18Feb
18Feb
Detecting Bearing Defect caused by Electrical Damage with Ultrasound
The following case study looks at the damaging effects of an electrical current finding a path to ground through a bearing, due to a loose rotor bar. The issue was identified during an initial condition monitoring inspection performed by SDT at a new customer site. The...
30Jan
Ultrasound Technology as an Advanced Maintenance Analytic Tool: Trends and Future Outlook
In the era of Industry 4.0, predictive and proactive maintenance strategies are crucial for ensuring asset reliability and operational efficiency. One of the most advanced tools revolutionizing maintenance analytics is ultrasound technology. Traditionally used in medical diagnostics and non-destructive testing, ultrasound has emerged as a...
30Dec
Detect Failures Sooner and Prevent Breakdowns by Combining Airborne and Contact Ultrasound
Ultrasound works by measuring friction, impacting, and turbulence inside operating assets. As conditions begin to degrade, even slightly, the ultrasonic signals change, offering early, reliable, indicators of emerging defects. SDT's powerful data collectors, like the SDT340, track and trend these changes from the very start, helping...
30Dec
Extending Bearing Life with Precision Lubrication Practices
While industry embraces automation and predictive maintenance, many organizations still rely on outdated calendar-based lubrication strategies that compromise asset reliability. Regardless of complexity or correction factors, time-based formulas will eventually lead to over- or under-lubrication. Thankfully, ultrasound provides a simple, cost effective and easy method for managing...
29Dec