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Handheld device makes condition monitoring easier
Schaeffler's FAG Detector III handheld vibration monitoring and balancing device has been updated to make machinery condition monitoring easier. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (23 July 2008)
Optimise metal cutting performance
High performance tooling and processes increase productivity and precision of machines, extend tool life, reduce piece costs and make big savings on capital investment.
News from Cincinnati Machine (14 July 2008)
Monitoring kit aids predictive maintenance
The Fluke 289/FVF Combo Kit comprises a true-rms Industrial Logging Multimeter and a FlukeView Forms software, to offer an affordable approach to industrial condition monitoring. Brochure available
News from Fluke (UK) (26 June 2008)
Maintenance support offered for drying systems
Air Control Industries has introduced an on-line service for the maintenance of air movement equipment, beginning with bottle and can drying systems and its EP10 blower. Brochure available
News from Air Control Industries ( 2 June 2008)
Machine condition monitored on-line
SKF's latest Multilog on-line systems offer a complete machine condition monitoring system for early fault detection and prevention and supporting advanced condition-based maintenance. Brochure available
News from SKF UK (22 May 2008)
Digital microhmmeters speed up machinery testing
User application article Cropico's DO7 digital microhmmeters have the flexibility of the in-built manual default and are enabling engineers to carry out on-site multi-testing of machinery very quickly. Brochure available
News from Cropico (19 May 2008)
Using ultrasonics to inspect bearing condition
Technical background article The most reliable way of checking the condition of bearings is to use ultrasonic inspection devices, writes Mark Goodman, as these systems give a warning before bearing temperature rises. Brochure available
News from Alpine Components (16 May 2008)
Remote service agreement cuts robot downtime
User application article UK tea supplier signed up to an ABB remote service agreement and said it is now enjoy greatly reduced robot downtime at its tea packing plant. Brochure available
News from ABB Robotics (14 May 2008)
Grease device listens to bearings
The Ultraprobe 201 Grease Caddy detects the ultrasound produced by bearings and translates them into the audible range, for hearing through headphones and viewed as intensity increments on a meter. Brochure available
News from Alpine Components (12 May 2008)
MicroMain releases tool-management software
MicroMain Corporation has announced the release of MicroMain Tool Tracking v7.1 tool-management software used with MicroMain's maintenance management program
News from MicroMain Corporation (24 April 2008)
Condition monitoring system prevents downtime
User application article An online system monitors the condition of over 200 separate measuring points including rolling bearings, gear sets, shafts and imbalanced rotors in fans and pumps, keeping plant availability at 90%. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 4 April 2008)
Thermography team fine tunes energy efficiency
User application article A thermography department studied the heat and energy loss from other diverse areas of a brewery plant and offered a potential of saving up to GBP 60,000 in annual energy costs. Brochure available
News from Eriks UK (19 March 2008)
Skate eases plant movement for maintenance
A low profile multi-directional skate allows a workstation, machine, preparation table, refrigerator, oven, etc, to be moved easily in and out of position for maintenance and cleaning. Brochure available
News from WDS (18 February 2008)
Video system inspects conveyor type ovens
A video inspection system, developed for examining the interior of continuous commercial bakery ovens, can be used anywhere where a narrow chamber is fed by a conveyor belt.
News from McQueen Cairns Technology (12 February 2008)
Handheld vibration analyser has smartphone
What is believed to be the first handheld vibration analyzer with smartphone has been introduced for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
News from Datastick Systems (11 February 2008)
Wireless machine condition detector is safer
A wireless machine condition detector is claimed to be faster and safer for operators carrying out inspections, enabling operating costs to be reduced considerably. Brochure available
News from SKF UK ( 7 February 2008)
Predictive maintenance is a benefit, not an evil
Predictive maintenance should be seen as an integral part of plant management and, moreover, part of an all encompassing asset management function. Brochure available
News from AV Technology ( 4 February 2008)
Hydraulic kits ease pulling off of gears, bearings
A range of hydraulic puller kits use a simple pump handle operation to make pulling efficient and easy on gears, bearings, couplings, wheels, axles and press fit components.
News from Facom UK (21 January 2008)
Paste prevents bolts from seizing up
A copper anti-seize paste prevents fasteners and bolts from seizing if left for extended periods of time and ensures that disassembly is faster and easier, and bolts can be re-used.
News from CRC Industries UK Ltd ( 9 January 2008)
Online portal and asset database introduced
The two- part modular system gives users complete transparency and certainty with regard to their motor, gearbox and pump assets.
News from Deritend Group (10 December 2007)
Comprehensive service maintains off-highway plant
An off highway maintenance operation has launched a comprehensive new service covering all its gearbox and transmission products. Brochure available
News from ZF Great Britain (10 December 2007)
Machine tools maintenance package offered
MAG Maintenance Technologies is offering users an 'all round carefree package' of maintenance service for Cincinnati and other MAG group machine tools.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 6 December 2007)
Chain monitoring device installation is easier
Innovative chain monitoring technology, that can be installed and operated either by maintenance engineers or OEMs, has devices supplied ready fitted to a section of chain.
News from Renold Chain (28 November 2007)
Laser alignment housing accuracy is important
When using a laser diode module to align one machine with another, for example, the module must have a defined, good-fitting housing from which the laser beam exits axially.
News from Laser Components (UK) (21 November 2007)
Hydraulic technology for model testing in Norway
User application article Moog Controls has recently supplied advanced hydraulic technology to Marintek, a Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute, located in Trondheim, Norway. Brochure available
News from Moog Controls ( 8 October 2007)
Instrument maintenance programs packaged
An integrated package of solution services from Yokogawa Electric, the Lifecycle Management Program, optimises maintenance by tailoring it to the customer's equipment lifecycle.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 4 October 2007)
UV light device detects oil leaks
A portable, easy to use UV light source helps operators find oil leaks and identify their location to help to improve process, reliability, safety and food safety. Brochure available
News from Shell Lubricants (10 September 2007)
Electric network review reduces downtime
If a review of electrical plant saves the user just 15 min of production downtime, the review costs will be recovered in full while improving overall productivity.
News from Schneider Electric (21 August 2007)
Maintenance contractor ups steel productivity
User application article 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.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (31 July 2007)
Vibration monitor detects rolling element failures
A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions even where there is an explosion hazard. Brochure available
News from IFM Electronic (24 July 2007)
Maintenance kits carry drives spares
Latest kit to support maintenance of ABB industrial drives contain all the genuine spare parts needed to service drives at planned intervals in order to extend their service lives.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) (23 July 2007)
Machine tools work better with good maintenance
There are still machine tol users who expect machine tools to perform as per specification without the user doing more than applying lubrication - here is how to choose the best maintenance package.
News from Cincinnati Machine (20 July 2007)
Isolate machinery vibration, improve levelling
If a machine tool or piece of machinery is allowed to generate vibration it can effect nearby plant, also if not levelled properly, may lead to accuracy and maintenance problems.
News from Farrat Isolevel ( 3 July 2007)
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