The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way manufacturing plants and other related businesses operate. With equipment sensors gathering machine data and providing maintenance solutions, production is streamlined and enhanced. In fact, many of the top 2% of manufacturing companies leverage IoT solutions by implementing predictive maintenance systems to
Condition-based maintenance employs a strategy where maintenance is performed once one or more indicators show that equipment will fail or performance is deteriorating. Time-based maintenance tasks for machines shown to be running well are avoided, eliminating the possibility of introducing a defect into the system. Condition-based monitoring (CBM) is the
Shaft misalignment can occur in rotating machines that are connected by a coupling. In fact, a majority of rotating machines used in the manufacturing industry are out of alignment. Operation within certain tolerances allows for proper transmission of power with minimal wear and tear. Over time however, any rotating machine
Detecting the root cause of failure on a gearbox integrated pump with VibePro 8 Severe vibration causes problems in many industries and finding solutions to them is not always easy. A range of vibration related products can be used to diagnose and correct potential issues when properly employed. To that
The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. – Ralph Waldo Emerson 25 July 2017; Acorn, meet iPad. I saw the above quote along the Tampa Riverwalk while attending the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) convention. It made me ponder the infinite possibilities of that single acorn, and
24 June 2016 – GTI Predictive Technology, Inc., creators of the VibePro iPad Data Collector, announce X-Phase for iPad. The new application enables cross channel phase analysis on the iPad. X-Phase is compatible with either GTI’s 3 port, 2-channel DAQ box for wired accelerometers or with the GTI-220 wireless sensor.
03 May 2016 – GTI Predictive Technology, Inc., creators of the VibePro iPad Data Collector, have released VibePro-EX, a groundbreaking explosion proof vibration analysis package for iPad. The package includes a wireless Bluetooth accelerometer, a specially certified explosion proof iPad case meeting all hazardous compliance standards, and a new version
Check out this new article written by GTI’s president Thomas Hoenig on M2M strategies: http://reliabilityweb.com/articles/entry/m2m-strategies-for-machine-tool-maintenance
VibePro on a recent service call investigated a problem with a dual disc centerless grinder. This one year old grinder had been performing poorly, causing downtime and poor parts quality. Using GTI’s VibePro iPad vibration tools, our service technician discovered that both spindles in the machine were running much faster
New from GTI Predictive this September ThermoPro (a new iPad thermography solution), GTIDiagnostics (a new online wireless condition monitoring solution) and VibePro Advanced (an all new set of web tools for VibePro users). Keep reading to learn more! GTIDiagnostics – Constant Monitoring Finally, GTIDiagnostics is available this new family
“Launching a predictive maintenance program is not merely an operational upgrade; it’s a strategic investment. By anticipating failures before they occur, we not only save substantial costs but also significantly reduce downtime. This proactive approach transforms maintenance from a cost center into a value driver, ensuring our machinery’s longevity and our business’s uninterrupted success.”
