On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
Continuous mass flow measurement in the production of plastic granules
The production process of plastic granulate starts with transporting the raw material to an extruder. In the extruder, the raw material is mixed with various additives, making the end product…
Impact monitoring for reciprocating compressors
This article is part of the whitepaper: “monitoring mechanical behaviour of reciprocating machinery”. Request the whitepaper here » Impact measurements are used as a reliable method to monitor excessive mechanical…
Temperature measurements for reciprocating compressors
This article is part of the whitepaper: “monitoring mechanical behaviour of reciprocating machinery”. Request the whitepaper here » Temperature monitoring is essential for various components of reciprocating compressors. This article…
Case study: An efficient maintenance strategy for reciprocating compressors
A client operates two reciprocating compressors, both of which are critical to the process. This particular plant produces a semi-finished product that is needed in another plant for the production…
Vibration measurements for reciprocating compressors
Vibration measurements on reciprocating compressors prove to be difficult due to the natural mechanical movement of this type of machinery. However, there are some important parts that should be monitored…
5 speed-related failures with rotating machinery
Rotating machinery such as turbines, pumps and compressors are continuously subjected to major mechanical forces. As most of these machines are critical to the process, systems are implemented with protection…
Sensors for speed measurements
Choosing the right speed sensor for an application is of crucial importance for an accurate and reliable measurement. After all, the signal of the sensor is the input for an…
New: Vibration transmitter for SIL2 applications
The ST5484E is a SIL2 certified vibration transmitter for vibration measurements on bearing housings and is suitable for rotating machinery and reciprocating compressors. With the certification, the transmitter is applicable…
Vibration monitoring on paper machines
The production lines in the pulp and paper industry consist of various sections with many rotating machines and rolling elements. Each section is essential for the process, so for maximum…
The importance of Condition Monitoring for rotating machinery
Rotating machines are often very critical to process plants. The reliability and availability of these machines must be guaranteed at all times, as failure to do so may have catastrophic…