Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from July 2000

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from July 2000

WIRE MESH CONTAINERS.
July 1, 2000... Reusable rigid wire mesh containers are available with weight capacities up to 6,000 lbs. They are stackable while loaded and feature full perimeter base-frame steel understructures. Angle iron rigid corner posts and support legs are reinforced...

EditorialCOMMENTS.
July 1, 2000... Boeing's Best Layoffs are a fact of life in industry. But rarely do they occur because a manufacturer has been told by its only customer that its product is unsatisfactory and, as a result, loses a long-term, multibillion-dollar contract....

Boeing to sell its St. Louis-based parts-fabrication business.
July 1, 2000... Boeing Co.'s Military Aircraft and Missile Systems Group confirmed last month it will sell its St. Louis, MO-based parts-fabrication business, possibly by year's end. The company said it will attempt to ensure the nearly 1,700 workers at the...

Survey ranks two Ford plants tops in efficiency.
July 1, 2000... According to a respected auto-industry survey, the Ford Motor Co.'s Atlanta, GA, plant is the most efficient car assembly plant in North America. It took top honors in the recently released 1999 Harbour Report, an annual review of the auto...

New EPA program rewards superior environmental performance.
July 1, 2000... Under an EPA program announced last month, the agency will reward companies that exceed minimum environmental regulatory requirements and take extra steps to reduce and prevent pollution. Participation in the National Environmental...

15 Logos Reach 100-Year Mark.
July 1, 2000... The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has identified 15 trademarks that reach 100 years of use this year, including some of the most familiar to U.S. consumers. The widely recognized logos for Nabisco's Cream of Wheat, General...

Cargo-Carrying Dirigible Co. Will Build in North Carolina.
July 1, 2000... CargoLifter, Inc., Raleigh, NC, has said it will choose a site in eastern North Carolina to locate an airbase for its cargo-carrying dirigibles. According to the U.S. subsidiary of Germany's CargoLifter AG, it will be the company's first U.S....

DOE partnership to develop superconductivity technology.
July 1, 2000... The Department of Energy (DOE) last month announced a partnership with a New York-based manufacturer that will develop new technology to help cut electrical energy costs, boost efficiency and enhance reliability of the electric grid. The...

Public Service Electric & Gas.
July 1, 2000... * Public Service Electric & Gas, CMI Plastics and Royal Lubricants were among the recipients of the 1999 New Jersey Governor's awards for safety performance and continued excellence. The awards were celebrated at the National Safety Council's...

Christine Todd Whitman.
July 1, 2000... * New Jersey has also became the first state to voluntarily commit to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions as part of the EPA's Local Climate Change Program. Governor Christine Todd Whitman announced that the state's goal was to reduce...

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
July 1, 2000... * Siemens AG, the Germany-based parent of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., Atlanta, GA, has reached a worldwide distribution agreement with Ivara Corp., Burlington, Ontario, Canada, to license, implement and support Ivara's Enterprise Asset...

Frost & Sullivan.
July 1, 2000... * According to "The Industrial Internet," a new research-based report from Frost & Sullivan, total worid spending among large companies on Internet technology initiatives rose from $31.5 billion in 1998 to $40.0 billion in 1999. The report from...

Ford Motor Co.
July 1, 2000... * Ford Motor Co. delivered its 15,000th bi-fuel vehicle to the Department of Energy last month. The F-150 pickup truck, powered by propane (LPG) and natural gas, was built at Ford's Ontario Truck Plant in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, then...

Johns Manville.
July 1, 2000... * Johns Manville, a 141-year old Denver, CO-based manufacturer of building products, agreed to a $2.4 billion buyout offer. Affiliates of Hicks Muse Tate & Furst and Bear Stearns Merchant Banking will pay Johns Manville stockholders about $15.5...

General Electric Co.
July 1, 2000... * General Electric Co. and Cisco Systems have formed a new company that will build computerized infrastructures for manufacturing and industrial facilities. To be called GE Cisco Industrial Networks, the new company was formed to make better...

MULTI-AXIS SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... The modular MicroStage Multi-Axis System is composed of individual linear positioning stages that feature a linear bearing segment design. It is available in stroke lengths and lead screw arrangements.

BELLOWS COUPLINGS.
July 1, 2000... Belflex[TM] bellows couplings combine stainless steel bellows and aluminum hubs for motion-control applications. High-torque capabilities create a zero-backlash, low-inertia and flexible coupling.

ALUMINA ADHESIVE.
July 1, 2000... Resbond[TM] 989 is a high-purity, alumina adhesive that protects heat sensors in corrosive environments, It cures at room temperature and provides bonding and resistance to electricity, chemicals, solvents and moisture.

FURNACE.
July 1, 2000... This furnace features a plastic louver door that reduces airflow noises and eliminates metal rattle. The furnace uses remote flame sensing for safety, and doors feature an eight-point alignment system. The Coleman furnace is manufactured by...

WATERPROOF SOLENOIDS.
July 1, 2000... The new E-Series heavy-duty DC coils feature an external metal shell surrounding a seamless, encapsulated coil winding. No O-rings or waterproofing kits are required. These new solenoids fit all standard cartridge valves.

Boeing's Airlift & Tanker Programs: The Triumphant Rebirth of the C-17.
July 1, 2000... The respected cargo plane began life as a McDonnell Douglas project that once appeared doomed due to late deliveries and cost overruns. Here's how the division transformed its mission into an award-winning success. The Boeing Co. is the...

UTILITY OUTLET.
July 1, 2000... The utility outlet provides a dual 120V outlet for the control panel and is packaged in a touch-proof box to prevent accidental shock. The grounding pin is located at the top and the outlet box can be mounted either vertically or horizontally...

EXIT SIGN LED LAMP KIT.
July 1, 2000... The EXL Series Exit Sign LED Lamp Kit contains two-colored (red or green) diffuser panels and two color-coordinated LED lamps. The lamps fit most standard exit sign fixtures and are suitable for use above doorways in offices, emergency exits in...

LEVEL SWITCHES.
July 1, 2000... These submersible level switches are polycarbonate with a reversible float and a stainless steel-and-brass version for use in hostile environments. It operates under pressure up to 150 psig; electrical connection is made through 6-ft. PVC or...

DIFFUSER.
July 1, 2000... The new PERFEX diffuser provides brightness control for smooth, glare-free security lighting. It is suitable for both outdoor and indoor applications and is available in silver, white, grey, black and custom color finishes.

LIGHTING SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... Linea is a 24V lighting system with ultra-miniature lampholders from Halo Lighting. The low-voltage halogen lighting is suitable for lighting ranging from bright to subtle.

CABLE ACCESSORY.
July 1, 2000... CABLEXIT is designed to ease cables exiting and entering the cable tray. Its size and design works with any size EZ tray and the accessory can be used singly or in multiples, depending on tray size. CABLEXIT is fabricated from pregalvanized...

BEARINGS.
July 1, 2000... A line of miniature and instrument bearings is available in chrome steel, stainless steel, ceramic materials, and hybrid ceramics. Bore diameters are available as small as .0236-in. The bearings can be used with industrial equipment such as...

WINDING AND SPOOLING SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... A fully adjustable GS guide system can wind or spool materials onto reels without bunching or tangling. The guide system was designed for use with rolling ring linear actuators that are used for positioning, indexing, and other linear motion...

INDICATOR.
July 1, 2000... The model 2116i is a field configurable indicator with three set-point alarms and a NEMA 4 front panel that fits into a standard 1/16 DIN cutout. The 21 16i comes with 85 to 265 VAC or 20 to 29 VDC power options and a digital I/O terminal that...

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH.
July 1, 2000... The Cycle+ provides automatic transfer switching from a preferred or lost source to an alternate source in less than 1.5 cycles (18 to 22 milliseconds), which will provide uninterruptible power protection. The unit senses the power quality of...

FLAT BUSBAR SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... This new busbar system is rated at 360 amps and can be used for compact control systems, since it offers a 40-mm spacing design. The system includes clip-on connections, a patented touch-safe cover system, the ability to integrate single or...

STAIR CROSSOVER SYSTEMS.
July 1, 2000... The Lapeyre stair crossover system provides passage over long conveyor lines. The system features an alternating tread design and close-fitting hand rails. The stairs are equipped with a padded central stringer. The systems are custom built to...

SAFETY PRODUCTS.
July 1, 2000... Magic Safety produces a line of lens cleaning and hygienic cleaning products. Pure-Sight is a silicone-free lens cleaning solution that can be used with glass, plastics, polycarbonates, and coated lenses. Fog-Be-Gone is a fog-inhibiting lens...

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER.
July 1, 2000... The Husky refrigerator/freezer is designed to maintain temperatures as low as - 15[degrees] F Units may be designed to hold one to thirty-two 55-gallon drums. They may also be customized to meet cooling requirements. The units feature forklift...

COMPRESSED AIR DRYER.
July 1, 2000... The new RD series of refrigerated compressed air dryers removes moisture from indoor air lines. The air dryers provide a dew point of 35 to 380 F, and feature non-cycling refrigerant compressors, R-22 refrigerant, and hot gas bypass valves....

ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION.
July 1, 2000... The EDG[TM] system is a new platform workstation. Its nested steel structure incorporates a three-stage slide mechanism that provides surface height adjustment from 25- to 41-in. Height adjustment can be motorized, hand cranked, or manually...

BALL VALVES.
July 1, 2000... Apollo[R] ball valves now feature a new valve tagging system. Every non-flanged steel or alloy Apollo[R] ball valve carries a new bar coded identification tag in accordance with the guidelines of the Manufacturer's Standardization Society of...

FORKLIFT.
July 1, 2000... The 7FB is an electric pneumatic counterbalanced forklift. It features an AC lift and drive motor. The truck also features a Power Select Function, which customizes acceleration, travel, and load-handling performance to meet operator or...

RUST-PREVENTION SPRAY.
July 1, 2000... EcoAir[TM] VCI-377 is a rust preventative that is applied from a spray can without the use of aerosol. The product is water-based, biodegradable, and non-flammable. It provides short and long term protection for both ferrous and non-ferrous...

PLUNGER PUMP.
July 1, 2000... The Model 1530 is a new mid-sized plunger pump rated a 15 GPM, 1500 PSI. The pump can be used for continuous duty applications such as in-plant cleaning, pipe cleaning, and coolant flushing. The pump weighs 55 lbs. and features a split manifold...

DATA LOGGING SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... A new portable data logging and alarming system is now available. The ML-300 provides a completely integrated data collection system for remote installation. It includes a high-speed counter, sampling rate capability to 150 samples per second,...

TUBE SQUARING MACHINE.
July 1, 2000... The Model 301E is a portable tube squarer with a 115 VAC variable speed electric drive motor. It is equipped with an auto retract feed system that returns the feed when the handle is released. The tool produces burr-free ends on 1/8-in. to...

HOSE REEL.
July 1, 2000... These new swivel mount hose reels are equipped with a 4-in. x 6-in. 10-guage steel swivel base. The reels can facilitate hose lengths from 100-ft. to 250-ft. and are equipped with a 4,000 PSI standard working pressure. An adjustable tension...

SUMP.
July 1, 2000... The Poly Safe Versa Sump is manufactured of polyethylene. Containers can be stored in the sump or on a removable grating platform placed on top. The sump can hold 55 gallons. The grating may be galvanized, fiberglass, or plastic.

AIR FILTER.
July 1, 2000... The MistBuster 500 drastically reduces airborne concentrations of metalworking fluids. Its mounting system allows it to be connected to a ducted application when direct cabinet mounting is not feasible. The MistBuster 500 is vibration-free and...

CABINET WASHER.
July 1, 2000... The Model 45 is a cabinet washer that features a rear-mounted pump without seals. Built-in evaporation eliminates wastewater concerns. Other standard features include a vent fan, a disc oil skimmer, standard controls, and a powder-coated black...

COOLING SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... Port-A-Cools[R] 2000 is a portable evaporative cooling system. The system pulls hot, ambient air through a water-soaked evaporative cooling media located in the back of the unit. Moisture evaporates from the air, producing cooler air that is...

SWITCHGEAR.
July 1, 2000... The HVL/cc medium voltage metal-enclosed switchgear features 11-guage steel compartmentalized construction and interlocking features. Grounded metal barriers segregate all live parts between compartments. The switchgear also includes integral...

BALL BEARING INSERT.
July 1, 2000... A new insert is now available for Dodge E-Z Kleen polymer-housed ball bearings. This insert is protected by a proprietary coating which provides corrosion resistance. It can carry the fully rated dynamic and static capacity of the bearing.

LEVEL CONTROL.
July 1, 2000... The Excalibur 7000 functions as both a smart level transmitter and a PID controller. The PFM transmitter technology uses twisted-pair wire, which requires no co-axial cable. Alarm relays with differential and time delay are optional.

GUIDED CYLINDER.
July 1, 2000... The HPS Powerslide-2 is a bearing-based guided rodless cylinder. The structure is self-supporting and can take loads in any direction. It features cap-sealed bearings and proximity switches.

THERMOSTATIC MIXING.
July 1, 2000... The new mid-range TM-500 thermostatic water mixing valve system for multiple eye or eye/face wash emergency units delivers tepid water to emergency units and includes a standard automatic cold water bypass feature. The series features a locked...

CHLORINE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... The AccuChlor system uses an EPA approved amperometric measurement technique for chlorine measurements. This system uses ordinary 5% food grade distilled white vinegar for pH adjustment. The AccuChlor system is suitable for industrial water and...

SENSOR FILM.
July 1, 2000... Super Pressurex[R] is a tactile-force indicating sensor film that can assess compression magnitude and distribution between any two mating or impacting surfaces. When placed between interfacial surfaces, the sensor film changes color to reveal...

HVAC DUCT LINER.
July 1, 2000... ToughGard[TM] R is a rotary-based duct liner for HVAC systems. It is a blanket composed of rotary-glass fibers bonded together with a thermosetting resin. The product is used as an acoustic liner, but also improves thermal efficiency and...

MULTI-CONNECTION FITTINGS.
July 1, 2000... A series of multi-connection suction cup fittings designed for this company's line of suction cups between 3/4 in. to 2-in, diameters has been introduced. Five different connection possibilities enable several functions within the same suction...

FLOODLIGHT.
July 1, 2000... A portable, wide-beam floodlight is now available to provide temporary lighting in places such as construction sites and heavy equipment maintenance areas. The light is UL listed for wet locations. It features die cast heavy gauge aluminum...

BOOSTER COMPRESSORS.
July 1, 2000... A line of booster compressors is now available with pressure as high as 650 psig. Each high pressure compressor in the Standard N series features: TEFC motor, motor starter, control monitoring system, aftercooler, prefilter, anti-vibration...

DOOR DRIVE SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... The new Programmed Response Option (PRO[TM]) system makes it possible to increase the opening speed of Protecdor[R] doors, and to custom set the open and close speeds of these doors. The system is available on both Protecdor[R] and Protecdor[R]...

SPEED REDUCERS.
July 1, 2000... Browning helical shaft mount speed reducers can be designed into material handling or other machinery using EPT Edge integrated software. The software features a material handling module that allows an engineer to build an entire conveyor...

ULTRASONIC LEVEL TRANSMITTER.
July 1, 2000... A new ultrasonic level transmitter, the Type 8175, is immune to radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI). It features an ultrasonic sensor and a transducer with an 8-digit multi-language display in a...

TANKS.
July 1, 2000... Stainless steel and zinc-plated ASME Code PT tanks are now available. The tanks are designed for use with waterborne and flammable materials that can be applied at less than 80 PSI. The stainless steel tank is suitable for waterborne coatings...

LOW SHAFT GUIDE.
July 1, 2000... A new low shaft guide for compact linear motion applications is now available. Both sides of the steel shaft are counterbored during manufacture, so, when wear becomes evident on one side, the shaft may be turned and bolted for use on the new...

ELEVATING CART.
July 1, 2000... The model CART-2000-DC is a portable ergonomic battery powered elevating cart. Material can be loaded onto the cart from a table, lowered to a safe transporting height, and raised to unload at another workstation or destination. The cart can...

Operations Continue Amidst Total Plant Rehab and Enlargement.
July 1, 2000... In the need-it-by-yesterday world of printing, the customer who is told to wait will likely become an ex-customer. So when East Rutherford, NJ-based Coates Screen, Inc., a leading manufacturer of screen printing ink, acquired an Illinois...

SAFETY STATION.
July 1, 2000... The MSDS station is designed to provide OSHA-required safety information in a centralized location. The station is made of polyethylene and features a 3-D blackboard. It comes with one or two binders that are attached to the blackboard by a...

ROUTER BITS.
July 1, 2000... These industrial carbide-tipped router bits are precision micro-ground. The arbors are triple-tempered, and the cutting edges are diamond-honed. Radial relief reduces friction by ensuring that only the cutting edge comes in contact with the...

AIR-POWERED SAW.
July 1, 2000... A rugged air-powered saw and flexible track-mounting system that makes square cuts on large tanks, pipes and vessels with a minimum 3.5-ft. radius is available. Capable of cutting steel plate and concrete-lined tanks, the saw mounts onto a...

Polycoat System.
July 1, 2000... The Dow Corning SPF Roof system distributed by Polycoat Systems uses a bottom layer of spray-applied insulating foam that is self-flashing and self-adhering. The foam bonds to the roof surface. Two layers of silicone are spray-applied on top of...

ALTO.
July 1, 2000... The new ALTO ATS 46/53 sweeper/scrubber is a high-production rider sweeper/scrubber with 70-gal. solution and recovery tanks. The unit's Accu-Track[TM] squeegee system provides water pickup. The ATS is suitable for large manufacturing plants.

VAC-U-MAX.
July 1, 2000... The air-operated vacuum cleaning system with two-cubic yard self-dumping hopper from VAC-U-MAX is for large-volume spill cleanup. A latch on the back of the hopper is for dumping debris. When vacuuming is complete, lift the latch, tilt the unit...

Rittal Corp.
July 1, 2000... Rittal Corp.'s TS8 enclosure features a 16-fold dual tubular frame design with two interior installation levels. The four-point system consists of four lock points and four hinges. The locking components are implemented downward so doors cannot...

Goodway Technologies Corp.
July 1, 2000... The Goodway Technologies Corp.'s SAM-3 is a system for cleaning firetube boilers. It uses a cleaning tool mounted to the tip of a spring steel tape. A trigger switch controls the tape feed. The operator inserts the nozzle into the boiler tube...

CABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM.
July 1, 2000... Cablo is a low-voltage cable lighting system made of two electrically conductive low-voltage, insulated copper cables. It provides adjustable, changeable wall washing and downlighting for manufacturer's display showrooms.

PROTECTIVE FIXTURE.
July 1, 2000... The reflector and lens in the SealSafe system are mechanically sealed to the enclosure to keep dirt, dust, liquid and moisture away from the luminaire. The fixture is suitable for high- and low-bay industrial applications. It was developed for...

WASHLIGHTS.
July 1, 2000... The new Lightscoop washlight series is a lighting system that provides uniform illumination of high ceilings and walls. Features include stainless steel lockable joint, wall mounting, and aluminum housing. Fixtures come in three sizes; light...

UNDER-CABINET LIGHTING.
July 1, 2000... Xenix miniaturized linear under-cabinet lighting provides dimmable incandescent lighting for workstations and cabinetry. It is modular, and comprised of 12-in. units that house five 10W Xenon lamps. Xenix features extruded aluminum housing with...

LIGHTING FIXTURES.
July 1, 2000... Bolero are bullet-shaped, aboveground composite-material lighting fixtures for illuminating the outside of a facility. The system uses a 175W metal-halide lamp in spot- or flood-beam spreads for bright white light. The fixtures are constructed...

Hawaiian Geothermal-Powered Utility Uses Its EAM/CMMS to Manage Complex Processes.
July 1, 2000... The Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) is an electric-generating plant on the island of Hawaii that produces power using steam from a volcano. PGV is located some 21 miles south of Hilo on a 500-acre plot along the Lower East Rift Zone of the...

MOWER.
July 1, 2000... The new 8200 Champion Series weed and brush cutter is designed to handle anything from grass to 6-ft.-high weeds and saplings up to 1.5 in. in diameter. It knocks down debris as well as cutting it into pieces. This cutter is suitable for...

MOISTURE RETAINER.
July 1, 2000... Preventing fresh concrete from premature moisture loss and eventual rapid-evaporation plastic cracking, E-Con works by laying down a patented, lubrication film barrier to make power trowels work smoother and with less effort. The chemical can...

FIRE ALARM CONTROLS.
July 1, 2000... Small to medium-sized facilities can now benefit from these new fire alarm control panels designed with flexible functionality and an easy-to-install enclosure. The new Flex 4 and Flex 8 Fire Alarm Control Panels feature initiating device...

AUTOMATIC SWITCH.
July 1, 2000... The new AS-110 Automatic Control Switch plays a dual role with lighting control panels, occupancy sensors and other control systems by providing facility wide lighting control and local, manual On/OFF control. Th innovative design requires no...