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2007/February
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
I was overwhelmed and pleased by the feedback regarding my previous column, "The Most Productive Nation," in the January 2007 issue of this magazine…
The United States IS the most productive...
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2007/February
Author:Dave T. Staples, SKF Reliability Systems
New ways of thinking and new types of technologies are helping rewrite the rules on who does what and when in an industrial environment. Involving the "eyes and ears" of your plant (your operators) in the proactive maintenance of its "heart" (your...
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2007/February
Author:Heinz P. Bloch, P.E., Process Machinery Consulting
You,re playing in the high-rollers' room, now, where the stakes are greater than ever. This veteran of the reliability game deals you in on how to build a winning hand. Heinz P. Bloch, P.E., Process Machinery Consulting
To some of us,...
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2007/February
Author:Jane Alexander , Editor-In-Chief
Even when it enjoys a healthy market share, what organization can afford to ignore 200 hours of unscheduled downtime and associated labor and material costs annually?
When your company is responsible for supplying 25% of the cement used in the UK,...
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2007/February
Author:MT Staff
Lift stations and portable generators equipped with a combination plug/receptacle and disconnect switch are helping the Watertown, WI, wastewater treatment plant make motor and generator connections safe, fast and easy. The city of about 23,000,...
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2007/February
Author:MT Staff
Proper application of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in this area can help save time, money and, most importantly, equipment.
Misalignment and unbalance are two major causes of vibration in rotating equipment, vibration that means increased...
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2007/February
Author:Scott Franklin (LCE), Life Cycle Engineering
History has provided us with a couple of very powerful examples of what happens when the "right" people fill the "wrong" roles. Avoiding this mistake is a key to organizational effectiveness.
History buffs often point to General Ulysses S. Grant...
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WIRELESS TEST TOOLS CAN CUT TROUBLESHOOTING TIMEBy: Fluke Corporation
The automation of more and more processes and operations in today’s factories and commercial buildings is helping to reduce energy consumption and increase safety and productivity as never before. However, automation has also added a large dose ofcomplexity for the technicians who maintain and troubleshoot the systems. Click here to learn how Fluke's CNX 3000 Wireless system can help.

New Pig’s PIG® Latching Drum Lids enable quick, easy drum access and secure closure to help meet closed container regulations. Designed to open and close easily with one hand, the Lids keep drum contents dry and pure without hassle.
Are you struggling with a high ratio of emergency (unplanned) to planned work orders, a huge backlog, a lack of sufficient resources, an inability to balance the work load, constant work interruptions, not having parts when needed, recurring failures, and much more. In these lean times, when more is expected from fewer resources, having a highly efficient maintenance program with thoughtful planning and scheduling is the key to success.
This white paper will help you reduce maintenance costs and maximize efficiency. Click here to download the White Paper.