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2008/December
Author: Andrew J. Winzenz, LORD Corporation
Continuous monitoring for and correction of centrifugal-fan imbalances during operation is an especially cost-effective way of eliminating vibration problems.
From the time centrifugal fans first entered the marketplace, they have been subject to...
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2008/November
Author: Dirk Frame and Larry Olson, T.A. Cook Consultants
Chemical companies spend enormous sums on the serving and maintenance of their assets, as well as on new investments. In daily business, however, staff often lacks the time and experience to optimize the procurement process. Achieving optimal...
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2008/December
Author: Michael Stuart, Fluke Corporation
Today's thermal imagers, which produce live images of the heat emitted from equipment, are rugged, easy to use and much more affordable than just a few years ago. This makes them highly practical and cost-effective solutions for everyday electrical...
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2008/December
Author:Aitor Goti, Miguel Egaña & Alfredo Iturritxa, Mondragon University and Marc Gardella, Ingeactiva S.L.
Looks like there’s a reliability-centered maintenance process to fit any company, regardless of size.
RCM For All
Heretofore, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) may have been thought of as a strategy best left to large, non-lean...
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2008/June
Author:Amanda Martyka, Assistant Editor
Walking into any industrial plant and locating a compressed air system wouldn't leave you out of breath. Often given a bad rap for a lack of energy efficiency, properly managed compressed air systems can actually save energy and decrease downtime....
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2008/January
Author:Amanda Martyka, Assistant Editor
Keep the following information in mind as you seek out the best product for your specific needs.
Nondestructive testing (NDT) is crucial in ensuring the reliability, integrity and SAFETY of materials, components, equipment, vessels, processes,...
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2008/February
Author:Amanda Martyka, Assistant Editor
What’s in your oil? Contaminants unseen by the human eye can significantly affect a plant’s overall output. Thus, oil analysis is a crucial component to oil and machinery health. Regular oil analysis can reduce downtime and extend equipment...
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2008/December
Author:Andrew K.S. Jardine, Director Centre for Maintenance Optimization and Reliability Engineering, University of Toronto
Andrew K.S. Jardine, Director Centre for Maintenance Optimization and Reliability Engineering, University of Toronto
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death in the world. A substantial amount of effort is spent preventing,...
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2008/August
Author:Barbara Hulit, President, Fluke Corporation
Barbara Hulit, President, Fluke Corporation
In the midst of all the talk about being green and environmental impacts of industrial operations, one fact seems to get lost—reducing energy consumption saves you money. That fact translates to a...
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2008/January
Author:Bill Kiesel, Publisher
Bill Kiesel, Publisher/Vice President
With this issue, our 240th, we begin our 21st year and are proud to be “Your Source for Capacity Assurance Solutions.”
Throughout 2007, we spent very little time looking back. Instead, as always, we...
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2008/June
Author:Bob Ruff, Control Prducts and Solutions, Rockwell Automation
Fundamental to success in any organization is getting individuals to work toward common goals. Whether that's a team of five on the court or a corporation of 50,000 associates scattered across the globe, knowing the goal and working toward...
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2008/December
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. For want of a rider, the battle was lost. For want of a battle, the kingdom...
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2008/November
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Stock car racing as popularized by NASCAR has given us many insights into the world of competitive motorsports and, in some respects, into our day-to-day industrial environments.
Some race fans enjoy the...
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2008/July
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Well, we've done it, again. This time, though, it was a veritable squeaker. The 520-page "Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008" (the Report, by the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, states...
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2008/August
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
In last month's column, I pointed out that the United States is the most competitive nation in the world, as well as the most productive one, with the highest innovative potential in the world. However, I...
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2008/September
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
The 1980s saw record levels of industrial-based skills training and development. The WWII generation was reaching retirement age and Baby-Boomers were moving into jobs vacated by their parents. This...
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2008/October
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Whenever the idea of "training" comes up in most workplaces, some employees tend to think back to some horrible experience they had in school: A nasty teacher, crowded classroom, required and boring...
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2008/June
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
"Maintenance" alone cannot make equipment and processes reliable. Often, a maintenance department is reacting to problems caused by decisions and/or actions of other departments. Further, in...
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2008/April
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
This 4th installment in a special series is the subject of Bob’s keynote address at MARTS 2008.
Businesses depend on processes functioning properly to achieve desired results and generate revenues to...
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2008/January
Author:Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Bob Williamson, Contributing Editor
Policy – A deliberate plan of action to guide decisions and achieve rational outcome(s). Policy merely guides actions toward those behaviors that are most likely to achieve a desired outcome. (…From...
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