MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

Monday, 15 November 2010 12:08 - From Our Perspective: Daring To Imagineer

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:07 +0100

I've been doing a lot of research for my upcoming "Don't Procrastinate ... Innovate!" series of columns outlining innovative, value-based maintenance approaches, tips and tricks for this magazine's sister publication, Maintenance Technology. The process has put me in touch, so to speak, with a number of industrial and scientific visionaries.

Sunday, 14 November 2010 10:38 - Problem Solvers

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:38:08 +0100

Safer Oil-Pail Carts

Oil-pail carts built with the Creform® System provide safe storage and disposal of oily or solvent-soaked rags. Comprised of plastic-coated steel pipe, mechanical joints and hardware accessories, this easily moved system keeps the pail approximately 24" above the floor. With its ESD-rated components, grounding a pail to the system structure helps dissipate static charges. A spring assists the closing feature, ensuring a barrier is in place, thereby limiting oxygen and ignition access.

Saturday, 13 November 2010 23:59 - Boosting Your Bottom Line: Life-Cycle Cost — The Real ...

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:59:28 +0100

Life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis is a powerful method of evaluating the total costs over the lifetime of equipment or systems. A basic LCC analysis will reflect purchase, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal costs. Looking beyond the initial purchase price will help you understand where your organization spends its money.

Friday, 12 November 2010 10:53 - Part II: How To Begin Maintenance Planning — Writing The ...

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:53:55 +0100

Effective maintenance is strongly linked to effective job plans. Pay attention to the required components. Don't skip anything.

Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:04 - 2010 Corporate Report

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:04:04 +0100

Each year, Lubrication Management & Technology profiles the leading suppliers to industry, highlighting corporations in a special advertising section.

Wednesday, 10 November 2010 11:38 - Developing A World-Class Lubrication Program At A Major ...

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:38:43 +0100

A well-oiled team approach has made the efforts of Valero's Port Arthur site a model for others.

Friday, 01 October 2010 09:30 - From Our Perspective: An Emperor Without Clothes?

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:30:02 +0100

Remember the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes?" Once upon a time, a vain Emperor engaged the services of two swindlers masquerading as weavers, who promised to make him a suit from magic cloth. Amazingly, the new clothes would be visible only to persons competent and fit for their jobs.

Friday, 01 October 2010 08:33 - Big Money Talks: Today's Entitlement, Tomorrow's Privilege

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:33:41 +0100

The North American electricity system is one of the great engineering achievements of the past 100 years. This infrastructure represents more than $1 trillion in asset value, more than 200,000 miles of transmission lines operating at 230,000 volts and greater, 950,000 megawatts of generating capability and nearly 3500 utility organizations, serving more than 100 million customers (or well over 300 million people).

Friday, 01 October 2010 07:55 - Make Energy An Asset, Not An Afterthought

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:55:11 +0100

An an April 2010 survey of leading businesses entitled "From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency," the PEW Center on Global Climate Change describes a shift in how companies such as Dow, IBM and Toyota approach energy.

Friday, 01 October 2010 05:50 - Optimizing Equipment Performance & Reducing Maintenance Costs

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:50:25 +0100

DuPont's Krytox has been delivering for more than 50 years.

Friday, 01 October 2010 05:11 - Problem Solvers

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:11:49 +0100

Air/Oil Lubrication System

Friday, 01 October 2010 04:41 - The Green Edge

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:41:12 +0100

Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid Boosts Die-Caster's Productivity And More

Friday, 01 October 2010 03:04 - Protecting & Optimizing Your Air Compressors

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:04:28 +0100

Count on synthetic lubricants to help you do it all!

Friday, 01 October 2010 02:15 - 3 More Reasons For Premature Bearing Failure (And How To ...

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:15:23 +0100

Listening to what your failed bearings are telling you today can help minimize problems tomorrow.

Thursday, 30 September 2010 01:14 - Keeping Motors And Gearboxes In Tip-Top Shape

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:14:22 +0100

Want to insure against the failure of these critical systems? Protect them with the correct lube prescriptions and protocols.

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 05:55 - 'I'll Triple-Size, Please!'

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:55:21 +0100

I've always enjoyed spending time with people older than myself. As a young design engineer, I would seek out draftsmen, engineers and managers who were close to retirement and spend quality "think" time with them.

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 05:03 - Calculating True Motor Efficiency

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:03:27 +0100

The Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 (EISA) becomes law December 19, 2010. A portion of EISA covers induction motors from 1-500 hp. It's safe to say most end users will be affected.

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 04:04 - Maintaining Belt Drives For Maximum Savings

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:04:36 +0100

You might be surprised at how much energy is wasted when these systems operate poorly.

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 02:54 - Problem Solvers

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:54:57 +0100

Rechargeable Leak-Detection Kit

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 01:41 - A Snowball’s Chance In Maintenance

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:41:17 +0100

Looking for ways to do a lot, lot more with a lot, lot less? Here's a personal perspective on how to start things rolling in a big way.