Zone 0 certification, which means it is appropriate for use in hazardous environments like those found in petrochemical and oil and gas operations, among others. The product combines both sensor and router node into one […]

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January 20, 2014

The Manufacturing Connection: Converging Technologies Bring Manufacturing Teams Together

By Maintenance Technology on January 20, 2014 in Condition-based Maintenance, January, Reliability 0

By Gary Mintchell, Executive Director I traveled for most of the last third of the year talking with industry executives, going to meetings and listening to presentations. One observation stands out: The coming convergence of functions within manufacturing and production.

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November 13, 2013

Ease Of Use Highlights New Condition-Monitoring Tools

By Maintenance Technology on November 13, 2013 in Condition-based Maintenance, November/December, Reliability 0

As this overview of technologies points out, today’s maintenance technicians and operators have access to capabilities that were previously limited to monitoring specialists.

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August 19, 2013

Helping SAP Make Sense Of Condition-Based Maintenance Workflows

By Maintenance Technology on August 19, 2013 in August, Condition-based Maintenance, Reliability 0

Most organizations rely heavily on a CMMS or ERP (enterprise resource planning) system like SAP® to manage maintenance activities. That means planning and scheduling of repairs, inspections and shutdown activities involved in time-based or condition-based maintenance (regardless of origin) must run through their CMMS/ERP master systems. Since most asset-health indicators (condition monitoring, inspections, real-time sensors) […]