Category: Mechanical Failures
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Mechanical Vibrations in Asset Monitoring
Mechanical Vibrations in Asset Monitoring Mechanical vibrations play a pivotal role in asset monitoring, providing insights into the health and performance of assets and systems. Vibrations themselves are present constantly in machinery, and can be caused by many factors including rotational imbalances, fluid flows, and external forces. By analyzing and interpreting these vibrations, engineers and…
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10 Reasons Your Bearings Fail
Bearings support rotating machinery, making them a vital part of all production processes, and crucial to the operation of machines including motors, pumps, and conveyors. They enable the smooth rotation of shafts and other moving parts, thereby reducing friction and wear. Large manufacturers work hard to make sure these components meet the highest quality standards,…
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10 Most Common Failures in Electric Motors
Electric motors are responsible for setting most machines in motion, driving production lines, propelling conveyor belts, and giving mobility to robotic joints, among other purposes. They’re complex and technical assets, and to keep them functioning at peak performance is equivalent to ensuring entire operations run smoothly. The real challenge of industries worldwide is keeping production…