Category: Predictive Maintenance

  • Bridging the Gap Between Reliability Engineers and Operations

    Bridging the Gap Between Reliability Engineers and Operations

    / read Share this article How APM Data Drives Better Cross-Functional Decisions Reliability engineers and operations teams share the same ultimate goal — keeping equipment running safely and productively — yet they often operate in separate worlds. The reliability engineer is analyzing vibration trends and oil sample results to build a case for a bearing…

  • Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your IR Thermography Program

    Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your IR Thermography Program

    / read Share this article Implementing condition monitoring tools such as infrared cameras into your plant’s reliability program can yield impressive returns on investments (8 To 12% annual cost reduction through IR thermography). Infrared thermography (IRT) is a measurement and imaging technique that detects infrared radiation from the surface of objects, operating within specific portions…

  • What is IR Thermography? The Ultimate Guide

    What is IR Thermography? The Ultimate Guide

    / read Share this article Infrared thermography is a non-invasive, non-destructive technology that detects and measures heat patterns on the surface of objects. It operates by capturing infrared radiation, which is naturally emitted by all objects based on their heat signature. This process involves detecting the emitted radiation from the object’s surface, which is a…

  • What is Vibration Analysis? The Ultimate Guide

    What is Vibration Analysis? The Ultimate Guide

    / read Share this article Vibration analysis is a key component of a predictive maintenance (PdM) strategy used in industrial settings to monitor the health of equipment by analyzing vibration data. This method relies on multiple technologies such as analyzers, sensors, PLC or data processor to detect the oscillations or vibrations of machinery components. Gathering…

  • Spartakus APM Introduces Proconnect to Simplify Wireless Sensor Data Management

    Spartakus APM Introduces Proconnect to Simplify Wireless Sensor Data Management

    / read  Wireless sensors have become essential tools for monitoring equipment health in industrial environment. Yet, the sheer volume of raw data they generate often creates more challenges than solutions. Maintenance and reliability teams face constant struggles with information overload, false alarms, and inefficient anomaly detection. To address these pain points, Spartakus APM introduces Proconnect,…

  • What is Condition-Based and Predictive Maintenance

    What is Condition-Based and Predictive Maintenance

    / read Share this article  A couple definitions What Is Predictive Maintenance? Predictive Maintenance is a data-driven approach focused on forecasting asset failures. The goal is simple: intervene just before the point of functional failure, not too early and never too late. PdM relies heavily on the collection and analysis of real-time or near-real-time condition…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Oil Sampling

    The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Oil Sampling

    / read Share this article Oil sampling is a critical practice for equipment health monitoring and the for lubricant condition monitoring. Regular oil analysis enables maintenance teams to detect early signs of wear, contamination, and degradation, allowing for proactive interventions. Implementing effective oil sampling practices can lead to significant benefits, including reduced maintenance costs, extended…

  • What is Condition-Based Maintenance? The Complete Guide

    What is Condition-Based Maintenance? The Complete Guide

    R. Tremblay / read Share this article Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is a proactive maintenance strategy that monitors the actual condition of assets to determine when an intervention is necessary. Unlike traditional preventive maintenance, which schedules tasks at regular intervals regardless of asset condition, CBM relies on data collected from sensors, diagnostic tools, and operator rounds…