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When performing condition monitoring tasks, don’t just rely on expensive condition monitoring tools. You would be surprised at the unusual and simple tools that can be used.
How do control valves work? Control valves regulate the flow of a liquid or gas by opening or closing internal passages. They form part of a control loop used to control a process. The control valves respond to instructions from the controller and adjusts the internal openings accordingly.
Our new article delves into the essential tools for maintenance technicians in 2025. Considering digital innovation, with a particular focus on CMMS Systems, we’ll point out that this system has become indispensable for total maintenance management in the era of the smart factory.
Gluing the Dissected: API-Orchestration mimics Maintenance Flow Ahmed Rezika, SimpleWays OU Posted 7/3/2025 This kind of mental alchemy — where software mirrors workflow in maintenance— doesn’t
Root Cause Industrial Steam Generator Protection: The Importance of On-Line Analytical Instrumentation Brad Buecker, Senior Technical Consultant, SAMCO Technologies Posted 7/1/2025 Part 1 of this
Keep Gearboxes Running: Gearbox Care and Maintenance Mike Sondalini, PWW EAM System Consultant with permission of BIN95 Business Industrial Network Posted 6/24/2025 A gearbox is used to control
Maintenance Challenges Specific to the Construction Industry Abdulwahab Rahman Dayo for Click Maint CMMS Posted 6/20/2025 The construction industry operates in a high-stakes, high-pressure environment
The question I posed is: Are the harmonics real? In other words, although the mass is still only bouncing up and down 30 times per second, is there actually real vibration occurring at 60, 90 and 120 Hz, etc.? OR are these just artifacts of the FFT?
A plant shutdown and turnaround is defined as a major plant maintenance shutdown, typically involving the entire plant or multiple areas and lasts for several days (or if not properly planned and scheduled can last longer than expected). Some organizations have both Major (more than 24 hours) and minor (24 hours or less). In many cases, minor shutdowns can have a bigger impact on lost production.
Maintenance expenses often account for a significant portion of an organization’s operating expenses, ranging between 20% and 60%, depending on the specific industry. Despite this substantial financial outlay, strategic optimization of maintenance activities has been a secondary concern for many companies over the past few years. This oversight represents a missed opportunity to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
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