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Serving the ISA Members and the Corporate Community in Central & Eastern Ontario

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING - Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 

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Topic:

Front line Condition Monitoring using Shock Pulse for bearing damage detection and lubrication condition.

The Shock Pulse Method is the monitoring and analyzing of high frequency compression (shock) waves generated by bearings while rotating. From this research, empirical data was developed and patented to measure the theoretical film thickness of the lubricant in the rotating bearing along with an analysis of the overall condition of the bearing surfaces.

The way these signals are separated is really what makes this technology unique. Unlike vibration analysis that monitors a broad vibration band and then tries to isolate unique frequencies, the Shock Pulse Method was developed to monitor only the high frequency signals of antifriction bearings. With the development of a defined database the analysis became functional. The ability to analyze lubrication changes versus surface damage becomes more practical and repeatable. There will be a real time demonstration with on-line modules of ball and roller bearings where lubrication condition will be disrupted and comparisons will be made to bearings with actual damage.

The target audience:

Maintenance Planners/Engineers, Asset & Reliability Managers/Engineers, Maintenance Managers/Supervisors, Reliability Team Members

Benefits to attendees:

Learn about applying the best technologies and methods for monitoring machine condition. Discover how feasible it really is to predict bearing and lubrication condition. Know how to choose the right technologies and methods of Condition Monitoring to meet your specific needs.

Speakers:

 John Whittaker, Alaron Instruments

He is a Hamilton, Ontario  native who graduated from Mohawk College with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. His early career consisted of 7 years with SKF Canada - where he gained a background in anti-friction bearings. During this time at SKF he worked with the Special Products Division which was responsible for aerospace products, bearing monitoring instrumentation & linear actuator products to name a few.

In 1984 he left SKF Canada to start a new company;  Alaron Instruments. The goal of Alaron Instruments was to market and sell to end users high quality instruments, primarily for the Maintenance and Quality Control Departments.  Our key supplier was SPM Instrument located in Sweden. SPM had developed an effective and easy to use technology for determining the condition of rolling element bearings and it was around this technology that Alaron Instruments began operation.

John currently has 25 years experience in the sales and application of Predictive and Preventative Maintenance systems and products for bearing and machine condition monitoring.

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