Savings in Your Compressed Air System
Torbjörn Idhammar
A collection of leaks in your compressed air system amounting to a .25″ hole equivalent in a system pressurized to 100PSI can cost over US$8,500
Technical / Equipment
Blessed Bolts or Freaking Fasteners Or Bolt Basics!
Michael Lippig
Bolts and screws are not something that occupies a lot of our reliability thoughts. After, the life of an appropriate bolt in a non-aggressive environment
Maintenance Tip: Clean – Dry – Tight – Friction Free
Torbjörn Idhammar
Statistics indicate that more fires start from electrical system failure than from any other cause. Electrical equipment is usually well designed and properly installed. However,
Infrared Thermography Essentials
Torbjörn Idhammar
Infrared thermography (IR) has become an essential tool in many Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Programs. Infrared cameras have become user-friendly and plentiful in the marketplace, but
Drills & Thrills Maintenance Tips
Torbjörn Idhammar
IDCON is back with Maintenance Tips and Techniques for you! Did you know that there is a simple trick to selecting the correct drill for
Smart Method: Nord-Lock Bolt Securing System
Torbjörn Idhammar
The Nord-Lock Bolt Securing system (washers) has proven to hold tightness in a vibrating environment much better than other typical bolt securing systems such as
Adjusting packed centrifugal pumps with open impellers
Torbjörn Idhammar
Open impellers are frequently used in centrifugal pumps which pump liquids that contain suspended solid materials (slurries, paper stock, etc). They do not plug as
Digital Cameras
Torbjörn Idhammar
Digital cameras, with the addition of simple notes, are a very powerful planning tool and can save hours of work. Here are a couple of
Basic Principles of Hydraulic Motors
Torbjörn Idhammar
The Hydraulic Motor is a radial-piston type motor. The motor has a rotating cylinder shaft and stationary housing. The cylinder block is mounted in fixed roller
Technique: Inspection
Torbjörn Idhammar
Water in oil is a common, but often overlooked reliability problem. Water will not only destroy the oil film strength, but may also cause flash-vaporization
Technique: The smart hook
Torbjörn Idhammar
If you have slow moving bearings that you need to inspect without disassembling and cleaning them, the smart hook can be a good tool to
Technique: Vacuum pump
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“The basic function of a Vacuum Pump?” A Nash pump operates with a positive displacement using water as a compressant. The rotor keeps a ring
Tools: Cordless Rechargeable Grease Gun with Volume Meter
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Assalub of Sweden has a powerful cordless rechargeable grease gun. The gun does not require air or electric connections; it functions on a rechargeable battery.
Technique: Dirt is bad for bearings
Torbjörn Idhammar
We are taught that dirt is bad for bearings. But why is it bad? If dirt enters between the ball/ roller and the bearing race,
Technique: Steam Trap
Torbjörn Idhammar
The purpose of a steam trap is not as the name may indicate to trap steam, but rather to trap condensate in a steam line.
Technique: Hydraulic Fittings
Torbjörn Idhammar
Did you know that fittings for hydraulic units are very different from regular fittings for air and instrumentation? The hydraulic fittings have much deeper and
Technique: Alignment
Torbjörn Idhammar
That a perfect .000” alignment can sometimes be the wrong thing to do? Rarely, if ever, do two machines in a machine train generate the
Technique: Belts
Torbjörn Idhammar
A stroboscope is a wonderful diagnostic tool for belt drives. With a stroboscope light you can: Read the original belt’s number & manufacturer without stopping
