24Jun

Finding Common Coupling Failures with Ultrasound Predictive Maintenance Equipment 

Non-Intrusively Inspect Couplings with Airborne Ultrasound  Couplings connect the shafts of rotating equipment and transfer power while providing flexibility for inaccuracies in shaft alignment and absorbing shock loads. They’re an essential component for most motor assemblies found in most manufacturing environments.  Common coupling maintenance practices include visual...
22Jun

Monitoring Ontario’s Wind Farms with Vigilant

Wind farmers power Ontario with clean, renewable energy and if they are forewarned of critical component failure, then they can expect many years of useful, trouble-free life from their assets. But wind turbines are complex assets consisting of both slow and high-speed components which presents...
10Jun

Ultrasound Condition Monitoring for Conveyor Bearings

Bulk material processing, distribution centers, and production lines are kept in motion by conveyor systems. Some span great distances and most operate nonstop, relying on thousands of components. But this scale introduces risk. Seized rollers, failed motor bearings, misaligned pulleys, and over-lubrication aren't just minor inconveniences....
20May

Identifying Belt and Chain Drive Defects with Ultrasound

Airborne ultrasound monitoring gives maintenance and reliability teams the ability to detect mechanical issues with belt- and chain-driven systems before they become costly failures. By capturing micro-sonic changes in friction and impacting, technicians can quickly identify misalignment, wear, lubrication issues, and more. In this article, we explore...
25Mar

Extending Bearing Life with Modern Greasing Practices

Many organizations rely on outdated lubrication practices that compromise reliability, despite the importance of precision lubrication for optimum asset performance. While industries embrace automation and predictive maintenance, there are many lubrication programs that still utilize calendar-based lubrication strategies - the same methods dating back thousands of years,...
07Jan

PREVENTING CAVITATION DAMAGE – Early Detection with Ultrasound

Cavitation destroys pumps. Left unchecked, it will silently erode the efficiency and reliability of fluid systems. But its occurrence can be mitigated through proper design, operation, and monitoring techniques. Therefore, it is important to actively monitor and address the conditions that lead to cavitation. Maintaining optimal...