Why Yellotec’s Calibration Services Are Critical for Reliable Condition Monitoring
In today’s data-driven maintenance environment, the accuracy of your measurement equipment directly impacts your ability to detect faults early, prevent failures, and optimise asset performance. At Yellotec, calibration is more than just a service, it’s a critical component of a proactive reliability strategy. What Is Calibration and Why Does It Matter? Calibration is the process […]
Improving Gearbox Test Consistency with Atten[2] OilWear Sensor
Reliable gearbox validation with accurate oil cleanliness monitoring in bubbly conditions. This case study shows how Hyster Yale Material Handling improved gearbox validation by solving unreliable oil cleanliness testing caused by air bubbles. Incotech Ltd integrated the Atten[2] OilWear S sensor into a test bench, enabling real-time monitoring and accurate separation of bubbles from contaminants. This resulted in […]
Electrical Signature Analysis for Pump Performance
A power plant uses electrical signature analysis for performance assessment. Article Highlights: Key Takeaway: Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) can detect hidden performance issues across the entire motor-driven system—even when both electrical and mechanical components appear healthy—making it a powerful tool for identifying root causes like flow turbulence and improving predictive maintenance.
Ball Mill Monitoring Case Study: Avoiding R14.4M in Downtime with Infrared Technology
How Infrared Monitoring Helped Avoid a Costly Ball Mill Failure In the mining industry, maintaining the reliability of critical equipment is essential to ensuring continuous production and minimizing costly downtime. One such critical asset is the ball mill, a key component in mineral processing operations where material size reduction is achieved through impact and attrition. […]
Yellotec Partners with ReVibe Energy
Yellotec is excited to announce a new partnership with ReVibe Energy, bringing innovative wireless, self-powered sensing technology to industries that rely on critical vibratory equipment. ReVibe Energy develops advanced vibration monitoring sensors that generate their own power by harvesting energy directly from machine motion. These wireless sensors require no batteries or cables, enabling continuous vibration […]
Vibration Diagnostics on a Turbo Generator Train
Advanced Vibration Diagnostics Reveal the True Cause of Turbo-Generator Blade Failure Article Highlights: Key Takeaway: Comprehensive vibration and rotor dynamic analysis is essential for accurately diagnosing turbomachinery failures — in this case at BASF, advanced diagnostics ruled out mechanical and control issues and revealed that excessive steam extraction caused the blade damage, demonstrating the importance of […]
Webinar // Mining 4.0: Maximizing Uptime in Critical Machinery with Advanced Monitoring
Join us for an insightful webinar focused on Mining 4.0 and how advanced condition monitoring is transforming the way mining operations protect critical machinery, reduce failures, and maximize uptime. As mining operations continue to push for higher productivity, safety, and cost efficiency, unplanned downtime remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. Harsh operating conditions, aging assets, and […]
Path to Excellence: Your guide to advancing in the field of Oil Analysis in 2026
Discover how to advance your career in oil analysis and lubrication management with Yellotec’s specialised training and Noria-certified courses. Build practical skills, improve diagnostics, and strengthen equipment reliability through a structured path to excellence. In the world of machinery lubrication and oil analysis, standing still is not an option. As equipment becomes more complex and […]
How 3 Minutes Can Prevent Motor Failure
Quick Diagnostics That Save Time and Money: The Value of 3 Minutes of Motor Failure Testing Article Highlights: Key Takeaway: Spending just about 3 minutes using a proper motor diagnostic tool like Motor Circuit Analysis (MCA) can identify the real cause of a motor failure—saving significant time, money, and unnecessary equipment replacements. In the case study, basic tests […]
A Realistic and Trusted Look at a Career in Vibration Analysis and Vibration Monitoring in 2026
Beyond the Viral Moment Following a recent viral TikTok post by Seramphuti, renewed attention has been drawn to short courses and specialized technical careers, including high-demand fields like vibration monitoring. The video sparked widespread conversation around opportunities in high-skill trades—sectors that often operate outside the mainstream spotlight yet play a critical role in global industrial […]
