BI-WEEKLY MAGAZINE
WEEK 44 OF 2025
ISSUE NO. 05
Bolt Torquing
Don’t Torque Too Much, Don’t Torque Too Little
By Jimmy Swira
Precision Torquing for Modern Maintenance
Advances in product research and development have significantly evolved torquing tools, enhancing accuracy, consistency, and traceability in machinery maintenance. Maintenance teams have welcomed these innovations, which simplify complex tasks and improve overall efficiency.
According to information generously supplied by some manufacturers to Machinery Maintenance Matters, the following tools and technologies are commonly in use
Contractor Sourcing
7 Ways to Avoid Charlatans in Machinery Maintenance
It is hard to imagine a platinum mine experiencing the following incidents five days after a scheduled shutdown: a loose bolt on a conveyor belt failing, or a winder rope snapping after taking off. What could this say about the competence – or incompetence – of the team who were assigned the task of performing maintenance?
SaaS Contracts for Machinery Maintenance
Condition Monitoring
Diagnosing Rotating Equipment Faults Beyond Misalignment
In the analysis of anomalies in rotating equipment using spectra and time waveforms, abnormal vibration patterns recorded may not always be due to misalignment. In view of this, Kutsi Jaka, Product Manager: Condition Monitoring at SKF South Africa, states that it is advisable to carry out comprehensive tests that include techniques like phase analysis and others to ensure a conclusive result.
By Jimmy Swira
Understanding Thermal Growth and Its Impact on Shaft Alignment
The maintenance team did everything right: they shut down the motor, took precise shaft alignment measurements, and made the necessary adjustments. At room temperature, the numbers were perfect. But a few hours after startup, something was wrong.
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