July 13, 2006 Maintenance Planning Tip
Utilize a small digital camera on work site walk-throughs so that any unusual conditions can be documented and added to the work instructions.
Tip excerpted from Maintenance Planning and Scheduling : Streamline Your Organization for a Lean Environment Timothy C. Kister, Bruce Hawkins, published by Butterworth-Heinemann
July 13, 2006 Training Tip
Motivating the Adult Learner
Another aspect of adult learning is motivation. At least six factors serve as sources of motivation for adult learning:
• Social relationships: to make new friends, to meet a need for associations and friendships.
• External expectations: to comply with instructions from someone else; to fulfill the expectations or recommendations of someone with formal authority.
• Social welfare: to improve ability to serve mankind, prepare for service to the community, and improve ability to participate in community work.
• Personal advancement: to achieve higher status in a job, secure professional advancement, and stay abreast of competitors.
• Escape/Stimulation: to relieve boredom, provide a break in the routine of home or work, and provide a contrast to other exacting details of life.
• Cognitive interest: to learn for the sake of learning, seek knowledge for its own sake, and to satisfy an inquiring mind.
Tip provided by Stephen Lieb
Arizona Department of Health Services
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July 13, 2006 Mastering Excellence in Machinery Lubrication
LubricationWorld
“Mastering Excellence in Machinery Lubrication”
September 12-15, 2006 - Chattanooga Tennessee
Please join us for the 2nd Annual LubricationWorld Conference.
At LubricationWorld:
• Attendance is limited to 500 to ensure a quality experience. Our last event sold out 30 days in advance!
• 45 Case Studies and short courses by Boeing, TVA, Alcoa, Dofasco, Cargill, US Navy, US Air Force, Unicem and more
• Collocated with PdM-2006, the Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference & Expo
• 2 Events - 1 Price
• Meet the Uptime Magazine PdM Program of the Year Award Winners
• Sit for the CMRP Exam by SMRP, CLS/OMA Exam by STLE or the Vibration Institute Certification Exam
• Meet representative of SMRP, STLE, IEMD (new Motors group) and ISPOT (New Infrared Group)
• Learn how the Council for Certifying Organizations (CoCo) is unifying Certifications
• Choose from 10 full day workshops
• Chance to win an Alienware Laptop
• Arnold Engineering Development Center Plant Tour
• Over 40 Leading PdM, Lubrication,and Oil Analysis Vendors
• Save $200 on early bird registration
Watch for more program and event details in this month’s Uptime Magazine or use the link below to request a brochure online.
Please make plans to attend LubricationWorld today and take advantage of early bird savings. Group discounts are also available by calling toll free (888) 575 1245.
July 13, 2006 Lubrication Tip
Grease and Oil: A Comparison
• Oil is easier to handle for draining, cleaning, and refilling bearings or gear cases
• Oil is more suitable for wide temperature and speed variations
• Oil can be used in a circulating system to act as a cooling agent and to wash away impurities
• Oil can be used in a gravity flow system to lubricate a number of bearings from one location
• Grease will stay in a bearing with less leaking than oil, and the seals can be quite simple
• With a grease gun, grease can be forced to flow in any direction, but oil will only flow down unless a pressure pumping system is installed
• In operating conditions near lubrication failure, grease is better than oil of the same viscosity as the blended oil, due to the extra lubrication provided by the soap
• Under many working conditions grease will carry a heavier load than the oil from which it is compounded, since the soaps impart superior lubricating ability
• Greases are often more versatile than oils, and fewer grades are required for different speed and load conditions
Tip excerpted from Industrial Machinery Repair by Ricky Smith and R. Keith Mobley
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Learn more about Industrial Machinery Repair : Best Maintenance Practices Pocket Guide
July 13, 2006 2 Training Courses for effective Maintenance and Reliability
MRG’s training courses cover topics that are critical to effective Maintenance and Reliability. MRG’s courses deliver more than just theory, they help you develop a clear path to improved reliability.
Introduction to Planning & Scheduling Principles - August 8 & 9, St. Louis
Introduction to Reliability Based Maintenance Strategies - August 10 & 11, St. Louis
To learn more please contact Pam Lynch at 203-264-0500 or email
July 13, 2006 SMRPCO 5 for 50 Rewards Program
The SMRPCO Board of Directors has approved a rewards program for submission of candidate CMRP exam questions. The “5 for 50 Rewards Program” has been established for calendar year 2006 to encourage anyone (SMRP member or not) to submit valid questions that may be added the CMRP exam question “bank.” The basic reward for five (5) valid questions submitted is a US$50 gift card useable worldwide. Alternative awards may also be chosen, such as a US$50 credit against CMRP recertification fee or receipt of a SMRPCO golf shirt and baseball cap (which have a combined value of about US$50).
Progressively more valuable awards are also offered for submission of additional candidate questions. For example anyone submitting eight (8) acceptable questions during 2006 will receive a US$100 gift card or combination of two US$50 rewards. Ten (10) valid questions can earn rewards totaling US$140.
Questions submitted to meet requirements for 3 year recertification as a CMRP are also eligible for rewards.
July 13, 2006 Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Tip
The success of your RCM effort is totally dependant on task implementation. Experts in Reliability Centered Maintenance around the globe all agree that in order for your RCM effort to be successful, the tasks from each RCM analysis must be implemented. As soon as you complete your RCM analysis you should immediately develop a plan for implementation that identifies a specific individual assigned to each task, and a due date for which the task should be completed. If you want your tasks to be implemented remember, never assign them to a job title such as planner or supervisor.
Tip provided by Doug Plucknette
Reliability Solutions Inc.
http://www.reliabilitysolution.com
iPresentation Invitation: Maximizing The Benefits of Reliability Centered Maintenance (14 Minutes)
July 13, 2006 Human Error Tip
A mechanic can now perform a certain repair in an hour whereas a year ago it would take four. For this he is given much recognition and people know who to call when this type of failure occurs.
A more progressive management would be asking “why is he getting so much practice at fixing it?”
Tip provided by Reliability Center Inc.
http://www.reliability.com
