Reliability Articles
How to use Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to get the reliability you need
For every action taken to maintain a piece of equipment, a Failure Mode—or cause of failure—is managed. That is why a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is an essential part of physical…
Batteryless Fluke 3562 Screening Vibration Sensor
The Fluke 3562 is a revolutionary solution that enables the collection of continuous vibration data in new and exciting ways. Not only is it wireless, scalable, and flexible, but this cutting-edge, batteryless technology…
Unshrouding the mystery of rarely-used parts: How to avoid shutdown and cost overruns due to parts availability
Storerooms everywhere are lacking certain critical parts while other parts are overstocked – and getting the mix right in today’s environment of supply shortages is even more challenging than it used to be…
Using business intelligence tools to achieve reliability maintenance goals: Practical advice on how to get started
Sometimes the RCA experts need to do an RCA on themselves. There are many reasons why maintenance and reliability teams can feel stuck in place, and getting a big picture view of what’s…
The exponential power of daily improvement
Calvin Williams has helped numerous companies build continuous improvement programs. In this webinar, he discusses the science behind daily improvement and how to use it to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement…
Get more value from your CMMS (Part II): Integrations for improving machine health
You may be surprised by how supercharged your CMMS can be when connected to more powerful sensors, software, and other compatible systems. Your CMMS is designed to support maintenance and reliability, and the…
Get more value from your CMMS (Part I): Best usage models for business impact and user adoption
Some of the most game-changing features and usages of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) often get overlooked. That’s a drag on your ROI and can be rectified by simple instruction and training…
How a defect elimination program works and why it could work for you
“Defect elimination” has become a hot topic in the reliability world. But what exactly does it mean? Defect elimination is a bottom-up approach that uses small teams tackling small projects with broad participation…
Industrial machine alignment: Tips for getting precise measurements in demanding conditions
Mines, sawmills, and pulp and paper plants represent some of the toughest environments to maintain machine alignment. Matt Joinson, the owner and operator of Jaffray Millwright and Welding, located in Jaffray, British Columbia,…