On-Line Motor Diagnostics in a Hand-Held Instrument.
The first Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) and Power Quality Analysis system to utilize a hand held, light-weight, data collector. It is not necessary to carry a PC to the test site.
The system evaluates the electrical and mechanical health of an AC or DC motor and its driven load, as well as incoming power quality showing complete ac/dc power/energy cost analysis.
The unit does not require entering nameplate data before data collecting. This can be done after the testing and before the analyzing. Running Speed and Pole Pass Frequency are found automatically and the software automatically determines if bearing problems exist and the presence of static and dynamic eccentricity.
For more information or to arrange a demonstration call 860.399.5937 or...
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IMC-2004
"Mastering The Maintenance Process"
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
December 5 - 8, 2004 - Bonita Springs Florida
Please join us for IMC-2004 the 19th International Maintenance Conference.
The 19th International Maintenance Conference is an event where maintenance and reliability professionals learn from each other through a series of informative learning sessions, short courses, benchmark sessions, networking opportunities and a wide selection of full day workshops.
Participants will discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques for maintenance and reliability, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, and maintenance basics like prioritizing, planning, and scheduling work.
What to expect at IMC-2004
If you have attended a previous IMC Conferences, you know that the keynote speakers, conference presentation and workshops have been thought provoking and have provided insight into the most effective techniques for managing maintenance and ensuring reliability.
• Learn everything you need to build a world class maintenance organization for enhanced reliability
• Advance your professional standing by sitting for the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional Exam by SMRP
• Discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques to jumpstart your maintenance program
• Meet leading solution and service providers and test drive new products in the IMC expo
• Create your own leaning agenda with 5 learning zone sessions, short courses, keynotes, case studies, breakout sessions and full day workshops.
• Learn how Maintenance & Reliability Professionals just like you are creating results with RCM, TPM, Lean and PdM
To learn more or to register call 239.985.0317 ext 112 or...
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Digital Ultrasonic Lubrication is the method of choice for conditioned based lubrication programs. More than just a listen-only lubrication tool, the 170S+ combines your operator's hearing with an accurate and repeatable digital measurement. This is the most economical DIGITAL condition based lubrication equipment on the market.
The 170S+ Lube Tech kit is specially configured with the accessories required to do the job right. Our Acoustic Grease Gun Adaptor works in combination with the Lube Sensor for repeatable condition monitoring and accurate re-greasing.
The 170S+ Lube Tech Kit bridges the gap between your grease gun and your ultrasonic data collector.
For information or to arrange a demonstration call toll free at (800) 667-5325 or...
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CD ROM - Computer Based Training
Unit 1: Plant Maintenance Overview
Duration: 2 Hour(s)
- Describe the R/3 module structure and integration
- Describe the functions of PM
- Describe the organization of PM within R/3
________________________________________
Unit 2: Functional and Reference Functional Locations
Duration: 1 - 2 Hour(s)
- Edit reference functional locations:
*use the structure indicator.
*display, create and change RFLs
*edit lists
*use long texts
- Edit functional locations:
*create functional locations
*use location data
*use PM data in functional locations
*use structure lists
- Link functional locations:
*create object links
*use an object network list
________________________________________
Unit 3: Equipment
Duration: 1 - 2 Hour(s)
- Create, change and display R/3 equipment:
use necessary data, including PM data and location data
process installation and dismantling of equipment
define an equipment as a production resource
- Use equipment and measuring points:
* create a measuring point
* create a measuring document
- Use PM data:
* create and view materials
* use BOMs
* work with work centers
________________________________________
Unit 4: Maintenance Planning
Duration: 1 Hour(s)
- Describe and define the processes and components of maintenance:
* preventative maintenance
* plant maintenance
- Carry out maintenance planning:
* deploy preventative maintenance strategies
* use maintenance packages
* use maintenance items
Sale price: $289.95 Regular price: $349.95
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The NRS VA3 portable vibration data collector and analyzer is a powerful unit equipped for mechanical defect analysis such as unbalance, misalignment, resonance and looseness, as well as bearing condition analysis and lubrication analysis. The VA3 measures in FFT spectrum, orders and time signals, working as either a data collector or as an analyzer with a single-button to switch modes. The 12MB memory allows for a large amount of data archiving with fast data processing for analysis. The NRS VA3 is supplied with a padded carrying case, full instructions, and all applicable cables and accessories. The VA3 utilizes DDS2000 software for analysis and reporting capabilities.
The NRS VA3 is manufactured with several modifications available. The standard instrument is the Analyzer Pro, which includes measurements of overall values, time signals, FFT spectra, order analysis, envelope analysis, bearing condition values, process values and speed. Measurements are taken in a multiplexed 2-channel mode (non-synchronous). The data is saved into memory for future evaluations. The following options are available for the VA3
Analyzer Pro:
• DataCollector: Enables use of all possible measurements in the Data Collector/Route mode. The route is defined in DDS 2000 software and transferred to the A4300 via the RS232 communication interface. Manual data input is also available via the instrument keyboard.
• DualChannel: Synchronous (simultaneous) measurement in 2 channels.
• Balancing: Balancing in 1 and 2 planes with trim.
Look to National Reliability Systems for portable vibration analysis systems that stand heads above the crowd.
• 2lb Unit Weight
• 3 Year Warranty
• Proven Networkable DDS2000 Software
• Established Growth Path to an On-Line System Utilizing Existing Software
• Measures Any DC Voltage (+/- 10V) or (4-20mA)
• Longer Battery Life
• True Dual Channel/Cross-Phase, Cross-Channel Analysis
• Intrinsically Safe (Optional)
For more information or to arrange a demonstration, call Toll Free 1-800-543-6322 extension 210 or...
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Optimization of Spare Parts Inventory for Maintenance Engineering
Does your organization have a current initiative to reduce spare parts inventory?
Are you about to purchase spares for new equipment?
Then use SOS™, a unique tool for optimizing maintenance spares inventories.
This tool allows you to scientifically determine ......
whether to hold a spare part at all, and if so...
in what quantity
SOS™ does not rely upon electronic recorded history. It is an expert system which bases its recommendation about spares holdings from the input provided by the assessors selected answers to a number of carefully structured questions. A combination of expert logic and assessment of economic order quantity, balanced with business cost/risk analysis, ensures that the optimum level of spares is recommended.
SOS™ can be easily linked to existing computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP, Maximo, Tabware, Indus etc for simplified import and export of data.
For the nearest office please contact:
Chris Kelly in Australia at chris.kelly@strategicorp.com
and/or Kim Davidson in the USA at kim.davidson@strategicorp.com
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Lubrication & Fluid Power Magazine serves the business and technical information needs of managers, engineers, and technicians who design, troubleshoot, and maintain lubrication and fluid power systems and who buy, specify, test, and monitor lubricants and fluids. It publishes information on best practices for the life-cycle management of these systems and fluids and the industrial machinery and mobile equipment that utilize them.
Subscriptions are available at no cost in the US and Canada
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8/06/04
Our friend Josh Madison has offered a handy little (568KB) program to handle almost any measurement conversion. It even has a custom tab that let's you add a measurement conversion that Josh has not thought of!
CONVERT Software Download
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8/06/04
The V-Trainer CD by VibrationSchool.com provides a complete training path - from beginner to expert level - for students that are serious about vibration analysis.
This Multimedia CD provides convenient self paced learning and includes hundreds of 3D animations and images prove that “a picture is worth 1000 words". Technical writing focus kept on simple, common sense explanations.
The VibrationSchool.com V-Trainer CD offers a revolutionary test method that challenges students to solve actual case studies and provides a better assessment of student’s ability to apply the theory.
• A 300+ Page Basic Theory Manual - A fully multimedia training class on CD. In fact, this Basic Theory Manual contains everything covered in all of the lecture portions of all of our training classes - the IVA, PD-I, PD-II and IA-I classes. The only thing you don’t get with the CD is the instructor interaction.
• A 50+ Page Field Test Manual - This animated manual covers how to set up, execute and interpret a wide variety of field tests that include phase (with strobes and photoeyes), looseness, soft foot, background vibration, resonance, shape analysis and much more.
• A 100+ Page Tribology Manual - This illustrated manual covers a broad range of subjects from what does oil actually do, how and why we analyze oil condition, proper sampling techniques and procedures, what are additives and why are they used, why chemical properties of a lubricant are important and should be monitored, what some common chemical contaminants, a 50+ page 'Ferrography' manual (wear debris analysis) and a Ferrography 'Diagnostic Key' to help develop a diagnostic methodology for analysts.
• A new case study for the student to solve. Each case study provides background information on the machine, a schematic, ‘live’ data to analyze (moveable cursors, harmonics, sidebands, etc.), over 100 field tests to perform and nearly 50 corrective actions to choose from. Each test and action costs ‘points’ though and your score will be judged once you complete the case. There is a separate on-line manual dedicated to this aspect of V-Trainer.
Nueva: V-Trainer Español
Price: $249
For more information call VibrationSchool.com at 239.985.0317 ext 112 to order or...
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8/06/04
Ashcom Technologies is proud to offer Mobile MaintiMizer™, a powerful field interface to its Computerized Maintenance Management System, MaintiMizer™. Mobile MaintiMizer™ simplifies the wireless interface with your CMMS database. Update inventory, work orders, service records and other crucial data in real time with no delays, no wires and no distance limits!
Ashcom offers Mobile MaintiMizer™ in three versions. Use your PDA with Pocket PC and ActiveSync capability to record fieldwork and upload results to your CMMS database through a batch upload. Or take your field operations to the next level using our 802.11b-compliant wireless network version. No wires, no delays- just real-time communication with your CMMS database from anywhere on your wireless network. And now Ashcom is proud to offer the first cellular-compatible real-time CMMS interface. Using the Sprint PCS wireless backbone, Mobile MaintiMizer™ can be used with the Hitachi G1000 PDA phone, to communicate directly with your CMMS database miles from your network, in real-time. Imagine being able to create work orders, update existing work orders, or other crucial data while in the field, or 100 miles from your wired network. Your colleagues and management team will be able to see and use this information instantly.
The Mobile MaintiMizer™ family of products truly is the best of breed approach to providing mobile solutions for your CMMS needs. Make your business more agile and adaptable to daily changes with real-time communications and real-time updates. Go wireless with Mobile MaintiMizer™ from Ashcom Technologies!
Call Ashcom Technologies Toll Free at 800.366.0793 or...
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8/06/04
You do have a choice in selecting what monitor and features you need for vibration monitoring. SEC of America (Shinkawa Electric) has recently introduced our VM-16. This monitor can have 4, 8 or 12 channels which monitor, Displacement, Acceleration, Velocity, Thrust Position and Temperature. The unit is configurable so that you can assign any measurement to any of the channels (Temperature module requires for channels).
The unit comes equipped with a CompactFlash memory card option for storing trend data, other parameters and system configuration. A USB port for downloading trend data and configuration is also included.
The VM-16 has a backlight color LCD display to indicate all information such as measured value, trend data, alarm status, alarm set value and channel set configuration. The indication is not only digital but also bar graphs, different color with alarm status and virtual lamps.
The LCD display is also a touch panel, and you can select the display mode from many choices with easy operation on the touch panel.
When your present monitors become obsolete, parts are not available, cost is high or you have new requirements for compressors, cooling towers, pumps etc. and want an Affordable solution please contact us. Remember you do have a choice.
For more information, please call SEC of America, Inc. at 910-579-3220 or...
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8/06/04
The fully-radiometric, high performance Raytek ThermoView™ Ti30 thermal imager is providing safety for linemen as well as saving money for Wood County Electric Coop, according to Chief Operating Officer Robert Norman.
Wood County Electric Coop in Quitman, TX purchased a Thermoview Ti30 after discovering that some of its lightening arresters were failing prematurely. Lightening arresters monitor the amount of voltage in a power line. If the voltage is higher than 7,200 volts, it will short circuit the system and divert a lightening strike from the equipment into the ground. But, if the arrester fails to detect the high voltage, there could be serious consequences.
“This is a safety issue for the service person working on or around the equipment,” Norman said. "When the arresters fail unexpectedly, there is the potential for a catastrophic failure and portions of porcelain could spray."
To ensure safety, Norman’s crew is surveying several thousand arresters, and halfway through the project about 7 percent have been found to be 15 to 20 degrees above ambient temperature, making them suspect for failure.
Designed for predictive maintenance applications, the ThermoView Ti30 thermal imager scans targets quickly and smoothly, includes software for analysis and reporting, and comes with all the accessories needed to get the imager up and running quickly. A two-day imaging training session is also included.
“We always knew that we could also use thermal imaging for other maintenance,” he said. “Now when there’s an arrester near a transformer, we’re doing both at the same time and have been able to avoid future problems.”
For more information call Raytek toll free in the US at (800) 866-5478/(831) 458-1110 (Intl) or...
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8/06/04
Maintenance is a unique business process. To be successfully managed, it requires an approach different from other business processes. And unlike any other reference in its field, Benchmarking Best Practices in Maintenance Management provides the framework for managing maintenance with options that allow you to select the most successful ways to manage your business.
In an easy-to-use format, this valuable resource provides users with all the necessary tools and information needed to properly benchmark their maintenance function. A thorough revision of the author’s best selling World Class Maintenance Management, it presents a logical, step-by-step methodology for conducting a cost-effective benchmarking effort. Moreover, it offers the following special features: a clear explanation and interpretation of the most current maintenance benchmarks; a benchmarking database from more than 100 companies; current maintenance/asset management philosophies; a new chapter on benchmarking theory; and more information on self-analysis.
Written by a widely known and respected Consultative Educator, specializing in the improvement of maintenance and asset management, Benchmarking Best Practices in Maintenance Management is sure to be an invaluable resource for plant engineers and managers and maintenance and operations managers.
To order and get a 10% discount and free shipping call Industrial Press Toll free at 1 (888) 528-7852 or order online below. Be sure to type in special offer code RW0818-04 on the order form for your 10% discount and free shipping. Offer expires November 18, 2004.
Benchmarking Best Practices in Maintenance Management
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The V-Trainer CD by VibrationSchool.com provides a complete training path - from beginner to expert level - for students that are serious about vibration analysis.
This Multimedia CD provides convenient self paced learning and includes hundreds of 3D animations and images prove that “a picture is worth 1000 words". Technical writing focus kept on simple, common sense explanations.
The VibrationSchool.com V-Trainer CD offers a revolutionary test method that challenges students to solve actual case studies and provides a better assessment of student’s ability to apply the theory.
• A 300+ Page Basic Theory Manual - A fully multimedia training class on CD. In fact, this Basic Theory Manual contains everything covered in all of the lecture portions of all of our training classes - the IVA, PD-I, PD-II and IA-I classes. The only thing you don’t get with the CD is the instructor interaction.
• A 50+ Page Field Test Manual - This animated manual covers how to set up, execute and interpret a wide variety of field tests that include phase (with strobes and photoeyes), looseness, soft foot, background vibration, resonance, shape analysis and much more.
• A 100+ Page Tribology Manual - This illustrated manual covers a broad range of subjects from what does oil actually do, how and why we analyze oil condition, proper sampling techniques and procedures, what are additives and why are they used, why chemical properties of a lubricant are important and should be monitored, what some common chemical contaminants, a 50+ page 'Ferrography' manual (wear debris analysis) and a Ferrography 'Diagnostic Key' to help develop a diagnostic methodology for analysts.
• A new case study for the student to solve. Each case study provides background information on the machine, a schematic, ‘live’ data to analyze (moveable cursors, harmonics, sidebands, etc.), over 100 field tests to perform and nearly 50 corrective actions to choose from. Each test and action costs ‘points’ though and your score will be judged once you complete the case. There is a separate on-line manual dedicated to this aspect of V-Trainer.
Nueva: V-Trainer Español
Price: $249
For more information call VibrationSchool.com at 239.985.0317 ext 112 to order or...
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Top-rated, patented, full family of TVSS surge protection.
Reduce equipment downtime by 70% - 92% within 30 days.
IEEE, LPI, ULPA, EPRI and other such national engineering groups acknowledge that lightning storm transients and power surges are leading causes of equipment malfunctions, failures, scrap, rework, low yield and equipment downtime. Amemco has 26 years experience helping companies with protection, equipment hardening and application engineering as well as supplying the highest rated protectors. Amemco protects equipment from transients and surges as well as protect or harden your equipment against heat, vibration, oxidation, dirt build-up, corrosion, hydraulic system contamination, etc., the basic stresses which cause 70% - 92% of all equipment errors and downtime.
Amemco will help you via e-mail or phone, or if your facility and equipment types warrant, they will do an in-house analysis to provide the most protective layout for the stresses effecting your equipment. Amemco provides no cost advice and the top rated devices for a single machine and system, or provides a full in house analysis and application design for systems throughout your entire facility. Amemco’s 26 years experience in Lean Maintenance Engineering typically helps eliminate 70% - 92% of your unscheduled equipment downtime within 30 days.
For more information call (801) 859-2073 or...
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Mr. Shims Shaft Alignment Training Course comes to your facility and train up to ten students per session. Mr. Shims brings in the necessary material, (training stands, manuals, alignment hardware), for this hands on class. All we need is a room, white board and overhead.
We start off the class training on the basics, Straight Edge, Feeler Gauge and Dial Indicator (Graphing). During this you will find out the importance of flat bases, pipe strain and other sources effecting the alignment.
To teach alignment we use the Indicator Reverse Method, the best way to learn what exactly is going on with the machine and motor.
Once the person finds out what is going on in Alignment we can bring out any other tools for alignment you want i.e. Lasers, and this becomes just a different though very accurate tool for alignment.
Principals first then personnel know how their alignment tools work and what exactly they are doing. Once they learn this then these tools become diagnostic when using.
Our instructor Dan Munday has been doing alignment work for 22 years and has been training companies in shaft alignment, straightness, flatness, spindle, parallel and roll alignment since 1985.
When was the last time your personnel were able to sit down, learn and do alignment in a relaxed atmosphere? Want to go in the field for part of the lesson? No problem.
We can train in all aspects of alignment with any equipment you have or plan on getting.
For more information call Mr. Shims toll free at 1-800-72-SHIMS (727-4467) or...
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MaintiMizer is a comprehensive computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) at home in a broad range of equipment and facility maintenance environments. MaintiMizer gives you the tools you need to easily and cost-effectively manage your most critical maintenance functions.
For example, MaintiMizer’s work order application efficiently tracks your maintenance tasks, labor hours, and inventory usage. The inventory application offers you quick, accurate retrieval of vendor references, storeroom and parts availability, and outstanding purchase order status. The vendor and purchasing application allows you to generate both requisitions and purchase orders and can be interfaced to many existing ERP applications.
We also offer Mobile MaintiMizer, which works on a handheld PDA. Mobile MaintiMizer allows you unprecedented access and ability to manage your maintenance functions in real time.
MaintiMizer reduces costs, increases productivity, and delivers a proven return on investment. According to independent sources, MaintiMizer™ is the most cost effective, value packed CMMS on the market today.
For more information call Toll Free 800.366.0793 or...
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Oil purification does not have to be complicated or difficult. In fact, it can be very simple! There is an oil purifier on the market today that offers simple on/off operation and only requires one utility…power. This purifier can remove water, gases/hydrocarbons, and particulate, bringing your oil back to “like” new condition without impacting the oils properties or additives and significantly improving machinery reliability and MTBF.
Water Removal
Water is reported by many industries as the #1 contaminate found in oil systems…and it can be the most difficult to remove. Free water can be removed by most of the older technologies such as centrifuges and coalescers; however, to get the dissolved water out and stop the rust, corrosion and additive depletion you must use a technology that can remove all forms of water to very dry levels. Zero water = Maintenance Savings!!
Degasification
Seal oil leakage and the continuing problem of sour oil disposal can be a maintenance nightmare. Improved seal designs are the solution to this challenge however, until that machine comes down at turnaround…an oil purifier that can degas can save you major dollars by eliminating new oil purchases, sour oil disposal, and your employee’s handling this hazardous gas ladened oil. Keep the oil in the tank and send the gases to the flare…it’s that simple!
Call LSC to see a demonstration of the ThermoJet Oil Purifier at 713/464-6266 x 170 or email: mac@lsc.com or...
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The Hipot Tester Models H111 & H216 are bench top safety testers designed for production and lab testing. These instruments permit tests to UL, CSA and IEC standards. The testers can be used for AC and DC withstanding voltage tests up to 6kV on various types of electrical equipment and components. Up to 10 different tests/programs each containing up to 16 steps can be stored and initiated at the touch of a button. Remote operation is also supported by PLC or RS-232 control.
The Model H216 also includes an Insulation Resistance (IR) testing feature to 9900Mohm at 500 and 1000VDC and to 1990Mohm at 50 and 100V.
For more information call AEMC toll free (800) 343-1391/ (508) 698-2115 for international callers or...
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7/30/04
Stauff Corporation, a world leader in industrial hydraulic filtration equipment and components, introduces a line of Radial Micro Filtration (RMF) systems for mobile and in-plant applications.
Stauff compact RMF Systems increase oil and component life, maximizing uptime…
• Extreme Beta Ratio B2>2000
• 0.5 micron cellulose media absorbs water
• Radial flow path, no channel forming
• Independent of system operation
• High dirt holding capacity, 18g ACFTD
• Water absorption capacity up to 150 ml
Bypass systems are available for mobile equipment; and off-line systems for use in industrial environments with an integral pump and motor.
Stauff RMF systems are competitively priced and in stock for immediate delivery.
For complete product information, contact Stauff Corporation, 7 Wm. Demarest Place, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Phone: 201-444-7800 or...
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7/30/04
Companion Products, Inc. proudly introduces the most reliable single point lubricator available to the North American market.
Simalube® brand lubricators utilize an innovative new gas generating power cells to create the pressure necessary to distribute lubricant.
Unlike previous generations of continuous lubricators, which use unreliable batteries or even depend on a winding mechanism, the Simalube® cartridge offers far superior reliability.
Simalube® was created to bring machine reliability to your mission critical equipment. Improper lubrication accounts for the vast majority of machine failure. With Simalube®, you can significantly improve the reliability of your machines and your systems by consistently, continuously, and reliably giving them they lubrication they need.
For more information call Companion toll free (800) 268-3558 or...
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7/30/04
Assalub AB, which in 1997 launched the world’s first grease meter with a digital display for outflow quantity, is now presenting the next generation of this valuable maintenance tool.
The new meter uses a measurement principle based on an oval gearwheel, thus reducing the weight and dimensions for a very easy to handle and robust design packed with new and useful features.
• Weighing just 350 g, the meter can easily be fitted to all normal hand pumps and valve handles for grease lubrication.
• The outflow quantity can be displayed either in g (gram), cm³, oz (ounces) or fl.oz (fluid ounces) on the four-figure display.
• The display has clear 9 mm high figures that can be background lit in dark environments.
• The meter has a total counter in tons.
• Maximum working pressure is 700 bar.
The new grease meter provides the lubricator with a handy tool to be able to lubricate each bearing simply and correctly as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. In practice, this soon results in a reduction of 30 – 50% in grease consumption at the same time as the machines get cleaner and the environment improves.
By avoiding over- and underlubrication, the service life of the bearing is extended and the costs of bearing replacement and maintenance are reduced. Fewer unplanned operational stoppages also mean increased productivity.
Since the grease meter was first used at the Domsjö pulp mill in Örnsköldsvik in 1997, grease consumption has fallen from 15 tons/year to 4 tons/year. Today, only synthetic grease is used and the lubrication intervals have been doubled. This leads not just to lower lubrication costs and an improved working environment, but also to the time spent on lubrication being reduced by half.
However, thanks to consistent use of the grease meter for all hand grease the most important result is that the service life of the bearings has increased, leading to greater productivity.
Assalub’s grease meter is the tool for the quality-conscious lubricator of today and the future.
For more information, contact ASSALUB AB, Box 240, SE-597 26 Åtvidaberg, Sweden Tel.: +46 (0) 120 35840; Fax: +46 (0) 120 15211; E-mail: info@assalub.se or...
Website:
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7/30/04
Celebrating its 90th year, the newest edition of “The Bible of the Metalworking Industries,” combines volumes of knowledge, information, and data, gathered, revised, and improved upon by industry experts. Extraordinarily comprehensive yet easy to use, Machinery's Handbook provides mechanical and manufacturing engineers, designers, draftsmen, machine toolmakers, machinists and students with a broad range of basic and advanced material. The Machinery's Handbook includes industry fundamentals and standards, as well as new material reflecting technological advances and editorial improvements, making the 27th Edition the best tool…ever!
The following are the most notable improvements:
• A new more usable organization…every section has been reformatted so that you will never have to search outside of that area for information on the topic you are exploring
• 30% MORE math coverage…from the basic to the advanced, you’ll find fractions, positive and negative numbers, derivatives and integrals, analytical geometry, circular segments, matrices and engineering economics.
• New or revised material on…cutting tools, screw threads, symbols and abbreviations, threads and threading, disc springs, properties and materials, sine bars, and sheet metal.
• Updated Standards.
• New individual indices for standards, materials, and interactive equations.
• Aside from changes in content (and there are many others too numerous to list here), the Handbook's editors have paid close attention to enhancing the clarity of the presentation through improved page layout and graphics.
90 Years of Industry Information in One Place!
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7/30/04
Did you know that FLIR Systems, the world's largest manufacturer of infrared cameras now offers rentals?
To help spread the word, our friends at FLIR are offering one lucky web site visitor, a chance to win a 2 week rental on the new ThermaCAM® P65 at no cost!
They are even adding an InfraMation 2004 Conference Pass as an additional prize to make sure you get the best start possible by attending one of the premier infrared camera conferences of the year.
The drawing for a winner will be held on August 31, 2004 so enter today for your chance to win!
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7/30/04
Insight Services will send a copy of "The New Practical Guide To Oil Analysis" handbook directly to you at no cost (US & Canada only).
Call Insight toll free at (800) 837-8645 or...
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Turning Maintenance into a Profit Center
Improve efficiency in maintenance operations with xmMOBILE™, software transmitting work orders to Palm OS® and Pocket PC handheld devices.
Eliminating the need for paper work orders, xmMOBILE allows you to send work orders and inspections electronically to your maintenance technicians. They complete tasks and update the work order right at the point of work performance in the field, plant floor, or wherever they need to travel to respond to maintenance requests. At the end of a work shift, xmMOBILE automatically updates the database for your MicroMain XM™ CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
With xmMOBILE, maintenance staff can also create new work orders on the fly, track time as tasks are completed, and add parts and labor. Technicians and supervisors can easily enter comments on the handheld device, too.
xmMOBILE makes it easier to design and conduct any type of inspection. Enter inspection data including pass/fail, ratings, measurements, readings and asset conditions.
Use xmMOBILE with PDAs, Pocket PC handhelds, bar code scanners, and other devices including some mobile phones.
Affordable and easy to use, xmMOBILE gives you complete control of work orders and inspections … right at hand!
For more information please call 512-328-3235 or...
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SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONS
(User’s Guide, Workbook and Graphics Disk)
This combo package is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know, step by step, how to design and implement change successfully.
Written by a user for users, this unique guide is designed for all maintenance and reliability managers who have been given the difficult task of bringing change to their organizations. It addresses organizational change at the working level and demonstrates that eight key elements of change are interrelated, and that they constitute a Web of Change--change one element and you must see what the impact will be on the others.
The accompanying workbook goes one valuable step further by providing working exercises that offer an in-depth understanding of the material as it relates to your specific circumstances. It also helps you to turn the concepts you presented in the book into reality within your organization.
The disk has been prepared to help you effectively use the concepts, exercises, diagrams, and the case study from the Workbook--based on a mythical company, American Tractium Production Company (ATPCo)--in your efforts to change your organization for the better.
To order and get a 10% discount and free shipping call Industrial Press Toll free at 1 (888) 528-7852 or order online below. Be sure to type in special offer code RW0811-04 on the order form for your 10% discount and free shipping.
Successfully Managing Change In Organizations
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No Cost Subscription to Electronic Monthly MAXIMO® Newsletter from Projetech!
Each month (and only once a month!) we send our electronic newsletter to over 4,000 MAXIMO users. Each edition includes a tip for using MAXIMO, a no-cost MAXIMO tool, user group & training information, and other special offers.
You can see a sample of previous tips and tools on our website at http://www.projetech.com/user_tools.html
MAXIMO is the global standard in software for asset management and maintenance. This powerful tool helps automate all aspects of maintenance operations, including equipment history, scheduling, preventive maintenance, work orders, labor and expense tracking, procurement and reporting.
Projetech, Inc., located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a provider of services for MAXIMO users since 1990, when the company was founded. We provide training, consulting and implementation services for clients in a variety of industries and offer MAXIMO Remote System Administration for a monthly fee. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact us at (800) 611-2884 or info@projetech.com.
We respect your privacy. Any information provided to us will not be released or sold to other companies, and it will remain the sole property of Projetech Inc.
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The Detekta-Gas is one of the smallest gas leak detectors in the world to date, it is a must for anyone living or working with LPG or Natural Gas, the Detekta gas has been designed to be the first affordable gas leak detector for all home owners, it is ideal for pin pointing small leaks around gas pipes, central heating boilers, cooker and fires and any other LPG or Natural gas appliance. The Detekta-Gas can detect leaks from 0 -10,000ppm, and is very robust with its hard plastic casing that protects the sensors and the PCB. We are offer M-News Gadget readers a special price for the Detekta-Gas of $64.99 USD including postage from the UK. You can order online at www.omnitron.co.uk or by telephone on 0044 208 371 0000.
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New Standard Institute’s Measurement Methods computer based training program describes measurement applications commonly required in day-to-day maintenance. The quality of work performed by maintenance personnel will be significantly improved by using appropriate measurement tools. New Standard’s computer based training (CBT) products are enhanced with narration, pop-up definitions, enlargeable graphics, animation and interactive exercises.
Included in this training is the history of measurement, shop math and conversions, and the following interactive Precision Measurement Tools:
• Steel Rules
• Slide Calipers
• Vernier Calipers
• Vernier Protractors
• Micrometers
• Dial Indicators
• Thickness and Taper Gauges
A Special Introductory price of $39.95 available through August 31st, so use the link below for an outline, free preview and to buy now and save!
For additional information please contact: New Standard Institute, Inc. 84 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 203-783-1582 email: nsi@newstandardinstitute.com or...
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