Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from February 2003

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from February 2003

Denios.
February 1, 2003... DENIOS has expanded its line of chemical storage and processing enclosures providing temperature control of drums and IBCs. Choose from capacities up to 48 drums or 12 IBCs. Heating applications include freeze-protection, and normalization or...

OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
February 1, 2003... PHP-600 series pumps from OMEGA Engineering, Inc., are equipped with minimal moving parts, and feature a single control for pump output. An external Flow Rate Control (potentiometer) on the face of the pump regulates the percentage of flow....

New York Blower.
February 1, 2003... Compact Gl (general industry) fans from New York Blower feature cast nickel-aluminum-bronze wheels with radial blades designed for use in industrial process and material handling applications. Belt- and direct-drive models are available, with...

TMI, Inc.
February 1, 2003... TMI, Inc., manufactures flexible PVC strips, pre-cut and pre-punched to customer specifications. The strips can be used to make or repair strip doors, which provide environmental separation from cold, heat, humidity, dust and noise. Also...

Hollywood ending. (Editorial Comments).
February 1, 2003... Pete Little called the other day with good news. He told me the maintenance training group he formed in 1983 as an internal division of Burlington Industries, Inc., (BI) not only survived that company's 2001 Chapter 11 filing, but has begun...

General Motors fourth-quarter earnings hit record $1 billion. (Industry News Line).
February 1, 2003... General Motors Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1 billion last month, on record-breaking revenue of $48.7 billion. The company credited strong sales and cost-cutting efforts for its October-to-December performance, which beat last...

TVA boosts commitment to renewable energy. (Industry News Line).
February 1, 2003... The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has signed a 20-year contract with Invenergy LLC, a Chicago-based energy-development company, to build and operate 18 power-generating windmills atop a mountain in eastern Tennessee. The new units will...

'02 harvests reflect drought's impact. (Industry News Line).
February 1, 2003... U.S. Department of Agriculture harvest figures released last month indicate the severe impact of the 2002 drought on the nation's farms. Though not all harvests were down, key crops were hit hard. Wheat production, for example, dropped to its...

Greenpeace sends Bhopal waste to Dow. (Industry News Line).
February 1, 2003... The environmental group Greenpeace dumped seven barrels of toxic waste collected from the Bhopal, India, disaster scene last month at the largest European operation of Dow Chemical, Dow Benelux, in The Netherlands. About 20 activists were...

Navy to use trade-tower steel in new warship. (Industry News Line).
February 1, 2003... The U.S. Navy said it plans to use steel from the World Trade Center wreckage in a warship it will begin constructing this year. The steel, a 20ft.-long section weighing 20 to 30 tons, is believed to be from the south tower. It was shipped from...

Historic brewery to close. (Industry News Line).
February 1, 2003... Miller Brewing Co. said it will close its historic, 107-year-old Tumwater brewery in Tumwater, WA, on July 1. The plant, which the company said is outdated and too small, is the smallest operated by Milwaukee, WI-based Miller. It employs 400...

Non-Fatal Injuries and Ilinesses in Private Industry, 1992-2001.
February 1, 2003... Non-Fatal Injuries and Ilinesses in Private Industry, 1992-2001 (In 000's; annual rate) 1992 6799 1993 6737 1994 6767 1995 6575 1996 6239 1997 6146 1998 5923 1999 5702 2000 5650 2001 5216 Source: U.S....

The Association for Facilities Engineering. (News Briefs).
February 1, 2003... * The Association for Facilities Engineering has announced its 2003 schedule for Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) and Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) training classes and exams. The CPE program will be conducted in Chicago, IL (April),...

U.S. Department of Energy. (News Briefs).
February 1, 2003... * The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a $100 million grant to Waste Management and Processors, Inc., of Frackville, PA, for its efforts to convert coal waste to diesel fuel for commercial use. If successful, the company would be the...

France's prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin announced in January. (News Briefs).
February 1, 2003... * France's prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin announced in January that the last of the country's three state-owned coal mines would cease production by mid-2004. The closure will end 200 years of coal mining in France, an industry that had...

Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (News Briefs).
February 1, 2003... * Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc., said it produced a record 1.26 million vehicles and 1.35 million engines and transmissions at its North America manufacturing facilities last year. Toyota operates three vehicle-assembly plants...

Del Monte Foods Co. (News Briefs).
February 1, 2003... * Del Monte Foods Co., San Francisco, CA, has completed its acquisition of certain businesses from Pittsburgh, PA-based H.J. Heinz Co., including College Inn broth, StarKist tuna, 9-Lives cat food, Kibbles 'n Bits dog food, and Nature's...

Calendar.
February 1, 2003... * Feb. 10-13 * ProMat 2003; Chicago, IL; Material Handling Industry of America; 704-676-1190. * Feb. 11-14 * NRCA 116th Annual Convention and Exhibit; New Orleans, LA; National Roofing Contractors Assn.; 847-299-9070. * Mar. 3-6 *...

Maintenance in the power industry. (Cover Story).
February 1, 2003... Ensuring reliability: Power providers are turning to work-identification methodologies and condition monitoring to ensure they meet profitable reliability levels and to cut costs. The approach to maintenance in the power industry has...

Detection System. (Product Focus: Building and Grounds Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... The I-Zone Area Detection System is a safety device available for high-speed doors. It uses infrared technology to sense pedestrians before they are in the door opening. It prevents a door from closing when a person enters the 7-ft. safety...

Sound-absorbing masonry. (Product Focus: Building and Grounds Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... SOUND CELL sound-absorbing concrete masonry units use a skewed internal construction to focus and redirect reflected sound into a sound-absorbing cavity, resulting in diminished room loudness. They are useful in combined office/manufacturing...

Roofing cap sheet. (Product Focus: Building and Grounds Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... The DynaLastic 180 QuickLap polyester sheet is designed as a modified bitumen cap sheet for multiple-ply roofing systems. It is a tough, non-woven polyester mat, saturated and coated with a blend of SBS rubber and asphalt. To install, remove...

Sweeper attachments. (Product Focus: Building and Grounds Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... The Multi-Sweep line includes four models of sweeper attachments that hook on to lift trucks, skid steer loaders, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, tool carriers and telescoping material handlers. Options include a gutter brush, dust-control...

Floor sealer. (Product Focus: Building and Grounds Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... Tigerbond 221 is a two-component solvent-based epoxy-polyamide floor sealer. It is designed to protect beautify and strengthen concrete wood, metal and brick floors. The sealer is designed to produce a durable, cleanable, light-reflective floor...

Sound-blocking panels. (Product Focus: Building and Grounds Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... SONEX panels and curtains absorb reverberation and block sound from transmitting throughout the shop floor. The panels are wall-mounted with adhesive to absorb noise. The curtains are installed as partitions between won areas to contain noise....

Selecting the right CMMS in smaller operations. (CMMS Solutions).
February 1, 2003... Most questions I receive from readers are about selecting a CMMS solution for their operations. Generally they want to know my opinion about a specific package. I always equivocate in my response to these inquiries partly because I do not want...

Joint sealant. (National Plant Engineering and Facilities).
February 1, 2003... GORE-TEX joint sealant is a form-in-place gasketing material that can be used in all types of sealing applications from large, complex or damaged flanges to fragile equipment such as glass-lined vessels. Made from expanded PTFE, the material...

Vapor Steam-Cleaner. (National Plant Engineering and Facilities).
February 1, 2003... The GVC-2200V Vapor-Steam Cleaner heats tap water in its boiler, to produce a dry vapor steam with adjustable pressure. When vapor steam touches a cold surface it expands, loosening dirt, grease and grime. Its high heat kills bacteria and...

Explosion-proof vacuum. (National Plant Engineering and Facilities).
February 1, 2003... Available in pneumatic and electric models, the Explosion-Proof Vacuum system is suitable for industrial applications requiring the removal of hazardous debris, petrochemicals or fine powders. Its nonsparking, conductive accessories and...

Storage wall. (Management Show).
February 1, 2003... The Shallow Depth Storage Wall is a modular drawer shelf and roll-out-tray storage system, available in standard and shallow depth models. Different drawer heights provide storage for small parts to large tools. With full extension the drawers...

Synthetic lubricants. (Management Show).
February 1, 2003... The ViperLube line of synthetic lubricants is composed of synthetic PAO (polyal-phaolefin) base stocks formulated to provide superior protection in severe-duty industrial environments. The line consists of an NLGI Grade 2/Severe Duty GO-LB...

Tig/Stick inverter. (Management Show).
February 1, 2003... The Maxstar 200 with Auto-Line primary power-management technology is a flexible DC TIG/Stick inverter-based power supply. It is available in three versions: standard, featuring a built-in high-frequency TIG arc starter and dig control" the DX...

Jaw chuck. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... The retractable jaw chuck withstands cutting forces generated by production machining. The jaws extend and retract the turning of shafts in a single operation. Positrol, Inc., 3890 Virginia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227; 513-272-0500;...

Gear products. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... Gear products include industrial worm gear reducers, flanged and non-flanged, including hollow shaft and washdown duty models. Also available are in-line helical speed reducers. Baldor Electric Co., PO. Box 2400, Fort Smith, AR 72901;...

Axial thrust assembly. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... The axial thrust assembly consists of two dual-piece steel collars, one which is free to slide on the shaft and push against the component to be moved, and another which clamps securely to the shaft. The stationary collar has four alloy thrust...

Water-cooled brake. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... The WCBD dual-water-cooled break is an air-actuated disc brake. Features include split wear spacers that allow for wear and adjustment without disassembly of the brake; specially formulated friction material to eliminate stick slip; and...

Clutch. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... The LSCC-32 clutch soft starts accumulating, chain-driven live-roller or in-line material handling conveyor applications. Nexen Group, Inc., 560 Oak Grove Parkway, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127; 651-484-5900; nexengroup.com. Write in 35 or...

Rack and pinion system. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... This precision rack-and-pinion system features pre-assembled gear pinion units with helix angle and a positive connection with the pinion. It includes wear-resistant surface treatment and individually deburred gear teeth. Alpha Gear Drives,...

Gear reducers. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... A new series of in-line gear reducers have the input and output shaft on the same centerline. Available in 10 sizes, they offer universal mounting with either a solid input shaft or a hollow input shaft combined with a NEMA C or IEC flange to...

Friction clutch. (Tech Bench: Power Transmission Equipment).
February 1, 2003... The CS-08 series friction clutch with snap-on gear feature is modular and requires no hardware or tools to mount the gear. The clutch is compact and requires only 2.4 watts to power. DanaherMotion, 45 Hazelwood Dr., Amherst, NY 14228;...

Maintenance service finds success in partnership with bearing manufacturer. (Field Report).
February 1, 2003... Employees at Equipment Maintenance Service (EMS), a mining-equipment repair company in Gillette, WY know that proper maintenance takes expertise, attention to detail, good customer service and quality products. That's why EMS says it has worked...

Relay. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The G3TC solid state I/O module, used as an interface between logic circuitry and the load, features a built-in hold-down screw that fastens the relay to the board to eliminate loosening by vibration. Input and output modules are classified by...

Diesel welder data sheet. (Literature Rack: Welding).
February 1, 2003... This data sheet describes the Pipeliner 200 diesel welder for the pipeline welding industry. Its pure-DC generator welding are provides code consistency. All-copper windings enhance are stability. In addition to stick welding, the Pipeliner is...

Free Electrical Designers Reference software. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... A fully integrated set of electrical calculation modules and design procedures for engineers, designers, contractors, inspectors and instructors is now available free from Littelfuse. EDR--Electrical Designer's Reference--performs a variety of...

Servo motor. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The BLM-N23-50-1000 brushless servo motor features an incremental encoder with differential hall sensors and shielded cable. It provides for a high torque-to-inertia ratio, making it suitable for point-to-point applications requiring fast,...

How to select an infrared camera. (Tech Check).
February 1, 2003... Choosing the correct infrared camera can offer a 10X return on your investment, often in the first year of use. On the other hand, selecting the wrong infrared camera can mean the unit is likely to become a very costly door stop. Because most...

Goodway Technologies Corporation GVC-2200V Vapor-Steam Cleaner. (Tech Check).
February 1, 2003... Goodway Technologies Corporation is proud to introduce the GVC-2200V Vapor-Steam Cleaner. This unique, 115 V unit heats tap water in its boiler to 330[degrees]F, producing a dry vapor-steam with an adjustable pressure of 0-90 PSI and an output...

Goodway technologies corporation RAM-6 high flow ream-a-matic[R] tube cleaner. (Tech Check).
February 1, 2003... The RAM-6 Tube Cleaner is the ultimate rotary tube cleaning machine. It is ideal for chillers, condensers, evaporators, absorption machines and heat exchangers. As a brush or other cleaning tool is rotated through a tube at the tip of a...

Shelving. (Product Round-Up: Racks & Shelving).
February 1, 2003... The 8000 Series Shelving combines a T-post upright with box "W" shelves in a choice of gauges. These systems can be engineered up to three levels; integrated with hand-loaded storage rack for bulk storage and modular drawers for high-density...

Portable Rack. (Product Round-Up: Racks & Shelving).
February 1, 2003... Pin Rack, the StacKing portable rack with adjustable parts retainers, is customized with a double-level sheet metal deck. The sheet metal is perforated to accept drop in "pins," which allows parts containment on the rack. Foam-or rubber-coated...

Shelving and rack systems. (Product Round-Up: Racks & Shelving).
February 1, 2003... The Steel Shelving systems are manufactured from 22-gauge steel with baked enamel finish. For large, heavy or bulky items, a six-shelf Stak-N- Store System is available. It holds 12 Stack-N-Store bins with wide, hopper fronts for areas, Pick...

Hex Keys. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... Ball-End Hex Keys are made from stainless steel and are designed for repeated autoclaving in limited-space applications that require angled entry. These keys are available in both inch and metric sizes, in "L" pattern and as drivers with Zytel...

Voc detection. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The 2020PRO Photoionization Monitor is a portable and ergonomically de signed instrument that provides users with VOC detection in air, water and soil. It features a large graphical display and a dedicated calibration key. Prompts walk users...

Walk-in cooler. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The walk-in cooler is designed to provide constant and controlled temperatures and humidity. The walls, roof and doors are insulated and have a USDA finish. The modular configuration allows for ease of installation, expansion and relocation. It...

Safety light curtain. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The Angle light curtain features a tough one-piece aluminum extruded body. B Series units consist of an emitter and receiver, and make up a self-contained system that is capable of safety functions without additional equipment. The interface...

Suction pumps. (Product Round-up: Pumps).
February 1, 2003... These single-stage, double-suction pumps are designed for industrial applications including high flow, low lift, raw water and wastewater. The 8100, 9100, and 9800 Series feature double-suction impellers for hydraulic axial balance and low...

Sanitary pump. (Product Round-up: Pumps).
February 1, 2003... This sanitary pump features a clean-in- place design and standard mechanical seals. The suction housing is equipped with an additional sanitary connection to accept flow bypass piping and valves. During CIP operation, cleaning solution passes...

Slurry-Duty Pumps. (Product Round-up: Pumps).
February 1, 2003... The Slurry-Duty Metering Series Pumps are available in three standard sizes and provide pulse-free metered flow that remains linear throughout the pressure range. Their sealless design helps provide smooth, quiet operation, long pump life and...

Grinder pumps. (Product Round-up: Pumps).
February 1, 2003... Single-phase grinder pumps are suitable for lower flow, higher head applications in which either a permanent or portable installation is desired. The cutter mechanism processes effluent. The pumps feature a hardened cutter assembly with a...

Baseplate & Foundation. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The Polyshield Baseplate and Foundation System is a polymer mix using epoxy resins. It features one-piece construction, flat mounting surfaces and a one-piece motor mounting block. Flowserve Corp. Pump Div., 4978 Riverton Rd., Dayton, OH 45414;...

Packaging system. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... This system automatically inflates and dispenses pre-perforated, inflatable bubble-wrap material. It uses a barrier technology to retain the air in the bubble and is suited for cushioning applications and where cushioning and void-fill are...

Tool Wrap. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... Hi-Temp 309 Tool Wrap is an in-house heat-treating option that operates at 2040 degrees F It helps protect tools and parts from scale and oxide buildup during heat treating in atmospheric furnaces. The material offers the benefits of a vacuum...

Pressure washers. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The Eagles series of electric-powered, cold-water pressure washers are designed for industrial applications that require minimal noise and no petroleum fumes. They are available in 1200 to 4000 psi and feature industrial pumps. Pressure-Pro,...

Measurement sensor. (Product Round-up: Sensors).
February 1, 2003... The ODS 8 Laser Optical Distance Measurement Sensor combines the triangulation method with CCD technology and uses a laser diode as its light source. It offers teach-in programming and parameterization via an RS 232 interface. Values can be...

AC sensor. (Product Round-up: Sensors).
February 1, 2003... The miniature-barrel AC sensor contains immunity circuitry so it is resistant to electrical noise. Available in standard cabled or quick-disconnect version and constructed of stainless steel, this sensor features a visible LED for status...

Liquid-level sensors. (Product Round-up: Sensors).
February 1, 2003... LS liquid-level sensors are suitable for coolant-level sensing in heavy machinery. They can sense high, middle or low levels. Available in glass-filled polypropylene or PPS housing and float materials, the side-entry LS Series is mechanically...

Conductivity sensors. (Product Round-up: Sensors).
February 1, 2003... InPro7000-VP and InPro7100-VP conductivity sensors feature industrial mounting configurations and IP 68 rated VarioPin connections that allow rapid sensor installation and reliable signal transmission, even under wet conditions. The sensors are...

Infrared Training. (Training Aids).
February 1, 2003... The Academy of Infrared Training, Inc., an independent education institute, will offer Level I, II and III courses, based on the American Society of non-destructive (ASNT) training program and guidelines. The Academy of Infrared Training, Inc.,...

Calibration courses. (Training Aids).
February 1, 2003... In addition to the 2003 calibration and metrology course schedule, product-specific training courses for MET/CAL Plus V 7 and other calibration-related products are available. Course sizes are limited. On-site training is also available. Fluke...

Technical seminars. (Training Aids).
February 1, 2003... Basic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning technical seminars specifically tailored to the facilities technician are available. Attendees will receive the EPA certification test required by federal law. National Training Seminars, P.O. Box 951671,...

HVAC training courses. (Training Aids).
February 1, 2003... One-week HVAC courses balance classroom theory with practical equipment and systems troubleshooting. Technicians will learn to diagnose problems with refrigeration and airside systems. The Trane Co., 3600 Pammel Creek Rd., LaCrosse WI 54601;...