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11 Types of Condition Monitoring Techniques

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Damage will cause a step change in frequency and/or amplitude while wear in bearings and journals will show up as a gradual increase in amplitude. It’s applied to pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors and anywhere else vibration signatures remain stable during normal operation. Others use vacuum.

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A Race Against Time

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Aging equipment is the single biggest factor in unscheduled downtime, and equipment failure is a close second. The survey found that 48% of maintenance managers say a lack of resources or staff keeps them from improving their maintenance success, and 38% cite a lack of understanding of new technology options.