Motors, fans, pumps, compressors: IIoT avoids downtime
Think Again: Remote monitoring, sensors, analytics and real-time intelligence is helping those who manufacture, use, and repair motors and attached critical assets to avoid downtime with prescriptive maintenance technologies, says EASA and Plant Engineering research.
Do-it-yourself collaborative robotic project
Case study: Collaborative robots at a thermal wrap manufacturing company deliver a zero-defect rate while doubling production output. Installation, integration and use has been a do-it-yourself (DIY) project.
Understanding failure to improve turbomachinery designs
Expert failure analysis techniques deliver improved reliability for demanding manufacturing operations.
Integrated motors offer flexibility with fewer components
Integrated motors save space compared to separate motor and drive components by reducing the number of components in the system, simplifying cabling and reducing costs over conventional solutions.
Three steps to size motors
Proper motor sizing precludes equipment failures, ensures efficiency and reduces maintenance issues.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 24-30
Articles about lubrication and bearings, the 2019 Lubrication Guide, oil's return on investment, predictive maintenance obstacles, and worker safety best practices were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 24-30. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Motion control and motor market reports decline in first quarter of 2019
The Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA) reported that the global motion control and motor market saw a very small decline in shipments in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 2018.
Understanding lubrication from the bearing’s perspective
Many factors can impact how proper use can avoid friction.
Clean oil is productive oil
The care of your lubricant stock is all about the basics.
Guiding vibration simulations for turbines
The Duke-led GUIde Consortium develops faster, more accurate simulations of turbine blade vibrations to help aeronautical engineers develop safer jet turbines with lower maintenance costs.