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September 30, 2005   LubricationWorld December 6-9 - Tampa Florida

LubricationWorld is an event where lubrication professionals learn from each other through a series of informative learning sessions, short courses, best practices sessions, networking opportunities and a wide selection of full day workshops.

Participants will discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques for machinery lubrication, contamination control, oil analysis, sampling, motor bearings, gearboxes, compressors, synthetic lubricants and more. Co-located with IMC-2005, in its 20th year as the most respected and longest running maintenance conference anywhere to provide you with over 50 learning sessions in 7 tracks.

• Learn everything you need to build a world class machinery lubrication program for enhanced reliability

• Advance your professional standing by sitting for the Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) Exam by STLE and CMRP by SMRP

• Discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques to jumpstart your machinery lubrication program

• Meet leading solution and service providers and test drive new products in the LubricationWorld expo

• Create your own learning agenda with 7 learning zone sessions, short courses, keynotes, case studies, breakout sessions and full day workshops.

• Learn how Lubrication Professionals just like you are creating results

• Visit over 100 new solution providers in the LubricationWorld Expo

• Network with your peers at the free receptions and hospitality night

• Drive the Havoline NASCAR Simulator

• Opportunity to win an Alienware Laptop Computer

To register please call toll free (888) 575-1245 or…


Learn more online

September 30, 2005   HotShot - Infrared Camera for Predictive Maintenance

HotShot is a totally new concept in infrared cameras featuring our unique rotating infrared camera eyeball and data logger design. HotShot’s design began with a simple question. What do thermographers do while out in the field? The answer, they collect information.

Unlike point and shoot cameras HotShot is designed to capture all relevant information like equipment name, diagnosis, repair recommendation and automatically generate reports without having to struggle with field notes or transposing voice notes.

• Lightweight – Under 2 lb.

• Advance ergonomic design

• 4 hour battery life

• Windows CE interface is familiar to a wide range of users

• Articulating camera with motorized focus

• Touch screen interface

• Brightest display available

• 11” minimum focus distance with standard lens

• 3X telephoto and wide angle lenses available at prices
that won’t bust your budget

• Automatic report generation

• Advanced measurement tools including multiple spots, line profile and area (XL model)

• Accurate measurement at all specified ambient operating temperatures

• Option – Expansion port ensure steady upgrade path


Once you see, hold and operate HotShot you’ll immediately “get it” and no other camera will do. Is HotShot the best infrared camera on the market today? Contact us today to schedule a demonstration and find out.

Want to learn more and have a bit of fun at the same time?


Visit the Harley motorcycle sweepstakes promotion and take a virtual test drive

September 30, 2005   Balancing Weights

If you balance any type of rotating equipment or perform vibration analysis, these products are for you.

The Balancing Starter Kit contains a number of common balancing correction weights so you have the proper weight for the job, the Pro Kit adds Backward Incline Clips (pictured at right). Designed for the balancing consultant who never knows what balancing challenges he may be called upon to handle.

All balancing weights can be ordered individually in the sizes and quantities required.

For your balancing needs call Mr. Shims at 1-800-727-4467,
fax 630-832-5744
Email


Visit http://www.mrshims.com for these or other products

September 30, 2005   SAP R/3 3.0:PM Introduction to Plant Maintenance on CD ROM

This is the second course in the PM curriculum. This course covers unplanned plaint maintenance, using the R/3 module PM. The course is designed for people who request maintenance assistance, who provide maintenance, service management and investment planning.

Learn to deal with unplanned plant maintenance
• Work with various order types
• Respond to varying scenarios associated with carrying out unplanned plant maintenance

Total Learning Time: 5-7 hours
Unit 1: Plant Maintenance Processing
Unit 2: Plant Maintenance Notifications
Unit 3: Plant Maintenance Orders
Unit 4: Confirmation and Completion


Click Here to Order #SAP12859…$99.95 On Sale

September 30, 2005   PdM-2005 Proceedings CD just $99

If you did not make it to the Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference in Atlanta last week, you can still get the CD with slide presentations and papers for just $99.

• Vertical Alignment by Alan Luedeking
Managing a successful condition monitoring program by Jason Tranter
• Wear Particle Analysis Short Course by Ray Dalley
• The Value of Implementing Reliability Based Maintenance Practices by Eric Bevevino
• Advanced Thermographic Data Collection Techniques by Art Stout
• Identifying High Resistance Commutator Bar Connections by Richard Love
• Using Predictive technologies to improve equipment reliability at Duracell by Dan Disney and Ronnie Key
• Mounting Resonance by Jack Peters
• Identifying Motor Defects Through the Six Fault Zones by Noah Bethel
• Understanding NFPA 70E and Arc Flash hazards by John Klingler, P.E. Lewellyn Technology
• AC Motor Testing by Howard Penrose Ph.D.
• Oil analysis Short Course by Darrin Clark - Insight
• Electrical Predictive Maintenance with Ultrasound by Jim Hall
• Developing a Motor Management Program by Howard Penrose Ph.D.
• Applying Operating Deflection Shape in PdM by Tom Murphy
• integrated – Equipment Reliability Improvement Program (i-ERIP), Building Bridges (and integrating) not walls (or barriers) to effective performance improvement by Jon Anderson
• Multiple Discriminant Analysis by John Judd
• Spectrometer Metals in Oil Analysis - What do all those metals mean? by Austin Robinson, Polaris
• The Economic Benefits of Properly Applied PdM Tools and Techniques by Jimmy Lowrey
• Success in Condition Based Maintenance Requires Results, Communication & Accountability by Forrest Pardue
• Reducing Particle Counts and Varnish Potential on Frame 7F Combustion Turbines with Balanced Charge Agglomeration Technology by Don Brindley/Greg Munson
• Understanding Ultrasonic Spectrum Analysis by Tom Murphy
• Alignment 101 by Jason Tranter
• All Things Infrared by The Independent Society of Professional Thermographers led by Greg Stockton
• Are you actually achieving your condition based monitoring objectives? by Andy Rabiner
• STOP the Insanity by Bill Cline
• The Shock Pulse Method For Condition Monitoring by Lou Moranda

Please call toll free (888) 575-1245 ext 115 or…


Order PdM-2005 Proceedings CD Online

September 23, 2005   LubricationWorld

Mastering Excellence in Machinery Lubrication
December 6-9, 2005 - Tampa Florida

LubricationWorld is an event where lubrication professionals learn from each other through a series of informative learning sessions, short courses, best practices sessions, networking opportunities and a wide selection of full day workshops.

Participants will discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques for machinery lubrication, contamination control, oil analysis, sampling, motor bearings, gearboxes, compressors, synthetic lubricants and more. Co-located with IMC-2005, in its 20th year as the most respected and longest running maintenance conference anywhere to provide you with over 50 learning sessions in 7 tracks.

• Learn everything you need to build a world class machinery lubrication program for enhanced reliability

• Advance your professional standing by sitting for the Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) Exam by STLE and CMRP by SMRP

• Discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques to jumpstart your machinery lubrication program

• Meet leading solution and service providers and test drive new products in the LubricationWorld expo

• Create your own learning agenda with 7 learning zone sessions, short courses, keynotes, case studies, breakout sessions and full day workshops.

• Learn how Lubrication Professionals just like you are creating results

• Visit over 100 new solution providers in the LubricationWorld Expo

• Network with your peers at the free receptions and hospitality night

• Opportunity to win an Alienware Laptop Computer

• Drive the 42 Havoline NASCAR simulator courtesy of Chevron

To register please call toll free (888) 575-1245 or…


Learn more about LubricationWorld online

September 23, 2005   The Maintenance Scorecard - Creating Strategic Advantage

By Daryl Mather

This is the first book to seriously tackle the subject of bringing asset management into line with other areas of corporate activity. Through a unique adaptation of the balanced scorecard approach to asset management, it provides a structured approach for both the development of strategy and its implementation. Readers can find a catalog of indicators along with their uses and weaknesses, a definitive guide to measuring the success of RCM programs, and a logical format that leads them from start to finish through each phase of the maintenance scorecard approach. If you or your company needs to manage physical assets, you need this book!

Distinctive Features You’ll Find…

• Provides the RCM Scorecard, which is unique to this book and has not been done previously to this level of detail.

• Includes information and hints on each phase of the maintenance scorecard approach.

• Focuses at length on the creation of strategy for asset management and details the differences between various industry types, sectors and markets.

• Offers an introduction to the methodology of Problem Elimination Logic, and its application and use in the industry.

• Contains a brief overview of the Technical Change Management System a method for increasing the effectiveness of capital spending in maintenance

• Provides a guide to some of the true uses and limitations of benchmarking as a strategic tool for improvement.

• Uses many illustrations throughout to explain and underline the concepts being presented.

SPECIAL OFFER…receive a 15% discount by providing special offer code RW2-05 when checking out! Offer expires February 28, 2006


To place your order or for more information click here

September 23, 2005   MaintainEX CMMS – Simplicity Delivers Results

The complexity of your CMMS will determine usability and your ability to take control of your maintenance management.

With MaintainEX, simplicity is the key to the efficiency of the system. MaintainEX is able to deliver all the functionality of robust CMMS with streamlined simplicity. With MaintainEX the Asset Register delivers a control centre for your entire maintenance operation with practical functions that align with the daily tasks you perform.

Open the Asset Register and you have immediate access to all the critical areas of your MaintainEX system. Whether you want to move or view Assets, add Work Orders, Preventative Maintenance, Readings or History you can complete virtually any function from this central location.

The design of MaintainEX is intuitive to your maintenance environment. To achieve this, MaintainEX software is designed and supported by a team grounded in maintenance management and our products are refined to optimise maintenance efficiency.

“MaintainEX has users all over the world and one of the biggest benefits of the system is that people can have it up and running inside a week” said Stephen Ninnes. “A person can pick up MaintainEX and be trained in just hours and competent to get the system going. Try doing this with the other packages.”

MaintainEX will deliver benefits to any size company, from stand-alone installations to multi-site regionalised organisations. Whether a maintenance operation services five or 50,000 pieces of equipment, the MaintainEX system gives users the power to take control, utilising either MaintainEX Access or MaintainEX Enterprise SQL Server.

For more information about MaintainEX contact us on 1-888-872-3636 or…


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September 23, 2005   Fluke Ti30 Thermal Imager: Lowest Total Cost of Ownership

When contemplating the purchase of an infrared thermal imager, it is wise to consider all factors that impact the total cost of ownership. In addition to initial purchase price, owners may incur high costs for operator training, software licenses, software upgrades, instrument calibration and instrument service.

With the Fluke Ti30 thermal imager, maintenance organizations benefit from the lowest total cost of ownership for a full featured, radiometric imager, uniquely designed to support infrared predictive maintenance programs.

Fluke offers a total imaging solution, packaging all the hardware, software and training required in order to begin or expand an infrared inspection program. This complete, affordable solution ($9,950 USD MSRP) includes the easy to use Ti30 thermal imager; all necessary accessories; companion Inside IR software for storage, analysis and reporting (the absence of a software licensing fee provides for unlimited usage and free periodic upgrades); and two-days of professional training in thermal imaging theory and applications from Snell Infrared*. The Fluke standard calibration and service rates are also extremely competitive for the industry.

The Ti30 thermal imager from Fluke truly delivers the “lowest cost of ownership” for a high performance, fully radiometric thermal imager.

*Two days of training in U.S. only. Training package varies by country. Training does not include travel expenses.

Request more information or download a free white paper, “Thermography and PdM: How to Maximize Your ROI”, below…


Thermography and PdM: How to Maximize Your ROI

September 23, 2005   MicroMain XM™ - Lets You Take Control!

With MicroMain XM™, you can take control of every aspect of maintenance in your facility or plant.

This CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) gives you the tools you need to streamline operations, maximize productivity, and reduce costs. Track costs, labor, materials and more in 300-plus standard reports, too.

Easy to understand and easy to use, MicroMain XM helps you:

• Save time by automating work orders

• Extend asset life and efficiently utilize labor with PM scheduling

• Link to maintenance histories

• Assess current condition of assets

• Track equipment downtime and take steps to increase useful life

• Improve accuracy in inventory

• Track fleet maintenance

• Manage multiple projects

• Easily generate comprehensive reports

In addition to the standard reports, users can create a virtually unlimited number of reports to meet their needs. Users also like the fact that they can send work orders to printers, PDA/Pocket PC devices, or via email. Labor, parts, tools, and diagrams are easily added to work orders. Corrective work orders can also be automatically created from failed inspection points.

Affordable add-on modules extend MicroMain XM’s functionality. Utilize mobile devices for work orders and inspections, bar code scanners for asset tracking or inventory, the Internet for work requests, and much more!

MicroMain XM is shipped with source code, at no additional cost, to give each customer complete solution control and flexibility.

Affordable and easy to use, MicroMain XM is the CMMS of choice for education, healthcare, hospitality/recreation, manufacturing, property management, government, and many additional industries.

See for yourself! Call 512-328-3235 or …


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