At an energy facility, Waites analysts detected an increasing velocity vibration trend on an induced draft fan.
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At an energy facility, Waites analysts detected an increasing velocity vibration trend on an induced draft fan.
Learn how a flour milling facility saved $13.8K by detecting slow-speed bearing wear early to ensuring smooth production.
Unlock how Waites PdM scaled across 6 sites saved a leading automaker $32M.
Early vibration detection in a tobacco manufacturing facility prevented a major conveyor failure, saving $160K and avoiding 16 hours of downtime.
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.
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.
Waites detected a concerning rise in vibration levels on the non-drive end bearing. Without intervention, the facility faced a four-day outage.
At a large facility developing and producing medical products, Waites detected signs of a developing bearing defect on a rooftop supply fan motor.
A tobacco facility prevented critical downtime, saving $60K and 6 hours of downtime with early vibration detection..