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 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 …
March 18, 2026
When it comes to pump performance, efficiency is more than a bonus—it’s essential. At HECO, we’ve seen time and again that the way a pump operates in the system has just as much impact on reliability as the quality of the pump itself. Whether you’re managing a vertical turbine setup in a utility plant, maintaining …
April 2, 2025
Change is an essential part of innovation. At HECO, we are committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that drive reliability and efficiency. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Skyler Rotate, the next evolution of the remote condition monitoring product previously known as APOLLO. This new offering delivers the same system monitoring and actionable insights we’ve offered …
October 16, 2024
In theory, Predictive maintenance is the best option for every industrial facility. Monitoring in-service equipment allows you to forecast when repairs will be needed rather than waiting for a failure to occur before intervening (run-to-failure approach) or performing work based on time used rather than actual needs (time-based maintenance). The actionable insights gained are specific to …
June 26, 2024
The dates and location for HECO’s 2024 RPM Symposium are set for Oct. 1-2 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As we eagerly await that event, there is still a wealth of knowledge available from our 2023 event in Kentucky to share. “APOLLO: Reliability-Driven IoT,” a breakout session presented by HECO’s Senior Program Manager Luke Clark, is a …
April 3, 2024
The days of tearing a machine apart to remedy an unknown problem are all but gone thanks to the use and accuracy of noninvasive testing and maintenance techniques. Luckily for the human body, noninvasive testing also makes diagnosing illnesses less painful and dangerous as well. In healthcare, EKGs are a common, noninvasive way to examine …
January 31, 2024
In both medicine and industrial diagnostics, less invasive methods are typically the tests and procedures that are often the most cost-effective and easiest to recover from. Ultrasonic testing – sometimes referred to as sonography – is a noninvasive imaging method that relies on high-intensity sound waves to create images of internal workings and compartments. In reliability …
January 10, 2024
Did you know the vast majority of electric motor failures are preventable? Sure, everything has a limited lifespan so some failures cannot be prevented, but many of the motors that come into our shop have suffered an unnecessary failure. Since HECO launched in 1959, we’ve performed countless motor failure repair jobs. Motor rewinds in particular …
August 24, 2023
What was the first thing your parents did when you complained that you didn’t feel well before school? We’re guessing it was checking for a fever by touching your forehead with the back of their hand before grabbing a thermometer for a more exact measurement. In reliability maintenance, temperature is an equally important indication that …
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