Drills & Thrills
Torbjörn Idhammar
Did you know that there is a simple trick to selecting the correct drill for metric threads?
Menu
Technical / Equipment
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
Smart Maintenance Method
Torbjörn Idhammar
It is possible to change out splices in power lines while the line is energized. The procedure also improves the reliability of the splice. A
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 Principle of Hydraulic Motor
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
Tools: Grease gun with cordless power and volume meter
Torbjörn Idhammar
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.
