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Bearing PdM Increases UptimePredictive-maintenance strategies will move your operation out of fire-fighting mode, improving overall system performance.
Move to Online Vibration MonitoringThree recommendations help you realize the benefits of moving away from a route-based monitoring system.
Protect Facilities from CorrosionChemically bonded phosphate ceramic (CBPC) coatings provide durable protection from atmospheric and chemical corrosion.
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
A Tale of Two CitiesQ: Are R&M best practices equally applicable to consumer and manufacturing industries? A: The short answer is that most, if not all, practices are equally relevant to all types of industries.
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S/4HANA Simplifies MaintenanceBy Kristina Gordon, Illumiti With more companies now upgrading to SAP S/4HANA, maintenance departments everywhere can become more mobile and efficient. SAP announced some time ago that it would stop supporting SAP ECC in the year 2025. This has created a push for companies to upgrade to the new cloud platform, opening doors to mobility, […]
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Improve Through Culture ChangeWhen I visit and/or assess plants, the largest roadblock to improvement that I encounter continues to be a need to improve culture. When enterprises experience success in this area, it usually comes from one of two paths: • communicating a clear, understandable vision that is believable and carries easily identified benefits • dissatisfaction that people […]
Find Competitive Advantage With Asset ManagementBy Drew D. Troyer, CRE, CMRP, Contributing Editor Most people think of reliable asset management as maintenance. This is natural. How many, though, also think of it as an opportunity to create a competitive advantage? Let’s explore. Some years back, researchers Robert H. Hayes and Steven C. Wheelwright created a model showing how operational excellence […]
Asset Management: Evolution to RevolutionQ: Asset management is changing rapidly. Where is it all headed? A: Maintenance and reliability concepts have been evolving for a long time with increasing complexity and capabilities. This is further complicated by global competition, the high number of trades/technicians leaving the workforce, changing business dynamics, and the ongoing need to improve culture.
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- Bearing PdM Increases Uptime
Predictive-maintenance strategies will move your operation out of fire-fighting mode, improving overall system performance.
- S/4HANA Simplifies Maintenance
By Kristina Gordon, Illumiti With more companies now upgrading to SAP S/4HANA, maintenance departments everywhere can become more mobile and efficient. SAP announced some time ago that it would stop supporting SAP ECC in the year 2025. This has created a push for companies to upgrade to the new cloud platform, opening doors to mobility, […]
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Brush Up on Mag-Meter BasicsMag meters (electromagnetic flow meters) offer a number of benefits in fluid-handling applications.
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ICML Sets Standard For Best PracticesThe International Council of Machinery Lubrication has introduced ICML 55.1, a new standard for lubrication-management programs.
Keep Your Air Compressors HealthyAn air compressor is similar to the human body. It requires routine upkeep and regular checkups to make sure it’s functioning as designed.
CEMA Shaft SealThe AM CEMA shaft seal, for CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) screw conveyors uses a positive air- or inert gas-purge, to provide a non-contacting and non-wearing seal, reportedly lasting the lifetime of the equipment. The barrier between the shaft and seal eliminates product leakage and process contamination. The device has no wearing parts, requiring minimal […]
Safety Relay ModulesDold UH6932 speed monitor relay modules have two PNP or NPN sensor inputs and two N.O. positively driven and two semiconductor monitoring outputs. The Dold UH6937 frequency-monitoring relay modules require no external sensors and provide two N.O. positively driven and two semiconductor outputs for monitoring. The relays provide overspeed, under speed, and/or standstill detection for […]
High-Performance DriveThe GA800 variable-speed drive is said to provide a combination of power, ease of use, flexibility, and performance. Designed to control traditional and emerging motor technologies through 600 HP, the drive handles applications ranging from simple fans and pumps to high-performance test dynamometers requiring precise regulation. The unit provides highly flexible network communications, embedded functional […]
ECM Motor for Furnace ApplicationsThe Genteq Ensite motor is an electronically commutated motor (ECM) for furnace applications. It complies with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fan Energy Rating (FER) regulatory requirements that take effect in July 2019. The motor features advanced Blak Box motor diagnostics technology, Electrand wand compatibility, and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities that provide Internet of […]
Pump Condition-Monitoring DeviceThe IN-1000 condition-monitoring device, for pumps in operationally critical and environmentally sensitive chemical engineering applications, accommodates one master and as many as 10 satellite modules/network. Built-in features include a two-level warning and alarm system, logging of sensor data, and remote monitoring with a smartphone app. It is available with ATEX certification for use in EX […]
Enhanced Ground TesterThe DET2/3 earth/ground resistance tester includes an optional test lead reel that is said to dramatically reduce time and frustration for the operator. Designed to test communications and ground systems, the tester has a graphic display for better data analysis, excellent error detection capabilities, and a range of test frequencies to ensure noise protection. With […]
Air-Cooled CompressorsThe Ultima U75-160 series compressors are air cooled, oil free, and can be used for air and water cooling. Using heat recovery for process water heating, the unit reportedly allows collection and recovery for as much as 98% of generated heat. Gardner DenverQuincy, ILgardnerdenver.com