Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Predictive Maintenance",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Lightweight vibration sensors monitor production from
Hansford Sensors, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hansford Sensors' HS-130 is suitable for use where space is limited or where the additional weight would alter the test characteristics".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Sealed accelerometer raises reeliability from
Wilcoxon Research: "The 787F accelerometer's integral cable is permanently mounted, eliminating a common concern that contaminants can penetrate the connector".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Datastick Systems
concerning its VSA-1225 vibration spectrum analyser
- take a look at Portable vibration analyser keeps costs down
which says: "The iPAQ supplies the computing power and 128Mbyte of data storage, while the Datastick VSA hardware module supplies the sensor power, Datastick electronics and interface".
Take a look also at the news release from AV Technology, Outsourced predictive maintenance makes sense,
as well as Database and portal keep track of rotating assets from Deritend Group,
and Isolated I/O module serves as counter/timer from Acromag.
See also:
Condition monitoring as an insurance policy
(October 2007)
The latest condition monitoring systems and services will reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan
Firmware upgrade released for thermal imagers
(October 2007)
A free upgrade will double the image-storage capacity of Fluke Ti20 thermal imagers in the field
Multimeters quickly identify problems
(October 2007)
The Fluke 287 and 289 have an AC bandwidth of 100kHz, a 0.025% basic DC accuracy and include a temperature measurement function
Company signs offshore automation contract
(September 2007)
FieldConnex products were supplied mounted into customised stainless steel enclosures and pre-wired to a specification requested by the client
Fieldbus installation system suits new plant
(August 2007)
Pepperl+Fuchs FieldConnex will interface the field measurement instrumentation to Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system in GE Healthcare's Lindesnes plant in Norway
Platform eases alarm handling
(July 2007)
Siemens Automation and Drives' DCS Platform - PCS 7 Version 7 - allows intelligent alarm handling techniques to be developed in a cost-effective way
Tool tests for safe connections
(July 2007)
The Fluke 1621 Earth Ground Tester can be used as part of a predictive maintenance programme to check that existing connections are within tolerance
Bearing monitor keeps track of four locations
(July 2007)
IFM electronic's is efector octavis now available as a master unit which can monitor up to four separate locations
Surveillance system eases maintenance
(July 2007)
Online condition-based monitoring systems can help reduce lost production and overall cost of maintenance
Flow meters help monitor compressor efficiency
(June 2007)
Fox Air Flow Meters allow users to evaluate compressor efficiency and locating serious leaks
Cost effective predictive maintenance explained
(June 2007)
Brochure focuses on saving money on machinery health by using 4-20mA vibration data for cost effective vibration monitoring
Company explores wireless options
(June 2007)
Invensys wireless-enabled applications are in various stages of implementation at customer plants around the world
Brochure covers seismic monitors
(May 2007)
Sensonics' eight-page brochure covers its seismic transducers and safety switches, nuclear infrastructure protection, structural and environmental monitoring and vibration data capture and analysis
Company makes presentations at conference
(May 2007)
Gareth Johnston of ABB will discuss the benefits of switching to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring by using information gathered from intelligent field devices
The expanding electrical toolbox
(May 2007)
Scott Black looks at the essential tools of the trade for electrical plant maintenance and installation
Dynamic signal analysers come in USB or Ethernet
(April 2007)
IPC Systems' DSA hardware provides signal conditioning and data acquisition, while the eZ-series PC-based software provides monitoring and analysis functions
Predicting failure with bearing vibration analysis
(April 2007)
Dr SJ Lacey, Engineering Manager of Schaeffler (UK) describes the use of vibration analysis as a tool in the early detection of bearing failures
Low-cost vibration alarm monitors equipment
(April 2007)
The VibeTracker provides an alarm when a preset vibration level is exceeded and a complete record of vibration levels stored on the internal EPROM memory
Sensors simplifiy wiring
(March 2007)
The MultiSelect units can be used in a variety of configurations, giving manual access to up to 256 accelerometers and remote access to considerably more
Ultrasonic detector cuts downtime
(March 2007)
The EP2400 ultrasonic detector set has many other applications which can be used by companies trying to cut down on costs and downtime
Gas automation alliance agreed
(March 2007)
Emerson will engineer, project manage, install, commission, and provide long-term support on the automation solutions for oil, gas and petrochemical facilities in Qatar
Accelerometers simplify installation
(March 2007)
Kistler Instruments Type 8702B and 8704B accelerometers are now available with Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) to simplify installation and calibration
Wessex Water chooses valve supplier
(February 2007)
Wessex Water's first formal framework agreement for electric valve actuators has been awarded to Rotork Controls, in the face of substantial competition from European manufacturers
Machinery health analyser keeps navy afloat
(January 2007)
Emerson Process Management's machinery health management technologies have enabled the Belgian Navy to make significant savings in maintenance costs
Thermal imaging for predictive maintenance
(January 2007)
Fluke is to present a series of free morning seminars covering various aspects of thermal imaging and how it can be used as part of a predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programme
Vibration analysis for maintenance explained
(January 2007)
Datastick Systems is holding its first vibration training seminar at its Campbell, California, headquarters from 1st to 3rd February 2007
Frequency swap brings in-plant wireless to Europe
(January 2007)
2.4GHz in-plant Smart Wireless solutions enable European mainstream manufacturing to move to the next level of reliability and operational performance
Infra-red cameras for predictive maintenance
(January 2007)
Predictive maintenance remains a core business for Flir Systems and its extensive range of infra-red cameras confirms it
Strategic pipeline includes hundreds of actuators
(January 2007)
A total of nearly 500 Rotork IQ and IQT intelligent electric valve actuators have been installed on the strategic BTC (Baku-Thilisi-Ceyhan) oil pipeline
Digital automation upgrades silane production
(December 2006)
Emerson Process Management has completed a major automation upgrade of the silane unit in the REC Silicon plant, migrating the existing Provox control system to a DeltaV digital automation system
Getting to the root of machinery failures
(November 2006)
A prime example of successful root cause analysis is highlighted by AVT's investigation into premature pinion gear failure on a 12 head carousel keg cleaner at a UK brewery
Diagnostic system checks out dumb valve hardware
(November 2006)
Control valve aftermarket service specialist Severn Unival has signed an agreement to market and distribute the innovative Softek Profiler PC-based valve diagnostic hardware and software system
Vibration transducers survive industrial extremes
(November 2006)
Industrial vibration transducers are designed specifically for use in harsh, heavy plant applications where small, lightweight accelerometers have only a limited life
Thermal imagers provide maintenance options
(November 2006)
Easy-to-use thermal imagers provide a choice of rugged, fully radiometric solutions for industrial maintenance engineers and for predictive maintenance (PdM) applications