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Welcome to the Waites Resource Center: a collection of case studies, articles, and news designed to inform, educate, and inspire. Explore how predictive maintenance is being used across industries to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve maintenance strategies. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources offer practical insights grounded in real-world applications.
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Early vibration detection in a tobacco manufacturing facility prevented a major conveyor failure, saving $160K and avoiding 16 hours of downtime.
Optimizing sensor placement is crucial for accurate vibration monitoring. Learn how correct mounting and location can prevent failures and enhance data.
Discover how early vibration detection at a Virginia energy facility saved $480K and avoided 48 hours of downtime by preventing a motor failure.
Early detection of temperature change saved $318K and avoided 60 hours of downtime.
Discover how a paper mill saved $260K with with Waites PdM solution.
Mark Kingkade outlines how planned production pauses can become strategic opportunities to boost reliability, streamline maintenance and future-proof machine design.
Learn how a high-throughput automotive plant used Waites wireless sensors and analyst insights to catch a degrading RTO fan motor before it failed.
Early vibration detection at a building materials facility prevented a mixer motor failure, saving $240K and avoiding 24 hours of downtime.
The smartest teams are moving beyond simple downtime calculations to capture the true cost of failure.
Waites detected a concerning rise in vibration levels on the non-drive end bearing. Without intervention, the facility faced a four-day outage.
Discover how maturing vibration analysis programs are transforming predictive maintenance with advanced AI and wireless monitoring technologies.