Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from July 2003

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from July 2003

John Guest USA, Inc.
July 1, 2003... Push-fit fittings and pipe from John Guest USA, Inc., provide connection from a compressor receiver to take-off points for point-of-use equipment. All connections can be made with a push-in action, eliminating the need for pre-threaded pipe or...

EFD, Inc.
July 1, 2003... The 736HPA dispense valve from EFD, Inc., applies consistent amounts of grease, sealant and other thick assembly fluids without mess, rework or downtime. It produces dots and uniform beads or fills recesses with identical amounts of material....

Discovery Manufacturing.
July 1, 2003... The roll-up door guard from Discovery Manufacturing is a collision-prevention system designed for overhead doors. It uses a guard arm that remains in front of the driver's view until the door is completely open, then it automatically rises out...

TrynEx International.
July 1, 2003... Designed for cleanup of all wet or dry materials, SweepEx MegaPlus broom attachments from TrynEx International feature task packages catering to multiple-service vehicles. Attachments fit most skid-steer loaders and come with a hydraulic-angle...

Repair/refinish concrete floors.
July 1, 2003... * Wide choice of patching compounds, sealers, and coatings * Durable, oil- and chemical-resistant * Acceptable for use in meat and poultry plants Whatever your process or floor traffic, you can repair, protect, and beautify your...

Rebuild damaged impellers and blades.
July 1, 2003... * Rebuild lost metal using ceramic-beaded epoxy over expanded metal * Seal and protect against corrosion with brushable ceramic epoxy * Make precision repairs using machinable metal-filled epoxies Easy-to-use, Devcon repair products...

Protect surfaces.
July 1, 2003... FROM WEAR, ABRASION, AND CORROSION * Ceramic- and silicon carbide-filled epoxies trowel on to form smooth hard surfaces * Several formulations for particulate sizes from dust to 1" * Set up in as little as 90 minutes * High...

Repair rubber parts and surfaces.
July 1, 2003... * Liquid urethane trowels on and cures to a tough medium-hard rubber * Bonds to metal, concrete, rubber, wood, and fiberglass * Fast cure version has equipment back an service in 2 hours For repairing conveyor belts, rubber rolls,...

Line/protect chutes and hoppers.
July 1, 2003... * Brushable and sprayable ceramic coatings provide a smooth protective barrier against wear, abrasion, corrosion, and chemicals * Brushable urethane is applied like paint, protects like rubber * Beaded systems protect against severe...

Editorial comments.
July 1, 2003... Conservation, Consumption, Conflict When President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House roof, it seemed the nation had turned a corner regarding energy use. And when that same President wore his sweater on national...

OSHA '03 inspection plan will target 3,200 high-hazard worksites. (Industry Newsline).
July 1, 2003... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new site-specific targeting plan last month that will target approximately 3,200 high-hazard worksites for unannounced safety and health inspections over the next 12 months. The...

General Electric, unions reach 4-year agreement. (Industry Newsline).
July 1, 2003... General Electric said it reached tentative agreements with its workers' two largest unions last month, hours before their contracts were set to expire. New four-year contracts are expected to improve wages, pensions and benefits for some 24,400...

USDA strengthens rules to prevent Listeria. (Industry Newsline).
July 1, 2003... The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an interim final rule last month that requires establishments that produce certain ready-to-eat meat and poultry products to take steps to further reduce the incidence of the deadly bacterium...

Chrysler wins praise, but not from its retirees. (Industry Newsline).
July 1, 2003... Less than two weeks after DaimlerChrysler AG announced it would lose $1.1 billion this quarter, and significantly reduce its retirees' benefits as a cost-cutting measure, the company received record high marks from The Harbour Report for...

California hospital will generate nearly all of its own electricity. (Industry Newsline).
July 1, 2003... A Salinas, CA, hospital is spearheading two major energy projects that, once completed, will enable it to generate virtually all of the electricity needed by the medical facility and its related buildings. The Salinas Valley Memorial...

CEO turnover at record high, study says. (Industry Newsline).
July 1, 2003... As companies set higher performance standards for chief executive officers, CEOs are falling short in record numbers, according to the second annual survey of CEO turnover released this spring by Booz Allen Hamilton, a Virginia-based consulting...

Loctite[R]--the standard in proactive maintenance. (Advertisement).
July 1, 2003... Industrial Equipment, Reliability and Maintenance has taken several major steps forward in recent history, but nothing has had the impact on the quality and efficiency of maintenance programs like liquid threadlocking and thread sealing...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... * The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has created a pocket card with information to aid workers and employers in safely evacuating workplaces during emergencies. It includes brief descriptions of design and construction...

The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA). (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... * The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) has accepted an invitation to serve on the Homeland Security Standards Panel (HSSP) of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The HSSP will assist the U.S. Department of...

International Absorbents, Inc. (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... * International Absorbents, Inc., has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility and warehouse expansion at its Jesup, GA, location. The maker of environmentally friendly pet-care and industrial absorbent products said it will add 25,000 sq...

Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... * Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., said last month it will build a $9 million, 92,000-sq.-ft. expansion at its facility in Battle Creek. The maker of auto heating and cooling systems said the project will provide space for a new aluminum...

AK Steel. (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... * AK Steel's Middletown, OH, coke plant has received the Max Eward Safety Award from the American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute (ACCCI), recognizing it as the safest in the industry. It is the third consecutive year and fifth time in six...

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... * The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) offers free, updated guidelines about how to accurately publicize ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, and how businesses can avoid making false or misleading statements about ISO...

Calendar.
July 1, 2003... * Sept. 5-12 * 91st Annual Safety, Congress & Expo; Chicago, IL; National Safety Council; 800-621-7615; nsc.org. * Sept. 23-25 * Assembly Technology Expo 2003; Rosemont, IL; Assembly Magazine; 203-840-5390; assemblytechnologyexpo.com. ...

Meter. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The Nexus 1260 Accu-Measure digital-sensing-technology meter features communication protocols, optional modem or ethernet and Internet capabilities. The unit also incorporates a backlit LCD. Electro Industries/ GaugeTech, a General Electric...

Vacuum pump. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Ultra-miniature, air-powered, venturi vacuum pumps are made of anodized aluminum. They are suitable for drip control (suck back) in liquid dispensing or liquid transfer. They provide constant vacuum flow. Vaccon Co., Inc., 32 Rear Spring St.,...

Goodway Technologies Corporation GVC-2200V Vapor-Steam Cleaner. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The GVC-2200V Vapor-Steam Cleaner operates on 115 V. The unit heats tap water in its boiler to 330[degrees]F, producing a dry vapor-steam with an adjustable pressure of 0-90 PSI and an output temperature of 290[degrees]F. When vapor-steam...

Goodway Technologies Corporation VAC-2D-HEPA industrial HEPA Vacuum. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Built with heavy-duty components, the VAL;-2D-HEPA Dry HEPA Vacuum is ideal for dry-only fine particle recovery applications in even the most demanding of environments. The unit produces a static water lift of 83" and an air displacement of 150...

The case for energy conservation: look to lighting; conserving energy on the factory floor cuts costs, reduces energy dependency and helps the environment. A lighting retrofit is an effective way to do that. (Cover Story).
July 1, 2003... The U.S. business/industrial community is the best place to start cutting greenhouse-gas emissions. Why? Seventy percent of all electricity is consumed by this sector. Couple this with the fact that power plants are the nation's largest single...

Hole plug. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... PluggIt! Fiberglass Hole Plug Assembly is a sealing for applications where additional protection is needed. It is adapted for electrical enclosures, tank walls, HVAC and duct work. It protects against dust, water and other destructive elements....

Pressure instruments. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Miniature differential pressure instruments are suitable for direct mounting on filters, pumps, tanks, hydraulic systems and fluid lines. They are available in standard dial-pointer gauges, differential pressure switches, gauge/switch...

Protective eyewear. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Heat, humidity and UV sunrays usually result in safety eyewear fogging. Uvex Genesis protective eyewear, engineered with a ventilation channel between the eyewear frame and lens, vents the eye socket area allowing air to circulate, reducing...

Stripper. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The Model 45-349 ergonomic stripper can remove the jacket from both simplex and duplex 3-mm fiber optic (zip-cord) cables. The precise knife-type, form-ground blades penetrate outer jackets. The underlying Kevlar-strength member and the fiber...

Pressure washer. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Model 444 can be used as a hot- or cold-water pressure washer delivering 2 GPM @ 1000 PSI. It develops 1.5 HP from 115 volts, using a Baldor motor and Comet axial pump. It comes with a high-pressure hose, trigger gun, and a stainless-steel wand...

Wipes. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Truzorb pads, mats, and wipes reduce hazardous spills, drips and leaks to prevent slips and falls. Made of a specialized needle-punched polypropylene, Truzorb is a thick and durable sorbent available in different styles, and can be custom-cut....

Angle grinders. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The 9-in. D28494N and 7-in. D28474W epoxy-coated angle grinders feature a built-in bumper on top of the tool to protect the gear case. The fan system cools the motor. Ergonomic features include a tool-free adjustable wheel guard, a trigger...

Workstations. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Workstations designed with T-Slotted aluminum extrusions allow adjustability to make one work area ergonomically correct for several operators. They can be redesigned as processes change. Standard components such as Tool Hangers, AkroBins,...

Cleaning wipes. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... SuperSaturated SmartWipes are presaturated cleaning wipes, with EVAPORUST, which removes deep rust on steel and iron. It is non-corrosive, environmentally friendly and contains no acids or alkalis. It is non-flammable and contains no petroleum...

Amplifier board. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The AMP-20540 servo amplifier board is designed for driving four brushless or brush-type motors up to 500 watts. It attaches directly to the 96-pin DIN connector of Galil's DMC-2143 controller without the need for cable or wiring. Galil Motion...

Bubble wrap. (Product Round-up: Packaging Equipment).
July 1, 2003... Inflatable bubble-wrap cushioning uses a barrier technology that retains air in the bubble. Equipped with a built-in sensor, the system automatically replenishes its portable bin. No shop air is required. Sealed Air Corp., 301 Mayhill St.,...

Packaging system. (Product Round-up: Packaging Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The Pactiv Air 5000 packaging system creates on-demand void-fill pillows. The unit uses ambient air and an internal electric fan. It can be used as a standalone unit or with a portable stand and Air Binz replenishing containers. Pactiv...

Case packers. (Product Round-up: Packaging Equipment).
July 1, 2003... These case packers can accommodate cartons up to 30 x 21 x 24 in. and come in a horizontal or vertical model. Both models come with an integrated in-feed conveyor ready to install into any pre-existing production line. These machines re-start...

Stretch wrapping systems. (Product Round-up: Packaging Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The CTS-67 is designed to streamline stretch-wrapping operations by providing a staging conveyor onto which unwrapped loads can be placed, thus eliminating the need for double handling of the load. CTS-67 is a stand-alone turntable-style...

Shredding machine. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The Annihilator is a twin-shaft, solids-reduction unit that utilizes bi-directional cutting teeth on the spacers to prevent string and fibrous material from binding or seizing the machine. The unit is designed for sewage lift stations, head...

Seals. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... HNBR seals combine saturated nitrile with carboxylated nitrile. The elastomer exhibits tensile strength, heat resistance and resistance to hydrogen sulfide and corrosion inhibitors. These seals are suited for applications requiring molded,...

Heat exchanger. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The Terlotherm vertical scraped-surface heat exchanger for process applications features one-piece scraper blades and a hinged top cover for inspection and cleaning. Terlet, 6981 North Park Dr. Pennsauken, NJ 08109; 856-317-9960. Write in...

Epoxy seal. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Joint Guard is an epoxy seal that allows concrete floors to expand or contract in response to temperature changes. The seal will not become brittle with movement. It is pourable, self-leveling, self-priming and non-shrinking. It prevents...

Flashlight. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The new Streamlight 4AA LED flashlight is equipped with seven white LEDs. It delivers an intense beam for more than 150 hours. The non-conductive, impact-resistant polymer unit carries safety ratings, and the LED can switch between constant or...

Color-Keyed[R] Compression lugs provide the right angle. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Cut installation time on those difficult but critical connections where space and accessibility is a problem: * For power distribution panels, switchgear, circuit breakers, motor control enclosures, etc. * Available in 450 and...

Portable power crimper for large wire termination. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Our Battpac[R] LT compression crimping tool makes it easy to terminate large wires anywhere in your plant, including awkward locations and confined spaces. * Tool weighs only 8 pounds, yet delivers 6 tons of crimping pressure. *...

Superior watertight protection with T&B Hub fittings. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... This patented design provides unequalled sealing performance in a wide range of applications. * Sealing ring and grooved design out performs standard O-ring designs, with a 360[degrees] seal even if conduit is misaligned. * Locknut...

Single-point lubricators reduce maintenance, ensure accurate bearing lubrication. (Tech Check).
July 1, 2003... Nearly 90% of all bearings are lubricated with grease and 80% of all bearing failures are lubrication-related. Therefore, a crucial aspect of preventive maintenance is ensuring that bearings are maintained at proper lubrication levels, with...

Industrial Sweeper. (Product Round-up: Sweepers & Vacuums).
July 1, 2003... The Advance Retriever 6250 Industrial Sweeper with Total Clean Technology, features an offset hopper so operators don't have to strain their necks to see the cleaning path when the hopper is raised. Drop the brush and start sweeping. Main...

Wet-dry vacuum. (Product Round-up: Sweepers & Vacuums).
July 1, 2003... The DV-E2 industrial wet-dry vacuum includes a filter and an external filter shaker. The 27-gal. tank with handle and casters is detachable. Wire tool basket is included. The unit runs on a 2.7-hp motor. Goodway Technologies, Corp., 420...

Sweeping system. (Product Round-up: Sweepers & Vacuums).
July 1, 2003... Perma-Sweep floor brushes and Stellar Sweeps are available with fine, medium or coarse synthetic bristles for a variety of both wet and dry sweeping applications. The brushes are acid-resistant and color-coded for usage. The Big Gripper handle...

Truck-mounted vacuum. (Product Round-up: Sweepers & Vacuums).
July 1, 2003... The UltraVac model 5015 Vacuum Loader is an industrial vacuum cleaner mounted on a truck. The unit is used to clean material spills at manufacturing plants. It is available with an 18- or 27-in. Hg vacuum pump, and in a single-mode, five-stage...

Pump bearings. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... MRC pump bearings for upgrading centrifugal pumps consist of 40-degree double-row angular contact ball bearings and a machined brass cage designed and supplied as "drop-in" units. These bearings are suitable for heavy-duty and marginal...

Blower. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The Com-paK Plus blower features a trilobe blower in a compact, sound-dampening enclosure. It has a small footprint and includes pre-mounted accessories. The automatic belt-tensioning device, oil drains and filter elements are accessible...

U.S. replacement parts ease repair of equipment made offshore. (Field Report).
July 1, 2003... How do you find mechanical and electrical parts for foreign-made machines here in the U.S.? Maintenance and plant engineers were asking this question at Viking Polymers, a maker of plastic polymers, when they recently needed replacement parts...

Electronic ballast. (Product Focus: Electrical Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The Ultramax Electronic Ballast offers multi-voltage capabilities and a multi-voltage control feature that can read incoming voltage and adapt automatically to any voltage from 108V to 305V. GE Lighting Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 4506,...

GFCI receptacles. (Product Focus: Electrical Equipment).
July 1, 2003... Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting duplex receptacles include 15A and 20A devices that exceed UL943 requirements. Additional features include back- and side-wire capability; tri-drive screws; and noise filtration circuitry to prevent false...

Weather-resistant plug. (Product Focus: Electrical Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The weather-resistant 12-V plug features an interconnecting design that locks the plug into a receptacle for a moisture-proof connection. Plastic parts are made from glass-filled nylon; metal current-carrying parts are nickel-plated copper...

Grounding connector. (Product Focus: Electrical Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The Eritech Hammerlock grounding connector connects the grounding conductor to the ground rod. Machined from electrolytic copper, the unit provides a conductive connection designed to withstand ground fault currents and lightning transients....

Cables and receptacles. (Product Focus: Electrical Equipment).
July 1, 2003... This line of cables and receptacles ranges from two conductors to 19 conductors. All connectors are dust- and watertight (NEMA 4 or IP 67). The cables for this series are custom-made with oil-resistant PVC or PUR (polyurethane) jacketing....

Pressure transducers. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... The Model 267 Series of low-differential pressure transducers is constructed of extruded aluminum. Units are designed with a baffle at the tip and the probe with a gasket seal against the duct. Setra Systems, Inc. 159 Swanson Rd.,...

Heat exchangers. (Product News).
July 1, 2003... Brazepak heat exchangers are suitable for refrigerant condensers and evaporators. A brazing process bonds stainless steel plates that feature a corrugated design for turbulation and heat transfer in a small surface area. ITT Standard ...

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

Slide conveyor. (Tech Bench: Material Handling Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The variable-speed E-Z slide conveyor moves fragile products with a sliding motion. It uses a counter-rotating weight-drive system and a 1-hp drive. Eriez Magnetics, 2200 Asbury Rd., Erie, PA 16514; 814-454-0158. Write in 71 or visit...

Plastic dollies. (Tech Bench: Material Handling Equipment).
July 1, 2003... These steel-reinforced, polyethylene dollies withstand weather exposure. Units come with four plate-style, polyolefin swivel casters. Akro-Mils, 1293 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44301; 800-253-2467; Write in 72 or visit www.impomag.com

Transport carts. (Tech Bench: Material Handling Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The Ergo-Cart transports irregularly shaped containers in multiple quantities. Using a foot-pedal-operated stop, the table top rotates so workers can reach parts. Topper Industrial, 1729 E. Frontage Rd., Sturtevant, WI 53177; 800-529-0909. ...

Conveyor-belt fasteners. (Tech Bench: Material Handling Equipment).
July 1, 2003... Rubber-topped 190VP conveyor-belt fasteners shield top plates from abrasive loads and become invisible to tight-fitted cleaners. The fasteners eliminate plate clanking on return idlers. Flexible Steel Lacing Co., 2525 Wisconsin Ave., Downers...

Polyethylene bin. (Tech Bench: Material Handling Equipment).
July 1, 2003... Poly Bin is a lightweight, low-cost polyethylene bin suitable for bulk storage in busy plants. Stackable with a small footprint, it stores high volume in a small place. Cercor, Inc., 102 Lincoln St., Verona, WI 53593; 800-356-9042. Write...

Scissors lift. (Tech Bench: Material Handling Equipment).
July 1, 2003... The PWP2000 can maneuver and position loads up to 1,000 lbs. The self-propelled lift eliminates the need for employees to push, pull or maneuver. Variable-speed twist grips allow the operator to travel up to 3 mph forward and backward, using a...

Hex tool guide. (Literature Rack: Tools).
July 1, 2003... The MagicRing hex tool is described in this color guide. It highlights its three-tools-in-one capability, describes each, and explains benefits. Wiha Quality Tools, Oakwood Industrial Park, 1348 Dundas Circle., Monticello, MN 55362;...

Dispensers and metering pumps. (New Literature).
July 1, 2003... This 2003 catalog covers dispensers and metering pumps for industrial applications. Featured is the IDS2000 Industrial Dispenser designed for integration into 24/7 production applications and other piston-type positive-displacement units with...

Hydrogen safety. (Training Aids).
July 1, 2003... A Web-based training curriculum on the safe use, transport and storage of gaseous and liquid hydrogen launches this month at www.hydrogensafety.com. The curriculum consists of nine core modules focusing on "need-to-know" hydrogen properties,...

Sensor seminars. (Training Aids).
July 1, 2003... Half-day seminars entitled "Understanding and Applying Machine Vision Sensors" show how vision sensors can perform automated inspection tasks in the automotive, food and beverage, and electronics industries. One hundred cities have been added...

Coatings program. (Training Aids).
July 1, 2003... The Society for Protective Coatings has expanded its technical training sessions at the SSPC 2003 Industrial Protective Coatings Conference and Exhibit, taking place in New Orleans Oct. 26-29. Technical sessions include presentations on coating...