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.

Lisa Wilkinson, gives an overview of the benefits and capabilities of remote asset management systems.

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.

Artesis takes a look at adding the energy management dimension to condition monitoring.

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

Igus UK has unveiled a new maintenance-free linear unit for format adjustments.

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.

Baldor has launched washdown versions of its adapter ball bearing range, the Dodge Grip Tight.

Monition Ltd has been awarded grant funding to development semi-intelligent diagnostic tools for high-precision condition monitoring of lubricating and hydraulic transmission oils.

Sensonics range of Senturion Proximity Probes has recently been extended to include a new instrument capable of operating to temperatures of 240°C.

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 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

Aaron Blutstein takes a look at the key issues surrounding thermal imaging camera training.

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'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.

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

Flir Systems has introduced two more camera models to what is now known as its compact i-Series. This range now comprises three models.

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