November 11, 2026
When a critical motor or piece of rotating equipment fails, having a spare can help your facility avoid extended downtime. But what happens if you can’t find that spare or it isn’t ready for service? Industrial facilities invest significant resources in spare equipment to protect their operations. However, purchasing a spare is only the beginning. …
October 20, 2026
Bearing failures rarely happen without warning. Long before a bearing reaches the point of failure, changes begin occurring inside the equipment that can often be identified through vibration monitoring. The earlier those changes are detected, the more options your maintenance team has. Instead of responding to an unexpected shutdown, you may have time to investigate …
September 30, 2026
Industrial facilities have access to more equipment data than ever before. Sensors can collect vibration and temperature data multiple times per day. Route-based monitoring can identify developing mechanical problems. Dashboards can organize findings, generate alerts, and show trends over time. More data does not automatically mean more reliability, though. A sensor can tell you something …
September 8, 2026
Preventive maintenance is one of the most effective ways to improve motor reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend equipment life. Yet many facilities focus on Repairs only after something goes wrong. The reality is that most motor failures don’t happen overnight. They begin as small issues that develop gradually and can often be identified during …
August 18, 2026
One of the most common questions we hear at HECO is, “How much does a new electric motor cost?” The answer is complicated and better reframed as, “What kind of motor are you buying?” Two motors with the same horsepower rating can differ in price by thousands of dollars. While horsepower is an important specification, …
August 4, 2026
Predictive maintenance begins with understanding what your equipment is trying to tell you. Vibration analysis is one of the most widely used predictive maintenance technologies because it helps identify developing mechanical issues long before they become unplanned downtime. But collecting vibration data is only part of the process. Knowing how to gather quality readings and …
July 29, 2026
Reliable equipment doesn’t start with the motor or pump. It starts with a stable, properly maintained foundation. A proactive approach to inspection and maintenance can significantly reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve overall system performance. At HECO, we’ve seen how difficult it can be to detect base and foundation issues without the right tools …
July 8, 2026
Reliability improvements rarely come from theory alone. They come from seeing real applications, hearing practical lessons learned, and connecting with professionals facing the same operational challenges. That’s the focus of the RPM Symposium. Hosted by HECO, RPM stands for Reliability, Process & Maintenance and brings together industrial professionals, reliability leaders, and equipment experts for two …
May 27, 2026
When equipment fails, most teams look at the obvious components — motors, pumps, bearings, or couplings. What often gets overlooked is what everything sits on. In many cases, the real problem isn’t the equipment itself; it’s the base. Across industrial facilities of all types, foundation and base issues drive vibration, misalignment, and premature failure. And, …
May 7, 2026
When an electric motor fails, replacement isn’t always the default answer. In many cases, a properly executed Repair can restore performance, extend service life, and reduce the total cost of ownership. The challenge is knowing when repair makes sense and when it doesn’t. At HECO, we work with industrial facilities every day to weigh replacement …
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