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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.
News from SKF UK, May 22, 2008
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Digital microhmmeters speed up machinery testing
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.
News from Cropico, May 19, 2008
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Using ultrasonics to inspect bearing condition
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.
News from Alpine Components, May 16, 2008
Remote service agreement cuts robot downtime
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.
News from ABB Robotics, May 14, 2008
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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.
News from Alpine Components, May 12, 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, Apr 24, 2008
Condition monitoring system prevents downtime
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%.
News from Schaeffler (UK), Apr 4, 2008
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Thermography team fine tunes energy efficiency
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.
News from Eriks UK, Mar 19, 2008
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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.
News from WDS, Feb 18, 2008
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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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 11, 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.
News from SKF UK, Feb 7, 2008
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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.
News from AV Technology, Feb 4, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 9, 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, Dec 10, 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.
News from ZF Great Britain, Dec 10, 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, Dec 6, 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, Nov 28, 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), Nov 21, 2007
Hydraulic technology for model testing in Norway
Moog Controls has recently supplied advanced hydraulic technology to Marintek, a Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute, located in Trondheim, Norway.
News from Moog Controls, Oct 8, 2007
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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, Oct 4, 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.
News from Shell Lubricants, Sep 10, 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, Aug 21, 2007
Maintenance contractor ups steel productivity
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, Jul 31, 2007
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