Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Condition Monitoring",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Automatic lubricators on robots save EUR 45,000 from
Schaeffler (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "A coatings company has installed automatic lubrication systems on its electroplating robots and saved EUR 45,000 over three years by ensuring bearings and guideways were well
lubricated".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Maintenance data collection tool saves costs from
SKF UK: "A handheld ATEX Zone 1 data collection and analysis tool is an exceptionally reliable, rugged mobile computer designed to capture mission-critical machinery, inspection and process data".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement
concerning its Plant Resource Manager
- take a look at Plant resource management software upgraded
which says: "Plant Resource Manager (PRM) software performs a detailed diagnosis of assets such as turbines and rotating and reciprocating equipment that are critical to a user's operations".
Take a look also at the news release from Flir Systems, Thermal camera has high performance,
as well as Plant diagnostics analysed, shared in real time from Invensys,
and ABB ranked as leading automation supplier from ABB Automation.
See also:
Maintenance contractor ups steel productivity
(July 2007)
Calling in an outside contracting service to maintain geared units using fault diagnosis systems has enabled a steel plant to reduce downtime and increase productivity
Energy chain systems are quieter and more compact
(July 2007)
Energy chain systems developments include compact size, easy assembly, higher speeds and increased wear resistance and the supplier has introduced introduced inductive and wireless data transmission
Vibration monitor detects rolling element failures
(July 2007)
A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions even where there is an explosion hazard
Air mist spray cooling ups slab cast quality
(July 2007)
Steel slab continuous caster is now producing higher quality steel grades since its cooling system was converted from conventional water feed into air mist spray cooling
Failure prediction with vibration monitor
(July 2007)
Preventive maintenance becomes more effective with bearing condition monitoring using vibration sensors
Integrate automation into MES and ERP
(July 2007)
Integration of automation systems into manufacturing execution systems and enterprise resource planning enables companies to maximise production capacity, writes Dr Peter Wenzel
Reduce maintenance costs with thermal imager
(June 2007)
SKF has introduced the hand-held TMTI 2 high-resolution thermal imager specifically designed for the condition monitoring of industrial applications
Quality vibration energy microgenerator company
(June 2007)
Perpetuum, providers of vibration energy harvesting technology, has achieved the internationally-recognised ISO9001 quality management standard
Wireless enabled condition monitoring
(June 2007)
Wireless-enablement helps to improve overall industrial asset performance management across the enterprise
Asset performance management at conference
(June 2007)
Invensys business performance consultant presents the path to asset performance management at forthcoming conference
Automation company addresses Profibus conference
(May 2007)
Gareth Johnston and Alexander Kaiser of ABB Automatin Technologies will be making two presentations at this year's Profibus UK Users Conference on 26th and 27th June
Tough vibration transducer can take the heat
(May 2007)
Environmental Equipments has developed the tough Model 1070 industrial vibration transducer, which is unaffected by temperatures between -20degC and +500degC
Vibration sensors with the latest M12 connectors
(May 2007)
Vibration sensors from Hansford Sensors have been made available with two types of 12mm connector, the standard MS series or the M12 connector
Customised blade-tip clearance measurement system
(May 2007)
Tyco Thermal Controls has produced CapaciSense, custom-made blade-tip measurement probes for monitoring gas turbine engines in operation using high bandwidth capacitive sensing systems
RFID vibration and temperature monitoring
(May 2007)
The Schaeffler Group's FAG Detector III, a handheld vibration and temperature monitoring and balancing device has RFID technology for a more efficient data collection process
Wireless sensing for electricity substation
(May 2007)
Remote condition monitoring, asset management and maintenance at electricity substation with Sensicast from Adaptive
Online vibration monitoring system at paper mill
(May 2007)
Kimberly Clark has asked TEVA to expand the Rockwell Enwatch Surveillance System it installed previously with a further 61 vibration monitoring points at their paper mill in Barrow Mill, UK
Sponsored sailing ship Gotheborg sails into London
(May 2007)
SKF, a leading knowledge engineering company, which has provided a range of bearings, seals, lubrication and condition monitoring systems for the Swedish built Gotheborg III
Remote vibration data monitoring
(May 2007)
Monitran has launched VI-sage ('visage'), a combined hardware and web-based solution that enables companies to monitor remotely vibration data
Low cost wireless condition monitoring
(April 2007)
Perpetuum's microgenerators can be used to power condition monitoring systems enabling end-users to continually monitor plant and equipment allowing them to make significant cost savings
Fuel and lubricating oil viscosity measurement
(April 2007)
Kittiwake has introduced oil-viscosity measuring devices to measure hydraulic oil, lubrication system and fuel oil viscosity - a key indicator of oil condition
Permanent monitoring of separators and decanters
(April 2007)
Westfalia Separator has developed Wewatch for monitoring separators and decanters in order to diagnose machinery damage at an early stage, preventing maintenance issues and production delays
Large split bearings replaced on steel mill
(April 2007)
The replacement of large, split spherical roller bearings on a critical, 140-tonne steel mill converter have been replaced within three days by FAG Industrial Services
Bearing replacement work saves production
(April 2007)
By working closely with engineers from F'IS, Corus Group's steelmaking plant in Scunthorpe has undergone major bearing replacement work, saving five weeks' production
Online monitoring system detects faults early
(March 2007)
An online monitoring system, which detects plant or machinery faults early, preventing breakdowns, reducing production downtime and improving maintenance planning, has been launched by Schaeffler
Engineering group offers e-Learning courses
(March 2007)
An engineering services organisation is now offering a range of e-Learning training courses, including industrial and professional engineering training, health and safety and induction training
Portable data collection system aids fans
(March 2007)
Daniels Fans, the manufacturer of high-temperature industrial fans based in Llanelli, South Wales, is ensuring the quality of products with SKF's Microlog MX portable data collection system
Rolling mill academy focuses on quality, cost
(March 2007)
The 2007 International Rolling Mill Academy will review the latest in control theory and practices in hot and cold mills, with a strong emphasis on product quality and cost optimization
Power transmission contract awarded
(February 2007)
Industrial equipment supplier and services provider has gained a five-year contract to supply a variety of power transmission and sealing components to the Devonport Royal Dockyard
Engineering firm celebrates 100 years
(February 2007)
Originally founded in 1907, the Swedish company SKF has expanded from being a designer and maker of bearings into providing a wide range of engineering products and systems
Multi logger system protects machines
(February 2007)
SKF's Multilog On-line System TMU helps to protect valuable machines against the effects of slowly developing problems, such as bearing wear, as well as tool collisions
News on the Networked remote condition monitoring from Parker Domnick Hunter
(February 2007)
Domnick hunter offers a comprehensive range of innovative services including leak detection, particle counting and air quality management surveys, via a dedicated service team
Heavy duty baseplate design chemical pump
(January 2007)
CDR Pumps has added a new heavy duty baseplate design to complement its already extensive range of chemical process pumps
Automation software package is low-cost
(January 2007)
Low cost software package provides designers, users and maintainers of automation and process management systems with exceptionally powerful monitoring and remote diagnostics capabilities