Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from September 2002

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from September 2002

Kaeser Compressors.
September 1, 2002... Kaeser Compressors' Sigma Air Manager is a master controller with integrated Internet capabilities. It features demand-related pressure band control with a clear picture of operation data through HTML reports. 800-777-7873. Write in IMPO...

Exair.
September 1, 2002... EXAIR's Super Air Wipe can blow off, dry, clean and cool pipe, cable, extruded shapes and hose. It delivers a 360-degree airstream that adheres to the surface of the product passing through it. The aluminum-made unit features a split design...

Donaldson Co., Inc.
September 1, 2002... The Downflo Ova 1 dust-collector line from Donaldson Co., Inc., features oval-shaped cartridge filter technology. Smaller units have an integral power pack and control system for operation from any indoor electrical outlet. Other features...

The Topps.
September 1, 2002... The TOPPS Seal Liquid Applied Rubber roofing system restores leaking metal roofs. The fully adhered, seam-free, new weather surface is engineered specifically for metal roofs, and is a timeproven, economical alternative to replacement....

No training, no commitment, no safety. (Editorial Comments).
September 1, 2002... Two key concepts emerge from this month's cover story. The first is that safety has less to do with equipment, products and high-tech solutions than it does with training. Well-trained workers who understand how important safety is in the...

C5-A copper based anti-seize.
September 1, 2002... Exclusive formula suspends copper and graphite in a high-quality grease. For general purpose industrial maintenance applications. Protects metal parts from rust, corrosion, galling, and seizing at temperatures to 1800[degrees]F. For more...

White Hi-Temp Anti-Seize.
September 1, 2002... This white lubricant is a general-purpose, non-metallic formulation that protects against high temperature seizing and galling of mated metal parts up to 2000[degrees]F. White Hi-Temp Anti-Seize has excellent lubricity and can be used on...

Marine grade anti-seize.
September 1, 2002... This lubricant is formulated to protect assemblies exposed directly or indirectly to fresh and salt water, and works especially well in high humidity conditions. It has excellent lubricity, superior water wash-out and water spray resistance,...

Silver grade anti-seize.
September 1, 2002... This heavy-duty, temperature-resistant, petroleum-based lubricant compound is fortified with graphite and metallic flake, and will not evaporate or harden in extreme cold or heat. For use in assemblies up to 1600[degrees]F. For more...

Nickel anti-seize.
September 1, 2002... This copper-free formulation is recommended for stainless steel and other metal fittings. It prevents corrosion, seizing, and galling in harsh, chemical environments, and resists temperatures to 2400[degrees]F For more information, visit...

GE Power Systems to cut workforce as turbine sales drop. (Industry Newsline).
September 1, 2002... GE Power Systems (GEPS) has said it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs over the next nine months due to the reduction in demand for its power-generation equipment. The Atlanta, GA-based General Electric business added that further...

Air Force re-ups Boeing cargo-plane contract for $9.7 billion. (Industry Newsline).
September 1, 2002... The U.S. Air Force has awarded the Boeing Co. a $9.7 billion, six-year contract to build 60 more C-17 Globemaster III heavy-cargo aircraft. Boeing, Chicago, IL, already had a contract to build 120 Globemasters by 2004, meaning it will be...

2 former plant managers sentenced for polluting. (Industry Newsline).
September 1, 2002... Two former managers at a chemical plant in Port Arthur, TX, were each sentenced in federal court last month to three years in federal prison, three years of probation and a $50,000 fine. Jeffrey L. Jackson, 47, of Virginia, and Michael J....

Power grid easily meets summer demands. (Industry Newsline).
September 1, 2002... Despite high temperatures that produced record demands on utilities in some parts of the country, the nation's electric systems have handled this summer's heat waves with power to spare. According to various sources, even California has had a...

Fuel cell approved for Indiana clean-coal plant. (Industry Newsline).
September 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved plans to operate the world's first fuel cell at a clean-coal-technology power plant. DOE accepted a proposal by FuelCell Energy, Inc., Danbury, CT, to install a two-megawatt fuel-cell power plant...

IMPO stock watch: Grainger swings with the Dow. (Industry Newsline).
September 1, 2002... Sales at W.W. Grainger, Inc., the nation's leading distributor of MRO products, lagged 2%, according to its 2nd-quarter earnings reports. In addition, its stock price at press time was $45, down from a year-to-date high of $59 in the first...

Don't let chain-hoist safety be your weakest link. (Tech Check).
September 1, 2002... Paul Smith was only trying to be helpful. As he finished loading engine fasteners from the bustling, noisy work floor to an awaiting hoist, he stood next to a railing and placed his hand on the load to balance it and prevent it from moving. He...

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ACRI). (News Briefs).
September 1, 2002... Last month marked production of the 130 millionth central air-conditioning unit for residential use, according to the Virginia-based Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ACRI). The unit rolled anonymously off the assembly line at one...

The U.S. Department of Energy. (News Briefs).
September 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Energy is offering Energy Design Guidelines for High-Performance Schools, a six-book series of publications written to help school districts reduce annual utility bills 'by designing energy-efficient schools compatible...

The Stanley Works. (News Briefs).
September 1, 2002... The Stanley Works withdrew its proposal last month to move its headquarters to Bermuda to save on taxes. The New Britain, CT-based tool maker said the idea, announced earlier this year, was considered as a way to remain competitive with both...

BAHCO North America, Inc. (News Briefs).
September 1, 2002... The J.H. Williams brand of drop-forged tools observed its 120th year in July. Introduced by toolmaker James Harvey Williams in 1882 in Flushing, NY, the brand represents the oldest continuous variety of drop forgings and drop-forged hand tools...

Calendar.
September 1, 2002... * Sept. 4-11 - International Manufacturing Technology Show; Chicago, IL; The Association for Manufacturing Technology; 703-827-5285. * Sept. 23-25 - Facilities America 2002; New Orleans, LA; The Association for Facilities Engineering;...

Pressure washers. (Product Round-up: Cleaning Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Six models of entry-level, oil-fired, hot pressure washers feature a heavy-duty powder-coated roll-cage frame, four pneumatic ball bearing wheels, and an industry standard gun burner. The washers come with a stainless steel coil casing cover....

Cleaning tools. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
September 1, 2002... The electric-powered K-1400 pressure washer, bundled with the K-12 surface cleaner attachment provide a high-pressure cleaning system that cuts through dirt, grime and oil. The K-1400 features Razor-Edge nozzle technology; the K-12 attachment...

Rotary basket washer. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
September 1, 2002... This washer system is designed for high-production cleaning requirements. Single or multi-stage systems are available; the rotating-basket system can be designed for various part sizes. Manual or automatic load and unload systems are available....

Parts cleaning system. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
September 1, 2002... The Cellmate 200 is a subcompact parts cleaning and drying system adapted for deoiling and chip removal in single-pieced flow machining operations. It is fitted with a carousel return-to-front conveyor. Guyson Corp. of USA, W.J. Grande...

Cleaning/stripping. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
September 1, 2002... The model MSM self-contained system uses methylene chloride to clean and strip coatings without scrubbing or scraping. The system also cleans spray masks, mixers, molds and tools used for composite resin mixtures. Finishing Equipment, Inc.,...

Viscometers. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The FVM series of in-line viscorneters for measuring process-liquid viscosity utilizes piezoelectric ceramics instead of a drive motor. The unique design and compact size allows simple installation to a tank or pipeline, and the equipment is...

Surge protectors. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The low-voltage Smart Module surge protector features a snap-in modular design that indicates at a glance that it is working. An indicator light will engage to inform technicians when the module needs to be replaced. The unit includes a reset...

Gas monitor. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The GT INNOVA is a portable gas monitor that detects combustible gases, oxygen and up to two toxic gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide. It includes a built-in sample draw pump, a datalogger, a large selection of combustible gas...

Infrared transmitter. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The OS102 mini-infrared transmitter system features a remotely mounted infrared temperature sensor and microprocessor-based signal conditioner with built-in LED. The design is suitable for measuring temperature in confined places and harsh...

Goodway Technologies Corporation SDC-750 auto-drainram drain cleaner. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The is a full size main and sewer line cleaner. It features an automatic cable feeder/retriever system to push and pull the cable in and out of the line on demand. To operate the drain cleaner manually, simply disengage the automatic...

Goodway Technologies Corporation RAM-6 high flow Ream-A-Matic tube cleaner. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The RAM-6 Tube Cleaner is the ultimate rotary tube cleaning machine. It is ideal for chillers, condensers, evaporators, absorption machines and heat exchangers. As a brush or other cleaning tool is rotated through a tube at the tip of a...

Safety practices in high-risk industries: dangerous jobs challenge workers in extraordinary ways. They also provide safety experts valuable lessons. Here are some of them. (Cover Story).
September 1, 2002... Safety experts stress that accidents not random occurrences. They happen for a reason, usually resulting from interactions among people, machines and their environments. They're unplanned, unwanted--and nearly always preventable. Accidents are...

Air vacuum pump. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
September 1, 2002... The air vacuum pump can be used with a variety of fluids, including engine oil and gear oil. The unit includes a bung adapter, suction hose and air-connection kit. It features automatic shutdown when the receiving container is full....

3- & 4-Way Valve. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
September 1, 2002... The 3L/T2Q33 Series 3- & 4-Way Valve is a small multiport valve with a heavy-duty center section that can be furnished with bolted-screwed ends or flanged ends. All body gaskets are PTFE. The valve features four seats for equal seat loading,...

Check valves. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
September 1, 2002... These vacuum check valves work with venturi vacuum pumps and switches to seal and maintain vacuum levels. They allow air to flow in one direction only. They are suitable for holding a vacuum while molds cool down, keeping moisture out of...

Displacement pump. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
September 1, 2002... These rotary positive-displacement pumps feature low shear, reversible direction for flow, low pulsation and mechanical efficiency. Available in internal or external gear styles, the pumps use a drive gear and driven gear that unmesh to draw...

Solenoid-operated valve. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
September 1, 2002... The Tube-O-Matic valve with an aluminum body resists damage in contaminated, wet, high-flow or corrosive and caustic media environments. It uses hydraulic or pneumatic pilot pressure to open and close on an airfoil center coil. This valve is...

Rebuild of high-voltage inductor offers huge savings over replacement. (Field Report).
September 1, 2002... Perkin Elmer Corp. is a Norwalk, CT-based manufacturer of life-science systems and analytical instruments. Among other products, the company's Optoelectronics business produces thyratrons, fast acting, high-energy switches. They are used in gas...

Welding seminars. (Training Aids).
September 1, 2002... A comprehensive seminar on aluminum Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten welding will be held on Oct. 15-18 at the Lincoln Electric Co. The program is designed to help engineers, technologists and welders become more familiar with aluminum alloys,...

Electrical Apparatus Service seminars. (Training Aids).
September 1, 2002... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) fall 2002 seminar schedule is open to members and nonmembers. Topics include Root Cause Failure Analysis, and Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors. For more information contact...

Statistics workshop. (Training Aids).
September 1, 2002... The Statistics for Technical Professionals workshop is a computer-intensive refresher for statistical skills to achieve Six Sigma objectives and other improvement initiatives. Students learn how to calculate and interpret basic descriptive...

Relay. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The SEL-547 Distributed Generator Interconnection Relay provides utility-grade protection of distributed generation (DG)/utility system connections. It protects against abnormal conditions when using the generator in all operating modes,...

Drill. (Product News).
September 1, 2002... The new BE6225R+L drill with electronic speed control features a triple reduction gear train, for auger bits, Forstner-type bits, and hole saws, as well as for driving wood screws and stirring and mixing materials. The drill incorporates a...

Safety show preview.
September 1, 2002... National Safety Expo, San Diego, CA/October 7-9, 2002. FALL PROTECTION The Miller Edge Fall Protection System is a portable engineered anchorage solution designed to protect crews from fall hazards. The unit, ready to use when placed...

Clearing the record.
September 1, 2002... A June 2002 Newsline article about American Electric Power's (AEP) plan to purchase the town of Cheshire, OH, incorrectly stated the cause of a sulfuric-acid cloud that appeared over the town. According to AEP, the cloud was caused by "specific...