Fluke Accelix VP Kevin Clark discusses the general concept of connected reliability in a Pumps & Systems podcast with Host and Managing Editor Drew Champlin. Clark explains it simply. He says that connected reliability is getting data that’s locked in someone’s head, for instance, such as a maintenance or facilities technician. Or it’s getting that data…
John Bernet, a Fluke Accelix expert and mechanical application specialist for Fluke Corporation, recently made an appearance on the “Rooted in Reliability” podcast with James Kovacevic, principal instructor at Eruditio LLC and founder of High Performance Reliability, to discuss the most common types of motor faults and how to detect them before costly failure occurs. In this episode, Bernet…
While the concept of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) seems abstract and foreign to many people, it can be applied across a variety of applications and industries. The IIoT was developed based on the idea that by connecting the digital and physical worlds, information exchange can be improved and elevated within industrial and maintenance…
Dez Blanchfield, noted data scientist, Internet of Things (IoT) entrepreneur and podcaster based out of Sydney, Australia, has teamed up with Fluke Accelix to help describe what its new Connected Reliability framework has to offer through his “Conversations with Dez” podcast series. About the collaboration It’s no secret that there’s a lot of hype associated…
Fluke Accelix Vice President Kevin Clark was recently interviewed by Fred Schenkelberg, a reliability expert at FMS Reliability and host of the podcast series “Speaking of Reliability,” where the two discussed how maintenance data integration can improve an organization’s reliability efforts. Together, they explore the ability to attach a small, portable device to an industrial…
John Bernet, a Fluke Accelix expert and mechanical application specialist for Fluke Corporation, recently joined Rob Kalwarowsky of “Rob’s Reliability Project” podcast to discuss the benefits of M&R teams moving away from traditional route-based maintenance and instead embracing tools like remote vibration sensors that can make their work lives easier and empower them to focus…
Incorporating predictive measurement capabilities like thermal imaging into your reliability program allows you to have a proactive response to potential breakdowns or other issues with equipment down the line and eliminate costly downtime. Adding remote monitoring to those infrared sensors enables you to capture thermal images of your equipment, optimize labor costs and improve your…
The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are increasingly becoming more commonplace terms in the world of maintenance, reliability and asset management. This technology interconnects billions of devices and equipment, allowing for greater system collaboration. IIoT has the opportunity to reduce the need for intrusive maintenance and provide insights to the actual condition…
Pure Environmental uses thermal remediation to eliminate bed bugs in residential units. With the main office in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the company operates branches in Virginia, Maryland, Oregon, Washington and Canada. Due to increased international travel and a lack of education in bed bug prevention, the demand for treatments is increasing. According to Mike Parker, the…
Organizations that want to better understand the health of important assets, maximize asset life and increase overall efficiency should look into an asset management program. When considering options to optimize operations, technology is here to help. Leveraging the connectivity of an integrated system of tools — such as infrared tools , vibration sensors and a…