The Ultimate Technical Resource on Bearings - The Convenience of CD-ROM

Do you find yourself replacing the same bearing again and again? It seems like you just got that machine back on-line and now you’re tearing it down again to replace that same bearing for the umpteenth time. What aggravation!

It’s not only aggravating - it’s expensive. Not to mention the boss is standing over you, chewing you out, and wanting to know when “his” line will be back up again.

Bearing failures occur regularly in every plant; and thousands of dollars in lost production time and unnecessary bearing purchases can occur as a result. That’s why it’s critical - no imperative - to identify the root cause of a premature bearing failure and implement a solution to prevent a reoccurrence.

Sound familiar? Well fortunately, there’s a better way. TWI Press is pleased to announce the availability of a new resource tool to help you avoid some of the aggravation described above.

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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.

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By Stephen J. Thomas
2005, 356 pages, Illustrated, ISBN 0-8311-3190-X, $41.95

This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organization’s culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how.

Distinctive Features You’ll Find…

• Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change.
• Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus.
• Presents the subject in a way that middle managers will be able to understand and apply.
• Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.

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

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This comprehensive self guided course emphasizes proven techniques for building high performance maintenance programs. The course is based on the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) 5 Pillars of required knowledge for maintenance & reliability professionals, and is backed by extensive benchmarking and real-world application. SMRP does not endorse any commercial activities including this training course. Completing this course does not ensure that you will pass the CMRP exam.

Students will gain valuable know-how for constructing and working in an exceptional maintenance organization.

The “Five Pillars” model is discussed in detail, with useful examples included in each subject area:
• Business & Management
• Manufacturing Process Reliability
• Equipment Reliability
• People Skills
• Work Management

The Maintenance & Reliability Professional Review Course will provide the critical tools needed to transform your maintenance organization into a cost cutting, failure eliminating partner in any operation.

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The 20th International Maintenance Conference™
“Mastering The Maintenance Process”
December 6-9, 2005 - Tampa Florida

Enhance your IMC-2005 learning experience by registering for pre- and/or post-conference workshops. IMC-2005 already provides 12 hours toward CMRP and other professional Re-certification. Each workshop is valued at 6 additional hours of credit toward CMRP Re-certification. A certificate will be provided for each workshop.

You can register for each individual workshop or save money by choosing a 3 or 4 day IMC-2005 conference pass.

Courses include:

• 5 Pillars: Maintenance & Reliability Professional Review
by Dave Krings, CMRP

• Best Practices Maintenance Management
by Terry Wireman, CMRP, CPMM

• Sustainable Inventory Reduction Workshop
by Philip Slater

• Physical Asset Optimization
by John Mitchell

• Lean Maintenance
by Ricky Smith, CMRP, Maxzor

• Lubrication Best Practices
by Ray Thibault, CLS, OMA

• Introduction to Infrared Thermography for Managers
by John Snell, Level 3 IR

• Root Cause Analysis -
Improving Performance for Bottom Line Results
by Robert J. Latino

• Developing Key Performance Indicators for Managing Maintenance
by Terry Wireman, CMRP

• Procedure Based Maintenance
Procedure and Checklist Development Workshop
by Jack Nicholas Jr., CMRP

• Integrating Ultrasonics into a PdM program
by James Hall

• Change Management for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
by Steve Thomas

• Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Oil Analysis
by Ray Thibault CLS OMA and Kevan Slater and Paul Goldman and Ray Dalley

• The Reliability Game
by Tim White, MRG

IMC also features 50+ short courses and learning zone sessions. Bring your whole maintenance team. Buy 4 passes and get the 5th free!

Come in from the cold: Discount hotel rooms in beautiful Tampa Florida until November 1 - so reserve your space today.

Toll Free (US Only): 888-575-1245
Intl Tel: 305-735-3746

Register for IMC-2005 online

LubricationWorld
December 6-9
Tampa Florida

Certificate Workshop led by Ray Thibault, CLS, OMA
Dec 6
8am - 3:30 pm

This one day comprehensive lubrication workshop is designed for people who need an overall understanding of lubrication best practices for all major equipment types and their components but don’t have the time for weeks of training. This class will give you the knowledge to ask the right questions to optimize your lubrication program. A wide variety of subjects will be covered where you will be given the essential elements to broaden your lubrication knowledge in the correct selection and application of lubricants.

The following is an outline of the workshop:

• Lubrication Fundamentals:
*Wear Mechanisms
*Lubricant Formulations (Base Stocks/Additives)
*Important Lubricant Properties
*Synthetic Lubricants
*Grease Properties and Applications

• Lubrication of Bearings

• Lubrication of Gear Boxes

• Lubrication of Pumps and Electric Motors

• Turbine Lubrication

• Hydraulics

• Compressor Lubrication

• Contamination Control

• Oil Analysis

LubricationWorld includes over 14 full day workshops, 50 short courses and learning zone sessions and over 100 solution providers.

Please call toll free (888) 575-1245 in the US or…

Request a LubricationWorld brochure

Making it work for your business

Efficient plant maintenance is vital to a company’s ability to optimize and harmonize its production processes. For companies using SAP’s R/3 system, the effective implementation and use of the Plant Maintenance (PM) component represents a strategy with considerable practical benefits.

SAP R/3 Plant Maintenance offers a clear introduction to this small but sophisticated component and provides a highly practical guide to implementing PM. Beginning with a examination of the key business processes underlying PM functionality, the book goes on to cover all the crucial aspects of maintenance planning and execution in R/3. Particular attention is given to integrating plant maintenance with a company’s natural process flow.

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Disposable steel breather effectively protects mobile equipment

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 DS model breather is keeping dirt where it belongs--out of your mobile equipment! Our proprietary design adapters create a virtually sealed environment to guard machines 24/7.

Proactive use of our disposable steel breather will help prevent conditions that lead to costly premature failures.

Features/Benefits:

• Second filter element protects against any migration of desiccant dust.

• Foam pad stops oil mist and ensures air is evenly disbursed through the filters and desiccant, providing maximum efficiency for “backflushing” and silica gel regeneration.

• High performance filter element provides 1-micron filtration.

• Rugged metal housing.

• Air inlets are open to meet system requirements, providing ‘controlled’ breathing. This maximizes the lifespan of breather.

• Visual indicator window. Replace breather when desiccant color changes from blue to pink.

• Various connection sizes available for a wide variety of applications.

• Provides the ideal solution for mobile equipment; nautical applications; high temperatures; and harsh environments

• By prohibiting entry of dirt and moisture, your equipment and lubricants can run longer and harder.

To learn more about our breathers, please call Des-Case Technical Support 615.672.8800 or…

visit us online at http://www.des-case.com

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.

Learn more online at Mr. Shims

Some users say that using MaintainEX Stores brings them their largest cost savings. Longer lead times and critical equipment items contribute to the need to hold more spares. Regardless of your level of spares, MaintainEX Stores can reduce your stockholding and increase your level of control.

MaintainEX Stores is a fully functional Inventory Management system that integrates with MaintainEX and FleetMEX. It provides comprehensive parts availability management and allocation of part costs to work orders and equipment. Its functions include Parts Catalogue, Issue & Returns, Transaction History, Purchase Orders, Receivals, Invoice Matching and Stocktake. It caters for multiple stores, multiple suppliers, preferred suppliers and various costing methods. You can start by simply using the basics, and when you are ready you can begin using the other functions.

Benefits of using MaintainEX Stores:

• Knowing what spares are needed for planned work in time to order them.
• Knowing who has booked parts out and why.
• Knowing what equipment is consuming more parts than necessary.
• Reduced stockholding - freeing up capital.

MaintainEX Stores module can only be used when you install MaintainEX or FleetMEX.

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

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

visit http://www.maintainex.com for more information