FLIR Is already pre-registering attendees, so the time to act is now. Attendees who register early can take advantage of the Early Bird Special: Register before June 30, 2005

Free Apple iPod Digital Music Player - quantities are limited - first come, first serve

5 Free Hotel Nights - check in Sun. 10/16/05; check out Fri. 10/21/05

Free Guest Pass - includes conference meals, welcome reception & event access for spouse

InfraMation is the annual Infrared Camera Applications Conference for those just getting started with infrared - to Professional Thermographers!

InfraMation 2005 CLINICS:
NEW - IR Camera Operation Tips and Tricks
NEW - Non-Destructive Testing
Building Science Clinic
ThermaCAM Reporter 7 Software Clinic
Selling IR Inspection Services
Roof Survey
Electrical Applications
Mechanical Applications

InfraMation is designed to optimize IR Camera ROI and present users with the latest application techniques through clinics, workshops, conference sessions and exhibits.

Plus, all Level I, II and III certified Thermographers get re-certification credit for attending!

Visit http://www.inframation.org or contact us at: 800-254-0632 for more conference and registration information.

Learn more about InfraMation 2005

To go along with our standard Motor Alignment Stainless Steel Precut Shims. We make different kinds of pieces according to your needs.

Call us or fax your shim drawings and requirements for a fast, efficient quote and service.

Besides dimensions we need material and quantity of each thickness.

Mr. Shims can handle a variety of materials.

We’ve helped a number of customers obtain very specialized shims, gaskets and washers that have solved demanding application needs.

Remember, we’re only a phone call or a click away.

For any shim needs call Mr. Shims at 1-800-727-4467,
fax 630-832-5744. Email . Or…

Visit our web site http://www.mrshims.com for these or other products that deal with motor alignment.

Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne’s Asset Lifecycle Management solution helps drive greater value from your assets, whether they are plants, facilities, or equipment. From capital planning and budgeting, to procurement and operations, to maintenance and repair, JD Edwards Asset Lifecycle Management can maximize profitability and return on investment across the entire asset lifecyle.

JD Edwards Asset Lifecycle Management is a family of applications in Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne product line.

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Accurately track all maintenance labor time!
Used with your MicroMain XM™ CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), xmLABOR allows you to track not only labor time related to work orders, but also time spent on administrative tasks and break times. You can track the type of hours—including overtime, vacation or jury duty—as well.

With all hours accounted for in a day or a week, you can evaluate time spent on specific tasks and make better decisions regarding labor resources.

xmLABOR also allows you to secure transaction approvals before staff and contract labor submit their timesheets. These approvals can be used for compliance regulations, such as those required by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

In addition to tracking time, you can use this software module to add parts, labor, or other costs to work orders. You can also easily generate labor-related reports, including time spent on work orders, administrative tasks, or other activities.

Affordable and easy to use, xmLABOR gives you complete control of labor time and helps simplify your labor management.

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Keeping contamination under control.

At Des-Case, we understand the importance of fluid cleanliness and the role it plays in reliability optimization. That’s why we have pioneered breather solutions specific to your industry applications that help maintain oil quality and maximize your equipment reliability.

The Des-Case DoublePlay and TriplePlay breathers are designed to filter out particles and block water in its liquid state from entering fluid containing reservoirs. The TriplePlay offers the added feature of an oil coalescing layer to prevent oil mist from entering the work environment.

Provides the ideal solution for low humidity applications; continuous operations with frequent washdowns; and arid, high dust environments.

Also offers excellent protection for water-based fluids.

Features/Benefits:

• Creates an impenetrable barrier against water droplets

• Pleated element provides a large surface area and is 99.5% efficient in blocking particles 1µ and larger

• Coalesces oil mist, preventing contamination of working environment (TriplePlay only)

• Visual vacuum indicator option actuates when maximum restriction has been reached

• Rugged ABS plastic housing

• Easy installation requires hand tighten only

To learn more please call Des-Case Technical Support 615.672.8800 or…

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FLIR Is already pre-registering attendees, so the time to act is now. Attendees who register early can take advantage of the Early Bird Special: Register before June 30, 2005

Free Apple iPod Digital Music Player - quantities are limited - first come, first serve

5 Free Hotel Nights - check in Sun. 10/16/05; check out Fri. 10/21/05

Free Guest Pass - includes conference meals, welcome reception & event access for spouse

InfraMation is the annual Infrared Camera Applications Conference for those just getting started with infrared - to Professional Thermographers!

InfraMation 2005 CLINICS:
NEW - IR Camera Operation Tips and Tricks
NEW - Non-Destructive Testing
Building Science Clinic
ThermaCAM Reporter 7 Software Clinic
Selling IR Inspection Services
Roof Survey
Electrical Applications
Mechanical Applications

InfraMation is designed to optimize IR Camera ROI and present users with the latest application techniques through clinics, workshops, conference sessions and exhibits.

Plus, all Level I, II and III certified Thermographers get re-certification credit for attending!

Visit http://www.inframation.org or contact us at: 800-254-0632 for more conference and registration information.

Learn more about InfraMation 2005

Part 3 of 4: Maximizing Your Return

In past issues, we discussed using the Fluke Ti30 thermal imager as part of a predictive maintenance (PdM) program, and analyzing the investment.

Once you have analyzed your program investment, consider how the program will save money. These typically include:
• reduced unnecessary preventive maintenance activities
• improved maintenance efficiency and reduced unplanned downtime
• reduced capital equipment expenditures due to increased life expectancy of capital equipment
• reduced or eliminated expenses for periodic thermographic inspections by outside consultants
• improved production efficiency and quality

To maximize return, spend time up front to lay out your thermal imaging inspection routes and frequency. These enable you to identify failure before it happens, and not spend time or money on unneeded maintenance that is based on time instead of performance. Your thermal imager will likely also be used as a troubleshooting tool, which can save yet more money by identifying imminent failure.

The Fluke Ti30 thermal imager is designed to deliver maximum return on that investment with full support for inspection routing in the camera and software. One upfront cost ($9,995 in US) includes the imager, all needed accessories, unlimited-license analysis and reporting software, and a professional two-day training class.

*training package varies by country

Next month—Part 4 of 4: Monetizing the Benefits of a Ti30

Download your whitepaper, “Thermography and PdM: How to Maximize Your ROI”

Benchmate is a simpler CMMS for small to medium size organizations. Technicians find Benchmate easy to learn and use. You will not spend a fortune on training your CMMS specialist only to lose it when he leaves.

We offer reasonably priced configurations serving single users, multi-user networks, and multiple locations. Internet access is provided using Windows 2000/2003 Terminal Servers or Citrix Servers.

One of the major problems in using a comprehensive maintenance software package is learning where the information you need is located.

Benchmate uses just 7 major screens - each corresponding to a portion of your work practice. Data entered in one screen is automatically available to other related screens.

The screens are:
• Equipment - Identifies and describes each equipment, its spare parts and maintenance history.
• Service Log - Records maintenance activity for each equipment. Shows failure code (for root cause analysis), down time, who worked, parts used and comments.
• Preventive Maintenance - Describes and schedules periodic maintenance jobs. Includes tasks and parts needed.
• Work Order - Describes and schedules planned (non-PM) maintenance activity. Contains tasks and parts needed.
• Trouble Call - Tracks and schedules user requests for maintenance.
• Spare Parts - Describes each spare part, the equipment it is used on and, with the Advanced Inventory and Purchasing Module, the vendors and their part number.
• Vendors - Lists vendors and other contacts

To learn more, download the Benchmate demo

New Standard Institute’s Electrical Safe Work Practices program features animations, interactive exercises, narration, enlargeable graphics, pop-up definitions, word search, and a quiz. Available as an instantly downloadable file or on CD.

All persons who install, maintain, repair, or just work near electrical power equipment need electrical safety training. United States labor law spells out safe work practices and employee training requirements. This computer based training provides the information required by OSHA 29CFR1910 Subpart S, as well as other important safety information not required by OSHA. This training focuses on:

• US OSHA Law and NFPA
• Effects of Electric Shock
• Lock-out and Tag-out Procedures (1910.147)
• Safe Work Practices
• Safe Use of Equipment

Training that works ... for people who work.
New Standard Institute
84 Broad Street
Milford, CT 06460
203-783-1582
http://www.newstandardinstitute.com

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Most approaches to inventory management focus on a risk/return formula where the inventory investment is based solely on the risk of significant loss from failure. This limits the true opportunity to fully optimize your inventory because it ignores some of the other inventory management actions that can be taken.

The truth is, that in addition to this formula, there are many more actions that can be taken that will have a significant and positive impact on your inventory. In fact there are seven.

To fully optimize your inventory and get the greatest return on investment (ROI) you need to use these seven actions to optimize the system that manages the inventory not just the inventory itself.

World’s best practice requires the adoption of a zero inventory mindset and a systematic approach, not just the application of the old risk/return formula. Following this you can then apply the ‘7 Actions for Inventory Reduction’ and maximise your ROI.

Finally, it is by changing your practices that lasting results are achieved.

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