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News Release from: AMOT | Subject: XTS-W
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 March 2008
Bearing monitor gains further approval
Bureau Veritas Approval expands applications for bearing condition monitoring system.
The AMOT XTS-W bearing condition monitoring system for real-time protection of propulsion engine crank bearings by detecting wear before any damage can occur has received Bureau Veritas Approval, adding this globally recognised independent certification to previous approvals including Lloyd's Register type approval for marine installations and product design approval from the American Bureau of Shipping This further cements mounting international user-assurance of the system's unique ability to avoid the high costs consequential to damage from bearing failures, as well as maximising revenues and controlling maintenance and eliminating the need for expensive and risky open out inspections
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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