October 27, 2006 See It Both Ways with IR-Fusion Technology
IR-Fusion Technology, only from Fluke Corporation, captures a visible light image and an infrared image together in one image to take the mystery out of IR image analysis. And, for a limited time you can get it FREE.
To communicate critical information, infrared images only are no longer enough. With IR-Fusion technology, one can better identify details, manage and analyze images by combining both the infrared and visible light images. IR-Fusion technology simultaneously captures pixel-for-pixel infrared and visible light images. With the integrated laser pointer visible on the images, precise and accurate (faulty) component identification is very easy.
5 viewing modes
Full IR – For troubleshooting and analyzing equipment and installations with very high resolution IR imaging.
Picture-in-Picture – For creating an IR ‘window’ surrounded by a visible light frame to easily identify thermal anomalies, while maintaining a frame of reference with surroundings (shown).
Alpha Blending – For combining visible and infrared images together in any ratio to create a single image with enhanced detail helping to precisely locate problems.
IR/Visible Alarm – For displaying only temperatures that fall above, below, or in between a specified range as IR image.
Full Visible Light – A bright, detailed pixel-for-pixel reference image of subject areas for documentation and reporting.
Find out how to get IR-Fusion free with a Fusion thermal camera purchase, call 1-800-760-4523 (US only). (Offer expires December 20, 2006).
October 27, 2006 A New Gold Standard in Motor/Asset Management
Since 1983, PdMA Corporation has led the way in challenging and changing the current standards of predictive maintenance with the MCE, Emax, and MCEmax. Now, PdMA has taken the next step in electric motor and asset management by introducing the revolutionary new software MCEGold.
When powered by MCEGold, the MCEMax provides the most powerful combination of enterprise software and advanced hardware designed to offer a multitude of benefits:
• Minimize maintenance efficiency
• Minimize production losses
• Decreasing operating costs
• Increase profitability
• Test and store data in multiple ways
MCEMax powered by MCEGold offers the capability to monitor the condition of any motor in any plant around the globe. Managers can get a dashboard view of motor conditioning, a site view of all motors in multiple plant sites, and export data to popular business software. Day-to-day maintenance technicians can access the site condition of all motors in one report, create a watchlist of specific assets, and add notes to a message center for up-to-the-minute status reports. This marriage of maintenance and management is the first of its kind to provide technology, analysis and information system in one package – and it’s only available from PdMA Corporation.
For more information, please call (813) 621-6463 or…
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October 27, 2006 Introducing the New PM / PdM Best Practices Training & Tools Workshops
Now you can transform your preventive and predictive maintenance programs into best practices with a new series of training workshops from Allied Reliability.
Here’s your chance to go behind the scenes and learn how to apply the secrets from the most successful PdM programs - and program managers - in the world.
You’ll find out why this new series of workshops is uniquely different from all the other PdM training you’ve ever seen.
Plus, you’ll learn all about six new powerful software tools - valued at over $10,000 - that will help you put new knowledge into practice immediately.
This new training series is designed for people with little or no formal training in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring technologies: maintenance technicians, supervisors, planners and schedulers, reliability engineers and plant managers.
Classes start November 7th at Life Cycle Institute in Charleston, South Carolina.
But the class if filling up fast. For more information and registration details, use the link below.
The best part is, you can test drive the training for FREE!
There’s no obligation. And you can unsubscribe at any time.
October 27, 2006 Join the Commtest Revolution
Commtest provides the world’s best value in vibration analysis products. vbSeries instruments represent a fresh vibration analysis concept with core functions used by veteran professionals while intuitive easy-to-use menus enable first-timers to be running in minutes, not days.
Five Year Warranty
vbSeries products are covered by the only 5 year warranty in the industry. Rugged, modular construction assures long and dependable operation without hassles.
No Maintenance Contracts/Agreements
vbSeries software and firmware updates are available on the internet at http://www.commtest.com at no charge to the original registered owner(s) for the full 5 years.
Instrument Upgrades
Commtest offers a very generous upgrade policy. You only pay the difference from the original purchase price and the current price of the upgrade. For the first 12 months you get 100% credit on your original investment. From 12 – 24 months, you receive 75%. The next 12 months you receive 50% and beyond 36 months, you still get 25% of your original purchase price credited.
Complete Vibration Analysis Package: vb3000™ & Ascent®
vb3000™ is an all-in-one tool suitable for every analyst level: novice to expert. Ascent software contains collective experience of years of in-depth machine fault analysis.
Inexperienced users or those with no established programs utilize proven baseline values: ISO standards and Technical Associates’ “The Proven Method.”
Experienced users generate meaningful spectral alarm bands automatically rather than rely on basic overall alarms or spectral band guesswork. Statistical alarm creation ensures similar machine families compare consistently against developing trends.
Join the Commtest Revolution.
Call toll free: 877-582-2946 or…
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October 27, 2006 Use Your Data to Drive Plant Productivity & Efficiency
It is difficult if not impossible to control your manufacturing process without properly understanding and using your data. In most manufacturing operations the ability to properly maintain your manufacturing and support assets is a big and costly investment. The ability to gather and analyze accurate data is a key part of the solution but to obtain timely and meaningful data also presents a challenge. These challenges need to be addressed in order to help you move toward the true potential of your business.
AssetPoint’s Professional Services has the methodology and experienced professionals to lead you in identifying and overcoming the data challenge. Through this methodology and the use of leading and lagging metrics, you can greatly improve your ability to manage your manufacturing process based on factual data.
AssetPoint has developed a methodology to help you identify which leading and lagging indicators you should use to optimize your manufacturing operation including maintenance, inventory and supporting activities. AssetPoint then leads the way in helping you determine the best way to capture, analyze and use this data to make informed decisions on accurate data to provide continual performance improvement. You can be sure you are working with correct, current and relevant data to help you make better decisions.
For more information call AssetPoint Professional Services at (864) 679-3454 or email us at
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October 27, 2006 Why use Mikron ViewPorts for thermal inspection of electrical switchgear?
It’s simple:
1. They are maintenance-free. While fragile IR windows can break due to regular factory motion, Mikron ViewPorts withstand the Mikron SpyGlass Lens being pressed against the ViewPort. The IR windows can also fog up, attract dirt and oils, absorb moisture, and scratch or crack. The Mikron ViewPort is a covered, lockable .5” aperture, which maintains the integrity of the cabinet.
2. NFPA 70E safety compliance has never been easier. You can forget the hot and uncomfortable “NASA Suit” Personal Protection Equipment—Mikron’s ViewPorts allow you to inspect without opening cabinet doors, greatly reducing arc flash risk.
3. Mikron ViewPorts allow more accurate thermal readings. Metal screen barriers can easily skew thermal readings. The crystalline material that makes up IR windows transmit IR energy in the range of .13-10 microns, while most cameras “see” best in the 8-14 micron range. With the IR windows cutting off at 10 microns, the camera misses more than 70% of the target’s energy.
4. The ViewPorts are the best way to stretch your thermal inspection budget. At around $50 each, you can buy six ViewPorts for the price of one IR window. Do the math, and you’ll see that for the price of 200 IR windows, you can buy a new Mikron camera with visual and IR imaging capabilities, a SpyGlass Lens, and 200 ViewPorts!
5. ViewPorts = simple and fast. One employee can install a ViewPort in 20 minutes. With cabinet doors closed, inspections are simpler and easier, encouraging more frequent inspections.
For more information on the safest choice for thermal inspection of electrical cabinets, call 1-888-506-3900 or…
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October 20, 2006 This is iT!!
Wilcoxon’s own relay alarm for vibration transmitters and loop powered sensors, the iT401, is a DIN-rail mountable alarm module with three programmable relays for use in Condition Based Monitoring or Process Control systems. The iT Alarm is a breakthrough product, with more comprehensive features and capabilities than any similar product.
HOT features include:
• Three programmable relays – high and low setpoints, and a BOV monitor of sensor or cable connection malfunctions
• 4–20 mA signals accepted from the iT Transmitter or any loop powered sensor, including Wilcoxon’s popular LPS™ Series
• PLC or DCS network compatible
• Precise programming of 1%-accurate high and low alarm setpoints
• User-programmable delay timers and hysteresis levels.
• Power relays with the capacity to switch 250VAC, 8A-resistive or 1/3HP inductive machines, eliminating the need to link up with a PLC or DCS.
The iT Alarm is ideal for systems that utilize vibration monitoring of fans, motors, pumps, blowers, compressors, chillers, gearboxes, and mixers. Because the iT Alarm can be used with any 4-20 mA signal input, its uses extend beyond CBM vibration applications to Process Control monitoring of vibration, temperature, pressure, level, flow, force, and speed.
October 20, 2006 Condition Based Maintenance Made Easy
Condition Based Maintenance made easy with the new
X-Viber and the X-Trend software system.
This instrument is designed for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance work without the need for “expert” interpretation. This rugged instrument is suitable for the harshest environments and the general idea behind the whole system is simplicity for you the user.
The X-Viber can measure Overall Vibration Levels, Enveloping, and Bearing Condition with selected frequency ranges and measurement units. It can also record the five highest vibration amplitudes and the related frequency (RPM), plus it has a no-contact sensor for measuring speed and temperature.
The expert X-Trend software system allows you to create a route in your PC. You choose the parameter you want to measure, Vibration/Temperature etc. and set alarm levels then download the route into the instrument. After you have recorded the values you simply upload it back to the computer, and the X-Trend expert software automatically trends the measurements for you to view.
Why not download a copy of the software now from our site?
The cost of the X-Viber including the X-Trend software is $4,482.00.
Tel: (905) 509-6522
1-800-598-1117
For more information go to X-Viber.com
October 20, 2006 Infrared Windows = Safe Inspections
National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) specification NFPA 70E establishes guidelines for safe work practices around live electrical components. This is changing how thermographers can conduct thermal inspections of low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment.
Infrared Windows help thermographers comply with NFPA 70E by allowing them to scan the electrical equipment without opening or removing covers of electrical enclosures.
Scanning without opening enclosures greatly reduces the risk of Arc Flash, it makes inspection faster, and takes away many of the triggers of an arc flash.
Please call 1.800.281.0650 to consult with our applications specialists or…
Learn More: Infrared Windows – Where do I Start? Online iPresentation Tutorial
October 20, 2006 Tap into Terry Wireman’s and Stephen Thomas’ vast array of experience and learn how to improve y
Developing Performance Indicators for Managing Maintenance, Second Edition is one of only a few comprehensive collections of performance indicators for managing maintenance in print today. It addresses advancements in the industry and utilizes techniques based on other management measurement systems, such as the balanced scorecard.
In Improving Maintenance and Reliability through Cultural Change Stephen Thomas explains to middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries how to improve maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing their organization’s culture.
Check out these other acclaimed Maintenance Resources…
• Benchmarking Best Practices in Maintenance Management - provides users with all the necessary tools to be successful in benchmarking maintenance management.
• Maintenance Management & Regulatory Compliance Strategies – highlights the regulatory agencies and their requirements in the context of how they impact the maintenance management function within a company.
• Successfully Managing Change in Organizations: A User’s Guide - an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know, step by step, how to implement change successfully.
• Total Productive Maintenance, Second Edition - focuses on the financial approach to the subject—a methodology that produces quantifiable results allowing a TPM program to be sustainable.
SPECIAL OFFER to U.S. residents only…receive a 20% discount on any Maintenance book by providing special offer code MAINT-06 when checking out! Offer expires December 31, 2006.
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