April 05, 2006
Which road leads to maintenance success?
Follow Our Roadmap to Big Results
Introducing the Reliability Roadmap™ - a new series of free web workshops hosted by Uptime® Magazine and Reliabilityweb.com.
The Reliability Roadmap goes beyond the typical “webinar”, taking participants on a learning expedition. The destination: Understanding the value of a holistic and integrated approach to maintenance programs. Your journey will include six web workshops in 2006- one every other month - with industry leading professionals However, your experience goes far beyond those six days. In addition to the actual workshop, attendees will have access to audio “PodCasts”, white papers, case studies, and many more resources that will allow them to have a deeper learning experience.
Each workshop will feature two presentations - one covering management aspects and one covering technical aspects. Each presentation will be followed by a Q & A session, and you can choose to continue the discussion with other participants via the web for days, weeks or months. Our goal is to create a community of shared knowledge that will lead maintenance & reliability professionals to a better understanding of reliability principles.
Web Workshop #2
Friday - April 21- 11 am – noon EST
Part 1 - 6 Steps to an Effective Vibration Analysis Program by James Taylor
plus
Part 2 Introduction to Vibration Analysis by Jason Tranter
Space is limited so please use this link to enroll in this FREE workshop today!
April 05, 2006
Pumps: Repair or Reliability Focus
When a pump is received at the maintenance department for service, there are two ways of considering the extent of the repairs to be carried out. Using the traditional “Repair” approach, the pump should be brought back to the “as new” condition with original materials, parts and clearances. Such an approach will be perfectly adequate if the cause for repair is the result of normal wear and tear, and everyone is satisfied with the length of time the pump has run since the last repair.
However, if the cause for repair is the result of premature failure, then bringing the pump back to the “as new” condition will invite the same failure for the same reason in the future. Under such conditions, the more enlightened companies usually follow the “Reliability” approach. More…
April 05, 2006
Practical Oil and Coolant Analysis Training for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
Offered by Polaris Technical Services
Indianapolis – April 24-26, 2006
Houston - November 6-8, 2006
Whether you’re just venturing into the world of fluid analysis or you’ve been managing a maintenance program for years, this course will not only expand your knowledge of oils and coolants, but give you a better understanding of fluid testing and analysis and the importance of doing it well.
You’ll learn to:
• Set attainable program goals based on realistic expectations
• Select the proper testing for the equipment and goals identified
• Take good, timely samples at the right intervals
• Select a quality fluid analysis laboratory
• Interpret test results and recommendations
• Manage your data and take decisive maintenance action
CAN’T ATTEND?
Polaris Technical Services will provide private training and consultation at your request. To find out more about scheduling on-site services, please contact us at 877-808-3750 ext. 229 or ...
April 05, 2006
IQ Quiz Alignment Basics – Part 4
Ludeca has launched the 4th in a series of 10 question Alignment IQ Quizzes.
This quiz contains true/false and multiple choice questions as is auto-scoring. Answer keys with detailed explanations assist the learning potential of the quiz.
April 05, 2006
How to Avoid Excess Inventory
(And why it started with your new equipment spares),
An iPresentation by Ron Schroder, Prudent Advantage Group
Spare parts availability can be improved. Avoid the costs associated with excess inventory and free up capital for other purchases you need to protect availability. Learn how to avoid accumulating excess, starting with new spares purchases, and how to stop perpetuating it as items come up for replenishment. View this 7 minute iPresentation ‘How to Avoid Excess Inventory (And why it started with your new equipment spares) for a tutorial on this important and urgent issue.
April 05, 2006
A New Concept In Vibration Analysis
Commtest represents a new concept in vibration analysis including core features used by veteran monitoring professionals. The vb3000® is an all-in-one tool suitable for every level of vibration analyst, from novice through to expert. Gearbox and bearing analysis are made easier with intuitive easy-to-use menus enabling first time users to be running in minutes, not days. The Ascent® software contains the collective experience of over 25 years of expert in-depth machine fault analysis. Users with little experience or no recorded vibration history can establish a program utilizing proven baseline values from ISO standards and “The Proven Method” from Technical Associates.
Telephone: 865-588-2946
April 05, 2006
Achieving Lean Maintenance
– Three Tips You Should Know and Use Today!
An iPresentation by Ricky Smith, CMRP, Ivara Corporation
Ricky Smith, renowned authority in maintenance and reliability, and author of “Lean Maintenance”, leads a 10 minute iPresentation Tutorial and defines ‘Lean’ as it applies to Maintenance. In addition, Ricky provides 3 essential tips on achieving Lean Maintenance. Don’t miss out on this short but very informative iPresentation.
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April 05, 2006
The human factor in field productivity
Many businesses are investing in optimization software to improve the efficiency of their people. So why do they put all potential returns at risk by ignoring the human element and adopting a technology-is-all approach when implementing such solutions, asks Stewart Hill? More…
