Hidden gems
Vibration sensors can monitor the health of different assets, including motors, pumps, compressors and fans. These small, low-cost devices can be a godsend to operators by highlighting potential catastrophic failure via data
Editor's comment - Don't stop here
Featured this month is new research into tyre integrity.
Hydrophonical
Water supply utility Anglian Water has begun installing thousands of leak sensors across its network, as well as trialling a new kind of pressure sensor to stop a big cause of leaks; transient surges
Current advice
Eddy current testing locates flaws in metal structures. But how does it work?
Getting the shakes
Vibration signals can identify the condition of a machine’s balance, lubrication, bearings and gears
Sensing Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 promises improved performance and enhanced maintenance activities, but many companies are often unsure of where to start. Mike Lomax, electrification manager at Bosch Rexroth, spoke at the Maintec show at the NEC in November to offer some practical advice on how to add sensors to existing equipment