Expert root cause analysis articles covering failure investigation, diagnostic methodologies, and prevention strategies for industrial equipment.
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…
1. Introduction: Failure Symptoms and Impact on Production The operational continuity of machine tools is a critical factor for production efficiency. An unexpected failure, even…
Systematic cause analysis of a coupling failure on a pump drive unit: angular misalignment, torque overload during direct starting and resulting fatigue cracking. With a…
1. Introduction Overheating in servomotors is one of the most critical failures in industrial automation systems, with a direct impact on the availability of production…
Transmission belts often overheat due to insufficient tension, misalignment, or overload. This article analyzes five main causes with measurement data, diagnostic checklist and prevention strategies…
Introduction A CNC machining center in a UK aerospace supplier reported a 0.12 mm positioning error during a routine ISO 230-2 accuracy test. The error…
1. Introduction: Symptoms of refusal and initiation of investigation A production line shutdown often begins with a sudden alarm. In this case, the control system…
