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Gardening: Lighting Terminology & Lighting System Comparisons
Lumen: This is the basic unit of light. If you could grab a bunch of light in your arms, the term lumen would describe the amount of light that you have. Since this is the description of th
Lubricants
SKF Lubricants The perfect solution for every application  Courtesy of SKF Maintenance Products Even the very best bearing can only show opti
Accelerometer Transducers and Installation
Accelerometer Transducers and Installation Accelerometers have been a popular choice for rotating machinery vibration monitoring. They are a rugged, compact, light weight transducer wi
Balancing
Balancing Unbalance is a very common source of high vibration that is identified by excessive levels of vibration amplitudes at a frequency that is synchronous with machine speed. Possib
Bearing Failure Modes
Bearing Failure Modes This application note presents specific failure modes associated with machinery having journal bearings. Signal measurements presented here are time waveforms that
Eccentricity
Eccentricity Shaft Eccentricity plays a very important role as part of a Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) System on large steam turbines and should be included in retro-fit p
Eddy Current (Proximity Probe) Transducer Installation: Part 1 Radial Vibration
Eddy Current (Proximity Probe) Transducer Installation: Part 1 Radial Vibration Eddy Current Transducers (Proximity Probes) are the vibration transducer of choice when installing vibrat
Journal Bearings
Journal Bearings Industrial machinery with high horsepower and high loads, such as steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps and motors, utilize journal bearings as rotor supports.
PM Program Part 2: Routes
PM Program Part 2: Routes This application note will provide a basis for creation of a Predictive Maintenance (PM) data collector route. Establishing an efficient PM data collector ro
Thrust Position
Thrust Position Thrust Position Monitoring was one of the earliest applications for Eddy Current Transducers. When utilized for this application, it is one of the most important componen
Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation
Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation Improve Reliability and Performance with a TSI from STI Vibration Monitoring STI’s Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) Systems provide cont
Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation 1
Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation 1 Specification of a Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) system can be an exhausting process when the individual parameters must be specified
What does the SKF OilCheck TMEH 1 Measure?
  What does the SKF OilCheck TMEH 1 measure? The SKF OilCheck TMEH 1 measures the change of the dielectric constant of oil. As a consequence of contamination (by water, metal p
Proper Storage, Handling and Safety of Roller Bearings
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April 2013 Newsletter
                          
Lubrication - Glossary of lubrication terms
Maintenance knowledge: Lubrication - Glossary of lubrication terms Thickener or soap Thickener or soap is the system, which holds the oil and/or additives together to enable the lubricati
Marine Corrosion
  Link to RDI-CRE Corrosion Sensor and Kit   Marine Corrosion  Types of Marine Corrosion: Metal parts underwater are subjected to two basic types of corrosion: g
Intrinsically Safe or Explosion-proof? Understanding the technology
Printable Version Intrinsic Safety – the basics The term “Intrinsically Safe” (I.S.) is frequently used to describe any product destined for an explosive area. In reality, I.S. is a protection concep
Seven things to consider before purchasing a bearing heater
Bearing Heater Buying Guide Seven things to consider before purchasing a bearing heater:     Flexibility .  If you are using your bearing heater in a maintenance shop, chances are