The importance of predictive maintenance
“20 billion is lost each year due to unplanned downtime” (Automation.com, 2016). An effective way of predictive maintenance has been an important topic within the industry for years. Often, it…
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Financial justification of condition monitoring (part 4/4)
In previous articles, we discussed the reasons to consider investing in a condition monitoring system (part 1), the financial impact of a maintenance policy without a condition monitoring system (part…
Financial justification of condition monitoring (Part 3/4)
In part 2 of this series, the financial arguments and implications of a maintenance policy without a condition monitoring system were discussed. This follow-up article will focus on the financial…
Financial justification of condition monitoring (part 2/4)
In part 1 of this series, we discussed why it is difficult to financially justify the investment in a condition monitoring system. To continue from here, this second part describes…
Financial justification of condition monitoring (part 1/4)
This article consists of four chapters consecutively; Problems regarding financial justification for investing in a condition monitoring system (current chapter) Financial argumentation and the consequences of a maintenance policy without…
Lower maintenance costs through Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
Maintenance strategies Machine maintenance can be a significant cost for a factory, but with the right strategy, investments can be recovered, and costs can be reduced. Ensuring that a process…
Centralized versus distributed machine monitoring system
Vibro-Meter VM600, centralized measurement system The VM600 measurement system from Vibro-Meter is a centralized machine monitoring system that can be expanded to a condition monitoring system. It is developed for…
Vibration Measurement on Bearings in Rotating Machinery
Understanding the Role of Vibrations in Rotating Equipment Monitoring Vibration measurement on bearings offers a reliable way to monitor the condition of rotating machines. These include steam turbines, gas turbines,…