Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from August 2004

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from August 2004

Penetrating solvent.
August 1, 2004... SiliKroil penetrates rust and corrosion on machinery, automotives, appliances or anything with metal parts in a few seconds. The compound creeps into openings as small as one-millionth of an inch. Kano Laboratories Use InfoLINK 4H1101...

Drill bit sharpener.
August 1, 2004... The Model 500 Tradesman sharpens drill bits with no splitting or chipping, at either standard or high-performance settings. It can also turn standard drill bits into self-centering split-point bits. Unit includes the E-Z Align system and...

Non-toxic cleaner.
August 1, 2004... D-Greeze 500-LO can be used to replace hazardous cleaners. It removes oils and grease from metal and plastic parts, and is compatible with ferrous and nonferrous metals. The non-toxic, nonflammable, and non-carcinogenic cleaner contains no...

Why not go green?(Editorial Comments)
August 1, 2004... To IMPO's readers who manage non-industrial facilities, this month's cover story is for you. It profiles the new headquarters of Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL), an office building in Allentown, PA, that was built with the environment in...

EPA could fine DuPont millions over chemical disclosure.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... Failure to disclose the health risks of key ingredients of its Teflon product could cost E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. (DuPont) millions of dollars in fines, according to the EPA. In an administrative action filed against the Wilmington,...

Chinese-made autos might be sold in U.S.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... An Arizona-based car dealer is hoping to become the first to sell a line of Chinese-made automobiles in the U.S., perhaps as early as this fall. According to a Reuters report, dealer David Shelburg is working to establish a network of 100...

Town hopes to persuade plating plant to move.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... Citizens of Belmont, MA, have reached their limit regarding Purecoat North LLC, a metal plating plant based in this Boston suburb. According to the Boston Globe, people living near the plant have complained of smells, noises and health hazards...

Paper industry says recycling at all-time high.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... More than half--50.3%--of all paper consumed in the U.S. during 2003 was recovered for recycling, according to a report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). The Washington. D.C.-based trade group said this level of recovery...

U.S. automakers' market share down.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... Despite productivity gains at some of their North American plants (see Newsline, July 2004 issue), Detroit-based Ford, GM and DaimierChrysler have been unable to increase their U.S. market share this year. According to a report in the Detroit...

Forklift maker expands after bankruptcy.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... After successfully emerging from bankruptcy protection last year, Clark Material: Handling Co. said it now plans to move and expand its headquarters campus in Lexington, KY, from its current 60,000-sq.-ft, location to a new 152,000-sq.-ft....

Relative cost of manufacturing, U.S. vs. International.(Industry Newsline)
August 1, 2004... Relative Cost of Manufacturing, U.S. Vs. International The percentage of manufacturing cost differences among 10 countries, compared with the U.S. (baseline "0"). Canada 6.0% Australia 5.6% United Kingdom...

Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE).
August 1, 2004... The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) now offers online courses as an educational resource for plant/facilities engineering, operations, and maintenance professionals. Scheduled topics include indoor air quality, facility...

Alcoa, Inc.
August 1, 2004... Aluminum producer Alcoa, Inc., reported its net income of $759 million for the first half of 2004 was the highest in its history. The Pittsburgh, PA-based company said its second-quarter income of $404 million was up 14% from the previous...

Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn.(ISMA)
August 1, 2004... The Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn. (ISMA) honored 10 companies with its American Eagle Award at its spring convention. The annual award is presented by the Cleveland, OH-based trade group to manufacturers and distributors it believes...

Baldor Electric Co.
August 1, 2004... Baldor Electric Co. has entered into an agreement with Tech.Full Industry Co., Ltd., a China-based maker of induction linear motors. The Ft. Smith, AR-based maker of motors, drives and generators will assist Tech.Full with design and...

BuyDirectUSA.com.
August 1, 2004... A Web site has been launched to help U.S. consumers and retailers find products made in the U.S. The owners of BuyDirectUSA.com said they hoped the site would also enable U.S. manufacturers to better compete with overseas manufacturers who...

Timken Co.
August 1, 2004... The Timken Co., has acquired the assets of SES Technical Group, a Richfield, OH-based company that specializes in vibration analysis, infrared thermography, monitoring systems, wear-particle analysis, and 24-hour emergency service. The Canton,...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... * Aug. 28-Sept. 3 * World Renewable Energy Conference; Denver, CO; National Renewable Energy Laboratory; 303-275-3000; nrel.gov. * Sept. 8-15 * IMTS--International Manufacturing Technology Show; Chicago, IL; Society of Manufacturing...

The Plaza at PPL Center: a study in green: a Pennsylvania-based utility uses its new headquarters facility to show how beauty and functionality can be blended with energy efficiency.
August 1, 2004... In January 2002, contractors broke ground on a 1.5-acre lot in downtown Allentown, PA, to construct an office building for PPL (Pennsylvania Power & Light) Corp.'s overflowing energy marketing and trading department. The proposed building would...

ERP and maintenance management.(CMMS Solutions)
August 1, 2004... In the early days of the CMMS industry, most software vendors that pursued this marketplace offered only maintenance-management solutions for plants and facilities. Many of them targeted the manufacturing arena, which was also home to...

A guide to MIG welding success.(Tech Check)
August 1, 2004... Whether your company wants to fabricate, modify or repair, investing in a welder and taking a welding course can provide good return on investment. It's not necessary to be a professional welder to achieve good results. You simply need a...

Junction box.(Connectors)
August 1, 2004... The PolyPort junction box links power in industrial-control system applications in auto, material handling, packaging and robotic industries. Available in four-, six- and eight-port sizes in a three-circuit configuration, it allows multiple...

Connector crimping tool.(Connectors)
August 1, 2004... THE PATRIOT PAT600-18v, battery-actuated crimping tool features a high-speed pump, transmission and piston design. The latch-style head allows interference-free closure on tap connections. It holds its position when the variable-speed trigger...

Battery refill system boosts fork lift uptime.(Field Report)
August 1, 2004... Atlas Cold Storage is a two-warehouse facility incorporating 402,350 sq. ft. of storage space in Hatfield, PA, 30 miles north of Philadelphia. Nationally branded makers of ice cream and other frozen food products warehouse their foods at Atlas...

Fastener catalog.(New Literature)
August 1, 2004... Catalog #35 covers thousands of fastener items in a new, 250-page release. It features 10 new product lines with 160 items added. Contents include: standard and metric machine screws, cap screws, nuts, washers, spacers, insulators, grommets,...

Duct-liner information.(New Literature)
August 1, 2004... An information sheet details the latest addition to the Spiracoustic Plus system of round, duct-liner products. The Spiracoustic Plus VSD (very small diameter) liner is kerfed with a VSD groove configuration that makes it practical in metal...

Processing, fabricating guide.(New Literature)
August 1, 2004... The company's processing and fabricating services are detailed in a 16-page, full-color buyer's guide. The reference provides metal buyers and specifiers information about a wide variety of processing capabilities, as well as the company's full...

CMMS software.(Maintenance Software)
August 1, 2004... * FastMaint 4.0 is a Microsoft Windows-based computerized maintenance management software * Suitable for asset, plant, facility and fleet maintenance, and many other types of periodic tasks * Planned and preventive maintenance tasks...

Tracking software.(Maintenance Software)
August 1, 2004... * EZ Maintenance software tracks and schedules maintenance for equipment or vehicles * Produces complete histories of all maintenance performed, including costs of labor and parts * Maintenance can be scheduled by mileage or time...

Maintenance software.(Maintenance Software)
August 1, 2004... * The RSMACC program integrates information from a variety of sources on the plant floor * Maintenance managers can access information from the central repository * Immediate maintenance concerns can be addressed first *...