Diagnose and correct excessive vibration on rotating machinery
This guide provides maintenance technicians with a systematic method for identifying and correcting the causes of vibration on rotating machinery. It covers the diagnosis of…
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Implementation of the ISO 55000 standard in the maintenance of industrial assets
The implementation of ISO 55000 transforms maintenance from a cost unit to a strategic asset. The standard helps to optimize costs, increase reliability and minimize…
Troubleshooting Hydraulic System Overheating: A Diagnostic Guide
1. Problem Description & Scope Hydraulic system overheating is a critical failure mode that drastically accelerates fluid degradation, seal failure, and mechanical wear. This guide…
Diagnostics and elimination of the departure of the conveyor belt from the axis
A systematic approach to diagnosing and eliminating the causes of conveyor belt slippage, including inspection of drums, tension and loading conditions.
Maintenance of membrane pumps: membrane replacement, valve cleaning and pulsation damper maintenance
A practical guide for technical personnel in the maintenance of diaphragm pumps, including instructions for changing diaphragms, checking valves and adjusting the pulsation damper.
Thermographic Inspection of Electrical Panels: Detection and Standardization Criteria
Technical guideline on the application of infrared thermography for panel monitoring, focused on severity criteria and compliance with NBR 15572 and NR-10.
Conformity in Electrical Safety of Machines: Practical Guide to the ABNT NBR IEC 60204-1 Standard
Compliance with ABNT NBR IEC 60204-1 is critical for the electrical safety of industrial machines in Brazil. This practical guide details design, maintenance and component…
Debugging CNC Positioning Errors: Ballscrew Backlash, Encoder Feedback, Thermal Compensation and Servo Tuning
This guide provides a systematic approach to diagnosing CNC positioning errors, including backlash, encoder noise and thermal drift. Follow these steps for quick identification and…
Practical guide: Drive oil change, Gear inspection and Alignment check
1. Purpose and Scope This detailed maintenance guide is specifically designed for qualified maintenance technicians, engineers and plant managers working with industrial geared drives. The…
O-Ring Material Selection: NBR, FKM, EPDM, FFKM – Chemical Compatibility and Temperature Ranges
This essential technical article provides an in-depth guide on O-ring selection, looking at NBR, FKM, EPDM and FFKM. Its chemical compatibility, operating temperature ranges and…