Highlights
Transforming Bearing Reliability in a Greek Paper Mill
For one paper mill in Greece, frequent bearing failures were causing significant disruptions, leading to unexpected downtime, increased maintenance costs, and declining production efficiency. Despite multiple attempts to address the issue, including advice from third-party service [...]
Testimonies from the LUBExpert Implementation Master Class
The LUBExpert Implementation Master Class is a training program designed to improve lubrication practices thanks to advanced ultrasound technology. Delivered by experts in the field, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to develop [...]
Steam Traps and Valves: Leveraging the SDT340 for Predictive Maintenance and Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency and system reliability are so important for industries that rely on steam systems and valves, from manufacturing to oil and gas production. These components play a huge role in maintaining optimal operational conditions, reducing [...]
Detecting Compressed Air and Gas Leaks Using the SDT340: A Cost-Saving Solution for Industrial Efficiency
Compressed air is essential to industrial operations, driving pneumatic tools, automation systems, and various processes across many sectors. Its reliability, ease of use, and adaptability make it the fourth most widely used energy source in industry, [...]
SDT & CRYSOUND Jointly Inaugurate European Service Center
SDT International SA is excited to announce its new collaboration with Hangzhou CRYSOUND Electronics Company, Ltd.This endeavor establishes the first and only Authorized European Service Center for CRYSOUND products, offering comprehensive after-sales support including but not limited [...]
Detecting Mechanical Condition Issues with the SDT340: A Key to Proactive Maintenance
Mechanical condition monitoring is an essential part of maintaining industrial equipment, and the SDT340 ultrasound device stands at the forefront of this technology. Monitoring the health of mechanical components like bearings allows industries to detect early [...]
Ensuring Domestic Underground Storage Tank Integrity with the SDT340 TankTest
Underground storage tanks (USTs), especially those storing hazardous materials like fuels and chemicals, represent significant environmental and safety concerns. If these tanks leak, they can contaminate soil and groundwater, resulting in costly cleanups and potential public [...]
The SDT340: A complete solution for equipment reliability
In industrial operations, maintaining the health and functionality of assets is central to flawless productivity. That's where ultrasound technology changes the game, offering a versatile and effective way to detect and treat potential problems before they [...]
Empowering Reliability: Reflections on the SDT Ultrasound Power User Training
The recent SDT Ultrasound Power User Training sessions have been a resounding success, marked by overwhelmingly positive feedback from its diverse group of participants. The course, designed to deepen understanding and skills in ultrasound for condition-based [...]
Observing Two Months of Permanent Monitoring & Automated Lubrication Data
The LUBExpert ON-GUARD from SDT Ultrasound Solutions is the latest edition to a line of best-in-class, precision ultrasound condition monitoring data collectors. The ON-GUARD is an automated precision lubrication system designed to monitor friction levels of [...]
ON-GUARD Automated Lubrication System Forewarns Lubrication team of BPFO
The LUBExpert ON-GUARD is an 8 Channel Automated Precision Lubrication System. For the past 18 months, the latest product release from SDT Ultrasound Solutions has been rigorously tested in a number of different industries and environments [...]
Optimizing Bearing Lubrication for Enhanced Equipment Reliability
Bearing lubrication is a critical aspect of machinery maintenance, often dictating the lifespan and efficiency of industrial equipment. The LUBEChecker is specifically designed to optimize bearing lubrication. By providing precise lubrication feedback, the LUBEChecker helps prevent [...]
Ensuring Hatch Cover Integrity for Maritime Safety
Hatch covers are crucial components in the maritime industry, protecting cargo from water ingress and maintaining the structural integrity of ships. The HATCHecker is designed to verify the tightness of hatch covers, ensuring they are secure [...]
Optimize Your Operations with the SDT Checkers Range
Operational efficiency and asset reliability are critical for industrial maintenance. SDT Ultrasound Solutions brings cutting-edge technology to the forefront with their innovative range of Checkers. These ultrasound detectors are designed for every application [...]
Non-Intrusively Inspecting Couplings with Airborne Ultrasound
A coupling is a mechanical component used to connect two shafts together and transfer power while providing some degree of flexibility into the system, reducing shock loads and accommodating for inaccuracies in shaft alignment. They’re an [...]
Case Study: Electrical Inspection on High-Voltage Transformer Leads to Corona Discovery
Our client, a utility company operating in Europe was looking for a reliable method for the inspection of their high-voltage electrical assets under management. They recognize that total electrical systems failures are often 10 times more [...]
SDT Ultrasound Solutions unveils the CRY8120 Series Acoustic Imaging Camera
SDT Ultrasound Solutions is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated CRY8120 Series Acoustic Imaging Camera, designed by CRYSOUND. This state-of-the-art device represents a significant leap forward in industrial inspection technology, offering unparalleled precision, [...]
Lubrication Using Ultrasound: A Pragmatic Way to Determine the Correct Amount of Grease
Proper lubrication is critical for the efficient and reliable operation of machinery. Traditionally, maintenance schedules are based on operating hours, with lubricants applied at regular intervals. While logical, this approach does not account for dynamic factors [...]
Achieving peak performance through enhanced lubrication practices
It is becoming more and more recognized and accepted among industrialists that lubrication is a cornerstone of reliable operations. Yet, understanding the intricacies of why and how to lubricate remains a challenge for many. The question "Why [...]
SDT International SA Signs Letter of Intent with Hangzhou CRYSOUND Electronics Company, Ltd.
Brussels, Belgium - May 22, 2024 - SDT International SA, a leader in ultrasound solutions for industrial asset management, is proud to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hangzhou CRYSOUND Electronics Company, Ltd., [...]
Navigating the Seas of Efficiency through Marine Condition Monitoring
In the marine industry, where reliability is considered central to success, the synergy between Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) and Condition Monitoring (CM) has long been regarded as a cornerstone of operational success. However, despite the prevalence [...]
Long gone are the days of time-based lubrication
Lubrication management is a cornerstone of industrial maintenance, encompassing a range of tasks far beyond the simple application of oil or grease to machines. It involves meticulous selection of lubricants, proper storage and filtration, vigilant monitoring [...]
Shaping the Future of Machinery Maintenance with the LUBExpert ON-GUARD
The importance of good lubrication cannot be overstated when it comes to industrial maintenance, which is a constantly developing sector. Yet, despite its essential role in ensuring the longevity and optimum performance of machinery, lubrication practices [...]
SDT Announces LUBExpert ON-GUARD
SDT Ultrasound Solutions is excited to announce the release of the LUBExpert ON-GUARD, the newest addition to the SDT Catalog, combining automation with reliability, simplicity, and safety. Perfectly in line with the SDT mission, the LUBExpert [...]
Electrical safety through proactivity with the CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager
When it comes to exploring the complexities of electrical power transmission and distribution, the CRYSOUND acoustic imager can be a powerful ally and a game-changing technology. Indeed, unlike traditional methods, CRYSOUND can not only detect partial [...]
