At a large facility developing and producing medical products, Waites detected signs of a developing bearing defect on a rooftop supply fan motor.
RESOURCE CENTER Insights, guides, and tools to help you protect what matters most
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.
WHERE ARE YOU ON THE MAINTENANCE MATURITY CURVE?
Most maintenance programs fall somewhere between reactive and scalable, but few know exactly where they land. How mature is your org's maintenance program?
A tobacco facility prevented critical downtime, saving $60K and 6 hours of downtime with early vibration detection..
Unlock the power of predictive maintenance to avoid costly downtime and enhance productivity. Learn how strategic sensor deployment can transform your operations.
Discover how a leading EV manufacturer saved $51M by using AI sensors for predictive maintenance, eliminating unplanned downtime without overloading their techs.
Optimize multi-site maintenance with predictive tools. Standardize processes, reduce costs, and enhance asset performance with a scalable, ROI-driven approach.
Early vibration detection at a beverage facility saved $240K and avoided 24 hours of downtime by quickly addressing mechanical imbalances.
Quick detection of a bearing defect at a lumber mill saved $48,000 with Waites condition-based monitoring.
As consumer demand grows, facilities must turn to proactive solutions to avoid overuse, reduce risk, and keep operations running smoothly.
Waites' early detection of a gearbox issue saved$83K and 48 hours of downtime.
Discover how predictive maintenance (PdM) and smart budgeting can slash downtime costs and boost operational efficiency in industrial manufacturing.
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.