Debris in an engine’s lube oil system led to a diesel engine failure and an engine room fire aboard a passenger vessel docked in Portland, Maine, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has ...

In many plants, reliability is treated like a luxury; it’s something to be addressed once the "real work" of fixing ...

The first line of defense in reducing failure of a hydraulic system is to incorporate contamination measurement and control protocols as an integral element of your Preventive Maintenance program This ...

Every fleet manager knows the importance of preventive maintenance (PM) for the health of its assets. By implementing a well-designed maintenance program, fleets can improve safety, reduce equipment ...

The relationship between maintenance and repairs is almost an inverse function. The more effective maintenance is, the fewer repairs you need. This, of course, doesn’t account for failures that cannot ...

When electrical service equipment fails catastrophically, chaos typically ensues. Production lines grind to a halt. Standby or portable generators are called into action. On-site electricians and ...

The way machines behave depends on working sites, shifts, climates and duty cycles. Predictive maintenance is precision medicine for machines. It continuously monitors "vital signs," detects ...

Asphalt pavers are a big investment for your company and their performance helps determine the entire success of a job. “The paver is the most critical part of an asphalt paving jobsite,” Brodie ...