Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from July 1999

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from July 1999

FILTER.
July 1, 1999... The NaturalLight [Filter.sup.TM] for fluorescent lights was constructed to eliminate glare, headaches and eyestrain. The product transforms the light spectrum of fluorescent lamps into a full spectrum similar to that of natural outdoor...

Victaulic.
July 1, 1999... The [FireLock.sup.TM] line of automatic sprinklers from Victaulic features a Teflon seal and Belleville-spring design that uses glass-bulb technology. Standard and quick-response ratings are available.

Hobart.
July 1, 1999... Daimond Arc is a new line of Hobart(R)-17, AWS A5.4, stainless-steel electrodes designed for welding austenitic stainless steels to unalloyed steels. The fully alloyed core wire with rutile coating also can be used for welding buffer layers on...

Granzow, Inc.
July 1, 1999... Granzow, Inc., offers a line of Air Driven Double-Diaphragm pumps that are machined from solid-polypropylene or Teflon to ensure stability.

Olympus America Inc.
July 1, 1999... Olympus America Inc.'s PT36-300 pipe-inspection system features a compact, CCD-color video camera capable of penetrating 100 ft. inside ducting and piping and sending high-resolution video images of interior wall defects to the viewer.

A tough, durable epoxy floor coat that's easy to maintain.
July 1, 1999... Epoxy Coat [7000.sup.TM] is a 100% solids, Non-VOC self-leveling floor coating that can be easily applied to new or old concrete. EC7000AR is an acid-resistant novolac epoxy system designed to protect floors and containment areas exposed to...

Revolutionary new system for filling expansion joints.
July 1, 1999... Devcon's Fast-Cure Rubber Repair Liquid is a low-viscosity, fast-curing flexible urethane liquid in a 400 ml cartridge that lets you fill concrete expansion/construction joints easily and precisely. Becomes tack-free in just 30 minutes and...

Pour equipment pads or rebuild worn concrete.
July 1, 1999... Deep Pour [Grout.sup.TM] is Devcon's easy-to-mix, self leveling epoxy grout that lets you rebuild worn concrete, and produce equipment pads up to 6" deep. It offers low shrinkage and excellent bonding characteristics and resists most chemicals....

Patch holes and cracks in concrete and other surfaces.
July 1, 1999... Floor [Patch.sup.TM] mixes easily and adheres to a variety of surfaces including concrete, brick, metal and wood. Floor [Patch.sup.TM] has a compression strength of 8000 psi and resists water, oils, solvents and alkalis. Floor [Patch.sup.TM] is...

A FREE wall chart helps with maintenance planning.
July 1, 1999... Great for planning regular and preventive maintenance, Devcon's FREE 38" x 25" Maintenance Planner wall chart can be a valuable tool in your maintenance and repair scheduling. It offers helpful tips in using Devcon products for metal...

Editorial COMMENTS.
July 1, 1999... Deal in the Distributor Ten years ago, you probably knew little and cared less about how your parts inventory was replenished. Maybe that's still your perspective. But today, many plant managers not only know and care about where parts...

Utilities ready EPA-mandated emission reports.
July 1, 1999... Coal- and oil-fired electrical utility companies across the U.S. have been working for months to meet a new ruling that requires them to publicly release reports that show the amount of toxic materials their facilities emit. The reports, due...

Alternative-fuel vehicle sales on rise at Ford.
July 1, 1999... The Ford Motor Co. announced last month that fleet sales of its alternative-fuel vehicles (AFV) reached 10,751 units for the 1999 model year, a 24% jump over 1998 AFV sales. In the U.S., Ford offers 11 AFV options, which include light...

Census Bureau says population growth rate stable as nation ages.
July 1, 1999... The resident population of the United States increased by less than 1% between July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998, according to estimates released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau. The rate is consistent with annual growth rates since 1972. At...

Nucor CEO resigns after dispute over company direction.
July 1, 1999... John Correnti, CEO of Nucor Corp., the country's number-two steelmaker, announced his resignation on June 4 after a lengthy dispute with company management. Correnti told the Associated Press he resigned from the Charlotte, NC-based company...

New Conveyor Belt Tech Center Features World's Largest Splice Tester.
July 1, 1999... Lab technicians check the world's largest splice-fatigue test machine installed at the new conveyor belt technical center opened by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in May. The $4 million Marysville, OH, facility is a 10,000-sq.-ft. addition to the...

Orderzone.com opens for business.
July 1, 1999... Industrial distributor W.W. Grainger, Inc., officially opened its online purchasing Web site, Orderzone.com, last month. The site, the result of a partnership between Chicago-based Grainger and Perot Systems Corp., was introduced earlier this...

Correction.
July 1, 1999... IMPO,s June Guest Feature "How to Select Fans for Cost-Effective Cooling" included an incorrect equation for evaluating a fan's operating cost. The correct equation is (watt hours) X (hours of operation) X (plant electricity cost in $/kwh)...

Real Gross Domestic Product and Related Measures.
July 1, 1999... Real Gross Domestic Product and Related Measures (% change from preceding period; quarters seasonally adjusted at annual rates) 1Q98 2Q98 3Q98...

Honeywell, Inc.
July 1, 1999... Plymouth, MN-based Honeywell, Inc., has launched a sensors e-commerce Web site at www.ssec.honeywell.com. The site features magnetic sensors, pressure sensors and high-temperature electronic products from the company's Solid State Electronics...

SafetyKleen Corp.
July 1, 1999... A new battery-collection service from SafetyKleen Corp. includes the proper handling, labeling and transportation of virtually all types of spent batteries except automotive batteries. According to the Elgin, IL-based waste-management services...

Material Handling Industry (MHI).
July 1, 1999... A.L. "Al" Leffler has retired as CEO of the Charlotte, NC-based Material Handling Industry (MHI). Leffler joined MHI in 1985 as executive vice president and chief operating officer; he was elected CEO in 1987. Leffler is succeeded as CEO by...

JLG Industries, Inc.
July 1, 1999... McConnellsburg, PA -based JLG Industries, Inc., and New Philadelphia, OH-based Gradall Industries, Inc., have signed a definitive agreement under which JLG will acquire Gradall. JLG manufactures, distributes and markets mobile aerial work...

Rockwell Automation.
July 1, 1999... Milwaukee, WI-based Rockwell Automation has announced a software licensing agreement with Naperville, IL-based Visual Insights, a wholly owned business venture of Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill, NJ. The agreement enables Rockwell Software to...

CASTER.
July 1, 1999... New models in the Impak(r) line of kingpinless-style casters can handle capacities up to 8,000 lbs. each; a set of four can move a 16-ton load. The casters are available with a variety of wheel choices in 6-, 8-, 10- and 12-in, diameters with...

WELDING PRODUCTS.
July 1, 1999... Absolute Weld, a line of maintenance-welding electrodes, is specifically designed for use under adverse conditions. Available items include electrodes, brazing rods, solder and accessories. According to the manufacturer, Absolute Weld provides...

WORK STATION.
July 1, 1999... The Omni Adjustable Work [System.sup.TM] uses a unique lead screw and gear design instead of a hydraulic system, providing an adjustable height range of 24 in. and an overall range of 18 to 60 in. above the floor. The work surface can handle...

TUBING.
July 1, 1999... This new heat-shrinkable fabric tubing was designed to protect wiring bundles, rubber hoses and plastic or metal pipes from abrasion, chaffing and other damage caused by exposure to heat, vibration and harsh fluids. The products, HFT...

PRESSURE GAUGE.
July 1, 1999... This family of piston-type differential pressure gauges, switches and gauge-switch combinations is geared for use in filtration, pumping and heat-exchange applications. They are rated for 3,000 to 5,000 psig line pressures and offer selectable...

HEADSET.
July 1, 1999... [PowerCom.sup.TM] wireless-communication systems feature a headset with a transmit/receive range of up to two miles. Totally self-contained, the units feature a standard 9V-battery pack, 14-channel selection, adjustable headband and foam-filled...

LUBRICANT.
July 1, 1999... The C5-A anti-seize lubricant uses a unique copper and graphite formulation to protect parts from rusting, corroding, galling and seizing in conditions up to 1,800[degrees]F. Recommended uses include steam-turbine fittings, high-temperature...

How To Hire an Engineering Consultant.
July 1, 1999... Growth in the manufacturing industry is booming. But for many companies, growth has included the difficult process of trying to get the job done with staffs that have been reduced by downsizing. Some management teams are finding it a struggle...

TEMPERATURE SYSTEMS.
July 1, 1999... Monitoring solutions are designed to meet the needs of semiconductor, biotech, pharmaceutical and micro-electronic facilities. Each ready-to-install system includes: PC-programmable or HART transmitter, sensor, connection head/enclosure and...

PIPE AND CABLE LOCATOR.
July 1, 1999... The [Arrow.sup.TM] utility safety tool helps avoid damage to buried pipes and cables before and during excavation. It is designed to detect extremely low currents at even greater distances and depths. Used as a stand-alone passive receiver or...

SERVICE KIT.
July 1, 1999... The Commander Series Multi-Gas-Mini MBK-6 features a lightweight, refillable aluminum cylinder that can be carbon dioxide- or nitrogen-powered, filled with 9 cu. ft. of nitrogen or 2.5 lb. of carbon dixodie. It has a 0-250 psi regulator/valve...

RotorChamp(R) 25-50 HP Compressors.
July 1, 1999... The new Champion RotorChamp (R) 25-50 HP rotary screw compressors incorporate an exclusive, field-proven, integrated air end design that eliminates the need for interconnected piping. This design was created to be virtually leak-free, because...

AirPilot(R) controllers.
July 1, 1999... RotorChamp compressors feature the microprocessor-based AirPilot (R) controller with digital and graphical interface. Instant access to operating conditions and maintenance functions simplifies operation and preventive maintenance planning.

BREATHER VENTS.
July 1, 1999... The BV Series of breather vents is designed to keep dirt and foreign particles from getting into single-acting pneumatic cylinders. Their low-profile and standard hex head make them easy to install in almost any application that requires...

CONVEYOR.
July 1, 1999... VCM Series electromagnetic conveyors provide precise and efficient handling of dry bulk materials. They are designed to offer the high deflection and low frequency of a mechanical conveyor and the trouble-free service of an electromagnetic...

COOLANT FILTERS.
July 1, 1999... Coolant sumpcleaners/filters separate solids from coolant and, with pump-in/pump-out capability, coolant is returned to the machine tool in minutes. The units are available for air or electric operation and include over 40 models with...

Joint Maintenance Effort Solves $600,000 Bearing Problem.
July 1, 1999... The value of customer/vendor teamwork has passed an acid test at DuPont Dow Elastomers' Pontchartrain Site, LaPlace, LA, where plant technicians joined with Kulpsville, PA, bearing maker SKF and a lubricant supplier to solve a $600,000-per-year...

The 'New and Improved' U.S.A.
July 1, 1999... My answer was a quick "yes" when I was asked to write a column about supplier partnerships for IMPO. With more than 25 years experience in professional purchasing and supply management environments, I was happy to be offered a new opportunity...

Ergonomics Training: Why Wait For OSHA?
July 1, 1999... While OSHA works on an ergonomic standard, start your own program and begin to reap economic rewards. In February, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) released a working draft of a proposed ergonomics standard which they...

Writing SOPs Everyone Can Use.
July 1, 1999... Good Standard Operating Procedures benefit the bottom line. At a food manufacturing plant in Ohio, an anonymous maintenance manager has his operating procedures down pat. For example, work instructions are printed right on the work order,...

Raytek.
July 1, 1999... Raytek has introduced the [MiniTemp.sup.TM] to its line of infrared non-contact thermometers. The compact unit measures temperatures accurately up to 6 ft. away within the range of 0[degrees] to 500[degrees]F. Features include a low-battery...

Bird-X.
July 1, 1999... The BirdXPeller Pro from Bird-X is a sonic repeller that can be programmed to repel birds from a particular area A variety of bird selections is offered and real predator sounds can be added to increase the sense of danger.

Schaefer Ventilation Equipment.
July 1, 1999... The Waycool(R) evaporative cooler from Schaefer Ventilation Equipment can provide spot cooling for any indoor/outdoor location. The portable unit includes high-efficiency evaporative cooling pads, an aluminum interior frame and a two-speed...

AOSafety.
July 1, 1999... [GoggleGear.sup.TM], from AOSafety(R), instantly changes safety glasses into impact goggles. The foam-backed adapter snaps on and off [Lexa.sup.TM] eyewear, transforming them into dust goggles.

Ridge Tool Co.
July 1, 1999... A line of elevators for the F-Series vises is available from Ridge Tool Co. to increase flexibility. The elevators allow users to raise and lower the vise with 12 in. of supported travel to safely position the vise for accessibility.

Fleet of the Near Future: AFVs.
July 1, 1999... Despite a recent setback for clean-air initiatives, progress toward the goal of improving national air quality is still being made. Last month, for example, just as the government announced it would disallow the EPA'S new National Ambient Air...

The Future of Building Automation Systems.
July 1, 1999... Until recently, only a small group of equipment designers cared about building automation systems (BAS) communications protocols. Within the last few years, however, there has been controversy and confusion in the BAS industry due to the...

LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE.
July 1, 1999... This line of LEDs has been expanded to provide replacement for incandescent-lighted pushbuttons, panel indicators, status indicators, exit signs, elevator buttons, utility lamps and more. A variety of light intensities is available, as are...

BALLAST.
July 1, 1999... Centium(R) Micro 1.0 electronic ballasts are designed for instant-start operation of F32T8 or F25T8 fluorescent lamps. A special stop circuit causes a failing lamp to flash at 8- to 10-sec. intervals, indicating the need for replacement....

PULSE START LAMP.
July 1, 1999... This 750w lamp produces 80,000 lumens with a life rating of 12,000 hrs. in an enclosed, clear base-up version. It is also available with a universal-burning position that provides 72,000 lumens. The ignitor was designed for more reliable cold...

FLASHLIGHT.
July 1, 1999... The [PolyStinger.sup.TM] model has achieved the Underwriters Laboratories listing mark for safety, making it suitable for applications in extreme environments. It is approved for use in the following locations: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B,...

Ambient Temperature-Sensing Valves Cut Energy Costs for Aerospace Manufacturer.
July 1, 1999... The Space & Strategic Systems Division of Alliant Techsystems, Inc., a manufacturer of solid-fuel rocket motors and related products, has significantly improved its ability to control steam flow through steam trace lines by installing advanced...

Tek Know TC400/650 temperature calibrators.
July 1, 1999... * Both models are accurate from [plus or minus]0.3[degrees]C and stable from [plus or minus]0.3[degrees]C. * Temperature range to 650[degrees]C makes them suitable for high-temperature applications. * These dry-block calibrators are...

PDT-400 temperature transmitter.
July 1, 1999... * This programmable, microprocessor-based unit will accept all thermocouples, RTDs, mV, resistance and potentiometer inputs. * It provides an isolated 4-20 mA output. * Configuration is accomplished via a Windows-based software...

[Panecon.sup.TM] Up modular flat panel PC.
July 1, 1999... * As a stand-alone control system, the display integrates into the PC; it can also be made into an operator interface with the chassis out of sight. * The unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically. * An expandable, drive-bay...

Ultraprobe 9000 digital ultrasonic inspection system.
July 1, 1999... * This unit provides airborne/structure-borne ultrasound inspection and data logging. * New "spin-and-click" technology allows users to locate a desired inspection frequency, adjust headphone volume, locate data and enter notes with just...

[Wonderware.sup.TM] processing software.
July 1, 1999... * This Windows-based program can be incorporated into company's food and dairy processing equipment and customized to suit a user's needs. * The software produces a graphic picture of an active processing system, including paths and flows....

Procal 2000.
July 1, 1999... * The program manages a professional equipment calibration system, allowing users to track and schedule calibrations and validate data. * It uses highly detailed forms and fields to produce single-page reports that satisfy Good...

7300 ION(R) digital power meter.
July 1, 1999... * The three-phase meter is designed to determine cost centers, opportunities for demand control and check energy consumption patterns. * It features over 100 measurements, including: true RMS power, energy, demand, harmonic distortion,...

Orion non-contact vibration monitor.
July 1, 1999... * The unit provides a frequency range from 5 Hz to 80 kHz. * Distances up to 7 meters can be accommodated, mounted on a variety of surfaces, without the need for special surface preparation. * It mounts on any standard camera tripod or...

Digital multimeter.
July 1, 1999... * The unit combines a full-function digital multimeter with a 100 kHz bandwidth oscilloscope. * It displays voltage and current waveforms graphically, as well as digitally. * It observes and captures transients, glitches, distortions...

SC1090 Loop Alarm.
July 1, 1999... * Accepts inputs from process devices with two relay outputs that may be set for latching or non-latching. * It can be set for direct or reverse action, high or low function and has normally open or normally closed contacts.

Q14 proximity sensor.
July 1, 1999... * This sensor has a depth of 14 mm, allowing it to function in confined spaces. * It has an extended sensing range of 10 mm. * Green and yellow LEDs keep users informed of operating status. * The sensor will operate in temperatures...

Cimplicity(R) WebView.
July 1, 1999... * This software allows remote users of company's process-control monitoring software to display screens through internet Explorer(r) or Netscape Navigator(r) browsers. * It comes with a web server for implementation of intranet...

[Snap-On.sup.TM] Calibration Manager.
July 1, 1999... * This software allows users to streamline calibration activities and interface asset management solutions software with self-documenting calibrations. * It provides access to calibration, configuration and status information for all...

LOW-VELOCITY FAN.
July 1, 1999... A new line of high-volume, low-velocity fans can be used as a supplement or alternative to conventional high-speed fans and air conditioning in large buildings. The 10-ft. air-foils can circulate air over an area in excess of 15,000 sq.ft.

CUSTOM OVEN.
July 1, 1999... This oven features direct-fire natural gas heat, a pneumatic vertical-lift door and a proprietary conveyorized material handling system to process 100-lb. units as they pass through the oven. Each module has a chamber capacity of 160 cu. ft....

CLIMATE-CONTROL SYSTEMS.
July 1, 1999... A variety of climate-control options have been designed to suit nearly any enclosure temperature control need. The line includes air conditioners, Vortex coolers, heat exchangers, heaters, 19-in. fans and filter fans.

HEAT-TRANSFER SYSTEM.
July 1, 1999... This system incorporates a process air heater with blower package, control panel and transitions, providing a single-source integrated solution that is pre-wired and mounted on a compact skid assembly. Designed to remove entrained water from a...

DUCTLESS HEATER/COOLER.
July 1, 1999... Energy Knight(r) ductless mini-split units are available in seven models: four straight cool and three heat pump. The units feature LCD remote control, self-diagnostic capability and a removable, cleanable anti-bacterial filter. They also...

PRESSURE TRANSDUCER.
July 1, 1999... The Model 267MR low-differential pressure transducer is designed for measurement of pressures and flows of air and non-conducting gas. With up to six different pressure ranges in each transducer, ranges include [plus or minus]0.1 in. W.C. full...

AIR BLOWERS.
July 1, 1999... Compact variable flow air blowers are available for vacuum and pressure to 160 IWG (8 IHG) and flow rates to 180 SCFM. With built-in mechanical or electronic speed control, a single model can eliminate the need for valves and controls providing...

MULTI-GAS MONITOR.
July 1, 1999... The LTX312 multi-gas monitor is designed to provide personal protection under potentially dangerous atmospheric conditions in a wide variety of applications. The microprocessor-based instrument simultaneously measures up to three gases:...

LIMIT ALARM.
July 1, 1999... The Actionl/Q(R) model Q108 DC input, dual setpoint limit alarm has a field-configurable signal input which is set via DIP switches for DC voltages from 20mV to 100V and CD currents from 1mA to 100mA. The dual-relay alarm outputs are also...

HAND-LEVER PUMP.
July 1, 1999... PP Series hand-operated liquid pumps require no air or electricity for operation. The portable pumps are for both water and oil service and operate at pressures from 0 to 29,000 psi with a variety of ratios. Lightweight and compact, the pumps...

ENGINE MONITOR.
July 1, 1999... The microprocessor-based Micro-Eye monitors critical functions of internal combustion engines, such as oil pressure, transmission temperature and coolant temperature, using input from existing discrete or analog sensors. Now available with the...

HOSE.
July 1, 1999... The PEH heater, air-conditioning and bilge-ventilation hose features 100% polyethylene construction, including helical reinforcement. It is manufactured without using adhesives, cements, glues or solvents. Flexible, odor-free and...

SAW-LUBRICANT SYSTEM.
July 1, 1999... The Saw Coolubing System is designed to apply high-efficiency, vegetable-based lubricant to band saws and circular saw blades. It features the patented three-outlet Bat nozzle, which applies Coolube 2210 lubricant to the face and both sides of...

FLOW METER.
July 1, 1999... Built to AWWA specifications, the WPW turbine flow meter is available in sizes from 2 to 8 in. for measuring water flows up to 2,850 gpm with low head loss and accuracy of [plus or minus]1 % of reading. The meter operates in prossures up to 150...

LOW-PROFILE TRANSFORMERS.
July 1, 1999... The Low Profile International (LPI) Series of transformers has been expanded with the introduction of a 9-VA size. The new member of the LPI Series features pin-to-pin compatibility with the existing industry standard for low-profile...