Investing in a new motor is a substantial commitment that significantly impacts your business operations. Safeguarding this investment necessitates not only ensuring the initial seamless operation as promised by the manufacturer but also ensuring sustained performance...
Building upon the “Are You and Your Assets Prepared” information provided by HECO Director of Reliability and Senior Reliability Engineer for HECO’s Predictive Service Group Jason Spettel’s insights in this first part of this series, we now turn to insights from...
While it’s evident that every electric motor or rotating equipment requires regular lubrication to operate efficiently, not all lubricants and lubrication systems are equal. For example, simple grease lubrication may suffice in some cases, while other situations...
In the realm of industry, professionals, engineers, and technicians are well-versed in the capabilities and limitations of low voltage (LV) drives. However, the benefits and potential of medium voltage (MV) drives remain less explored due to their less frequent...
When it comes to motors and equipment, a holistic approach requires viewing various segments as a whole rather than a collection of parts. For the purpose of this blog series, we’ll take that notion a step further to look at how issues within a given system are both...
Thanks to redundant engineering, today’s overhead crane systems are substantially easier and safer to operate than their counterparts from just twenty-years ago. However, utilizing the latest technology, redundant fail-safe systems, and OSHA safety standards can...
In the dynamic landscape of the past decade, the combination of an aging power grid and increasing extreme weather events has accentuated the challenge of power outages. In our technology-driven world, these disruptions can cripple productivity. If your home or...
Maintenance is essential to keep every mechanical device working at peak efficiency. As a result, predictive maintenance has become the industry standard as companies strive to reduce operating costs while minimizing downtime and unplanned repairs. With most of the...
Every January, companies create a new list of business goals for the new year. And while many business owners would like to see more customers or profits, a common goal for those in the manufacturing is to reduce downtime. Unfortunately, most business goals only...
According to analyst firm Aberdeen Research, 82% of companies experienced unplanned downtime over the past three years. That unplanned downtime cost companies as much as $260,000 an hour! While Predictive maintenance can significantly reduce that expensive downtime...