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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:Bill Hillman A&B Asset Management Specialists
What’s your definition of maintenance?
One of the most frequent remarks we hear from students taking maintenance crafts classes is: “Managers don’t want it done right. They just want to get it running again.” Such comments indicate...
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:Bob Martin, CMRP, Emerson Process Management
Getting through to management in the right way is critical to the health of your PdM program.
When someone talks about his/her predictive maintenance (PdM) program, we commonly hear about great saves and machinery problems that have been resolved....
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Dan Leiss, Jenny Products, Inc.
Spend a little time to analyze your needs before buying an air compressor. Good decisions up front will pay off well for your shop later on.
At first, selecting an air compressor seems so simple. How tough could it be? All you have to figure...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:David Schrand, Sensor Developments, Inc. (SDI)
Brushing up on the available methods and tools for measuring torque will help you improve your accuracy, as well as protect your wallet.
Torques can be divided into two major categories: static or dynamic. The methods used to measure torque can be...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Gary R. Burger, Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Most end users think OEMs take particular pains to design things that last. That's true in most cases, but not all.
Will doubling up or wearing dual protection-an earmuff in addition to earplugs- provide added protection against extreme...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Gary R. Burger, Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Most end users think OEMs take particular pains to design things that last. That's true in most cases, but not all.
OEMs are in business to sell products. Consequently, countless OEM drive belts are designed with neither the concept of long-term...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Glenn Anderson, Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Be careful during "wrench thrown into the works" situations. A Maintenance pro is an investment your company can't afford to lose.
Despite well-established policies, procedures and recordkeeping, unexpected obstacles or snags often cause...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Jane Alexander, Editor-In-Chief
Even the toughest of projects appear to be no match for this equipment.
Think beer, bratwurst and cheese and Milwaukee, Wisconsin might come to mind. In 1977, Ed Michalski had a hunger to start his own business, so he set his sights on the...
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:Ken Cybart, Littelfuse Inc.
Current limitation improves safety and reduces downtime. Dramatic improvements are possible simply by upgrading circuit protection during routine maintenance.
Increasing Safety And Reliability Using Current Limitation
Any maintenance worker...
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:Marlon Casey, Contributing Editor
Bearings are among the most critical components in your equipment. Be nice to them. Extra nice.
Installation and mounting errors are responsible for 27% of all bearing failures, second only to lubrication problems (see Fig. 1). Most installation...
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The Fundamentals/2009
Author:MT Staff
High-Performing Conveyor Seals
MECO has introduced the HB model, a new generation of high-performing standard-sized seals for screw conveyors and similar equipment. These seals have many of the design features used in MECO’s custom shaft units,...
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The Fundamentals/2009
Author:MT Staff
Improved Rotary Joint for Steam and Hot Oil
Kadant Johnson Inc. has redesigned its self-supported EL (Extended Life) series rotary joint line to offer easier handling, fewer components and optimized seal geometry for thermal oil applications....
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:MT Staff
FRP Metal-Parts Wash-Boxes
Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company high-strength fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite metalparts wash-boxes cost approximately 1/3 the price of traditional stainless steel models. Designed to handle heavy payloads (150...
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:MT Staff
New Line Of High-Performance Specialty Chemicals
Klein Tools has introduced a new line of highperformance specialty chemicals including, among other things:
Multi-Purpose Penetrant Lubricant – For use on screws, tools, motors, hinges,...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:MT Staff
Arc-resistant motor control centers (MCCs) help protect employees from dangerous arc flashes while reducing the risks of the high costs related to these incidents. Before you invest, make sure you take the following equipment and installation...
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:MT Staff
Insulated Hose Promotes Process Efficiency
Flexaust Flex-Vest® Insulated Hose features 1” fiberglass insulation with R-value=4 sandwiched between a doubleply silicone coated fiber-glass fabric inside layer, reinforced with a spring steel wire...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Paul F. Wehrle, MECO Seals Division, Woodex Bearing Company, Inc.
When it comes to sealing solutions for your bulk handling systems, you may have more options than you thought.
Rotary valves and airlocks are fundamental components in bulk material handling systems. They serve to accurately meter product from...
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The Fundamentals/2009
Author:Raymond L. Atkins CPMM, CMRP Contributing Editor
You have a battery of KPIs to use in revealing your maintenance reality, including some that can show how well your team is performing.
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The Fundamentals/2008
Author:Raymond L. Atkins CPMM, CMRP, Contributing Editor
Tough economic times or not, no company can afford to ignore or short-change training for the true backbone of its maintenance organization.
If one of your loved ones needed surgery, would you entrust his/her health and safety to a handy, but...
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The Fundamentals/2007
Author:Raymond L. Atkins CPMM, CMRP
Follow these steps in developing the type of world-class document and process that provides real value throughout your operations.
If you want to change your current maintenance reality, you must begin with the basics. One of the cornerstones of a...
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