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AskMRO Blog: Product Reviews, Maintenance Insights and Engineering Updates

Explore practical write-ups on engineering equipment, maintenance tools, automation and shop-floor improvement. Each entry below gives a brief summary — open the full post to read the complete article.

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Thermal Imaging Camera Comparison: Flir C5 vs Fluke PTi 120

Both the Flir C5 and the Fluke PTi 120 are entry-level, pocket-friendly thermal imaging cameras that make a sensible starting point. We set the two side by side and highlight the differences, including pricing considerations.

Posted On February 2, 2026 · Product Review

Thermal Imaging with the Flir C5

Thermal imaging is a widely used predictive technique for uncovering hidden faults and cutting diagnostic time on electrical switchgear, motors and building facility maintenance — well before a problem actually surfaces. Here is how to get started.

Posted On February 2, 2026 · Product Review

5S — If You Decide to Do It, Then Do It Right to Achieve the Best

The whole shop floor springs to life when top management visits. The plant head scrutinises every 5S detail, eager to meet the commitments made during an earlier visit, and extra manpower is brought in for the additional effort.

Posted On June 26, 2026 · Maintenance Resources

Big Savings in Capital Expenditure

Companies typically grow through expanding sales turnover and new ventures, which calls for investment in capital equipment to hit higher sales goals — yet capital budgets are often comparatively small against a one-year vision.

Posted On June 23, 2026 · Maintenance Resources

Predictive Maintenance Methods

Predictive maintenance (PdM), or condition-based maintenance (CBM), means monitoring predefined parameters over time and predicting the failure point so a corrective repair can restore normality. It is the last and final stage of preventive maintenance.

Posted On June 23, 2026 · Maintenance Resources

Root Cause Analysis of Equipment Breakdowns

Most actions taken after a machine failure are merely band-aids. A why-why analysis helps you identify how to truly prevent the issue from recurring. I have seen companies adopt a common format blindly — either WHY-WHY or 5W2H.

Posted On February 24, 2026 · Maintenance Resources

Product reviews and equipment comparisons
Predictive and condition-based maintenance methods
Root cause analysis of equipment breakdowns
5S and shop-floor improvement practices
Capital expenditure and cost-saving strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the AskMRO blog cover?

The blog covers engineering product reviews and updates about machines, maintenance tools and equipment, automation and more, including predictive maintenance methods, root cause analysis of equipment breakdowns and shop-floor practices such as 5S.

Who writes the articles on this blog?

Posts are published by AskMRO and are aimed at MRO procurement professionals, plant engineering and maintenance professionals looking for product reviews and engineering updates.

Can I find equipment comparisons on the blog?

Yes. Posts such as the thermal imaging camera comparison of the Flir C5 and Fluke PTi 120 compare basic-level thermal imaging cameras side by side.

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Each entry on this page shows a short summary. Select the post title or the “Read more” link to open the complete article.

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