MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 19:25 - From Our Perspective: Back To The Future?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:25:22 +0100

Visiting a classic car show recently, I was stopped in my tracks by a magnificent stainless steel DeLorean, the car immortalized in the Back to the Future movies starring Michael J. Fox in the 1980s.

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 18:25 - All Fired Up By Coal-Gen

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:25:22 +0100

Two major themes at the recent Coal-Gen conference in Charlotte, NC, were overall coal plant optimization and Carbon Capture and Sequestration.

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 17:25 - Motor Management Also Considers Energy Efficiency

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:25:22 +0100

By now, everyone knows that improving the efficiency of your motors can be a cost-effective way to reduce your carbon footprint, shrink your energy bills and improve process reliability.

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 23:25 - Go Lean And Green: Align The Machine

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:25:22 +0100

Did you know that about 50% of vibration-based damage to rotating equipment is directly related to misalignment?

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 22:55 - Developing An Effective Oil-Analysis Program

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:55:23 +0100

Your reliability program is only as good as your oil-analysis program

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 21:25 - Savings In Centrifugal Pumps

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:25:22 +0100

How much energy must go into a pump to get the most out of it, and, what does a pump's inefficiency have to do with its reliability?

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 20:25 - 2009 Corporate Report

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:25:22 +0100

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

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 16:25 - Is The Heart Of Your Plant Breaking?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:25:22 +0100

Gearboxes deliver a vital source of power transmission and, for many industrial businesses, represent the heart of production.

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 15:25 - Capacity Assurance Marketplace

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:25:22 +0100

Automated Lubrication System For Tough Environs

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 14:25 - Maintenance Pros Meet, Mix And Learn At IMEC 2009

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:25:22 +0100

Five years into a successful run, this Toronto event again brought together recognized experts and eager participants from around the globe…

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 13:25 - The Green Edge: New Oleogel Could Provide Eco-Friendlier ...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:25:22 +0100

What more might good old, hardworking castor oil be able to do for you?

Wednesday, 02 September 2009 09:41 - From Our Perspective

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:41:02 +0100

Tasty Stews Are Full Of Meat!

I've mentioned it in this column before. Working as a maintenance and lubrication management consultant means that I travel a lot, mostly by car.

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 22:37 - The Green Edge

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:37:04 +0100

5 Steps To Reduce Your Water Footprint

More than 90% of the world's fresh water is consumed in the agricultural and industrial sectors. Given this staggering number, their carbon footprint is not the only thing manufacturers should consider to achieve a sustainable future — it is important that manufacturers also identify solutions that will reduce their water footprint and increase efficiencies.

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 15:04 - Specialized Solutions To Your Problems

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:04:33 +0100

Specially Designed Chain Lubricants

Chain "stretch" is a result of wear on the pin and bushing, requiring costly chain adjustments or replacement. According to Chesterton, conventional lubricants don't penetrate tight tolerances and, thus, provide minimum benefit.

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 14:02 - The Fundamentals: How To Begin Measuring Maintenance ...

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:02:00 +0100

You have a battery of KPIs to use in revealing your maintenance reality, including some that can show how well your team is performing.

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 12:35 - 3 Reasons For Premature Bearing Failure (And How to Avoid Them)

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:35:07 +0100

Don’t let your bearings down. Be on the lookout for these killers.

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 02:25 - Big Money Talks: A Look At Power Plant Efficiency

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:25:21 +0100

Big Money Talks: A Look At Power Plant Efficiency

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 00:00 - Grease Basics Part II: Selection & Applications

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Now that you have a solid understanding of what grease is, it's time to refresh yourself on which type of product is best for the job.

Wednesday, 01 July 2009 20:00 - How To Kill A Bearing

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +0100

I continue to be amazed at the shameful way many plants abuse—make that "kill"—their bearings. Designed and lubricated in accordance with their actual operating conditions, bearings often outlive their parent machine's usefulness. Unfortunately, there's no thrill in this scenario. So, to bring in some excitement, we overload our equipment, speed it up, run it 24/7 and forego proper maintenance. If, however, you really want to kill a bearing outright, the following modi operandi are quite effective.

Wednesday, 01 July 2009 19:30 - The Green Edge

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:30:00 +0100

Energy-Efficient Hydraulic Fluid

Shell Lubricants has added a new lubricant to its Shell Tellus hydraulic oil range that can help increase the energy efficiency of hydraulic systems.