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PdM Express® Vibration Analysis Services

PdM Express machinery condition assessment services are designed to provide you with all the benefits of a condition-based maintenance program without investment in equipment, software, training and personnel.

If you would like to out-source your monitoring program and make use of DLI Engineering's 37+ years of program management experience, then this program is for you. You can implement a world-class PdM program with little to no investment in in costly software, additional personnel or training. You will have increased confidence in your results knowing that all data has been reviewed by experienced and licensed DLI Engineers.

For more information, contact:

Scott Crawford
Program Engineer
DLI Engineering Corporation
(206) 842-7656 x 1040
scrawford@dliengineering.com

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VarioCAM® portable infrared thermographic system

The VarioCAM® is a rugged, easy-to-use portable thermographic system. Offering real-time IR technology for on-demand images, the VarioCAM delivers standard 320 x 240 pixel and enhanced 640 x 480 pixel resolution (the highest available) -and is ideal for professionals in industry and research.

Sharper
• Clearest 320 X 240 pixel thermograms and hardware-based optical resolution enhancement to 640 X 480 pixels
• 640 X 480 digital video
• Adjustable high resolution color TFT viewfinder with diopter adaptation
• Allows very short working distance
• Automatic lens detection
• Five optional lenses

Simpler
• Outstanding operation time - up to 3 hours on a replaceable, fast rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery
• Fully operable with only one hand
• Easy-to-use automatic features ensure quality images
• Intuitive user interface
• Equipped with visual camera, TFT-LCD, adjustable view finder, text and voice annotation

Smarter
• Broadest temperature measurement range from -40°C to 2000°C (-40°F to 3632°F)
• 50/60Hz IR image rate
• Voice and text annotation
• Remote management via software
• Real-time data transfer via Firewire

For more information please call Infrared Solutions, Inc. at
(763)551-0003 or...

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New PVM 100 Portable Vibration Meter by Wilcoxon

The easy-to-use PVM 100 fits perfectly into Wilcoxon’s Total Lower Cost (TLC) approach by offering an economical and effortless way to take vibration readings.

Simply attach the accelerometer, press one button to select acceleration, velocity, or displacement, and hold it down to read the output on the large digital display. Plant managers who need to further pinpoint a noise source can plug headphones into the top-mounted jack.

"The PVM 100 provides a quick and easy check of vibration levels when a full vibration analysis is not yet warranted,” says Steve Wichtendahl, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our Digital Vibration Meter is most important to customers who have smaller plants, but recognize the value of measuring vibration levels. This product can be a straightforward first step to introducing a Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) program.”

The lightweight PVM 100 comes with a convenient carrying case to keep all accessories close at hand. Included with the Portable Vibration Meter are a 784A accelerometer, a six-foot cable, a PT2 Probe Tip, a B3 Magnetic Mount, and an SF6 mounting stud. The cable connects the 784A accelerometer to the input BNC connector. Attach the probe tip, magnet mount or mounting stud to achieve a range from 10 Hz to 5 kHz.

Wilcoxon's PVM 100, which lists for under $1100, is ideal for small CBM programs. Use the PVM 100 to check vibration levels on fans, motors, pumps, blowers, compressors, chillers, gearboxes, and mixers, as well as many other industrial applications.

To purchase a Portable Vibration Meter, or for information on Wilcoxon's pledge of Total Lower Cost (TLC) of Ownership, visit http://www.Wilcoxon.com call 1-800-WILCOXON, or send an email to Sensors@Wilcoxon.com.

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DIY Engineering Inventory Reduction Kit

Reduce your inventory investment.
Train your own team.
Work at your own pace.
No consultants required!

The problem with most training programs is that you are stuck with someone else’s schedule. The trainer’s timetable drives when your team gets involved.

Inventory reduction improves cash flow so every day of delay is costing you money.

Now there is a way to achieve your inventory reduction without waiting for (or paying for) consultants. Our comprehensive inventory reduction kit enables you to train your team in the Less Is MoreTM Inventory Reduction techniques and achieve company wide inventory reduction based on your timetable.

This kit enables you to train at your own pace and at your own location.

The kit includes everything you need:

• A facilitator’s guide that shows you how to apply the entire program
• 5 copies of our Opportunity Workshop Workbook
• 5 Copies of our Sustainability Workshop Workbook
• The Sustainable Inventory Reduction data collection guide on CD
• Preformatted excel spreadsheets for tracking your actions
• An enterprise wide license for the Sustainable Inventory Reduction Manual
• A certificate for 2 hours of personal telephone coaching for your facilitator

Plus you get to work at a time and place that suits you!

Order your DIY Inventory Reduction Kit today and you could be counting the savings sooner than you think.

No consultants please, this kit is for inventory professionals only!

Please contact pslater@InitiateAction.com or...

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LORD Balancing Systems

LORD's Balancing Systems are designed to correct unbalance in rotating machinery while in operation. The system is comprised of five parts: the balancer, actuator coil, sensors, controller and software. Unlike traditional “off-line” balancing techniques, which require the rotating asset to be stopped while corrections are made, LORD's Balancers correct for unbalance while the rotating equipment is running.

The balancer is installed permanently onto the rotating shaft; sensors continuously monitor the vibration levels while running. When an increase in vibration is detected above a pre-determined level, the controller initiates an advisory message as to the change in state of the unbalance. It then instructs the balancer to make an automatic balance correction. Balance adjustments can be made during start-up, normal operation and shutdown.

The Balancing Systems provide the ability to continuously monitor the state of balance of the rotating system. Rather than “covering up/masking,” a balance problem, the Balancing System continuously reports the state of the system's unbalance, thus providing diagnostic information used to predict system health and optimize service outages.

LORD Balancers have been applied to fans, pumps, turbines, generators, compressors, grinders, lathes, spindles, drive shafts and aircraft propellers.

Learn more online at www.lord.com

Level 1: AC Induction Motor Maintenance & Diagnostics Self Study CD and Workbook

By Dr. Howard Penrose, Ph.D.

Level 1 covers the basics of AC industrial induction motors, theory and application. In the first section, the student will learn basic electro-mechanical theory, motor and transformer theory, insulation, motor connections (NEMA and IEC) as well as distribution and control basics. The second section covers application considerations for AC induction motors including selection and application. Application, energy efficiency, installation considerations and the basics of belted and direct drive alignment and tensioning will be covered. In the third section of Level 1, general maintenance and troubleshooting will be covered. Greasing, general maintenance and an introduction to the application of motor circuit analysis, electrical signature analysis, ultra-sonics, vibration, infrared, multi-meter and insulation resistance testing is included.

This course is designed to allow study at your own pace although an instructor led course will also start on April 1!

Call (888) 230-5280, email
info@masteringmaintenance.com or...

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