There are several reasons why monitoring both temperature and vibration is essential for your machine condition monitoring program - it provides a more comprehensive view of machinery health and performance and allows for early detection of potential issues.…
An eddy current is essentially a circulating flow of electric current induced within a conductor when exposed to a changing magnetic field, and eddy current technology is used in a wide variety of applications including proximity probe sensors.…
In the dynamic landscape of oil and gas production, where precision and reliability are paramount, the role of turbomachinery cannot be overstated. These mechanical workhorses, comprising pumps, …
Learn about the most popular types of turbomachinery and why condition monitoring is essential for this type of industrial equipment.…
Learn about the common terms used in hazardous areas and the situations in which they are used.…
Many industrial processes require large facilities where a single pump, motor or gearbox may be located far from other locations requiring sensors, thus making it difficult, or cost prohibitive, to…
Choose the best mounting method for your application by understanding the advantages and disadvantages inherent in various mounting methods for accelerometers or piezo-velocity sensors.…
RMS, Peak, and Peak to Peak are commonly used to express the amplitude value for each signal or frequency. Here is a definition of these terms: The RMS value is expressed from zero to 70.7% of the…
There are several important differences between CTC's M4TR2 and M4TR4 connectors which are used in RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) systems.…
The harsh chemicals used in the paper industry are well known to be difficult to handle and can cause many different issues for sensors and cabling used to monitor paper manufacturing machinery. Some…
