Bearing failure doesn’t begin when you hear a noisy bearing or see visible damage. It often starts much earlier, beneath the surface, where repeated stress can create microscopic cracks that eventually lead to spalling and failure. This whitepaper takes a closer look at how subsurface fatigue develops, the factors that influence bearing life, and what’s…
Overview A paper mill in the southeastern United States avoided a potentially catastrophic transformer failure and significant unplanned downtime by leveraging airborne ultrasound technology, including an Si2-PRO Acoustic Camera and Ultraprobe 10,000, to identify a hidden defect undetected by traditional inspection methods. What ultimately required only a minor corrective action had the potential to escalate…
In industrial settings, the early detection of machinery faults is crucial for preventing costly breakdowns and ensuring the smooth operation of equipment. A proactive approach using an acoustic camera proved instrumental in identifying and addressing critical bearing faults at a metalworking facility. The Problem: Reactive Maintenance Is Not Sustainable Conveyor systems play a crucial role…
The Problem This automotive company’s production facility faced a potentially catastrophic issue with serious implications for both safety and production costs. During an introductory product demonstration using UE System’s UltraView Camera (Si124), this high-powered camera revealed several problems: Air leaks: The UltraView Camera (Si124) detected multiple air leaks within the facility, indicating a significant loss…
