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The Benefits of Motion Amplification vs Standard Vibration
The vast majority of vibration analysis is performed using accelerometers that gather critical data for evaluating the condition of electromechanical equipment. Vibration data is often vital for troubleshooting and necessary for predictive maintenance. However, while...
How to Subdue Unplanned Downtime: Predictive Maintenance
Out of the blue, one of the key electric motors at your facility breaks down. That entire production line comes to a grinding halt (often literally, too). You have to quickly find where the spare motor is, get it ready to install and pull the failed motor. And when...
How to Prevent Rolling Element Bearing Failure
Here’s a statistic you should know: mechanical failure, rather than electrical failure, is the cause of 80% of failures in electric motors. Unplanned failures cost facilities countless dollars each year due to the resulting loss of productivity, overtime repairs, and...
All About Wire Rope for Hoists & Cranes
While the concept of an overhead crane wire rope might seem simple enough, there is far more than meets the eye when it comes to selecting the correct wire rope for your application. It is critical to understand the difference between a general purpose wire rope,...
Hi-Speed and Conductix Seminar on Overhead Crane Collision
As part of its ongoing virtual seminar series, Hi-Speed Industrial Service, in partnership with Conductix, recently hosted a virtual seminar on overhead crane collision presented by Chris Barksdale from Conductix. In this seminar, Chris focused on preventative...
The Importance of Overhead Crane Rail Inspections
Let’s face it, if you don’t have rails, you don’t have a crane. Bridge cranes travel on rails. If those rails become misaligned, the crane’s wheels will begin to wear out sooner than they should--and this can lead to acatastrophic failure of your overhead crane in...
Safety & Use of Overhead Crane Controls
Safety & Use of Overhead Crane Controls In a world full of materials handling needs, and especially in the context of overhead cranes, it can be hard to understand what overhead crane controls are and what they do. There exists a multitude of controls available...
Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How
Electric Motor Reconditioning: Why and How Plant reliability has many facets, including the planned removal and reconditioning of critical electric motors and other electromechanical equipment. There are a host of benefits to reconditioning, but scheduled reconditions...
Plant Shutdown Tips for Electric Motors
During a plant outage, proper shutdown and startup procedures for rotating equipment is critical to see your system smoothly and predictably come back online. Here are some tips and thoughts for executing a reliable shutdown & startup for your plant. Tip #1: Keep...
Technical Profile: Blake Parker
Blake Parker Director of Shop Operations Hi-Speed Industrial Service “My goal is ensuring we maintain the health of our clients’ businesses while keeping them profitable.” ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Blake Parker serves as the Director of Motor Shop...
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