Reliability Maintenance Solutions Ltd

For newcomers to the channel, our company presentation is a helpful way to get to know us better. Flick-through the pages below, or download a copy at: https://lnkd.in/dqyyj9t #vibrationanalysis #conditionmonitoring #predictiveanalysis #assetreliabilty #motionamplification #industrytraining

🚀 Further validation that Sensoteq's sensors and software deliver on their promise! Great work by the team at JPS Reliability Ltd. 👏 #KappaX #TauSensor #WirelessVibration #ConditionMonitoring #Atex #Ultilities

For #MAMonday this week, here's an nice example of helping a paper machine with raised vibration levels: "It’s not only assets such as motors, pumps, and fans that RDI Technologies Inc.'s Motion Amplification® can be used on. It’s great for larger structures and machines too. By filtering the MA videos to different frequencies, we can gain a much deeper understanding of the machine’s motion. Nice example here of a paper machine suffering from raised vibration levels on the wet end section, with levels up to 8 mm/sec on some rolls. Testing with our Emerson's Automation Technologies & Solutions AMS 2140 Analyser and IRIS M™ Motion Amplification® Camera determined a resonance issue at higher machine speeds, excited by the wire rolls (1XRPM). Over the years, increased machine speed for production had taken it further into the resonance range. One common result of running in these resonant ranges is the loosening of holding down bolts, amplifying the problem further. In this case, we recommended checking all base bolts for tightness after reviewing the MA footage, which showed a rocking motion of the machine. Although not a long-term fix, the levels reduced to 3mm/sec RMS, which the site was happy to run with. A new maintenance inspection has also been added to check base bolt tightness routinely.” — Stuart Walker To learn more about the technologies used in this case example, see the list of links in the comments below. #Emerson #Flexing #PaperIndustry #Resonance #StructuralIssues #VibrationProblems

📖 Essential Reading for Reliability Professionals – Now 20% Off 📅 Valid until 5th April 2025 using coupon-code: RMS20BOOKS ❓ Looking to strengthen your technical know-how or support your team’s growth? RMS is offering a limited-time, 'End of UK Financial Year' 20% discount on two powerful reliability resources from team JPS Reliability Ltd.—loaded with case studies, insights, and real-world diagnostics. 📒 The Book of Gold A practical reference packed with 118 case studies including vibration data, strip inspections, and thermal imaging. Perfect for both beginners (VCAT-I) and seasoned analysts (VCAT-II+), this is a go-to tool for fault diagnosis and failure comparison. 📕 Enhanced System Reliability Through Vibration Technology Based on 20+ years of field experience, this 300-page full-colour technical guide simplifies vibration theory into practical applications. With over 20 real-life case studies, it’s designed to support knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring, ideal for VCAT-II+ level. 🛒 Try before you buy! Take a look through sample case studies from both books - links in the comments below. #VibrationAnalysis #ReliabilityEngineering #ConditionMonitoring #ReliabilityBooks #BookofGold #ESRTVT #AssetReliability

🤖 Meet Iris Explorer™, powered by RDI Technologies Inc. and delivered by Boston Dynamics' Spot robot — an innovative leap in route-based vibration analysis. Here's the moment Stuart Walker met Spot for the first time! ✅ Increase asset coverage ✅ Reduce human risk ✅ Maintain compliance in hazardous environments ✅ Maximise asset ROI 📽️ See how Spot carries the camera into challenging environments: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYKU-ACC #motionamplification #robotics #irism #hazardous #vibrationanalysis #predictivemaintenance #industrialinnovation

💡 For those new to the channel, this Dry Air Fan VA case study by Stuart Walker demonstrates the importance of getting to the root cause! ❓ "What was the last maintenance action or modification carried out on this machine? This is a great question to ask and has served me well over many years when trying to get to the root cause of many machinery problems. 📈 Here is a great example, on the face of it looks like a typical bearing defect developing until you see the jump on the online trend data after a short outage. When we asked the above question the reply was a coupling had been replaced during the shutdown. 🔨 Anything unusual we asked? "Well i did see a contractor hitting the coupling on with a rather large hammer" Classic human intervention! You can just see the brinelling marks on the inner race where the defect initiated too. Big hammers and precision bearings don't go together too well." #reliabilityengineering #vibrationanalysis #fan #bearings #conditionmonitoring #maintenance

🔥 For this week’s #MAMonday, here's a 'hot' example by Stuart Walker showcasing RDI Technologies Inc.'s Iris M™ camera in action. Here Stuart is testing the non-contact capabilities of the Motion Amplification® in an extreme environment—a steelmaking arc furnace! It's impressive to see how this MA technology performs under such demanding conditions. 📚 Learn more about the Iris M™ camera online at: https://lnkd.in/dwaq93E, or contact the MA Team by email: info@motionamplification.co.uk. #MotionAmplification #IrisM #ConditionMonitoring #Reliability #Steelmaking

📈 For those new to the channel, or the topic of vibration analysis, here's a helpful before-and-after Motor Bearing Damage case study carried out in 2012 by Stuart Walker: 🏭 The Hammer Mill is part of the mashing area on a Bio Ethanol Plant. It mills wheat in preparation for the Bio-Ethanol Process. The Motor is inverter driven (Variable Speed). The spectral analysis showed clear harmonics from 3.05 orders of turning speed. Clear damage on outer race indicating electrical erosion as root cause of bearing damage. 🛠️ Typical faults found during a Motor Analysis service include: cracked or broken rotorbars, electrical erosion, soft foot, variable speed drive card faults (SCR), loose connections. 🔗 See the comments below for a list of helpful resources. #conditionmonitoring #vibrationanalysis #electricalengineering #bioethanol #motors

❓ What would you do in this situation? 📈 Topic: Resonance Identification ✅ Test your diagnostic skills, vote for the best course of action and discuss solutions with industry peers! A detailed answer to the scenario will be posted in the comments after the poll closes. 📚 To learn more about how resonance issues impact condition, view our #InTheField collection of 30+ real-world video examples: https://lnkd.in/dtBWU-WH #wwyd #vibrationanalysis #resonance #conditionmonitoring #fans

⭐ Featured Product: Emerson AMS Asset Monitor 💬 In this short video from Emerson's AMS team: "Learn how to easily and cost effectively monitor the health of your balance-of-plant assets, such as pumps, motors and fans, using vibration data so that you maintain better uptime, achieve greater efficiency, and reduce costly equipment failures." 📊 Traditionally, continuous online monitoring was only for the most critical assets because of high installation costs and the need for specialised knowledge to interpret data. The AMS Asset Monitor changes that. This device makes it easier to monitor equipment by combining prediction, basic protection, and process monitoring all in one. 🛠️ Using CHARMs-based technology, Asset Monitor collects both vibration and process data, automatically analysing common equipment issues like imbalance, misalignment, gear problems, and bearing defects - the system then alerts your team to potential problems quickly. 🤝 At RMS, we’ve been working with Emerson's Automation Technologies & Solutions for many years, helping companies improve how they monitor and manage their equipment. The AMS Asset Monitor is a great step forward, making it possible for operations and reliability teams to monitor more assets with less complexity. 🔗 Learn about the AMS Asset Monitor online including case studies, spec-sheets, manuals/guides and videos: https://lnkd.in/eDiQ5QEh, or contact the team via email: info@rms-reliability.com. #ConditionMonitoring #Emerson #AssetMonitor #Edge #Innovation #TechTrends #ReliabilityEngineering