Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from August 2003

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from August 2003

Infrared camera.
August 1, 2003... The IR FlexCam from Infrared Solutions, Inc., is an infrared camera designed around an uncooled microbolometer IR detector. It pinpoints and documents electrical and mechanical faults. 800-760-4523. Write in 1 or visit www.impomag.com ...

Threadlocker.
August 1, 2003... Thread-treatment sticks from The Henkel Loctite Corp. lock and seal threads. The five product lines come in semi-solid stick form. With color-coded caps, the sticks are designed to complement their liquid counterparts. They are suitable for...

Relays.
August 1, 2003... Automation Direct offers industrial relays in 24 VDC, 120 VAC and 240 VAC coil voltages. The units feature bifurcated contacts. All relay sockets are DIN-rail mountable and include holding clips. 770-889-2858. Write in 3 or visit...

Cordless scanner.
August 1, 2003... The Microvision Flic Cordless scanner is a bluetooth-enabled wireless device with a miniature wireless base station. It features a shock-resistant, mechanical/magnetic laser-scan engine. Both tethered and cordless scanners read UPC linear...

This is OSHA: how can we help you? (What?).(Editorial Comments)
August 1, 2003... Yes, it's the government. Yes, it's bureaucratic. And yes, OSHA has received its share of bad publicity since its inception in late 1970, some of it probably deserved. But let's take a new look at this agency whose job it is to "ensure safe and...

Boeing's bad 2Q worsened by loss of satellite business.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2003... The Boeing Co. reported a loss of $192 million for the second quarter last month, marking its first back-to-back quarterly loss since 1997 when it acquired McDonnell Douglas. The Chicago-based aerospace giant also announced that its 2004...

U.S. steelmakers credit tariffs for slim profit.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2003... Four domestic steel producers who collectively posted a 0.8% profit between April 2002 and March 2003, credit their gain to U.S. tariffs on imported steel that were imposed last year. According to U.S. Steel, Nucor Steel, Steel Dynamics and...

Nanomaterials to be a $35 billion market in 2020.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2003... The market for nanomaterials substances with particle sizes between 1 and 100 nanometers is expected to reach $35 billion by 2020, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland-based industrial market research firm....

Greenspan warns about natural-gas supply, cost.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2003... Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan told the Senate Energy Committee last month that there's little the U.S. can do to change the tightening market for natural gas. Asked by the Committee for his advice, Greenspan said the current...

More than six miles of Goodyear Flexsteel ST3500 conveyor belt awaits installation at the Kennecott UT copper mine in Bingham Canyon, UT.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2003... More than six miles of Goodyear Flexsteel ST3500 conveyor belt awaits installation at the Kennecott UT copper mine in Bingham Canyon, UT. Assembled on site in 24 spliced sections, the 35,000-ft.-long, 72in.-wide belt is designed to transport...

States predict water shortages with or without drought, says GAO.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2003... Most U.S. states expect to face shortages of fresh water in the next decade, with or without drought conditions, according to a General Accounting Office report released last month. The comprehensive report on the nation's supply of fresh...

Downdraft table.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... The PT2032 portable downdraft table is used for welding, grinding and polishing. The tabletop draws fumes, dust and smoke away from the operator, and ships with casters and a filter system. Dualdraw, LLC, 6025 East 76th Ave., Suite G, Commerce...

Natural-gas engine.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... Vortec HO 3000, is a four-cylinder, overhead valve engine that uses compressed natural gas (CNG). The intake and exhaust valves ate bimetallic with tempered tips for abrasion and corrosion. GM Powertrain, 777 Joslyn, Pontiac, MI 48340;...

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
August 1, 2003... * The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently awarded $251,250 in scholarships to 93 high-school and college students who ate pursuing of plan to pursue undergraduate or graduate-level engineering programs. Winner of a top award of...

Denso Corp.
August 1, 2003... * Denso Corp. said it will build a new manufacturing facility in Osceola, AR, to produce auto air conditioners and heavy-equipment radiators for its North American market. The 217,000-sq.-ft. facility is expected to create 500 new jobs by 2008,...

Toyota Manufacturing of Alabama.
August 1, 2003... * Toyota Manufacturing of Alabama has announced a $20 million expansion of its Huntsville engine-making facility. The project will add 150 jobs and allow Toyota to produce 130,000 V-6 Tacoma and Tundra pickup engines at the site, bringing its...

Metaldyne Corp. has completed the acquisition of Torque-Traction Manufacturing, Inc., a Greensboro, NC-based subsidiary of Dana Corp.
August 1, 2003... * Metaldyne Corp. has completed the acquisition of Torque-Traction Manufacturing, Inc., a Greensboro, NC-based subsidiary of Dana Corp. The 220,000-sq.-ft. facility makes steering knuckles for passenger cars and light trucks, and employs 150.

Timken Co.
August 1, 2003... * The Timken Co. will close its ball-bearing plant in Rockford, IL, before the end of the year. The Canton, OH-based company blamed weak industrial markets and low-cost imports for its decision, noting that the facility has lost money for some...

The Stanley Works.
August 1, 2003... * The Stanley Works approved an increase of 2% in its quarterly dividend last month, extending its record for the longest consecutive annual and quarterly dividend payments among industrial companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. A...

Calendar.
August 1, 2003... * Sept. 5-12 * 91st Annual Safety Congress & Expo; Chicago, IL; National Safety Council; 800-621-7615; nsc.org. * Sept. 17-20 * Fluid Power Society 2003 Annual Meeting; Indianapolis, IN; Fluid Power Society; 800-303-8520; ifps.org. *...

Standby generator.(Product roundup: generators & power supplies)
August 1, 2003... The OptiGen generator automatically adjusts generated power output to match load requirements. It features power electronics and engine control that automatically adjusts engine speed while monitoring electrical power consumed. The onboard...

Diesel-engine welder/generator.(Product roundup: generators & power supplies)
August 1, 2003... The Ranger 305D is an engine-driven power source for stick, TIG, wire and pipe welding. It is built with a totally enclosed case and features ChopperTechnology, which offers easy starts, a smooth arc, and low spatter. The unit is powered by a...

Diesel generator.(Product roundup: generators & power supplies)
August 1, 2003... The PowerCommand 600k-W diesel-generator set and PLTS 1200G soft-loading transfer switch operate in parallel while power is transferred to the generator. This eliminates severe voltage and frequency dips that occur with hard transfer switches....

Gas-fueled generator.(Product roundup: generators & power supplies)
August 1, 2003... The Cat G3500 Series advanced natural-gas-fueled generator is designed to deliver electricity in both island mode and grid parallel operations. It is driven by lean-burn gas reciprocating engines. The unit uses an ADEM III digital...

OSHA: views from the inside: an OSHA area director and, in an exclusive interview, Assistant Secretary of Labor John Henshaw give their views on OSHA inspections, working with the business community, and the satisfaction they derive from helping make workplaces safer.
August 1, 2003... On December 29, 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act. His action launched the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known to employers and workers nationwide simply as OSHA. Today, more than 6...

Fiber optic converter.(Product roundup: connectors & cables)
August 1, 2003... The PSI-MOS-DNET modular converter system for fiber-optic cabling is mounted on a DIN Rail for industrial applications. It features onboard diagnostics about the quality of the fiber optic path. If failure occurs, each module disconnects to...

Cable assemblies.(Product roundup: connectors & cables)
August 1, 2003... Custom microwave cable assemblies in frequency ranges from DC through 67 GHz are available with blindmate/ push-on connectors and adapters. The cable design features low dielectric constant and low-loss tangent. W.L. Gore & Associates, 402...

Clevis joint with connector.(Product roundup: connectors & cables)
August 1, 2003... Igubal E-Series rod-ends with polymer clevis joint, connecting rods and snap rings provide a complete connection made of engineered polymers. The product absorbs vibration and is suitable for chemical and moisture environments. Igus, Inc., P.O....

Connector.(Product roundup: connectors & cables)
August 1, 2003... The 10- and 12-pin versions of the M12 Eurofast connector are now available. The 12-pin unit can be used for power and signals to factory automation equipment in the automotive and food industries. A 10- and 12-pin cordset is available with...

Dispensing system.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... Program-A-Bead 692 dispensing system for structural bonding is a servo-driven, meter/mix/dispense system for the automated application of adhesives. The system applies the adhesive as a continuous bead of stitch. Sealant Equipment &...

Power cable.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... The Chainflex CF300 is a single-core, power cable for high-amp, high-voltage applications. It is designed with a single-copper conductor and was developed for use in heavy-duty moving power-supply applications, such as machine tools and...

Smoke Tube Kit.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... The Gastec 9500 Smoke Tube Kit determines the directional pattern and velocity of air currents .To use, direct the smoke toward the sealed surface of the respirator facepiece. NEXT-TEQ, LLC, 8406 Benjamin Rd., Tampa, FL 33634; 877-312-2333. ...

Trailer Loader.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... The Cantilevered Gravity Trailer Loader is a retractable gravity conveyor designed to automate the loading of trailers in warehousing applications. Siemens Dematic Corp., 507 Plymouth Avenue NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505; 616-913-7700. Write...

Get more from your CMMS by using its PM module.(CMMS Solutions)
August 1, 2003... Ask any maintenance organization why it acquired its CMMS package and it would probably include preventive maintenance (PM) in its answer. PM is a core responsibility of any maintenance department. Administering a PM program is a labor- and...

Lift truck.(Product roundup: industrial trucks)
August 1, 2003... The S40-65 XM series lift truck is available in seven capacities ranging from 4,000 to 6,500 lbs. Engines feature an elastomeric mounting system that compensates varying load levels to lessen noise and vibration. The ComforCab is soundproof....

Fork booms.(Product roundup: industrial trucks)
August 1, 2003... Turn your lift truck into a mobile crane. Telescopic booms have hooks in the same plane as the forks, and can be extended 12 ft. from the carriage. Pivoting and reach-over booms have hooks in a different plane than the forks and call extend out...

Maintenance vehicle.(Product roundup: industrial trucks)
August 1, 2003... These customized preventive-maintenance vehicles can be outfitted for a variety of applications, including lube and oil dispensing, welding, and industrial vacuums. The welding PM vehicle is outfitted with are and tig welders, a burning rig,...

Three-wheel lift truck.(Product roundup: industrial trucks)
August 1, 2003... This electric, three-wheel counterbalance forklift truck features a curve speed reduction system that prevents tipping. Internal sensors maintain the amount of centrifugal force exerted on the operator, load and machine at a low level....

Curtain wall.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... This curtain wall system creates a retractable barrier that protects processes while confining flying debris. The upper and lower opaque PVC sections are reinforced. Goff's Enterprises, Inc., 1228 Hickory St., Pewaukee, WI 53072; 800-234-0337....

Wire connectors.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... DryConn waterproof connectors are silicone-filled to provide a dry environment for wire splices exposed to water, condensation, vapors or dust. They are engineered to eliminate pre-twisting. King Innovation, 553 N. North Ct., Suite 110,...

Data loggers.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... These data loggers, slightly larger than a quarter, come in two models: theTK500 for temperature and humidity, and the SK500 for temperature. Both feature delayed-start capability and data storage of 4,000 sample points. Dickson Co., 930 S....

Monitor.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... The 2020PRO Photoionization Monitor is a portable, ergonomically designed instrument that provides onsite, rapid VOC detection in air, water and soil. It is suitable for OSHA compliance, confined space preentry, emergency response, site...

Conveyor chain.(Product News)
August 1, 2003... IWIS conveyor chain is suited for warehouse and other material-flow systems where pallets, containers, crates, workpieces, carriers, or components must be conveyed, accumulated, accelerated and singled out. Among key features, IWlS chain is...

Vacuum brochure.(Literature rack: building & grounds maintenance)
August 1, 2003... Free literature provides information on vacuum cleaner lines and accessories for manufacturing. It covers intermittent- and continuous-duty models, central systems, oil reclamation, stainless steel and explosion proof. Nilfisk-Advance America,...

Flooring catalog.(Literature rack: building & grounds maintenance)
August 1, 2003... A free full-color catalog details a product overview of flooring coatings, including epoxies, MMA and urethanes. The coatings are suitable for industrial environments. Product sample is available with each catalog request. Dur-A-Flex, Inc., 95...

Pavement maintenance products & accessories.(Literature rack: building & grounds maintenance)
August 1, 2003... Catalog No. 2003 features tools and supplies for use in completing projects such as asphalt coatings, crack sealing and repair products, pavement marking, and concrete repair products. Maintenance, Inc., 1051 West Liberty St., Wooster, OH...

Maintenance tips.(Literature rack: building & grounds maintenance)
August 1, 2003... A free booklet features maintenance tips from operations personnel. Included are ideas for handling hot or frozen bearings, loosening corroded bolts and frozen brake cables, removing rust, and improving engine performance. Kano Laboratories,...

Checklists help ensure regulatory compliance.(Tech Check)
August 1, 2003... Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require facilities to perform routine inspections. These requirements were established to protect the environment from damage and...

Phosphine monitor.(National Safety Show Preview)
August 1, 2003... The length-of-stain detector tube monitors phosphine, a contaminant, in acetylene gas. The bellows pump-and-tube method provide a sample with each test and an on-the-spot measurement. Higher concentrations can be determined with fewer strokes...

Respirator Kit.(National Safety Show Preview)
August 1, 2003... The Mold Remediation Respirator Kit contains a full facepiece respirator, two Pairs of filters and an educational mold-remediation brochure. It helps protect against eye-irritating mold while providing a wide field of vision for enhanced...

Air-purifying cartridges.(National Safety Show Preview)
August 1, 2003... This series of air-purifying gas and vapor cartridges incorporate Real-Time ESLI (end-of-service-life indicators) for gases or vapors. The ESLIs are placed inside air-purifying cartridges that protect users against hazardous industrial chemical...

Gas monitor.(National Safety Show Preview)
August 1, 2003... The Tetra uses a single button to control all functions, and can monitor up to four gases. The at-a-glance display gives simultaneous viewing of all readings, alarm conditions and battery life. If a hazard is detected, the unit warns of the...

Protective garment.(National Safety Show Preview)
August 1, 2003... The KleenGuard X[P.sub.1] protective coveralls are made from a breathable, microporous film laminate, an alternative to Tyvek and flashspun polyethylene. The garment provides liquid and particulate barrier protection. Kimberly-Clark Safety...

Regulator system.(National Safety Show Preview)
August 1, 2003... The Model 8404 Automatic changeover regulator system provides constant uninterrupted flow of specialty gases. It permits scheduled cylinder change-outs and prevents outages and wasted gas due to premature cylinder change-out. Options include...

Calibration software.(Tech specs: maintenance software)
August 1, 2003... * All-purpose Calibration Tool (ACT) software calibrates APECS and EPS series of programmable controllers * Features proprietary wizard * Available in CD-ROM with application programs, demos and user manuals * Operates on any...

Device-management software.(Tech specs: maintenance software)
August 1, 2003... * MS SQL DMS (Device Management Solution) software with client-server architecture, is designed for start-up, operations, and maintenance and repair * Includes MFC4100 documenting HART communicator and MFT4000 series Documenting HART...

Analysis software.(Tech specs: maintenance software)
August 1, 2003... * The Ultraprobe 10000 converts most computers into workstations * Diagnostic functions include spectral analysis, record keeping, trending and reporting * Application-specific software and screen selection for bearing...

Power-management software.(Tech specs: maintenance software)
August 1, 2003... * Personal Solutions Pac power management software complements uninterruptible power supply * Operates in Windows ME/2000/XP hibernate mode * Includes intuitive screen that displays battery backup time * Configurable into common...

Graphical interface.(Tech specs: maintenance software)
August 1, 2003... * DynoLAB Test Executive user-friendly Version 4.0 GUI creates complex test sequences without complex programming * Features profiling module that simulates actual test conditions while the unit is on the test stand * Available with...

Hand-powered pump simplifies chemical handling for microcircuit manufacturer.(Field Report)
August 1, 2003... Ixion Ceramics, Inc., a Chattanooga, TN-based subsidiary of Ixion Technologies, Inc., design and manufactures microcircuit "packaging" for telecommunications, military, aerospace and other applications. It makes precision-engineered ceramics...

Machine vision seminars.(Training Aids)
August 1, 2003... The company will add 100 cities to its schedule of machine-vision seminars, extending them through November. These half-day "Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors" events show how vision sensors can perform automated inspection...

Electrical apparatus fall seminars.(Training Aids)
August 1, 2003... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announces its Fall 2003 seminar schedule. Seminars are available in Root Cause Failure Analysis, Sept. 12-13, Newark, NJ; and Fundamentals of DC Operation & RepairTips, Oct. 3-4, Cleveland,...

Motors and drives.(Training Aids)
August 1, 2003... The fall technical conference, Nov. 5-7 in Nashville, TN, 2003, will focus on new technologies for the motors and drives industry. Topics and speakers will be grouped by design, efficiency, materials, software, manufacturing and international...

MDT brochure.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... A six-page brochure outlines the MDT (multi-directional turning) products which include a CP500 grade threading insert, a GradeTK150 for cast iron and hardened steel, and precision grooving inserts. Photos, diagrams and data charts are...

Coatings brochure.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... A free, four-page, color brochure offers an illustrated explanation of the applications, features and benefits of the polyurethane and polyurea coatings, elastomers and castable products. Additional information is available at...

PVC fitting guide.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... A 20-page guide to Zeston PVC fitting covers and jacketing is available. Fitting covers of all types, jacketing systems and installation accessories ate described and illustrated. The brochure includes tables to simplify selection. Johns...