To celebrate our maintenance roots, PWE has a dedicated monthly maintenance feature - Maintenance Matters - looking at all aspects of plant maintenance, and problem-solving case studies - the only magazine in its sector to give such detailed coverage every single month.
To celebrate our maintenance roots, PWE has a dedicated monthly maintenance feature - Maintenance Matters - looking at all aspects of plant maintenance, and problem-solving case studies - the only magazine in its sector to give such detailed coverage every single month.
Manufacturers see the performance of their maintenance function as crucial in the fight to remain competitive. This is the clear message in the results of a new survey conducted by Benchmark Research.
Aaron Blutstein spoke to David Hipkin, group managing director of SoftSols Group, about the benefits of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
The startling increases in manufacturing performance in the first world economies over recent years have been made possible by transformations in maintenance management thinking and practice. A key enabler has been CMMS. Paul Dean, director of operat
CMMS is only as good as the implementation. Gary Kerr, managing director of EPM Solutions highlights 15 steps to getting your CMMS asset management strategy off to a flying start.
PWE looks at how proper alignment can reduce your carbon footprint as well as your electricity bill. This case study was done at Lake Erie Steel, a large steel mill in Nanticoke Ontario, USA. Measurements were made by Cliff Dosser, Industrial Mechani
A novel, handheld vibration monitoring system has been developed, which enables maintenance engineers at Siemens Mobility to check train traction motors for early signs of damage to the bearings. PWE reports.
Street CraneXpress has teamed up with Interface Condition Monitoring to bring a new range of advanced diagnostic techniques to the overhead crane industry.
Holroyd Instruments says that speed-of-use, simplicity and cost-effectiveness distinguish its MHC range of condition monitoring instruments, which has led to their widespread use across all industrial sectors.
Speed of use, simplicity and cost-effectiveness distinguish the MHC range of condition monitoring instruments from Holroyd Instruments and has led to their widespread use across all industrial sectors.
By using the latest condition monitoring systems and services, manufacturing companies can reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan, managing director of Schaeffler (UK) Ltd
Flir’s ability to inspect furnaces using infrared dates back to 1979, but its new Flir GF309 is the first portable infrared camera dedicated for the purpose. However, just because it has been equipped with a special mid-wave flame filter that is spe
Thermaltec Ltd is a recently formed independent company supplying thermographic surveys and inspections to commercial and industrial organisations in the UK and abroad on a 24/7 basis.
The Xenics XLIN 1.7 SWIR/NIR linescan camera from Stemmer Imaging is designed for use in a range of industrial applications. These include on-line process control, web inspection, food inspection, agricultural monitoring, non-destructive inspection,
NSK has launched a new range of sealed- clean spherical roller bearings (SRB) for use in industries such as quarrying and construction, paper and steel making. Combining high levels of ingress protection and operating reliability with long term maint
There is no such thing as a perfect seal. Some techniques are good at keeping water out in its liquid form - but many more are very poor as a barrier to water vapour. But how can you tell which materials, seals, mastics, or O-rings are right for you
Lubricants manufacturer Rocol has extended its Sapphire product range with the addition of a new and advanced multipurpose grease that delivers three times the life span of conventional greases
Adjustable clearance, lubrication-free and resistance to contamination are today's current trends in linear technology. Keeping in line with these, the plain bearing expert igus has developed a new "DryLin W" linear guide with a "turn-to-fit" functio
GÜDEL Inc. uses reinforced plastic cable carriers from igus to minimise downtime across its range of automated systems—from multi-axis robots and press-transfer systems, to factory-automation equipment and gantry robots. The cable carriers guide and
The 'Single Flow 20' has been specifically designed to help maintenance engineers, production/manufacturing personnel and engineering personnel dispense grease, silicone, epoxy and polyurethane materials more easily and economically.
The TP8 thermal imager from Land Instruments International includes Bluetooth voice recording technology and a detector resolution 45% higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels. It can be used wherever thermography may be necessary to inspect plant,
InFusion Condition Manager version 2.2 collects and analyses real-time diagnostics from plant production assets, drives the appropriate actions, and now also shares that information with plant databases and HMIs.
Monition Ltd has been awarded grant funding to development semi-intelligent diagnostic tools for high-precision condition monitoring of lubricating and hydraulic transmission oils.
Critical or sensitive electrical equipment in a plant, including electric motors, drives, PLCs, HVAC systems, lighting and IT equipment, often fail because of fluctuations in the mains voltage or high levels of harmonic distortion.
New TD62LM and TD62M thermodynamic steam traps from Spirax Sarco feature replaceable seats, allowing them to be maintained inline. Aimed at heavy industries such as power generation, oil, gas and petrochemicals, the traps are rated up to 62 bar g.
Fixturlaser XA, the 4th generation of laser based shaft alignment tools from Fixturlaser, includes features and functions for extra fast alignment - Express Alignment.
Hawk IR International has announced the launch of its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) devoted to the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres. ISC incorporates COMPEX, DSEAR and ATEX modules within a L
Thermoteknix has launched an Alpha Silicon based Focal Plane Array thermal imaging camera with shutterless XTi technology. The MIRICLE 110KS with XTi is an ultra-compact uncooled (unstabilized) solid-state high resolution infrared camera, delivering
The biggest single cause of transmission failure is oil contamination. Most of the contamination is caused by millions of steel particles circulating in the oil causing premature wear of the delicate components in the transmission of any vehicle or
Condition monitoring specialist Sensonics chose Maintec to launch its new SIL2 rated Fan or Centrifuge Protection with DN2611 Dual Channel Vibration Protection Monitor.
Petro-Canada has announced the launch of a new product range called Purity FG with Microl - an antimicrobial preservative for use in food grade lubricants.
The new range of VarioCAM high resolution thermographic cameras, designed and manufactured by Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH, is now available through InfraTec.
Extech Instruments' range of Infra-red thermometers for instantaneous non-contact temperature readings, provides temperature measurement solutions for HVAC/R, plant maintenance, automotive, electrical, and food handling/preparation applications.
The spectrum of end users for large volume steam, and to a lesser extent, hot water, is as broad as it is varied. In the main they include hospitals, dairies, laundries, abattoirs and breweries, and the whole of the food and drinks industry where pro
Fluke is offering two new electrical/HVAC kits. Containing a non-contact infrared thermometer, a choice of clamp meter or voltage/continuity/current tester and a voltage detector, both kits claim to offer significant savings compared with the cost of
If your work is in Maintenance or FM, it is really essential for your career progression that you should at least have an awareness of PAS 55 and the implications of managing an organisation’s assets. MCP’s last PAS 55 Awareness Course of 2010 is p
The Maudslay Initiative is a project under the Occupational Standards Council for Engineering’s (OSCEng) management which will seek to change the way engineering and manufacturing industries operate. Its concept is simple: in order to work with an en
GDO Engineering Services has been appointed as a distributor for UK based C-Cubed Limited, who this year launched its Pocket Lube product to complement Pocket VibrA Pro, the low cost, easy to use portable vibration analyser for predictive maintenance
At a time when economic uncertainty is plaguing the operations of many businesses, Mark McCormick of Siemens Industry Automation and Drive Technologies, offers an explanation as to why it may be the time for plant engineers to reassess their maintena
Andy Mellor, senior engineer with Stockport based AV Technology, talks to PWE about Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) in a series of questions and answers.
NSK has developed TL (Tough and Long Life) bearing material, to overcome the problem of damage due to inner ring fracture encountered on spherical roller bearings in the dryer sections of papermaking machines. In addition to its primary function of p
The SKF On-line Motor Analysis System - NetEP, is a networked system designed to give ongoing automated evaluation of critical electric motor assets, with data analysis that can be accessed globally at any time via the internet.
The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin, has launched its latest range of portable purification systems designed to remove water and particulate contamination from diesel efficiently and automatically, significantly improving the performance and servic
NSK's experience of the petrochemical industry was pivotal recently in solving a recurring bearing problem, which was resulting in unacceptable downtime at a UK refinery
Emerson Process Management has expanded the line of Fisher dirty service control valve solutions to include the NotchFlo DST valve and Fisher DST control valve trim.
The Flir i5 compact infrared camera now costs £1595, it was recently announced by the thermal imaging market leader, nearly a third less than its purchase price when it was introduced in 2008
Fluke, the handheld electronic test and measurement equipment manufacturer, has reduced the recommended prices of its Fluke Ti25, TiR and TiR1 Thermal Imagers for a limited period, until 30th September 2010.
Originally highly exclusive, thermal imaging is now mainstream. In a relatively short time frame this technology has become the universal tool for effective predictive maintenance and it's easy to see why.
Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, is offering a free, 72-page illustrated book, ‘Introduction to Thermography Principles’
Micro-Epsilon has now enhanced its inline infrared thermal imaging camera with a host of new features, accessories and mounting options, including a protective enclosure that allows the device to operate in ambient temperatures up to 200oC - making t
Flir's ability to inspect furnaces using infrared dates back to 1979, but its new Flir GF309 is the first portable infrared camera dedicated for the purpose.
There is no doubt that thermal imaging is now a fantastic tool for detecting electrical faults but the infrared cameras used today bear no similarity to those employed even 10 years ago
The competitive thermal imaging market is never one to shy away from adapting to market conditions and coming up with new incentives and technologies to wet the appetite of new customers. PWE takes a look at some of the latest developments.
Flir Systems, no stranger to being at the forefront of infrared advances recently launched its latest offering with its T/B-Series. But what makes this new camera stand out from the crowd? And can the company's claim that its new series presents 'a n
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