Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from June 2005

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from June 2005

Universal Pipe Stand Adaptor.
June 1, 2005... The Universal Pipe Stand Adaptor is suitable for in-plant maintenance and construction or use at remote locations. Attach any tool, such as a vise, to the unit, then secure the assembly to a pipe stand. The adaptor facilitates moving from one...

Screwdriver.
June 1, 2005... The QPM DC-Electric, torque-control screwdriver is available in straight, push-to-start, and angle models. Fastening-status LEDs signal assembly quality from pre-selected limits. A center button is suitable for right- or left-hand use. ...

Vacuum-Cleaning System.
June 1, 2005... The lightweight and compact Model 110 Industrial Vacuum-Cleaning System with 20-gal. collection container is suitable for wet or dry cleaning jobs. Constructed of carbon steel, it contains a PTFE filter designed to handle multiple applications,...

Certified success.(EDITORIAL COMMENTS)
June 1, 2005... You see the word "certified" a lot these days. Companies are certified, products are certified, individuals are certified. One could wonder if we're becoming over-certified. How much can it mean? Fortunately, in manufacturing,...

Ford CEO to give up compensation until company improves.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... Ford Motor Co. chairman and chief executive officer Bill Ford told shareholders last month he will forgo all compensation until the company's automotive business improves and sustains its profitability. His announcement came one week after the...

Lockheed, Boeing to combine rocket divisions.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... Lockheed Martin Corp. and the Boeing Co. said last month they will combine their rocket divisions in a joint venture to be headquartered at Lockheed's complex in Jefferson County, Colorado. The combination would employ 3,800 people nationwide...

OSHA seeks input about occupational exposure to radiation.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is asking for comments and information to help determine if it needs to change its standards for occupational exposure to ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation has long been used in workplaces...

Associations, Shingo Prize collaborate to set lean standard.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), and The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing have announced their collaboration with industry and academia to develop a new industry...

New GE initiative will stress environmental technologies.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... General Electric Co. Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt announced a company initiative last month that he said will allow the aerospace and consumer-products giant to "aggressively market" new technologies that will help customers meet pressing...

U.S. backs clean-coal technology at energy conference.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... Speaking at the International Energy Agency (IEA) meeting of energy ministers in Paris last month. Department of Energy Secretary Sam Bodman called for more international efforts to develop clean-coal technology as an alternative energy source...

Astronaut visits Space Shuttle bearing maker.(INDUSTRY NEWSLINE)
June 1, 2005... NASA Astronaut Rick Linnehan, a veteran of three space flights, is shown visiting Industrial Tectonics Bearings (ITB), in Rancho Dominguez, CA, last month, as part of NASA's Space Flight Awareness Program. A subsidiary of Connecticut-based RBC...

Manufacturing Institute.
June 1, 2005... The Manufacturing Institute, the educational arm of the National Association of Manufacturers, said it will use a $1 million grant it received from the Timken Co. in April to support efforts to strengthen manufacturing in the U.S. Institute...

Toyota Motor Corp.
June 1, 2005... Toyota Motor Corp. will invest $40 million to begin producing automatic transmission parts at its Bodine Aluminum, Inc., plant in Jackson, TN. The Bodine facility will make 270,000 transmission housings and cases annually, and add 20 workers....

Chevron Corp.
June 1, 2005... ChevronTexaco Corp. has shortened its corporate name to Chevron Corp. The San Ramon, CA-based refiner said it dropped the Texaco name to reduce confusion, though it will still sell gasoline at Texaco stations in 21 states. The company has also...

Sandur Tool.
June 1, 2005... Sandur Tool, a Woodbury, CT-based maker of eyelet tools and die sets, celebrates its 50th year in business in 2005. Founded by the late Anthony Durso Sr., the company is known for the precise tolerances of its tool products and a...

Info-Tech Research Group.
June 1, 2005... A new study says manufacturers are 50% more likely than other industries to cut IT spending in 2005. Based on responses from 1,400 information-technology decision makers in the U.S. Canada and the U.K., the Info-Tech Research Group report shows...

Chromate Industrial Corp.
June 1, 2005... Chromate Industrial Corp., a Cleveland, OH-based MRO distributor, has opened a new warehouse facility in Solon, OH, to improve service to its industrial customers in the Midwest, Pennsylvania and New York. The high-tech 25,000-sq.-ft. facility...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... * June 1-5 * SME Annual Meeting; Baltimore, MD; Society of Manufacturing Engineers; 800-733-4763; sme.org. * Sept. 26-29 * Assembly Technology Expo 2005; Rosemont, IL; Reed Exhibitions; 888-267-3796; atexpo.oom. * Sept. 26-29 *...

This month's tip.(TIPS FROM THE FACTORY FLOOR)
June 1, 2005... I learned this trick as a young man helping an uncle on a small farm in Colorado. Cost savings was the key driver for its use. When we would tear apart a combine in the winter to get it ready for the harvest season, here's one way we were able...

Epoxy flooring-system literature.(LITERATURE RACK: Flooring)
June 1, 2005... This color brochure presents FLOOR-NU DTO (Direct to Oil), an epoxy flooring system that bonds directly to concrete and marginally prepared rusted steel or surfaces contaminated with oil, grease or vegetable oil. The product is a high-solids,...

Grating brochure.(LITERATURE RACK: Flooring)
June 1, 2005... Molded and pultruded grating is introduced in this color brochure. Features and benefits described include slip-resistant concave or grit-top surfaces that deliver positive traction even where lubricants and other slippery liquids are present....

Flooring-coating product data sheet.(LITERATURE RACK: Flooring)
June 1, 2005... LIQUI-HARD, a coating that protects concrete flooring, is described in this literature. The product penetrates concrete pores to produce a tough, durable, dust-free surface. The brochure features comparative data in chart form regarding...

Solid-surface products literature.(LITERATURE RACK: Flooring)
June 1, 2005... Color literature presents Terreon, a solid-surface material, which resists stains, burns, chemicals and impact in six new colors. The aggregate of material gives the product a more natural stone appearance and is vandal-resistant. Benefits of...

Data historian.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... Proficy Historian 3.0 collects, archives, and distributes real-time, plant-floor data for root-cause analysis of events like equipment failures. It features compression algorithms, and can be configured for "n-level" redundant set ups. GE...

Labeling software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... The Label-Management System is a Windows-compliant, Wizard-driven program that supports linear and 2-bar codes, as well as RFID label formats. Available in three versions, it supports the basic bar-coded label design, thermal-transfer label...

Manufacturing enterprise software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... QuickBooks Enterprise software provides access to inventory levels and order status. Based on current supplies, it can determine the number of products that can be made. It features workflows, reports, charts and tips for manufacturers. Added...

Maintenance software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... The Gold vSix CMMS integrates the maintenance department with all areas of the plant. This asset-maintenance management suite includes a purpose-built user interface, browser-based requesting system, asset management, and work-order generation....

Recordkeeper software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... Keller-Soft Workers' Comp Manager plus OSHA 300 Recordkeeper software aid in completing and submitting the First Report of Injury form. It establishes a course of action following a claim and develops a Return-to-Work plan. It can also help...

Asset software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... This equipment and infrastructure management software is integrated with prognostic capabilities. Stress Wave Analysis can detect early changes in machine-operating conditions. Predictions of damage can be input to initiate corrective action....

Power quality software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... Users can customize report templates with the MetReport software for the Power-Quality Analyzers. It uses a graphical toolbar and wizard interface, grouped with an embedded Report-Wizard function. Pass/ fail-analysis criteria is included. ...

Drive software.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP: Maintenance Software)
June 1, 2005... Q-Programming control and I/O handling software for BLu servo drives is a programming environment in which users can create and download directly into drive programs. It stores values and can manipulate registers. Applied Motion Products...

Goodrich Corp., cargo systems division: lean on board: this North Dakota-based maker of aircraft cargo systems believes its lean-based operating platform is the key to success in a changing industry.(IMPO's BEST PRACTICES SERIES)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... Of all industries hurt by 9/11, aerospace probably tops the list. Commercial carriers, airplane builders and suppliers all saw their business drop after that tragic day. But while carriers still struggle, the airplane builders and certain...

RFID: coming to a tool crib near you.(TECH CHECK)
June 1, 2005... Keeping the line moving at the tool crib has always been a problem. Without an efficient method for handling the congestion of workers waiting for tools, it's easy for them to spend too much time in line. During plant shutdown, getting tools...

New filtration technology keeps cooling tower water clean.(FILTRATION TRENDS)
June 1, 2005... Every cooling tower has its unique dirt conditions, space constraints and other special characteristics. Filtration systems must take these into account in order to maintain particle free water. Orival filters are versatile enough to meet...

Power-cord reel.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The retractable power-cord and light reel, suitable for power outlets and lights, can be mounted on vehicles, floors or ceilings. Styles include fluorescent and incandescent lights, dual GFCI outlets, and single-outlet receptacles. ...

Cabinet.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Experion R300 Series C 'designed-vertical' cabinet architecture includes embedded cyber-security technology that prevents denial of service attacks and message-flooding at the control level. The control-system backup is automated, and the...

Level compensator.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... LC30 level compensator is designed to adjust level differences in lifting devices that are fitted with several suction cups. It is intended for material-handling applications in packaging, automotive and HVAC industries. It mounts directly in...

Urethane coating.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... HYDROGLOSS single-component water-based urethane is formulated to provide a high-gloss finish with interior and exterior color and gloss retention. It resists yellowing, and is suitable for use on water tanks and power plants. The...

Coupling.(PRODUCT FOCUS: Power Transmission)
June 1, 2005... The Zero-Max CD coupling with aluminum hubs is suitable for servo motor and other precision motion-control applications. Available in single- and double-disc pack models, the coupling features torsional stiffness and zero-backlash. The CD...

Synchronous Motor.(PRODUCT FOCUS: Power Transmission)
June 1, 2005... The Superior Electric XCE Series Hazardous Duty Synchronous Motor features a flameproof enclosure, suitable for surface industries exposed to gases including hydrogen and acetylene. The high-pole count motor, for use in Class 1, Group-D,...

Locking Cylinder.(PRODUCT FOCUS: Power Transmission)
June 1, 2005... The Series CCA Advanced Locking Cylinder with Integral AMLOK rod clamp has been developed to control over travel, drifting, bouncing and reverse traveling. The oversized intensifier can withstand severe operating conditions.The high-locking...

Industrial engine.(PRODUCT FOCUS: Power Transmission)
June 1, 2005... The Vortec 3000 four-cycle, four-cylinder industrial engine features multiport fuel injection (MPFI) for a gasoline version and a high-output gaseous fuel version. The engine is designed for a variety of mobile and stationary applications....

AC inverter.(PRODUCT FOCUS: Power Transmission)
June 1, 2005... The Pacesetter family of right-angle AC inverter-duty motors, gearmotors, and AC variable-speed controls consist of motor and gearhead combinations for maximum output power in the smallest package. Applications include factory automation,...

Shaft-Grounding Coupling.(PRODUCT FOCUS: Power Transmission)
June 1, 2005... The Aegis Shaft-Grounding Coupling prevents electrical damage to bearings of AC motors by passing harmful shaft current to ground. The coupling provides an ultra-low impedance path from shaft to frame, allowing current induced by variable...

From chaos to control.(HIGH MAINTENANCE)
June 1, 2005... In my 42 years of experience with maintenance departments, I have made many observations on the conditions I found in these departments. Here are two: * Maintenance tends toward chaos. * The typical maintenance manager can't...

Cleaner/washer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Model E2.6HS600 is an all-electric combination steam cleaner and high-pressure washer. Hot water can blast away dirt from equipment, conveyors and buildings while steam removes grease, melts ice, and disinfects surfaces. Sioux Steam...

Testing device.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The PLC Testing Device is a selection tool for hiring maintenance personnel. It can ascertain if job candidates have the potential to be trained as maintenance mechanics. During the test, candidates are asked to correct errors in 5 areas. ...

Loom.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... This corrugated loom protects wire, cable, tubing and hoses. It is light-weight, but the convoluted surface provides heavy-duty protection from abrasion and pinching. When the slit is open, the loom can slide over the full length of the...

Absorbent mat.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The polypropylene PIG Extra-Duty Universal Mat features eight layers of absorbent fine fiber. The dimple pattern speeds wicking of liquid. The mat also features low-linting top and bottom layers. It is suitable for wiping oils, coolants,...

Wire marking.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The E-Z-Code EZL 100-Kit for wire marking includes the 100-Label Printer with dedicated one-touch hot-keys; two label cassettes; and instruction manuals. The hand-held unit features an ergonomic design, backlit display, and keys for common...

Photoionization Detector white paper.(NEW LITERATURE)
June 1, 2005... "Photoionization Detectors (PIDs): Technology for Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds" summarizes the theory behind photoionization detection sensors. It discusses factors that affect PID performance, and key factors for selection. Request...

Information Library.(NEW LITERATURE)
June 1, 2005... The Steam System Information Library at www.plantsupport.com features free software, tip sheets, articles, and fact sheets for the Steam World Practitioner. Topics in the Download Library include "SimpleTechniques for Surveying Steam Traps,"...

Noise/Vibration Control white paper.(NEW LITERATURE)
June 1, 2005... The free, eight-page "Four-Fold Method of Noise and Vibration Control" white paper is written for industrial engineers. It provides a systematic tutorial that outlines the four principal tools for noise and vibration control: damping,...

Industrial Electronic catalog.(NEW LITERATURE)
June 1, 2005... The 63-page Industrial Electronic catalog, available in PDF and CD, features quick-disconnect couplings and fittings. Descriptions include technical and dimensional data and images for product selection. The catalog contains a chemical...

Jacks and Actuators catalog.(NEW LITERATURE)
June 1, 2005... The 156-page Jacks and Actuators catalog features engineering data and ordering information for the line of jacks, actuators and accessories. It includes information on new accessory offerings, such as trunnions, handwheels, counters, and...

Ultraviolet-product catalog.(NEW LITERATURE)
June 1, 2005... This six-page, full-color brochure entitled "UV Products for Nondestructive Testing" describes Spectroline ultraviolet products for non-destructive FPI and MPI inspections. The brochure features details on the line of UV lamps for NDT,...

Compressor education session.(TRAINING AIDS)
June 1, 2005... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will hold its 2005 Annual Conference in Atlanta, Sept. 27-Oct. 1. The conference will feature "The CSI of Compressors" seminar, which will cover the servicing and investigation into the paths,...

Safety Pack.(TRAINING AIDS)
June 1, 2005... The Oxy Fuel Safety Pack educates both novice and professional welders on maintaining safe oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding practices. The pack includes the Oxy-Fuel Equipment Operation and Safety Video with test and answer key; "37...

RFID technical training.(TRAINING AIDS)
June 1, 2005... "A System's Approach to RFID Implementation," is a three-day technical training class that will be held June 8-10 in Memphis, TN. Participants will learn to perform tagged SKU distance evaluations, palletized portal evaluations, and...

Hydraulics training.(TRAINING AIDS)
June 1, 2005... Industrial hydraulics training will be offered July through September 2005 at company facilities in three states, and at its Canadian facilities. Courses will cover topics such as basic industrial hydraulics, maintenance and repair, pumps and...

Online lubricants training.(TRAINING AIDS)
June 1, 2005... LubricantsUniversity.com is an online training and informational resource for lubrication and maintenance professionals. It features ongoing job-related training and education on technologies, trends, issues and solutions. It offers online...

Maintenance crisis summit.(TRAINING AIDS)
June 1, 2005... This three-day summit will be held Oct. 5-7 at the Koury Convention Center, in Greensboro NC. It will examine the expected impact as more than 70% of the current maintenance workforce retires in the next 10 years. Each attendee (only 100 to be...

Catalog on CD.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Covers the complete Dynatrol[R] line of on-stream process analyzers, measurement, and control instruments; level switches and detectors; and a new line of accessories, along with detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, and examples of proven uses....

Portable evaporative coolers.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... COOLSPACE technology combines water and forced air to reduce air temperatures by as much as 26 degrees. Extra thick 8" evaporative pads with a special edge coating provide more surface area for evaporation and durability. Increase production by...

Cold and hot water pressure washers.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Electric, air, and gasoline powered pressure washers remove tough grime with ease. Each unit is equipped with a variable spray nozzle or several quick-connect nozzles for a full range of applications. Most units also come with a siphon for...

Hydraulic flanges and mounting kits.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... The 40-page Catalog 42 highlights the extensive family of SAE-style and square hydraulic flanges and mounting kits. Includes size tables with flange numbers and dimensional drawings, flange welding specifications, metrics, and information about...

Free catalog of industrial tooling components.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... The Reid Supply Catalog contains over 1,000 new items. Expanded lines include industrial switching, stainless steel drawer slides, plastic knobs and handles, rare earth magnets, plastic knobs and handles, ball-lock and quick release pins, and...

Are pest birds driving you crazy?(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Bird-Shock Flex-Track[TM] is revolutionizing the bird control industry. At only 1/4" tall and in four colors, it's the only deterrent that repels all species of pest birds at the lowest cost. Ideal for all ledges and roof peaks. A solar-powered...

Chemical maintenance products.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... CRC Industries' 68-page, full color catalog details the company's chemical maintenance products. Included in the comprehensive catalog are sections on precision cleaners, heavy duty cleaner/degreasers, lubricants, and corrosion inhibitors. Also...

Brains and brawn in the body of a jib.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... The solution for precision lifting in low headroom and obstructed work cells is here. Gorbel's new Easy Arm[TM] incorporates the lifting power of a machine, the flexibility and responsiveness of a human operator, and the versatility of an...

Water filters.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Orival Filters protect heat exchangers and prevent clogging of nozzles, tubes, and other narrow passages by removing dirt particles down to micron size, of any specific gravity, from once through and recirculating cooling water systems. Line...

Roura self-dumping hoppers.(MRO TOOLBOX)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Roura is the producer of the original self-dumping hoppers, the strongest in the industry. Complete line includes rugged, durable, ultimate strength, and behemoth extra large. Also available are refuse hoppers with plastic lids, open side...

Thermography camera.(TECH SPECS: Instrumentation)
June 1, 2005... * The HotShot thermography camera features a temperature range from -20 degrees to 350 degrees C with +/-2% accuracy * It weighs less than 1.8 lbs. and the low-power design will run for 4 hours on a single charge * Thermal sensitivity...

Cable and wire harness tester.(TECH SPECS: Instrumentation)
June 1, 2005... * The Model M3 CableEye Cable and Wire Harness tester is now available with a USB interface * Loop test at more than nine 128-point scans per second for increased sensitivity to intermittent connections, over three times as fast as the...

Infrared thermometer.(TECH SPECS: Instrumentation)
June 1, 2005... * The DT1100 infrared thermometer can measure temperatures from -76 degrees to 932 degrees F * A 2-in. circle can be measured from a distance o 22 in.; accuracy of +/-2% on reading or +/- degrees C * The unit can be programmed to...

Digital gauge.(TECH SPECS: Instrumentation)
June 1, 2005... * The Ashcroft industrial digital gauge features a 4-20 mA output and a switching option * The unit features a .25% full-scale terminal point accuracy * It ranges from vacuum through 20,000 psi, including compound ranges * The...

Multimeter.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Fluke 1587 and 1577 insulation multimeters have combined a digital insulation tester with the true-rms digital multimeter. The handheld device is suitable for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and is available with remote probe...

Plastic bearing.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Iglide plastic bearing is available in 20 material blends, in both metric and inch sizes. All modules are self-lubricating, non-corrosive, and UV-resistant. Applications include machine tools, textile machinery, and packaging. Igus,...

Cordless tools.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The DMR line of cordless impacts features drivers and wrenches. Each is equipped with high-capacity batteries, an electronic-feedback power-control switch, a carbon brush and replaceable armature. The ergonomic tools are suitable for working in...

Anti-static liner.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Anti-static versions of DrumSaver, PailSaver and LinerPro products are available. These liners reduce static build-up by dissipating static charges away from potentially flammable product. Anti-static products eliminate dry-chemical static...