Insights

Condition Monitoring Insights

Practical guides on predictive maintenance, fault diagnosis, energy efficiency, and the ROI of condition monitoring — from the Howcroft engineering team.

Energy Efficiency5 min read

How Condition Monitoring Cuts Your Energy Bill

A failing motor wastes up to 12% more energy. Here's how continuous current and temperature monitoring turns energy waste into measurable savings — and CO₂ reduction.

Howcroft Group1 August 2026

Maintenance7 min read

The Five Fault Signatures Every Plant Manager Should Recognise

Bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and winding failure — the five vibration and current signatures that account for the majority of unplanned motor failures.

Howcroft Group22 July 2026

Condition Monitoring6 min read

What Is Condition Monitoring and Why It Pays for Itself

A plain-English introduction to condition monitoring for industrial motors and drivetrains — the sensor types, the fault signatures, and the ROI that makes it a no-brainer for plant managers.

Howcroft Group15 July 2026

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