Expert articles on root cause analysis: failure investigation and prevention strategies for industrial equipment.
Thermal relay nuisance tripping in industrial motor systems is often caused by ambient temperature, load profile, or incorrect relay sizing. This article presents a forensic…
The failure of the seal of a hydraulic cylinder SKF NCF 2944 V may be due to contamination, misalignment, or pressure spikes. A root cause…
A sudden failure in the transmission system has caused an interruption. The analysis has identified incorrect alignment, torque overload and material fatigue as main causes.…
A Festo gear system 151192 failed due to pitting and gear tooth breakage. The analysis revealed that lack of lubrication, high temperature and lubricant contamination…
Overheating of an ABB 3AFE64008366 servo motor can be caused by sizing errors, duty cycle miscalculation or cooling failure. Rigorous analysis and preventive maintenance are…
Coil burnout of a solenoid valve is a critical failure that can interrupt the functionality of an industrial automation system. The analysis has identified the…
Oil leakage in HYDAC HDA 3840-A-350-124 hydraulic cylinder causes loss of efficiency and risk of non-compliance. Using the correct seals, ventilation and installation will ensure…
Solenoid coil fire in an Allen Bradley 1786-XT is analyzed with respect to load cycling, voltage and thermal management. Accurate diagnostics and preventive maintenance are…
A signal loss from the encoder may be caused by shielding wear, corrosion on the connector, and exposure to EMI. The analysis reveals that lack…
VFD-induced bearing currents lead to increased bearing temperatures and EDM damages. A systematic analysis identifies the causes and provides measures for prevention. Switch to UNITEC-D…
Premature failure of spherical roller bearings can lead to costly downtime. This article presents a forensic analysis of a Heidenhain ROQ425-512 bearing failure, identifying key…
A conveyor system experiences recurring lateral deflection, reducing MTBF from 1,200 to 600 hours. Analysis reveals causes such as improper idler alignment, uneven load distribution,…
