MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY http://www.mt-online.com/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Monday, 15 November 2010 12:08 - From Our Perspective: Daring To Imagineer http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1641:from-our-perspective-daring-to-imagineer&catid=280:novdec2010&directory=127 ken_bannisterI'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.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:07 +0100 Sunday, 14 November 2010 10:38 - Problem Solvers http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1636:problem-solvers&catid=280:novdec2010&directory=127 lmtndcreformSafer 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.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:38:08 +0100 Saturday, 13 November 2010 23:59 - Boosting Your Bottom Line: Life-Cycle Cost — The Real ... http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1640:boosting-your-bottom-line-life-cycle-cost-the-real-purchase-price&catid=280:novdec2010&directory=127 motor-decisions-matterLife-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.

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Effective maintenance is strongly linked to effective job plans. Pay attention to the required components. Don't skip anything. ]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:53:55 +0100 Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:04 - 2010 Corporate Report http://www.mt-online.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1638:2010-corporate-report&catid=280:novdec2010&directory=127 lmtndcorporate1

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

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A well-oiled team approach has made the efforts of Valero's Port Arthur site a model for others. ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:38:43 +0100