August 11, 2005
Lubrication Tip
The lubricating grease drums should be stored vertically. When the grease is scooped from the drum, the surface of the grease should be leveled or made convex. This will avoid oil bleeding in the grease drum.
The lubricating oil barrels should be stored horizontally in 3 O’ clock-9 O clock position so that both the bunks are parallel to the ground. This will avoid ingress of atmospheric moisture in the oil.
Reader tip provided by Vijay Deshmukh
Chief Research Manager
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Faridabad India
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August 11, 2005
Vibration Analysis 101 - Getting Started with Vibration Analysis
PdM-2005 Pre-Conference Workshop
Predictive Maintenance Technology
Conference & Expo
September 19-22, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia
This one-day course will provide a detailed introduction to vibration measurement and analysis. This course does not assume any prior experience or knowledge. Students will leave with a solid understanding of vibration basics, how to take good measurements, and how vibration can forewarn you of rotating machinery faults.
Each student will receive a booklet of the slides (which can be used to take notes during the course), an excellent quick-reference mouse pad, a CD containing a library of vibration-related presentations, and access to the Mobius eLearning course “An Introduction to Vibration Analysis” – a $100 value.
To set the stage, we begin with a quick tour of the world of vibration monitoring and analysis. You will see and hear real vibration from real machines so that you can see what can be achieved by collecting and analyzing machine vibration.
We will then carefully go through the basics of vibration: what is it, where does it come from, how we measure it, how we describe it, and how it relates to the condition of the machine. We will discuss vibration measurement: data collectors, route collection, how sensors work, repeatability, and most importantly, the do’s and don’ts of data collection.
Next we will describe the time waveform in basic terms, and introduce the vibration spectrum. We will show how peaks in the spectrum relate to the rotating components in the machine.
And finally, we will cover the practical side of vibration analysis – how to view vibration spectra to determine if the machine has a fault condition. We will cover imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing faults.
This course should appeal to you if you need to understand what vibration analysis is all about. It is ideally suited to the person who is new to a vibration monitoring group. If you are involved with another predictive maintenance technology and want to understand vibration analysis; this course is ideal. And if you manage a condition monitoring group but have never practiced vibration monitoring yourself, this course will enable you to understand the job your vibration team has to perform.
Join Jason and 30 other presenters, workshop leaders and learning lab directors at PdM-2005.
To learn more call toll free (888) 575-1245 or…
August 11, 2005
Maintenance Tip
Taper loc care: To avoid abrasion and corrosion wear to the allen head bolts (specifically material handling fans)add a small amount of silicone to the bolt head. When it’s time to remove the allen bolt dig out the silicone. The bolt will look like new.
Reader tip provided by Don Carmen
Vibration Tech
Weyerhaeuser M.D.F.
Eugene OR USA
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August 11, 2005
CMMS Tip
When generating work orders, run each department’s separately. (This would also work if you want to run each individual employee separately). This assumes that your CMMS will let you run the work orders by department or individual.
Change the paper, using a different color for each department or individual; always using the same color for that department or individual.
This speeds up sorting time and also makes it easy for the users to identify/find their work orders - a green, blue, yellow, etc… page stands out in a sea of white. It also makes filing a lot easier.
Tip provided by OOPS!/Oz user Anita Suennen from Tyco
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August 11, 2005
PdM-2005 Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference & Expo
Mark Your Calendar!
Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference
September 19-22, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia
Please join us for PdM-2005, the Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference & Expo from September 19, 2005 through September 22, 2005 in beautiful downtown Atlanta Georgia.
This conference is designed for beginners and seasoned professionals.
Not since P/PM Magazine’s Predictive Maintenance National Conference sponsored throughout the 90’s (and no longer in operation) has one event provided a venue for the technologies required for reliable machinery operation.
PdM-2005 will focus on:
• Vibration Analysis
• Airborne Ultrasound
• Infrared Imaging
• Motor Testing
• Oil and Wear Particle Analysis
• Other condition monitoring technologies
Bring your entire PdM team for 4 days of focused learning.
To register or learn more please call toll free 888-575-1245 or…
August 11, 2005
Vibration Analysis Tip
Considerations when setting up measurements (Part 1 of 4) Archived at
http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/tipsblog
When setting up measurement in a vibration program the analyst needs to consider several factors:
1. What type of equipment is going to be monitored?
2. Is the machine constant speed or variable speed?
3. What are the primary frequencies of interest?
4. What kind of resolution will be required to distinguish these frequencies?
Let’s look at the first. What type of equipment are you going to monitor?
The type of equipment will determine the frequency range we should measure.
For example, if we have identical pumps, one machine running at 1800 RPM and the other at 3600 RPM, we will need a higher f-max for the 3600 RPM machine to capture the same normally occurring frequencies.
Another example is a fan or a gearbox. The gearbox will have much higher f-max requirements due to the gear-mesh frequencies. Next week we will discuss the second consideration.
Tip provided by LUDECA, INC.
ALIGNMENT * VIBRATION * BALANCING
http://www.ludeca.com
Tel: 305-591-8935
August 11, 2005
Infrared Tip
IR Camera Tip
To obtain an accurate temperature reading, an infrared camera needs an accurate emissivity value. Consider using the tape technique – electricians’ tape of any color, or even masking tape. Put a small piece of electricians tape on your target surface that’s 20°F or warmer than the ambient temperature. With the infrared camera’s temperature pointer on the tape, use an emissivity of 0.95 to measure the surface temperature. Then, with the infrared camera temperature pointer on the bare surface just next to the tape, adjust the emissivity value until the temperature reads the same as it did for the tape. This new emissivity value is an accurate measure of the emissivity of your target object, and will enable you to capture accurate results.
This thermography tip provided by Infrared Solutions, Inc.
Toll Free: 1-800-760-4523
http://www.infraredsolutions.com
August 03, 2005
Infrared 101 - Getting Started with Infrared Thermography
PdM-2005 Pre-Conference Workshop
Predictive Maintenance Technology
Conference & Expo
September 19-22, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia
Reliability managers and technicians should attend this one day course to learn more about infrared thermography. Whether you already own equipment, are “shopping around,” deciding to add the technology or just want to find out more, spending a day to learn about infrared will pay large returns. Some of the topics John Snell will discuss include:
• Why companies are using thermography
• What thermography will not do
• What equipment, new and old, can be used
• Basic theory behind using the technology
• What are the primary applications and how do they work
• Safety issues
• Setting up a successful program
• Personnel certification
Snell Infrared is independent of equipment sales ensuring you will get an honest, informed presentation with straight facts and no fluff. Time for questions and answers will also be available.
Attendees will leave with information that will enable them to decide whether or not this is a technology they should pursue. In addition, those who participate will develop a solid foundation for selecting equipment, a clear understanding of what the technology can and cannot accomplish and an outline of a path to success.
The workbook for this course consists of the presentation slides (in color) and several useful background articles.
Join John and 30 other presenters, workshop leaders and learning lab directors at PdM-2005.
To learn more call toll free (888) 575-1245 or…
August 03, 2005
Maintenance Management Tip
A key organizational tool for any maintenance management position is the tickler file. The tickler file is a pair of folders, one with twelve sections for the months and one with thirty-one sections for the days of the month. Papers such as evaluations, project notes, deferred work requests that are due for review in a given month are placed in that month’s section. The items for the current month are then placed in the day section for action that day. This system works well in conjunction with MS Outlook or other scheduler programs because it files and organizes the paperwork.
Tip provided by Mike LeCompte
Maintenance Consultant
Maintenance Systems Development, LLC
Moncks Corner SC
Tel: 843-761-8069
http://www.maintsysdev.com
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August 03, 2005
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