Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from January 2005

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from January 2005

Pressure transmitter.
January 1, 2005... The Series 629 Wet/Wet differential pressure transmitter features an optional three-way valve that isolates or combines pressures on the high- and low-pressure ports. Assembled to the transmitter, it is machined entirely from brass. Bleed ports...

Descaler.
January 1, 2005... The ScaleBlaster line wears away existing scale, and inhibits new scale from forming. Controlled by integrated circuitry, waveforms cause calcium and magnesium carbonates to lose their adhesive, limescale-forming properties. ClearWater...

Adhesive tape.
January 1, 2005... PEEK tape with pressure-sensitive adhesive is a crystalline tape that combines friction and wear properties with high heat resistance, chemical resistance, purity, and electrical insulation. Suitable for steel, ceramic or glass, in sliding...

Cashing in on the road to Beijing.(Editorial Comments)
January 1, 2005... The new Chinese Revolution--the one that is flooding the world with Chinese-made goods--has created more than a few unexpected scenarios. To the evaporation of various U.S. industries and other results, add the story of American consultant...

GM, DaimlerChrysler to partner on hybrid technology.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2005... General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG said last month they will team up to develop hybrid technology for their vehicles. The competitors signed a memorandum of understanding, and will finalize an agreement early this year. Both have been...

India orders Coke and Pepsi to warn about pesticide content.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2005... Manufacturers of Coca Cola and Pepsi soft drinks in India have been ordered by India's Supreme Court to include warnings on product labels that the drinks contain pesticides. The two companies, which control nearly 100% of India's soft-drink...

Documents show Honeywell plans to build overseas.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2005... According to documents obtained by the Associated Press, high-tech manufacturer Honeywell International is developing plans to establish a large portion of its avionics work overseas. The Morris Township, NJ-based company has disputed the...

DOE will help fund solar program in the Southwest.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2005... The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will help fund a solar-power project in the Southwest that will install 1,000 mw of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems in seven states over the next five years. The systems are expected to...

EPA issues voluntary guidelines for water-system safety.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2005... The Environmental Protection Agency has issued voluntary safety guidelines to protect the nation's water and wastewater plants from terrorist attacks. Written by industry groups with EPA financing, the guidelines encourage plant operators to...

Philips produces one billionth mobile display.(Industry Newsline)
January 1, 2005... Royal Philips Electronics announced last month that its Mobile Display Systems division completed its one billionth mobile display, an industry record. Displays made by the Netherlands-based company are used in hundreds of commercial, military...

Bird control.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Bird Chase Super Sonic, with volume adjustment, features distress- and predator sounds of more than 22 types of birds. It targets pigeons, crows, starlings, swallows, gulls, woodpeckers, sparrows and many other birds. It is adaptable with...

Diffuser.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Comfort 1st Filtered Diffuser combines four-way adjustable horizontal airflow. Four filters cover each discharge point on the inside of the diffuser, filtering air as it enters the room. Pollutants as small as 3/10 of a micron, which...

Mover cycle.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... This industrial mover cycle is designed to move personnel and small items. These sturdy vehicles require no fuel and emit no fumes. They feature WTC clincher wheels, a welded one-piece frame, and a large rear platform suitable for carrying...

Cable.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Sensor/ Actuator Cable (SAC) SAC, 1/2 in. AC cordset is available with male and female inserts, in both straight and angled configurations. Designed to the industry standard, the 3, 4, and 5 positions are produced with dual keying to...

Chisel.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Hard Cap Safety Chisel is a chisel tool that features an unbreakable polymer cap and an oil-resistant cushion grip. The patented polymer cap transfers the energy of the blow, controlling noise and vibration. In addition, the striking...

Power frame cartridge.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Environamics cartridge can help eliminate premature bearing and mechanical seal failures caused by heat, vibration, misalignment and cavitation. Interchangeable shaft ends can fit any impeller configuration. Available in three frame sizes,...

Air compressor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The AF SERIES automatic flow, variable speed-drive air compressor features TEFC motors and a soft-start motor control. A decrease in air demand corresponds to a direct, linear percentage decrease in power consumption, so energy can be...

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
January 1, 2005... The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has revised the requirements for its ISO 14001 and 14004 Environmental Management Standards. The group said the standards are now more closely linked to ISO 9001:2000, and better reflect...

Toyota.
January 1, 2005... Toyota said it plans to consolidate its North American engineering and manufacturing into one company during the first half of 2006. The new company will be called Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA), and will operate...

Matsushita Electric Corp. of America.
January 1, 2005... Matsushita Electric Corp. of America said it will change its name to Panasonic Corp. of North America, effective this month, to better associate it with the brand name of many of its products. Parent company Matsushita Electric Industrial Co....

General Electric Co.
January 1, 2005... General Electric Co., announced plans last month to repurchase up to $15 billion of its common stock over the next three years due to its high expectations for future earnings and cash flow. The Fairfield, CT-based industry giant said its board...

Colgate-Palmolive Co.
January 1, 2005... Colgate-Palmolive Co. said last month it will cut 4,400 jobs from its global workforce of 37,000 and close one-third of its 78 factories worldwide over four years in order to boost sales and profits. The New York-based manufacturer of soap,...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... * Jan. 10-13, 2005 * ProMat; Chicago, IL; Material Handling Industry of America; 704-676-1190; mhia.org. * Jan. 23-26 * The Paint and Coatings Expo; Las Vegas, NV; The Society for Protective Coatings; 877-281-7772; sspc.org. * Feb. 7-9...

Heat gun.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Model PH-1300 Proheat VariAir Heat Gun is ergonomically designed for temperature and airflow adjustment. It features five attachments, electronic circuitry, closed-loop feedback, and maintains constant temperature. Master Appliance...

Transfer lift.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Model 5-68X lift is designed to transfer a diesel truck engine from an AGV to a test-chamber stand and back again. It features hydraulic actuation in a scissor lift design, and can lift up to 6,800 lbs. Upper and lower hard stops are...

Counter and timer.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Panel-mounted DP-CH counters and DP-TH timers incorporate a high-liquid crystal display, reset switch and rear-panel terminal reset. Powered by an internal battery, these instruments have no connection to any external power source. This allows...

DC servo motor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The e-TORQ Direct Drive Brushless DC Servo Motor features an electromagnetic design. The ironless stator eliminates iron saturation allowing the motor to run smoothly at extremely low speeds. The units are available in widths of less than two...

Aerial work platform.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The mid-size rough terrain aerial work platform features roll-out platforms in scissor design. It is powered by a choice of engines from a liquid-cooled dual fuel to efficient diesel. In addition to joystick control, standard features include...

Torque-flange sensor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The TF torque-flange sensor can be used for torque measurement of transmissions, powertrains and gas turbines. Insusceptible to interference, the unit's antenna need not be looped around the sensor. Magtrol, Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Making the case for capital expenditures: new equipment will help you meet production requirements, but getting it means having to justify a capital expense. Here's how to make that process a success.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... In most modern organizations, everyone competes for the same pile of capital allocated for project work. The difficult aspect of this process for many engineers, however, is learning to make a case for a project from a non-engineering...

Cable carrier.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Energy Chain cable carrier and Chainflex continuous-flex cable feature snap-open Energy Tubes for debris-infested, environments. Available in more than 800 styles, the tubes feature removable or snap-open lids. When closed, the lids connect...

Fiber tray.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The molded fiber tray protects small electric motors, as well as their components and subassemblies, during interplant and intraplant shipment. Made from recycled paper, the trays grip certain areas of the motor or component while allowing...

Brushing tool.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The BRADEX maximum-density, fiber-abrasive, disc-brushing tool is suitable for deburring and finishing operations, in extrusion, automotive, appliance and other industries. Users can choose between silicon carbide grits in crimped filament or...

Pressure sensor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Series 121 industrial, dynamic ICP pressure sensor detects very small pressure fluctuations in high-static background pressures. Applications include the detection of dynamic pulsations, surges, leaks, water hammer, pumps and compressors....

Abrasive tool.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Dynastraight portable air-powered abrasive tool features an ergonomically designed, lightweight composite housing. Thermally insulated, the inflatable pneumatic wheel can be used for finishing work surfaces of any shape, contour or...

Spray system.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Spray system applies KALCRET-S wear compound to large surfaces to reduce wear, abrasion, and handle high temperature. With this spray technique, the compound, a mixture of hard aggregate materials consisting of bauxite or corundum can be...

Rust blocker.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... DRI TOUCH AMBER rust-blocker is a high-grade solvent solution with a light amber color and a very low odor. When applied to a metal surface, it penetrates recessed areas and dries quickly, leaving a soft waxy film. Designed for use on cast...

Welding power source.(Product roundup: welding equipment)
January 1, 2005... The Millermatic Passport introduces an inverter-based MIG arc-welding power source. Featuring Arc Control, the user can select between an arc for mild steel or a softer arc for stainless steel. The package houses a wire feeder, shielding gas...

Torch.(Product roundup: welding equipment)
January 1, 2005... The Dual Guard Torch features a flash arrestor module built into the head, which protects against flashbacks. Made of stainless steel, the arrestor filter absorbs the heat energy away from the flashback. The torch also features reverse-flow...

Welding arm.(Product roundup: welding equipment)
January 1, 2005... The 6000 Series Welding Arm glides into position when needed or can be swung against a wall or beam. The arm can be positioned in a 180-degree rotation (360 degrees after removing stop). It accommodates wire feeders, power sources and...

Welding wire.(Product roundup: welding equipment)
January 1, 2005... McKay ArmorWear wire is designed for wire-welding machines using DCEN (straight) polarity. Available on spools, the wire is suited for bucket lips and teeth, cultivator chisels and sweeps or spindle, as well as pump components. It features an...

TIG torch.(Product roundup: welding equipment)
January 1, 2005... The CS300 TIG air-cooled torch for applications up to 300 amps (DC) combines heat dam and speed-channel technology with a cable assembly. The gas valve on the back of the torch manually controls gas flow without a gas solenoid in the power...

Cooling fan.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The MNC Cooling Fan, designed for heat dissipation, features an MF mixed-flow impeller, and incorporates adjustable blade geometry. With the latest computer-aided technology, the fan has non-stall airflow properties and non-overloading absorbed...

Pneumatic leveler.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The P3 Pneumatic Leveler uses a reinforced rubber airbag with a spring to automatically adjust the pallet height as boxes are added or removed. It can be used anywhere that shop air is available. It also features a large turntable equipped with...

Rotary hammer.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The hammer's 19.9 ft.-lbs, of blow energy and in-line design are suitable for drilling pipe or conduit, scraping splatter and adhesives, and removing tile. It features vibration-reducing materials and a floating-action switch handle. The handle...

Fluorescent lighting.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... The waterproof RL70 tubular fluorescent series features bright T5 HO lamp technology, with remote electronic ballasts and flicker-free illumination. RL tubular fluorescent lights are available in glass or acrylic tube. They are suitable for...

Transformer.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... Lighting control transformers automatically reset after experiencing an overload. They are suitable for lighting control panels or wherever Class 2 protection is required to actuate banks of relays, contactors, solenoid valves, pilot lamps or...

Ballast.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... CFL Mult-E Kit for ballast replacement features multiple mounting options and multiple exit configurations for wiring. Every kit contains a Triad multi-exit ballast, a snap-mount adapter plate, lead-wire harness and a wire-extraction tool. It...

Magnification light.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... The ESD Omnivue magnification light is designed for ESD electronic assembly and inspection areas to help maintain ESD control programs. All plastic luminaire parts are manufactured with static-dissipative materials. The optical-quality glass...

Electronic ballast.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... The SmartMate electronic ballast for four-pin compact fluorescent lamps is suitable for industrial installations where standard two-lamp 42-W CFL ballasts might operate too hot. Features include Intellivolt technology, which allows the ballast...

Flashlight.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... The FlashLED FLT-5001 illuminates with white-light LEDs. The light features an onboard collimator that focuses light into tight beams. Tight connections between components prevent the movement of parts and loose connections. A spring loaded in...

Inspection lamp.(Product focus: lighting)
January 1, 2005... The Spectroline UltraWand UV inspection lamp delivers long-wave UV illumination in restricted areas, It can be used to detect foreign matter or flaws between jet line turbine blades, inspect the inside welds of small-diameter pipelines or...

Lighting workshop series.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2005... The schedule for the 2005 Lighting Application Workshop Series is available. This is a program of public seminars hosted at the Lighting Application Center in Somerset, NJ. Topics include a two-and five-day Fundamentals of Lighting workshop and...

Safety seminars.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2005... Seminar-Fest 2005 is a weeklong event in Las Vegas, NV, held February 13-19. It will feature 46 occupational safety, health and environmental seminars for individuals seeking professional development. Sessions last one to three days, and vary...

Maintenance planning and scheduling seminar.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2005... This seminar provides instruction and workshops intended to develop and improve maintenance efforts. Over the next few months it will be held in New Orleans, Boston and Los Angeles. The practical approach and live presentation is suitable for...

Quality courses.(Training Aids)
January 1, 2005... The ASQ offers three courses focused on meeting the needs of the service-industry professional. Scheduled for March, they are Quality Methods for the Service Industry; The Case for Quality: Taking It to Management; and Best Practices in Service...

Tube fitting guide.(Literature Rack)
January 1, 2005... The selection guide to fluid instrumentation components features rapid-assembly MPI tube fittings and complementary instrumentation valves and regulators. Visual indexes simplify part selection. The guide includes assembly and gaugeability...

Actuator catalog.(Literature Rack)
January 1, 2005... The 18 page brochure includes product descriptions, applications, photos and configuration drawings for linear modules and Cartesian motion systems. Sections feature product applications and overviews. Bosch Rexroth Corp. Use InfoLINK...

Fluid-control product catalog.(Literature Rack)
January 1, 2005... Literature that describes fluid-control products for industrial process industries, including Sentry Pulsation Dampeners and Surge Suppressors; Spill-Stop leak containment; and Sentinel diaphragm seals. Color product photographs are included....

Pump catalog.(Literature Rack)
January 1, 2005... This catalog features descriptions and specifications for over 2,000 pumps and systems. It includes performance curves and technical drawings. Products covered include centrifugal immersion, suction, and flange-mount pumps. Information to...

Pneumatic products.(Literature Rack)
January 1, 2005... This 2005 catalog with 1,672 pages and more than 97,000 products includes the pneumatics product category. The color section features mechanical, solenoid, and lockout/tagout valves, pneumatic tubing and vacuum equipment. All products are...

Rental services can maximize floor-mat benefits.(Tech Check)
January 1, 2005... What do safety, health, productivity and floor-cleaning schedules have in common? All of these aspects of your plant can be improved by making optimal use of modern floor-mat options. And mats available from textile service companies offer...

Synthetic lubricants, training, optimize equipment maintenance.(Field Report)
January 1, 2005... GKN Aerospace's largest U.S. manufacturing site, based in St. Louis, MO, is a 1.7 million-sq.-ft, under roof, 76-acre campus. The facility specializes in designing and machining large-frame aerospace structures, components and assemblies for...

Repair concrete.(Tech specs: flooring)
January 1, 2005... * MEADOW-CRETE H2 is designed for horizontal repairs of concrete, a minimum of 1/4-in. deep * Available in 55-lb. bag yields: 0.48 cu. ft. * Set time/Initial: 2.5 hours; Final: 4 hours; Working time: 30 min. * Compressive strength...

Brick-floor system.(Tech specs: flooring)
January 1, 2005... * The chemical-resistant, brick-floor system provides protection from chemicals, heavy traffic, impact, abrasion, water, and temperature extremes * Brick thickness ranges from 1 3/16 in. (light-medium duty) to 3 3/4 in. (extra-heavy duty)...

Floor coating.(Tech specs: flooring)
January 1, 2005... * Rev Grip non-skid floor coating dries tack-free in 3 hours and is dry to walk on in 8 hours under normal drying conditions * Available in 1-gal. cans and 5-gal. pails * Covers up to 100 sq. ft. per gallon, depending on texture *...

Floor resurfacer.(Tech specs: flooring)
January 1, 2005... * TREFLITE non-shrink epoxy floor resurfacer bonds to concrete, wood, steel, aluminum and glass * It has a compressive strength of 14,000 psi * One 5-gal. pail covers 40 sq. ft. at 1/8-in. deep * Finish is resistant to thermal and...

Dynatrol[R] Level Switch for bulk solids.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Dynatrol[R] Level Switches for bulk solids are designed for high, intermediate or low point level detection on materials ranging from light fluff to heavy granulars and pellets. Requiring no adjustments and having no moving parts, they are...

Astec Re-Ply Roof Systems.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... ASTEC Re-Ply Systems are designed to go over your existing roof surface, eliminating, in most cases, the need for expensive tear-offs. The end result is a watertight, highly reflective, durable and lasting roof that costs you thousands less....

Sensing, switching, signaling, safety.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Tapeswitch catalog features * Sensing Edges and Bumpers * Pressure-Sensitive Safety Mats * Touch Pads and Ribbon Switches * Light Curtains * Fail-safe Controllers Innovative standard products for personnel protection,...

Heat exchangers.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... We manufacture air-to-air and air-to-water heat exchangers that remove heat from sealed electronic enclosures, panels and cabinets for indoor and outdoor applications. 10 times more efficient than air conditioning, with no maintenance. NEMA 12,...

Brains and brawn in the body of a jib.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Your solution for precision lifting in low headroom and obstructed work cells is here. Check out Gorbel's new Easy Arm", incorporating the lifting power of a machine, the flexibility and responsiveness of a human operator and the versatility of...

John Guest push-fit Compressed Air Systems.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... John Guest's full color catalog covers a complete line of quick-connect fittings and piping for use with Compressed Air Systems. Technical information, along with product sizes and configurations, is specified in this catalog. Our products...

Dock-safety brochure.(New Literature)
January 1, 2005... A full-color, four-page fold-out Dok-Guardian safety brochure illustrates two loading-dock safety barriers: the heavy-duty SB-5000 model and the lighter-duty 2500 model. Both models are described with bullet points, specifications, and drawings...

Filtration booklet.(New Literature)
January 1, 2005... The six-page booklet "Vacuum Filtration Technology for Industrial Applications" outlines factors that affect vacuum filtration, filtration systems and filter media, so readers can make purchase decisions. Nilfisk Advance America Use...

Air-handling brochure.(New Literature)
January 1, 2005... This brochure highlights the indoor air-handling series, which includes the Model MSCF modular indoor air-handler; the Model LFC horizontal fan coil; and the Model VFC vertical fan coil. Features include removable side access, double-wall...

PC systems handbook.(New Literature)
January 1, 2005... The 2005 edition of the PC Systems Handbook for Scientists and Engineers features more than 3,000 products for rugged industrial computing. Comparison charts and a specification search function are included for product selection. The 212-page...

Washer-and-spacer catalog.(New Literature)
January 1, 2005... The free, 2005 catalog lists over 19,000 available washer and spacer sizes. This specifying resource is designed to streamline washer/spacer research and the specification processes. The layout and organization enables users to locate part...

Energy-management CD.(New Literature)
January 1, 2005... This CD features four energy-management books on one CD-ROM. Including over 1,900 pages of text, graphics, charts and illustrations, the Energy Management Reference Library CD provides a training, research and reference resource for energy...

New, improved "Reel Catalog".(Product Sourcebook)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Reelcraft offers a new and improved "Reel Catalog." It features five additional product lines, a product features page, a helpful "how to select a reel" section and a Quick Ship listing of stocked inventory. The catalog also offers easy-to-use...

Specialty for products for electronic equipment.(Product Sourcebook)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Contact East's free catalog features thousands of specialty products for the assembly, test and repair of electronic equipment. We offer meters, scopes and other test equipment, hand and power tools, tool kits and cases, ionizers, power...

Coxreels EZ-Coil reels.(Product Sourcebook)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Coxreels Safety Series catalog offers industrial hose, cord & cable reels equipped the E-Coil Rewind Safety System. EZ-Coil reduces retraction speed by up to 80% for spring-driven reels. Slower recoil means safer workplaces and less damage to...

Electric cable connector crimping hand tool.(Product Sourcebook)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Small (5 in. by 2 in.) tool crimps multiple sizes of heavy duty cables (AWG Size #8 to 4/0) to a wide spectrum of electrical lugs (Stud Size 3/16 to 1/2 inch) using all 7/16 inch (11 mm metric) hex head wrenches of any style presently in your...

Industrial door operators.(Product Sourcebook)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... New brochure explains advantages of using Air-Lec door automation equipment in your facility. Almost any swing/fold or sliding door can be automated in either new or existing applications. Hardware and track system information is also included....