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Torsional Issues? Why You Need Strain Gages
Torsional issues are often the cause of mechanical failures in rotating equipment. However, if you are measuring motor current to provide a good analysis of torsional characteristics, you are likely missing critical data. “How so?” you ask? Motor current can provide a reasonable estimate of the torque at steady-state conditions, though not in complex drivetrains with multiple driven shafts. However, it cannot measure the actual driveshaft torque during transient or more significant torsional dynamic events. Directly measuring…
Vibration Analyst (No Experience Necessary) for San Diego
IVC is looking to add a Vibration Analyst to our West Coast Team. No experience is necessary. Those living in surrounding areas are welcome to apply. Veterans are highly encouraged to apply as the nature of the work we do is a good, cultural fit. Our vibration analysts are actively engaged in the delivery of our technical service efforts and work closely with our customers in solving problems and providing technical solutions. As an IVC team member, you are expected…
Three Common Ways Vibration Analysis is Applied Incorrectly
Vibration Analysis is a powerful tool for early fault detection as well as an excellent starting point for implementing a Predictive Maintenance program. Unfortunately, it is frequently the most misapplied technology of all the condition monitoring tools. In our 30+ years of experience in Vibration Analysis, here are three of the most common ways that we have seen this valuable technology misapplied: Improper accelerometer mountingMounting an accelerometer correctly is key to obtaining reliable data. Too often, when placing the accelerometer,…
Job Opening: Operations Coordinator
As a family-owned company, we value and support our employees and seek to make IVC a place where careers are made, not just where a job is obtained. We are looking to hire an Operations Coordinator for our headquarters in Lebanon, Ohio. Requirements for this position include: Some college – Business Admin Good computer Skills Well organized Punctual Capable to Multi-Tasking Well-spoken Good writing skills This is a salaried position (range is $40 – $50k depending on experience). All applicants…
Five Maintenance Must-Haves for a Strong Start to 2022
With over 30 years in the condition based maintenance industry, we know a thing or two about keeping industrial machinery operating at optimum efficiency. So, as we enter 2022, we have identified five key “must-haves” to start the new year with a strong approach to maintenance: Commitment to a reliability culture: working smarter, not harderWhere a preventive maintenance strategy involves checking all assets regularly, a reliability-centered approach involves looking at assets deemed most important/critical, asking “what could go wrong to…
What’s the Best Location for a Vibration Sensor? Depends on the Data You’re Wanting to See
The majority of vibration sensors used today are single-axis sensors, meaning roughly 95% of what the sensor picks up or detects will be perpendicular to the mounting surface. Certain defects present more prominently in the horizontal plane, while others show up more clearly in the vertical plane. Since sensor placement is critical to obtaining accurate data, it helps tremendously to have an understanding as to what types of defects show up better in which of the three directions that data…
Proper Care for Your Electric Motor Spares
Electric motor failures happen. That’s why, in an effort to minimize downtime, it’s common practice for manufacturing companies to store spare motors that can be easily swapped out for a failed motor. However, having stored equipment is only beneficial if it’s kept “operation-ready” – and this requires proper management and regular service to ensure reliability. Here are five things to consider to better ensure your capital investment is protected: Where will motors be stored?Ideally, electric motors should be stored indoors…
Does Installing a Flexible Coupling Negate Damaging Effects of Misalignment?
Misalignment is among the most common causes of excessive vibration in industrial equipment. If left unaddressed, it can lead to premature wear and tear on drive components that ultimately leads to premature failure. Misalignment occurs when the motor and the driven component are not in correct alignment, or the component that couples the motor to the load is misaligned. Two common types of misalignment are angular and offset. Angular misalignment (Figure 1) is when the shaft centerlines intersect but are…
IVC Technologies is Hiring for Vibration Analyst Positions Across the Country
It’s an exciting time to start a career at IVC Technologies! We’re growing by leaps and bounds and need to add to our team across the country. We are currently hiring Vibration Analysts for the following locations (those living in surrounding areas are welcome to apply): Mobile, Alabama Evansville, Indiana Kansas City, Kansas Geismar, Louisiana Rumford, Maine Omaha, Nebraska Utica, New York Las Vegas, Nevada Those living in surrounding areas are welcome to apply. Veterans are highly encouraged to apply…
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