Expert root cause analysis articles covering failure investigation, diagnostic methodologies, and prevention strategies for industrial equipment.
This article highlights the five most common causes of transmission belt overheating, including misalignment and incorrect tension. It offers systematic diagnosis, corrective actions and a…
A Heidenhain ROD1424003 1250I/G gear suffered tooth pitting and spalling, causing a production interruption. The analysis revealed causes related to lubrication, misalignment and material fatigue.
An increase in the temperature of the HYDAC 505463010152 belt indicates a malfunction. Root cause analysis reveals mechanical overload, lack of lubrication and inaccurate alignment…
Thermal circuit breakers often trip unexpectedly. Causes can be incorrect design, high ambient temperature or missing load profile analysis. Prevention through precise design and monitoring…
Thermal relay nuisance tripping can lead to unplanned downtime and increased maintenance costs. A root cause analysis of a Siemens 3SU1102-6AA40-3AA0 thermal relay identified ambient…
Increased backlash in a REXROTH R901324450 ball-screw can be caused by preload loss, wear fluid loss and contamination. A systematic analysis and preventive measures are…
1. Introduction: The symptom of failure In industrial plants in the DACH region, centrifugal pumps are central components for the transport of liquids. A frequently…
Chain drive elongation and sprocket wear lead to unexpected downtime and increased costs. This article provides a forensic analysis of the root causes and practical…
A hydraulic cylinder shows a sudden loss of fluid. The causes are contamination, misalignment or pressure fluctuations. The analysis with Ishikawa and 5 Whys shows…
Encoder signal loss can be caused by connector degradation, EMI, or vibration. UNITEC-D offers certified components for quick and preventive solutions.
A failure of the Parker 937859Q hydraulic cylinder caused a production halt. The analysis identified contamination, inaccurate alignment and pressure spikes as the main causes.…
Gear tooth pitting and spalling in Telemecanique LC1 D1810 motor starters are linked to lubrication degradation, misalignment, and material fatigue. This article provides a root…
