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Set Baselines, Alarms on Mechanical AssetsWith advancements in instrumentation and software, structure-borne ultrasound has become a major player in condition monitoring of rotating equipment. Adrian Messer of UE Systems, Elmsford, NY (uesystems.com), noted that increasing numbers of reliability professionals are adding structure-borne ultrasound to their condition-based maintenance programs. Its value-added capabilities and benefits are substantial (see sidebar below), as is […]
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
Planning Is No Joke (Seriously)Q: How many planners does it take to change a light bulb? A : In the many variations of this joke (directed, say, at electricians or engineers) the answer is typically “five”—one to hold the light bulb and four to turn the ladder.
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Featured Podcast: Maintenance Shop TalkListen today to the series premiere of “Maintenance Shop Talk,” a new podcast featuring editors of Efficient Plant magazine. In this episode, EP‘s Michelle Segrest welcomes contributor, Asset Management Consultant and Lubrication Expert Ken Bannister and Mobil Serv℠ Lubrication Engineer Corey Patz for an in-depth roundtable discussion on maintenance program efficiency. Click here to listen to […]
- FEATURED PODCAST: IIoT Technology’s Meaning for Manufacturing
In the fourth podcast in our series with UL’s Ken Modeste, we discuss IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) technology in general, applying it to legacy equipment, and the game-changing benefits it offers to manufacturing enterprises. The discussion centers on the inherent cybersecurity risks that must be understood/accepted when converting operations to connected systems and the […]
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Get Smart With Critical SparesBy Drew D. Troyer, CRE, Contributing Editor One of the toughest issues in managing reliability is that of critical—or insurance—spares. Unlike consumables and ordinary repair items, where bin-level and economic-order-quality (EOQ) processes are effective, critical spares present a challenge in that the assets they support aren’t expected to fail. This means critical-spare decisions are basically risk […]
KPIs That Lead To 1st QuartileBy Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability & Maintainability Center (RMC) Getting to 1st, or top, quartile is a quest for many companies. The gains can be tremendous. Our studies show that going from 4th quartile to 1st quartile reduces maintenance cost/replacement asset value from an average of 13.3% to an average of […]
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Electrical Unbalance Kills MotorsBy Drew D. Troyer, CRE, Contributing Editor
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Properly Store Your LubesTotes and working reservoirs are key components in any lubricant-storage system.
Deliver Clean Lube Four WaysDepending on space and needs, there are four recirculating-oil-decontamination system variations that will keep an asset’s moving parts lubricated with fresh oil.
