Predictive Maintenance

Diagnosing Electric Motor Issues with Advanced Surge Testing

by Howard Penrose

When reviewing the IEEE and EPRI large electric motor studies and what was considered ‘excellent...

How to Make Predictive Maintenance Actually Drive the Right Work

by Andy Page

Predictive maintenance is no longer a competitive advantage—it’s the cost of entry for modern...

Is Predictive Maintenance Worth It? Only If You Do This First

by Ricky Smith, CMRP, CMRT

Although the concept of predictive maintenance (PdM) is now widely known and its potential...

How Vibration Data Prevented a Catastrophic Roll Failure in Paper Mill

by Felipe Shishito

In a critical section of the paper machine, early signs of bearing failure in a guide roll were...

How Predictive Maintenance Protected a Critical Dryer Cylinder

by Felipe Shishito

Predictive maintenance plays a crucial role in industrial reliability, preventing costly downtime...

Detecting Oil Varnish Early: Tools and Techniques That Work

by Sanya Mathura

Varnish is a type of deposit that forms on the surface of equipment in lubrication systems. It is...

Best Practices for Electric Motor and VFD Inspection and Monitoring

by Howard Penrose

Electric motors of all types remain the prime mover of industrial and commercial applications,...

How to Diagnose High Shaft Current Motor Bearing Failures with ESA and MCSA

by Howard Penrose

In some cases, diagnosing high shaft currents in electric machines requires additional testing. In...