Expert articles on root cause analysis: failure investigation and prevention strategies.
Detailed engineering analysis of the causes of premature wear of hydraulic cylinder seals. The factors of contamination of the working fluid for ISO 4406, mechanical…
This root cause analysis examines solenoid valve coil burnout in Allen Bradley 1794-TB3G modules, identifying duty cycle mismatches, overvoltage conditions, and thermal management failures as…
This article examines the root causes of hydraulic cylinder seal failures – contamination, misalignment and pressure pulsations – and provides practical methods for diagnosis, correction…
1. Introduction: Critical Failure Symptom In high-precision manufacturing environments, the operational integrity of mechanical components is critical. A recurring and critical symptom is increased play…
This article analyzes the root causes of misalignment in conveyor belts, focusing on inadequate crown gear, roller misalignment, and uneven load distribution. Based on real…
1. Introduction – The error pattern during operationDuring routine vibration monitoring on a spur gear (ratio i = 3.15, drive power 55 kW, speed 1480…
This root cause analysis examines the premature failure of Telemecanique XS1-M30MA230A spherical roller bearings in a cement plant fan, identifying housing distortion, contamination, and misalignment…
Increased clearance in ball screws compromises industrial precision. This article explores the root causes—loss of preload, contamination, and lubrication failure—and offers a practical guide for…
Forensic analysis of untimely trips in DANFOSS 003N0107 thermal relays, caused by high ambient temperature, sizing errors and inadequate load profiles. It includes real MTBF…
Systematic root cause analysis of a seal failure on the VICKERS XG2V-6-CK-10 hydraulic valve. Three primary causes – particle contamination, pressure spikes and misalignment –…
1. Introduction In industrial production, especially within the Benelux, chain drives are an essential part of countless machines, from conveyor belts to packaging lines. Their…
Introduction Overheating of servomotors represents one of the most critical and recurring failures in industrial automation systems, leading to unplanned production stops and a significant…
