Expert root cause analysis articles for industrial equipment.
A forensic engineering investigation into a catastrophic shaft key failure, analyzing design stress, fit tolerances, and cyclic fatigue under heavy industrial loads.
Uneven wear patterns on the REXROTH DBDH6G10/50 show contamination, pre-compression and lubrication gaps. The causes are systematically analyzed and answered with specific measures for prevention.…
Forensic analysis of a chain drive with premature elongation and sprocket wear. Root causes, measurements according to UNE/EN standards, and a corrective action plan are…
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…
