Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from January 2004

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from January 2004

Transmitter.
January 1, 2004... The Pura from Kahn Instruments, Inc. is a dewpoint transmitter, equipped with VCR fittings for measurement of dewpoint in high-purity and ultra-high-purity gases. It features a field-adjustable linear, analog output proportional to dewpoint and...

Concrete products.
January 1, 2004... Two-component polyurethanes from 3M can be used for concrete crack and spall repair, expansion joints, custom threading, and anchoring. The bonds formed resist weathering and expansion and contraction from temperature changes. Users have a...

Time-set fan.
January 1, 2004... Jan Fan industrial-quality air circulators now turn themselves off after a pre-selected time period has expired. The JF-ESM module installs into the fan-motor end dome, where it is protected from damage and tampering. Use InfoLINK 4A1103...

Time to speak up for MEP funding.(Editorial Comments)
January 1, 2004... Welcome to 2004. Let's start things off with a little (more) bad manufacturing news. You may not have heard that the government is a breath or two away from slashing funds for a key, pro-manufacturing program it operates called the...

DuPont to shift its focus overseas.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2004... The DuPont Co. announced late last year it will move what it called its "center of gravity" from the U.S. to China, India and Eastern Europe. The Wilmington, DE-based chemical giant said the strategy is part of a plan to cut $900 million in...

China's dependency on imported oil expected to grow.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2004... Half of China's oil consumption will depend on imports within three years, according to a study released last month by China's Ministry of Communications, The study reports that the percentage of crude oil consumed by China that comes from...

Bill would gut MEP program for small manufacturers.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2004... Legislation passed by the U.S. House last month calls for a 63% budget reduction for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, a public/private partnership that is the only federal spending program aimed specifically at helping...

New Jersey, other states vow to enforce Clean Air Act mercury limits.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2004... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said last month the state will require its 10 coal-fired power plants and 14 other facilities to follow Clean Air Act rulings and cut their toxic mercury emissions by 90% in the next three...

Welders sue manufacturers over alleged hazards.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2004... Two Philadelphia welders filed a lawsuit against 21 national manufacturers of welding products last month, asserting that welding rods create harmful fumes that can lead to injuries such as Manganism and Parkinson's disease. Defendants listed...

Window maker's goal: no waste.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2004... Chicago-based Republic Windows & Doors said last month it will pursue a manufacturing policy that would introduce methods to eliminate all waste from its production processes. The "cradle-to-cradle" concept would stipulate that all materials...

Aerospace Industries Association.
January 1, 2004... The Aerospace Industries Association said last month that commercial airplane sales should bottom out in 2004, and rebound by 2006. In its annual industry forecast, the Arlington, VA-based trade group said sales to the military and NASA are...

Baldrige National Quality Award.
January 1, 2004... President Bush and Commerce Secretary Donald L. Evans announced seven recipients of the 2003 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in late November. This is the highest number of winners since the program began in 1988, according to the...

Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.
January 1, 2004... Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., has said it will invite 50 U.S. high-school teachers on an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan. The educational opportunity is being offered to secondary-level teachers of any subject who work in the eight states where...

OSHA.
January 1, 2004... Two new OSHA fact sheets include "OSHA Inspections," which lists inspection priorities and procedures, and "OSHA's Role When a Worker Dies on the Job," which details employer responsibilities when a worker dies and how OSHA investigates deaths....

MCR Safety.
January 1, 2004... Three Memphis, TN-based manufacturers of industrial safety products will consolidate this mouth to form MCR Safety, a maker of gloves, eye and face protection, and protective bodywear. The companies are Memphis Glove, Crews, Inc., and River...

Denso Manufacturing, Inc.
January 1, 2004... Two Denso Manufacturing, Inc., auto-supply manufacturing facilities have received the highest level of recognition from Tennessee's Pollution Prevention Partnership program for cutting pollution. The Japan-based company's plants in Maryville...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... * Jan. 26-28, 2004 * AHR Expo; Anaheim, CA; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; 312-332-4650; ahrexpo.com. * Feb. 22-24 * NRCA Annual Convention and Exhibit; San Diego, CA; National Roofing...

Keep it clean! From advanced equipment to outsourcing options, plant managers are finding ways to clean their facilities faster, safer and more efficiently.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... Dust, fumes, grease, soot and oil, hazardous byproducts, metal shavings, wood scraps, plastic scraps, paper, cardboard. What isn't a continual challenge to keeping your plant clean? In the past, the job of keeping a manufacturing facility clean...

Low-expansion adhesive.(Maintenance Chemicals)
January 1, 2004... Resbond 905 adheres to low-expansion materials like quartz, fiber optics, lithium-alumina silicates, glassware, ceramics, and metals. It cures at room temperature to form electrically and chemically resistant bonds that will prevent cracking in...

Industrial-grade coating.(Maintenance Chemicals)
January 1, 2004... Beyond Multi-Purpose Enamel is a no-odor, zero-VOC (volatile organic compounds), zero-HAP (hazardous air pollutant) industrial-grade coating that can be used on metal, concrete, masonry, wood, drywall and tile. Using a roller or spray gun, it...

Cleaner and degreaser.(Maintenance Chemicals)
January 1, 2004... Fastball is a high-alkaline, butyl-based liquid cleaner and degreaser that removes substances from most surfaces in the workplace. It eliminates messes caused by dirt, grease, oily films, smoke, and can remove other objects from painted...

Solvent-based coating.(Maintenance Chemicals)
January 1, 2004... Licron features a solvent-based, acrylic matrix that adheres to metal, plastics, paints and most other surfaces. The durable translucent coating will not chip. The finely milled Electro Conductive Powder (ECP) renders the cured coating totally...

Advanced AC motors offer a powerful lift-truck alternative.(Tech Check)
January 1, 2004... For years, the forklift, powered by an internal combustion (IC) engine, has been the workhorse for industrial and commercial material handling of heavy loads. The noise, emissions and performance limitations of conventional forklifts was...

Wire routing tube.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... The Split Loom is a corrugated tube that is extruded black polypropylene. It is used for routing and protecting wire bundles and single cables from abrasion. Tubes are available in six diameters. Micro Plastics, Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1115 or...

Cable ties.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... A line of zero-halogen, polyketone cable ties are unaffected by moisture, most chemicals, acids, sunlight and extreme temperatures. They are flame-retardant and contain no halogens, so they are suitable for use in enclosed environments. They...

Cable carrier.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... The E-Z Triflex cable carrier, suitable for robotic applications and other space-restricted, multiple axis applications can snake in up to three different directions for complex motion, even in confined spaces. These carriers incorporate a...

Light pipe products.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Light pipe materials feature 94V-O compliant custom polycarbonate compound from GE. They are white-diffused and take full color when on. They are available for the line of SLP, LP, VLPR and PLP series light pipes. These products carry light...

Rear combination lamp.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... The model 280 LED rear combination lamp features a compact, low-profile design suitable for utility-vehicle applications including forklifts and lift trucks. The two-point mount lamp incorporates stop, turn, tail and back up functions. It plugs...

Fuse.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... The CUBEFuse, in a 70- to 100-amp version, delivers Class J time-delay performance from a circuit-protection device. The blades are positioned and provided with an extended insulating sleeve to prevent contact with any energized component. Wire...

Electronic ballast.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... DynaVision is a microprocessor-based electronic ballast for the operation of pulse-start metal halide lamps. It features Advance IntelliVolt technology for a variety of voltage systems, continuous dimming, and the ability to directly control a...

Fluorescent luminaires.(Electrical Equipment)
January 1, 2004... RL tubular fluorescent lights illuminate metalworking machinery such as machining centers, lathes, wave soldering machines and chucks. They are suitable for any harsh liquid and hot-chip environment applications. All lights are available in...

Proper cleaning of powder-paint booths improves safety, profits.(Field Report)
January 1, 2004... The powder-paint coating process offers important advantages that make it the finish of choice among many manufacturers. But it also introduces health and safety issues that make cleanup of powder-coating booths a challenge. Potential hazards...

Oil skimmer.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... ChipGrabber features a tube that is oleophilic, so it attracts tramp oils, and magnetic, so it attracts steel chips. It mounts to the side of any machining-center coolant sump. The unit's collector tube runs through the surface of the coolant,...

Leak detector.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The H2000 industrial leak detector uses hydrogen as a tracer gas to detect leaks, some smaller than a bacteria. Using a safe, non-hazardous 5% hydrogen in 95% nitrogen mixture, it is suitable for localizing and detecting leaks with high...

Aqueous cleaners.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... Detergent 8 is an aqueous, corrosion-inhibited, free-rinsing, bio-degradable detergent. It removes manufacturing soils from stainless steel canisters, industrial parts, and forgings and stampings. The cleaner is mixed with hot tapwater. It is...

Aluminum tread.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... Bold Step aluminum tread covers a variety of step sizes and shapes. The 4-in. tread has a continuous anchor system, useful when inserting treads into freshly poured concrete. The grit holds even the slippery soles in place. Available in black,...

Overhead door.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The JetRoll 692 series door features a spring-away breakout system. The door can be reset at floor level by one person with common tools. A cycloidal high-ratio gear drive provides optimum speed. Controls can be customized using the ComCenter...

Gas monitor.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The GT-Innova Series gas monitor detects combustible gases, oxygen and up to two toxic gases (such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine, hydrogen cyanide and ammonia). Each features Innova View, a datalog and configuration package,...

Diverter valve.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The Series DVA diverter-valve assembly is ready to install, consisting of a flanged Y-pipe, two series SG air-operated pinch valves, and finished with a flanged spool piece. The unit is controlled through a four-way dual solenoid. The body is...

Pinch valve.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... Series 75 manual pinch valve is designed for abrasive and corrosive slurries. An elastomer sleeve provides wear resistance. The sleeve also isolates the valve body and operating mechanism from the process material so the operating torque...

Air piping system.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The Air-Pro compressed air-piping system is designed for compressed-air applications. Color-coded blue for identification of compressed-air lines, the system comes equipped with transition fittings, stub-ends and backing rings for flanging. The...

Peristaltic pump.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The high-pressure 620 close-coupled peristaltic pump for industrial power applications allows a contamination-free transfer of abrasive and aggressive fluids such as sulfuric acid. Fluids remain within the smooth pump tubing throughout the...

Wire-wrap tool.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * The WG-350 wire-wrap tool is made of aluminum * Ergonomically designed, it features smooth gear operation and durability * Two additional models are available * Tool works with 3- and 5-in. bits and sleeves * Features...

Reciprocating saw.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * Model WSR 650-A is a 24-v cordless reciprocating saw with orbital action * Powered by a 3.0-amp-hour nickel-metal-hydride battery * Combines gearing and a battery anti-discharge system to prevent battery drain * Other features...

Precision probes.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * Double-ended precision probes are needle-sharp * Made of stainless steel combined with blue anodized aluminum, they are available in hanging tubes packed individually or in a set * The probes are suitable for clean-room use *...

Angle grinders.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * The 9-in. D28494N and 7-in. D28474W angle grinders are epoxy-coated to protect against abrasion from fine debris * A built-in bumper on top of the tool protects the gear case against drops and rough handling * Ergonomic features...

Utility knife.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * The Klein-Kurve utility knife features 10-blade storage compartment inside the handle * Includes a plastic holster and belt clip * Retractable blades lock in three positions. Klein Tools Use InfoLINK 4A1173 or Call...

Electric drill.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * Model BE710 incorporates a two-speed gearbox and variable speed * Suitable for applications where a universal tool is required to drill large and small holes, such as in joining, fitting, and HVAC installation * Reversing feature...

Torque-controlled wrenches.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * T-series torque-controlled wrenches provide repeatable torque for light assembly * When torque limit is reached, wrenches emit an audible click * Two available models use interchangeable, universal, round-shank heads *...

Fuse opener.(Tools)
January 1, 2004... * Loadbuster opens a fuse or cutout with the circuit energized * Built into the silencer is a non-resettable operation counter * Upgrade kits include a moving contact assembly, a silencer with the operation counter feature, and a label...

Ballast.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The Optanium electronic ballast for T8 fluorescent lighting systems includes Optanium Programmed-Start (PS) models with IntelliVolt multiple-voltage technology. Features include 0-degree F starting on standard T8 lamps, and remote-mount/tandem...

Thermal product.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... Manniglas thermal products, available in both white and black are suitable for applications where the prevention of contamination is essential. The products can be die-cut, producing clean edges for gaskets and seals. Pacor, Inc. Use...

Brush motor.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The PortescapY series DC brush motor is available with gear heads for all models. The wide variety of applications include pumps and HVAC with modifications to windings, shafts and motor casing. The motor can be sealed if necessary. Danaher...

Saw blade.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The Endurance carbide-tipped, 8-in. metal-cutting circular saw blade is suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It resists bending and twisting and delivers a straight cut with a clean, burr-free edge. Tooth tips are made from a Cermet...

Cable cutter.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... This cartridge-actuated cable cutter makes clean cuts through underground and overhead electrical or structural cables. The lightweight, open-frame tool is powered by a pyrotechnic cartridge. Upon trigger release, steel blades drive through the...

Handheld enclosure.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The BG Series handheld enclosure is suitable for gas monitors and data loggers. They are offered in three sizes in a closed or open design. The enclosures are manufactured in carbon-loaded polyamide. Rose & Bopla Enclosures Use InfoLINK...

Clean bench.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... Series 201 horizontal flow-clean bench is factory tested to remove particulate contaminants 0.3 micron and larger. It features wrap-around construction with white Vinclad steel. The HEPA filter is accessible from the front of the unit for...

Safety gate.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The chain-and-sprocket safety gate design, available on the Roly- or Rack-supported models, is for continuous use and extreme material handling operations. Built to fit existing rack structures, the gate can be power-operated via pushbutton or...

Baler.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The 42H and 43H Series wide-mouth balers offer four different hopper dimensions, so customers can select a model based on average daily output. Standard features include the Pathfinder Plus color touch screen, automatic tensioning controls, and...

Narrow-aisle lift.(Product News)
January 1, 2004... The Model 44WH for narrow-aisle layouts features an articulated design so it can turn 180 degrees. Loads can be placed in pallet openings on either side of the aisle. It runs on a 67-hp gas engine and hydrostatic drive. Aisle-Master Ltd. ...

Spool guns.(Welding Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Two spool guns for aluminum welding feature wire feeding capabilities, a variety of constant voltage (CV) power sources and engine-driven welders. Two spool gun models, the Prince XL and the Magnum SG, are available. The Lincoln Electric Co....

Downdraft tables.(Welding Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Downdraft tables of heavy-gauge steel provide a modular, portable and adjustable downdraft work surface suitable for welding, grinding, soldering, sanding and other finishing processes. The tables draw contaminants away from worker vision and...

Welding tong grip.(Welding Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Welding force transmitter 9833A is designed for monitoring force in unattended weld processing such as robots. Damping elements on the bearings of the sensor balance differences in the position of the welding tongs. Typically the sensor is...

Welding screen.(Welding Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Weld View PVC screens, made for demanding environments feature strong, lightweight extruded aluminum frame. Adjacent panels can be placed at various angles because of the under/over leg design. The colored screens protect against UV radiation...

AC MicroDrive CD.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... The CD "AC MicroDrives Macro Solutions Micro Size" is a library of application data, selection guides, schematics and product information on selected MicroDrives. It provides information for engineers on three-phase motor control, multi-motor...

Transformer literature.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... The TTR100 hand-held single-phase transformer measures turn ratio, excitation current, phase displacement, DC resistance and polarity of windings in single- and three-phase distribution transformers, potential and current transformers, and...

Life-safety brochure.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... This four-color brochure describes a series of life-safety devices for fire detection and building evacuation. It highlights integrated digital emergency voice evacuation with the latest voice evacuation technology which can deliver multiple...

Ball-transfer catalog.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... Ball-transfer units enable easy movement of cargo for material-handling applications. The units are profiled in a free 38-page catalog which describes their design and construction, provides a technical overview, and covers dozens of types with...

Protective eyewear brochure.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... Comfort features of Odyssey protective eyewear are described, including the patented SoftFlex nosepiece and rubberized temple tips that help alleviate pressure behind the ears. Other features, such as the hardcoated, scratch-resistant lenses,...

Ergonomic material handling brochure.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... An updated brochure describes the company's line of ergonomic material handling systems and equipment. It includes photographs, specifications, and options on standard and custom work-positioning equipment. Unidex, Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1285...

Flame-resistant fabric.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... INDURA Ultra Soft flame-resistant fabric with EPIC is described in this brochure. The material is used to make "soft shell" garments for any outdoor job functions that require flame-resistant protection, such as electric and gas utilities...

Tool catalog.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... New 147-page color catalog showcases full line of tools, including hand tools such as pliers, hacksaws and ratchets, electricians' tools and power tool accessories. Straightforward product feature descriptions accompany photos. The catalog is...

Lean management book.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... Author Jeffrey P. Wincel links the lean manufacturing system with total value chain and supply-base improvements in "Lean Supply Chain Management." The book gives purchasers and supply professionals a planning tool they can use to develop and...

Automation seminar.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2004... Free technical seminars in five major metro areas will be offered in 2004. The half-day seminars will cover topics including the basics of ethernet; ethernet in industrial automation; real-time PROFInet; and PROFInet object creation and...

Automotive Refinish training schedule.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2004... The first-quarter Automotive Refinish training schedule features courses on the latest techniques for proper application and color adjustment of Glasurit and R-M paint systems. All U.S. training facilities offer Glasurit and R-M programs that...

Flow meter seminar.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2004... Seminars based on the "The Consumer Guide to..." series of books, authored by David W. Spitzer and Walt Boyes will be held in Northern New Jersey Feb. 23-27 2004. Topics include differential pressure flow transmitters, magnetic flowmeters and...

Safety training.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2004... "Safety Orientation: On Alert" is a training video featuring eight, three-minute segments, including Slips, Trips & Falls, Back Safety, Hazard Communication, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Core segments may be replaced or additional training...

Online regulatory, safety training.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2004... Self-paced programs at "New Pig U" feature online training in over 60 courses, including plant safety, regulatory compliance and environmental safety. After registration, users can take up to 30 days to complete. All courses are kept current by...

Lighting training.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2004... The Lighting Institute training facility, equipped with a full-scale demonstration center and a staff of lighting experts, is offering conferences in a variety of lighting subjects. Topics include the basics of industrial lighting and lighting...

Magnetic equipment.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Our Magnetic Equipment Catalog shows how off-the-shelf magnetic equipment can save you money, time, and labor. It showcases Magnetic Lifters, Sweepers, Sheet Fanners, Work-holding and Maintenance Tools, among others. Bunting Magnetics Co....

Portable Cranes & accessories.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Save money and solve weight problems with Wallace Portable Cranes and accessories. Select from hundreds of available models ranging from 1/2- to 15-ton capacities. Wallace's exclusive features of adjustable span, tread and height, allow...

Split shaft seals for dry bulk processes.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Original MECO custom-engineered "AH" shaft seals are available fully-split or unsplit for rotating process machinery. AH seals have flush ports for in-place cleanouts, ideal for abrasive powder processes in food and pharmaceutical industries...

Big Ass Fans.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... At a special 2:17 a.m. unveiling held at the local Denny's Restaurant, Big Ass Fans introduced their new catalog. Two truck drivers, four third-shift workers, and a short order cook attended the event and received the first copies. IMPO readers...

Floyd Bell launches revolutionary.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Turbo series alarms, available in seven different tones, two volume levels and four terminations, are twice as loud and half the size of industry counterparts. Revolutionary rear mount, push-on, quick-lock attachment flog creates a tamper-proof...