5 Key Takeaways from SMRP 2025
Our team recently attended SMRP’s 33rd Annual Conference in Fort Worth to connect with fellow reliability and maintenance professionals and explore the future of rotating equipment maintenance. Here’s what we learned.
Case Study: Acid Exhaust Fan Failure
Cornerstone Mechanical’s reliability technicians were conducting quarterly route-based vibration monitoring and analysis for a client’s mission-critical acid exhaust fan equipment. Due to corporate budget cuts, the client went from quarterly to semi-annual monitoring before opting out of a vibration monitoring…
Infrared Thermography: A Key Tool in Predictive Maintenance
Table of Contents What is Infrared Thermography? Infrared Thermography Inspection as Predictive Maintenance Common Infrared Thermography Testing Applications Benefits of Infrared Thermography for Rotating Equipment Maintenance How to Enhance Your Predictive Maintenance Program Predictive maintenance has revolutionized the manufacturing industry by…
Motion Magnification: Visualizing Vibration and Motion Issues
For facility managers and reliability engineers, keeping equipment running smoothly requires continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance. Motion magnification technology, like DragonVision™, offers an innovative way to visualize and understand subtle vibration and movement in machinery, helping facilities catch potential problems…
Cornerstone Mechanical: Partnering with Contractors for Successful Projects
When embarking on a large capital project, general contractors face enormous challenges in managing multiple moving parts and achieving smooth execution. One critical aspect of this process is the installation and maintenance of rotating equipment, where precision and specialized expertise…
The Importance of Laser Beam Alignment & Dynamic Balancing Services for Rotating Equipment
In industrial operations, precision isn’t optional—it’s essential. Even the smallest misalignment or imbalance can rack up costly repairs, excessive downtime and accelerated wear and tear on your rotating equipment. That’s where precision equipment alignment services and dynamic balancing services come…
The Importance of Industrial Fan Balancing: A Critical Maintenance Task
When it comes to industrial machinery, it’s easy to overlook a fan; after all, if it’s spinning, it must be working, right? But in reality, the balance of your industrial fan is critical to the overall health of your equipment.…
Safety & Rotating Equipment Maintenance – Partners in Productivity
When a 100-ton turbine spins at thousands of RPMs, safety isn't just a priority—it's a necessity. Rotating equipment is the heartbeat of countless industrial processes. But without diligent preventative maintenance and a steadfast commitment to safety, these powerful machines can…
Big Data & Big Machines – The Role of Analytics in Rotating Equipment Maintenance
In today's fast-paced industrial environment, the demands on your equipment are relentless. With executives pushing for higher productivity and tighter quarterly goals, it’s easy to let routine maintenance slide. However, neglecting preventative maintenance can lead to costly repairs and significant…
How to Implement a Preventative Maintenance Program – A Cornerstone Guide
In today's fast-paced industrial environment, the demands on your equipment are relentless. With executives pushing for higher productivity and tighter quarterly goals, it’s easy to let routine maintenance slide. However, neglecting preventative maintenance can lead to costly repairs and significant…