Learn how a high-throughput automotive plant used Waites wireless sensors and analyst insights to catch a degrading RTO fan motor before it failed.
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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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.
Early vibration detection at a beverage facility saved $240K and avoided 24 hours of downtime by quickly addressing mechanical imbalances.
At a Waites’ customer’s auto plant, the motor on the phosphate sludge filter began showing increasing acceleration and peak-to-peak vibration levels.
Discover how early detection of unbalance in arbor bearing NDE saved a lumber mill $24K and avoided five hours of downtime with predictive maintenance.
Early alerts from vibration sensors at a glass manufacturing facility prevented motor failure.
Lubrication of hog rotor bearings at a sawmill restored stability, saving $126K with condition-based monitoring.
Uncover how Owens Corning prevented an $11M failure with the Waites predictive maintenance system
How predictive maintenance detected a critical bearing defect early to save $415,000+.