Excess vibration in rotating machinery is a symptom of internal issues such as bearing failures, imbalance, misalignment and looseness, that shorten equipment lifespan. More than half of unplanned downtime is attributed to mechanical failures. While many things can impact the life of a machine once the first signs of failure appear, it generally only has […]
Designed to collect and interpret machine data, SKF’s Enlight QuickCollect helps to optimise rotating equipment performance. Previously, customers needed equipment and depended on in-house expertise to understand the data and diagnose problems. The Enlight QuickCollect makes it easy for customers to get started and is an affordable addition to the maintenance programme. This innovation combines […]
First Cut recently concluded an agreement with German company Messer Cutting Systems to take over the existing South African agency. Messer Cutting Systems has had a long history in South Africa, and much of its capital equipment is used by steel processors and fabricators throughout the country. With the conclusion of the new agreement, First […]
IEC 60728-11 calls for earthing measures in addition to equipotential bonding and lightning equipotential bonding of cable networks. Nowadays, conventional satellite and terrestrial antennas are almost exclusively installed on the roofs of buildings. The IEC 60728-11 (EN 60728-1) standard therefore calls for earthing measures in addition to equipotential bonding and lightning equipotential bonding of the […]
The SABS explains the physics and testing procedures for solar water heaters. The concept of solar collection is not new at all; there are records of solar collection darting back to before the 1900s. One of the first solar water heater found was a tank painted black and mounted on a roof. Basically, white light […]
Lightning damage frequently remains undetected in wind turbines as it often does not lead to immediate failure. “Upward” lightning (ground-to-cloud) with an initial long stroke current of only a few hundred A is the chief cause of damage which can lead to turbine failure. Standard measuring systems frequently fail to detect upward lightning, this form […]
Makita continually adds updated technology and the new DHP485Z cordless impact drill is the latest update to the range of cordless 18 V lithium-ion power tools. The DHP485Z is the replacement model for the DHP459. It has a brushless motor with a maximum fastening torque of 50 Nm, and is equipped with eXtreme Protection Technology […]
With Fluke’s PQ400 electrical measurement window, a permanently installed interface, technicians have safe and near-instant access to electrical panels for taking power quality and energy measurements. The PQ400 installs using a standard step drill bit and electro-hydraulic hole punch (114,3 mm and 4,5-inch hole diameter), and allows users to make three-phase voltage, current and ground […]
Makita has produced one of the world’s largest ranges of 18 V power tools, and is constantly producing new tools to enhance its range. The company’s latest offering to its twin battery range is the DHR400ZK. Powered by two 18 V LXT batteries, installed in series to supply energy to the 36 V DC motor […]
HoloBuilder, an artificial intelligence solution provider for 360° reality capture of construction projects, has partnered with E.ON, Foundamental as well as NRW.BANK. The new investments are part of the company’s global expansion round. With HoloBuilder’s mobile JobWalk App workflow, construction teams can create a digital replica of their project, covering all phases of the building […]
