Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from March 2005

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from March 2005

Labeling system.
March 1, 2005... The ALX Long Stroke labeling system prints and applies shipping labels to cartons (ranging from less than 1 in. to 18 in. high), moving on a conveyor at high speeds. When printing 4x6-in. labels, the system can handle up to 40 cartons per...

Degreaser.
March 1, 2005... Super Degreaser for industrial degreasing applications dissolves grease, oil, corrosion and sludge. Safe enough for industrial oxygen systems, it is non-chlorinated and non-staining. It evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. There is no...

Seating.
March 1, 2005... The Value-Line series of upholstered and polyurethane seating is suitable for industrial environments. Each chair and stool model features waterfall fronts, tilt-back controls with adjustable tension control, and pneumatic seat-height...

Old dogs, new tricks.(Editorial Comments)
March 1, 2005... It's not every day that a manufacturer reinvents itself and survives. History suggests this can be a trip to Chapter 11. But Philadelphia Mixing Solutions (PMSL), a Palmyra, PA-based maker of industrial mixers since the 1950s, thought it was...

U.S. trade gap sets new record.(Industry Newsline)
March 1, 2005... The U.S. trade deficit jumped 24% to a record high last year, according to a Commerce Department statement released last month. Despite a slight improvement at year's end, the deficit for the full year grew to $617.7 billion, up $121 billion...

2006 DOL budget highlights worker protection, training.(Industry Newsline)
March 1, 2005... The 2006 budget proposed by President Bush provides added resources for enforcement and compliance assistance to protect workers' health, safety, pay, benefits and union dues. According to the Department of Labor, the budget also proposes new...

Honda recognized for recycling efforts.(Industry Newsline)
March 1, 2005... The American Honda Motor Co. complex in Torrance, CA, has received the State of California's top waste-reduction environmental award for outstanding achievement in on-site recycling and waste prevention. Honda was one of only 10 companies in...

Chinese cars coming to the U.S.(Industry Newsline)
March 1, 2005... Expect to see Chinese-made automobiles for sale in the U.S. by 2007. According to an industry release, the vehicles will be built by Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co., and will range in price from $6,900 for a four-cylinder compact to...

FBI arrests industrial spies.(Industry Newsline)
March 1, 2005... A former vice president of sales and another ex-employee of Metaldyne Corp., a Plymouth, MI-based auto parts manufacturer, were arrested by the FBI last month on charges that they leaked trade secrets to a Chinese manufacturer. According to the...

Boeing will sell two divisions worth $2 billion.(Industry Newsline)
March 1, 2005... Boeing Co. announced plans last month to sell a key part of its commercial jet-building operations and a rocket-engine unit under two separate deals worth approximately $2 billion. The company's commercial plane-manufacturing operations in...

Pressure sensors.(Product roundup: sensors)
March 1, 2005... ASDX and ASDX DO series sensors are suitable for precision pressure management. They feature digital output and correction. Honeywell Sensing and Control Use InfoLINK 069-50301-106 or Call 800-441-6180 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Thermocouple.(Product roundup: sensors)
March 1, 2005... The WATCOUPLE thermocouple, made of alloy 600 and nickel-silicon, is based on smart-sensor technology. It automatically communicates its voltage table, calibration, manufacturing and traceability information. The nonstandard thermocouple is...

Wet/wet sensor.(Product roundup: sensors)
March 1, 2005... The Model 5000 wet/wet differential pressure sensor, free of internal O-rings or fill fluids, provides a seal against hazardous media. These sensors are suitable for water management, gas pipeline instrumentation, filtration, natural gas...

Inductive sensor.(Product roundup: sensors)
March 1, 2005... M-series extended-range inductive sensors have a 10-40 VDC supply range, and are available in two- and and three-wire versions. Carlo Gavazzi Automation Use InfoLINK 069-50301-107 or Call 800-441-6180 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Honeywell.
March 1, 2005... Honeywell's Electronic Materials business opened a new, 40,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility last month in Chandler, AZ. The plant boosts Honeywell's ability to supply customized electronic chemicals for the semiconductor industry. According...

Rolls-Royce.
March 1, 2005... Rolls-Royce announced plans last month to relocate its outdoor jet-engine-testing operations to the U.S. from Nottingham, England, by the end of 2007. The global manufacturer of aerospace and commercial engines expects to locate the facility at...

Continental AG.
March 1, 2005... German tire maker Continental AG said it will close its last remaining Ohio-based operation, an Akron-based tire testing center, by May 31. The closing will put 20 people out of work, and is part of an ongoing restructuring of Continental's...

L.S. Starrett Co.
March 1, 2005... Toolmaker L.S. Starrett Co. marks its 125th anniversary this year. Beginning with a single tool in 1880, the Athol, MA-based company has grown into a global manufacturer with a line of over 5,000 products, including precision measuring tools,...

Detroit Diesel Corp. and Freightliner, LLC, have announced plans to invest $275 million in their 3.2-million-sq.-ft. Redford, MI, manufacturing and office facility.
March 1, 2005... Detroit Diesel Corp. and Freightliner, LLC, have announced plans to invest $275 million in their 3.2-million-sq.-ft. Redford, MI, manufacturing and office facility. The companies will add two new truck-engine assembly lines and expand axle...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... * Mar. 1-3 * HOUSTEX 2005; Houston, TX; Society of Manufacturing Engineers; 800-733-4763; sme.org. * Mar. 7-10 * National Manufacturing Week; Chicago, IL; Reed Expositions; 800-840-0678; manufacturingweek.com. * Mar. 20-23 * METALFORM...

Opportunities lost.(High Maintenance)
March 1, 2005... During last year's Presidential campaign, training was mentioned as the most important tool to transcend America from the current economy to the future economy. While this may be true, it's also true that workers who receive "training" still...

Spiral conveyor.(Product focus: material handling)
March 1, 2005... The spiral chain-slat type conveyor features only one drive motor. Slats are supported by steel roller bearings which ride on a polyurethane guide surface. The spiral conveys loads up or down in a continuous flow. The conveyor can be delivered...

Inventory management.(Product focus: material handling)
March 1, 2005... The open architecture design of FastPic4 inventory management and control software works with most ERP systems in conjunction with storage and retrieval operations. It manages manual and automated storage and retrieval systems, including...

Pallet tool.(Product focus: material handling)
March 1, 2005... The Pallet Weasel for feeding strapping through pallets, is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tool that has no moving parts, and fastens to any standard broom handle. Strapping is fed through two slots and is held in place by friction. The...

Pallet conveyor.(Product focus: material handling)
March 1, 2005... A motor-controlled zero-pressure accumulation (MZPA) pallet conveyor replaces pneumatic clutches and associated devices with plug-and-play zone-control boxes. Each zone uses an Allen-Bradley zone-control panel that controls individual zone...

Storage cabinet.(Product focus: material handling)
March 1, 2005... A heavy-duty storage cabinet available in four dimensions, 10 heights, and 12 colors, features a mechanism to prevent drawers from opening when moving or on an inclined surface. Housing accessories include side housings and retractable shelves;...

Electric lift truck.(Product focus: material handling)
March 1, 2005... The 7-series three-wheel electric lift truck features both drive and lift AC motors. Two AC motors in the front control the drive functions and a third AC motor controls both steering and hydraulic functions. The power system incorporates...

Tips from the factory floor.
March 1, 2005... This Month's Tip: Replace factory-installed pipe plugs in steam-boiler water-level controls and low-water cutoff piping connections with short pipe nipples and pipe caps. This makes it far easier to open these pipe fittings for periodic...

Company profile: Philadelphia Mixing Solutions trading places: not content to watch its business erode, this longtime manufacturer of industrial mixers decided it would rather repair mixers than make them. Today, that decision is beginning to pay off.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... Walk through Philadelphia Mixing Solutions' 120,000-sq.-ft. facility in Palmyra, PA, and one word a visitor might use to describe it is "quiet." Space that once accommodated metal presses, die-casters, machining centers and other equipment used...

Maximize sensor performance in demanding applications.(Tech Check)
March 1, 2005... For maintenance and plant operations, one device that can represent significant cost is the sensor, particularly in harsh process applications. Often exposed to or immersed in highly corrosive solutions and subjected to high operating...

Flame scanner.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The SmartScan 121 microprocessor flame scanner senses the presence and condition of flames. It is suitable for coal, oil and gas. Featuring a bar-graph display, the scanner can discriminate between flames, fireballs and radiating surfaces. ...

Thermal switch.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The TSW series thermal switch line uses a solid-state sensing device with remote sensing. Three models are available. The TSW model features an SPDT switch-contact set. The TSW2 and TSW3 models feature one form A or one form B solid-state...

Brushes.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... Brush features include flagged tips that pick up fine dust and dirt, as well as durable fibers that sweep heavy-caked dirt and debris. Most of the brushes are made of natural fiber or a synthetic fill. Scrub, vehicle, squeegee, utility, and...

Power source.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The CST 280 Stick/TIG welding power source features remote amperage control, which is provided through a 14-pin receptacle on the front of the unit. The 40-lb. power source can run hydrogen electrodes. The unit allows remote-control devices....

Dust collector.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The Downflo Oval (DFO) dust collector with the Downflo WorkStation (DWS) requires no hoods or ductwork. It features ExtraLife pulse filter cleaning technology, dust sheds, and dust drawers. The ledge-less design is engineered for dirty and...

Ohmmeter.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The 10A micro-ohmmeter model 6250 is a low-resistance tester for both plant maintenance and field use. It uses a four-lead Kelvin method of testing. Resistance measurements are automatically calculated. Metal temperature can be manually...

Make your own demineralized water.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... The Silex system offers a simple way of producing dimeralized water for laboratory and industry. The PVC housing contains ion exchange resin packs. When the water quality monitor indicates resin is exhausted, simply replace the exhausted pack...

Safety and product identification.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Carlton Industries offers hundreds of safety and identification products for industry--over 192 pages of products direct from us to you. We offer signs, tags, labels, decals, hazmat identification, traffic control, lockout/tagout, facility...

Current transformers, transducers and accessories.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Catalog 2011--170-page catalog features split-core and solid-core current transformers, potential transformers, electrical transducers for AC and DC applications, signal conditioners, analog and digital panel and switchboard meters, current...

Goodway vacuums take cleaning to extreams.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Our heavy-duty electric and air powered vacuums can be customized to your specifications. They come equipped with reusable pocket filters, which trap particles down to 3 microns, and an external filter shaker keeps the filters clear. Their...

Threadlocker and anti-seize MRO chemicals.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... * Get the highest quality products and service excellence as well as cost savings. * Visit our award winning website: www.saftlok.com. * Technical data and MSDS are on line. * Get Mil Spec assured quality with no upcharge. SAF-T-LOK...

Roura self-dumping hoppers.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Roura is the producer of the ORIGINAL Self-Dumping Hoppers--the strongest in the industry. The complete line includes Rugged, Durable, Ultimate Strength and Behemoth Extra Large. Also available are Refuse hoppers with plastic lids, Open Side...

Threadlocker and anti-seize MRO chemicals.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... * Get the highest quality products and service excellence as well as cost savings. * Visit our award winning website: www.saftlok.com. * Technical date and MSDS are on line. * Get Mil Spec assured quality with no upcharge. SAF-T-LOK...

Brushing tools to meet your applications.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... This year Schaefer Brush is celebrating 100 years of continued service! We are a quality manufacture of brushes and brush systems, to meet your standard or custom application. For technical information, please contact our very knowledgeable and...

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

EZ tube boltless construction system.(MRO Toolbox)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Build machine/safety guards, custom covers, sound enclosures and more with simple assembly--without welding or grinding. Seven 90[degrees] angle composite or steel core connectors joined with 1" square aluminum extrusions or steel tubing with...

Corner guard literature.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... This color literature introduces the Column Sentry Corner Guard, a foam-filled energy-absorbing, corner guard. In addition to the diagrams that indicate size specifications, bulleted lists describe benefits. Color photographs illustrate...

Cylinder catalog.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... The 2005 76-page catalog covers large-bore NFPA cylinders, and technical specifications for its new Isonic MOD 3+ valves with integrated circuit board in an easy-to-use format. The catalog also includes other products and reference guides for...

Pulp and paper brochure.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... The Pulp and Paper Industry Solutions application brochure discusses the use of liquid analysis techniques and products, such as instrumentation and sensors in the paper industry. It also describes how recent advances in sensor technology have...

Clean air reference guide.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... The Clean-Air and OSHA-Compliance Reference Guide for facility managers is the latest publication in the Health and Safety Reference Guide series. It provides the tools needed to manage and solve IAQ problems and to develop plans that comply...

Sizing guide.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... The online sizing guide for Navigator Thermostatic Mixing Valves is available at www.bradleycorp.com in the thermostatic mixing valve section. Users plug in the minimum flow and pressure drop to get a product recommendation. The calculator is...

Electrical-products catalog.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... The Electrical Products Buyer's Guide #36 includes portable-lighting categories for hand lamps, wide-area lighting, temporary lighting, and accessories. Products are listed by their Toughness Quotient. Wiring Devices are organized by amperage....

Instrument catalog.(New Literature)
March 1, 2005... This CD catalog covers the line of analyzers, measurement and control instruments, level switches and detectors. It includes drawings, wiring diagrams and examples of proven uses for each showcased instrument. Automation Products,...

Motion-control catalog.(Electrical & Electronics)
March 1, 2005... The 2005 Motion Control product catalog features more than 250 pages of technical information on encoder products, as well as actuators and encoder accessories. For each product, the catalog features detailed specifications and line drawings....

Ballast-selector guide.(Electrical & Electronics)
March 1, 2005... The guide incorporates a list of product offerings, including magnetic and electronic fluorescent ballasts. The brochure provides specification information, catalog numbers, product images, features and benefits along with lamp compatibility...

Transducer guide.(Electrical & Electronics)
March 1, 2005... The Specifier's CD has developed a guide to assist in the selection of KPSI transducers. Available online, or in print, the guide features a specification matrix that categorizes the characteristics of each transducer. Also included are a...

Sensing-Products Catalog.(Electrical & Electronics)
March 1, 2005... The 2005 Sensing Products Catalog combines the sensing product families plus hundreds of products and applications. Organized into five sections, photoelectric sensors are grouped by size; measurement and inspection products are functionally...

Hose reel.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The N700 spring-rewind hose reel features a non-sparking separate ratchet assembly composed of machined, forged, and stamped parts. The seals in the spring motor and redesigned arbor, provide protection in dirty environments. Hannay Reels...

Linear transmission.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The aluminum HepcoMotion DLS5 belt-driven linear transmission unit is produced with a wide belt that increases the load carrying capacity. It features a combination of a Vee bearing and cap wiper. Drive is provided by a toothed timing belt and...

Switched receptacle.(Product News)
March 1, 2005... The IEC 309 interlocked switched receptacle stops accidental withdrawal or insertion of a plug unless the switch is in the OFF position. The receptacles are engineered for watertight non-hazardous electrical applications, in industrial areas....

Educational sessions.(Training Aids)
March 1, 2005... Quality Expo 2005 will feature free educational sessions and an industry-developed conference program, featuring content from leading associations such as the American Society for Quality and The Association for Operations Management. Topics...

Level II Training.(Training Aids)
March 1, 2005... The Steam System Specialist Level II Training is a three-day course where attendees work in teams of two or three. The team will complete tasks on AutoCAD prints of a steam system. Training manual will be provided. The course will be held April...

Web-based training.(Training Aids)
March 1, 2005... This online training program is designed to offer customers access to training at any time, from any location. Some courses support the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture platform, RSView Studio, and RSLogix. Rockwell Automation...

Lockout/tagout training.(Training Aids)
March 1, 2005... The Lockout Tagout for Authorized Employees training program may help stop the accidental release of energy. It covers employee authorization; preparing for lockout; best safety practices and additional procedures. Following proper procedures...

Technical service training.(Training Aids)
March 1, 2005... Factory-level technical service training programs range from general air conditioning to controls and heavy refrigeration. "Industry Issues" covers IAQ, energy optimization, global warming, and interoperability. Training materials, such as the...

Motor-repair seminar.(Training Aids)
March 1, 2005... This seminar, to be held April 22-23 in St. Louis, MO, addresses basic mechanical aspects of motor repair. Discussion will cover materials; loading and stresses involved; and common failure modes. Electrical Apparatus Service Association,...

Acrylic coating.(Product roundup: coatings)
March 1, 2005... Chemthane 3300 is a high-solids, low-VOC coating composed of an enamel and polyisocyanate hardener. It resists acids and alkalis. Chemline, Inc. Use InfoLINK 069-50301-146 or Call 600-441-6180 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Polyurethane coating.(Product roundup: coatings)
March 1, 2005... Irathane 155 is a two-component, ambient-temperature-curing polyurethane coating system. It produces a monolithic surface with tear and tensile strengths and a high-slip finish, suitable for wet or dry environments. It is resistant to...

Single-part coating.(Product roundup: coatings)
March 1, 2005... Corr-Paint CP4070 is a high-temperature, blue-pigmented coating that protects aluminum and steel structures. The silicone- and water-based coating system adheres to sandblasted and metal surfaces. After drying at room temperature, the resultant...

Epoxy coat.(Product roundup: coatings)
March 1, 2005... Wear Guard High epoxy-putty coats equipment subject to impact, flexing, or abrasion. It contains an acrylate and micro-alumina ceramic. Davcon Use InfoLINK 069-50301-147 or Call 800-441-6180 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Impeller.(Tech specs: HVAC equipment)
March 1, 2005... * Six sizes of the XR Motorized Impeller are available in stock from 115V and 230V single phase * Each model features 60-Hz performance * 4 threaded holes for "U" mounting bolts are equally spaced on 2.28-in. bolt-circle diameter ...

Chiller.(Tech specs: HVAC equipment)
March 1, 2005... * The 5000 and 6000 series of recirculating chillers maintain process temperatures from -10 degrees C to up to 70 degrees C with +/- 1 degree C stability * They feature up to 9,889 BTU/hour heat removal * Units are available with 1/4...

Heater.(Tech specs: HVAC equipment)
March 1, 2005... * Solaronics SunTubes are low-intensity infrared heaters * Heater capacities range from 40,000 through 200,000 BTUH every 5,000 BTUH * Radiant tube lengths extend from 10 to 70 ft. * Each system comes factory preassembled in...

Enclosure cooling system.(Tech specs: HVAC equipment)
March 1, 2005... * The stainless steel Panel Guard cooling system operates on compressed air and is installed in a 1.5-in. knockout hole. * Maintains temperatures within 80 to 122 degrees F * The 6.75-in. cooler uses vortex-tube technology to convert...