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Software simulates vibrations to keep machinery healthy

In order to detect unexpected torsional and lateral vibrations in mechanical drive systems, computer simulation is crucial to determine the dynamic behavior of rotating machinery. This company offers a...

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Let this company collect and analyze machinery vibration data

This condition-monitoring specialist company has introduced a vibration data collection-and-analysis service for industrial plant operators that aims to minimize downtime and maximize productivity....

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Accurate machinery alignment in rough field conditions

The newly launched sensALIGN is an intelligent sensor system for machinery alignment. By incorporating the patented intelligent-sensor technology from a partner into its own platform, this company...

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Use Simplified Lifecycle-Cost Computations to Justify Upgrades

This article describes some options for determining the value of upgrading. The narrative and illustrations presented here highlight some methodologies that are available to reliability professionals...

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Avoid tangled cables with this wireless alignment module

The wireless version of the ShaftAlign system is said to be the first wireless system in its segment on the market. The optional Bluetooth-based module makes measurement and...

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Troubleshooting out-of-the-box

Enclosed in a sturdy aluminum case, VibGuard portable is ideal for vibration experts to conduct short-term analyses and diagnoses with a high-end measurement device. The combination of VibGuard and...

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A new ‘window’ to route-based condition analysis

This company’s new Maintenance Pad is a rugged route-based condition-monitoring data collector and analyzer with IP 65 and MIL-STD-810G certification for operation virtually anywhere. Using wireless...

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Implementing a Corrosion-Under-Insulation Program

The best approach to address the problem of corrosion-under-insulation (CUI) is to develop and adopt a comprehensive and facility-wide CUI program. This article describes the components of such a...

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Turning vibration data into knowledge

VibGuard Viewer (photo), the software platform for this company’s VibGuard family of online condition-monitoring systems, now comes fully geared for complex machine diagnosis. VibGuard Viewer 1.1, the...

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Machine alignment with cardan shaft in place

Premature wear of cardan shaft joints is one of the most common causes of machine downtimes. But cardan shaft misalignment is no longer a fatality. With patented brackets and new measurement methods,...

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