EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230: what changes for MRO in 2027
EU Regulation 2023/1230 replaces Directive 2006/42/EC from 20 January 2027 and introduces new requirements for safety components, cyber security of machines and the definition of…
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Upgrading from manual to centralized lubrication systems: ROI calculation and implementation guide
A complete technical guide to the retrofit of manual lubrication systems to centralized automatic lubrication in manufacturing companies. Includes ROI calculation with payback time under…
MRO optimization of HYDAC 1253048 cartridge filters in the chemical industry: technical issues and maintenance strategies
Introduction The French chemical industry, a pillar of the aerospace and energy sectors, relies on continuous processes where the reliability of fluidic systems is critical.…
Diagnostics and elimination of cavitation of hydraulic pumps
1. Description of the problem and scope of application Hydraulic pump cavitation is a critical condition caused by the formation and subsequent collapse of vapor…
New safety guidelines for mechanical power transmission systems 2026: practical guide for MRO managers
Introduction: Why the new guidelines create a need for action nowFrom January 1, 2026, significant changes in European and national standardization for mechanical power transmission…
Troubleshooting for overheating of electric motors: thermography, current analysis and insulation diagnosis
This guide provides a systematic approach to diagnosing overheating in electric motors. Technicians learn how to use thermography, current analysis and insulation testing to identify…
Transmission Belt Overheating: 5 Root Causes and Diagnostic Flowchart for Industrial Drives
This root cause analysis examines why transmission belts overheat, identifying five primary causes—insufficient tension, misalignment, excessive load, contamination, and resonance—with a diagnostic flowchart for field…
Diagnosis of erratic movements of hydraulic actuators: Proportional valves, contamination analysis and signal integrity
1. Description of the problem and scope This guide deals with irregular, jerky or unpredictable movements of hydraulic actuators controlled by proportional valves, encountered in…
Functional Safety in MRO: A Practical Guide for Technical Teams (IEC 61508/62061)
This practical guide for MRO teams takes a detailed look at the requirements of the International Functional Safety Standards IEC 61508 and IEC 62061. It…
Diagnostic Guide: Resolving misalignment of industrial conveyor belts
Technical guide to diagnose and resolve industrial conveyor belt misalignment. Root cause analysis, adjustment procedures and monitoring charts for corrective maintenance.