Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers' Forum
March 9-11, 2005
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Please join us for RCM-2005 the Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers' Forum, March 9-11, 2005 in beautiful Clearwater Beach Florida.
The Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers' Forum is a focused RCM event where maintenance and reliability professionals learn from each other through a series of informative learning sessions, short courses, networking opportunities and an optional full day workshop titled "RCM Scorecard".
Participants will discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques for implementing or improving reliability centered maintenance.
• Learn everything you need to build a world class Reliability Centered Maintenance Program
• Discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques to jumpstart your Reliability Centered Maintenance program
• Learn how Maintenance & Reliability Professionals just like you are creating results with RCM
• Meet leading RCM service providers
• Learn how to track the results of your RCM program
For more information or to register please call 239-985-0317 or...
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Do you find yourself replacing the same bearing again and again? It seems like you just got that machine back on-line and now you’re tearing it down again to replace that same bearing for the umpteenth time. What aggravation!
It’s not only aggravating - it’s expensive. Not to mention the boss is standing over you, chewing you out, and wanting to know when “his” line will be back up again.
Bearing failures occur regularly in every plant; and thousands of dollars in lost production time and unnecessary bearing purchases can occur as a result. That’s why it’s critical - no imperative - to identify the root cause of a premature bearing failure and implement a solution to prevent a reoccurrence.
Sound familiar? Well fortunately, there’s a better way. TWI Press is pleased to announce the availability of a new resource tool to help you avoid some of the aggravation described above.
The Rolling Bearings Troubleshooter’s Guide consists of two tools that can help save you time, money, and your sanity. And you get both on the same CD-ROM:
• Bearing Failure Analysis System
• Bearings Reference Guide
Click here to order the Rolling Bearings Troubleshooter’s Guide on CD-ROM
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Vibration Analysis Technical Certificate Program
• Introduction to Vibration Analysis Course Number VS101
Next Course begins January 17, 2005!
Join our instructors for a 8-12 week distance learning course that blends web based information, a V-Trainer CD ROM with actual case studies that teach real world problem solving skills, weekly assignments, self study assessment quizzes, and coaching via email.
This distance learning course, taught by Scott Dow, Leading International Instructor, will show you how to bring “application intelligence” to your vibration program.
Complete on-line training levels to earn your certificate and prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Vibration Analysis Certification.
Call toll free at 888-230-5280 or go online to...
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TEAM (Thermography Evaluation and Asset Management) software is a powerful browser based report generation application for the EZTherm Pro thermographic camera systems. Create multi-page reports using familiar Microsoft Word that include thermal images, visible pictures, and comprehensive image analysis. TEAM automatically creates permanent links between thermal and visible images and can read the data rich radiometric file header and automatically place field data in your reports, saving you the time consuming task of manually entering typical data sets such as equipment types, object emissivity and diagnosis.
Use the templates provided or create your own. If you know Word you know how to use TEAM.
Learn More About Thermography Evaluation and Asset Management
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Receive a free Case Study detailing how a web-based CMMS built the foundation for improving equipment reliability at a Midwest manufacturer
Read this case study and see how eMaintenance, (Projetech’s hosted MAXIMO® environment), helped a steel manufacturer achieve its maintenance goals. MAXIMO is the global standard in software for asset and maintenance management. Using MAXIMO, organizations can meet compliance requirements, increase production, expand asset life and minimize inventory. Learn how this implementation by Projetech was completed on-time and within budget.
eMaintenance is perfect for organizations who want to focus on running their business rather than administering MAXIMO. Using the power of the Internet, eMaintenance allows customers to:
• Access asset and maintenance data from any global location 24x7
• Reduce up-front capital expenditures to implement
• Reduce IT support costs
• Implement rapidly
• Pay a flat monthly fee that includes software upgrades and help-desk support.
Projetech, Inc., located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a provider of services for MAXIMO users since 1990, when the company was founded. We offer MAXIMO training, consulting, implementation and system administration services in a variety of industries. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact us at (800) 611-2884 or info@projetech.com.
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EZTherm Pro is a high performance thermographic camera with industry leading image quality and measurement accuracy. [Art Stout] The camera [Art Stout] displays stunning high-resolution infrared images on a bright 4" articulating LCD display that enable you to see a level of detail that previously required more expensive and complicated cooled cameras. Incorporating the worlds most advance microbolometer focal plane array with 0.05º sensitivity and 320x240 resolution, EZTherm Pro is the system of choice for thermographic professionals.
The standard calibration is -20º to 500º with an optional calibration to 2000ºC. Select from a wide range of optional lenses including a microscope with 100µm spot size to a 3X telescopic lens that provide a level of flexibility that ensures your investment in thermal imaging can be applied in the widest range of applications possible.
A powerful library of software applications designed for a diverse range of applications from condition monitoring to advanced research and development are available to unleash the power of the system. Contact our application specialist today for a free consultation.
Learn More About The EZTherm Pro Infrared Camera
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Each year in InfraMation (www.inframation.org) brings together the best and brightest in infrared thermography. The conference has featured some excellent papers and now FLIR and ITC are offering Gadgets readers a chance to access InfraMation conference proceedings online.
There is no cost to access these infrared application papers. Each paper is in PDF format and a one time registration is requested.
Build Your Infrared Library
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12/17/04
Imagine that you—and any other authorized user--can easily access all your critical asset management and maintenance information from any web browser. You can:
Use MAXIMO® on a secure, common database off-site.
• Enjoy network performance and reliability that is topnotch.
• Rest easy, with state-of-the-art maximum data security and monitoring—guaranteed!
• Add new locations and users quickly—great scalability!
• Avoid obsolescence with courtesy software upgrades.
• Use Crystal Reports off-site, too.
You can do all this—and more—with eMaintenance.
The savings are remarkable: low upfront charges and budgetable monthly fees. Not to mention reduced IT expenditures, because there’s no need to invest in expensive servers or other equipment, or in internal IT support. Plus Projetech can deploy eMaintenance for you quickly—in days, not months.
Major utility conglomerates and manufacturers know eMaintenance is the solution that works best for them. It’s also the choice of health systems, small and mid-sized businesses in a variety of industries, and universities who value cost-efficient, effective access to everything that MAXIMO has to offer.
See a case study for eMaintenance
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12/17/04
Powerful yet Affordable!
DLI's newest data collector / real time analyzer offers four-channel acquisition and high performance at a lower price than many single channel collectors with far fewer capabilities. Those who have used DLI collectors in the past will be pleased to see a new lower cost option that retains the look, feel and functionality of DLI's older products while offering even more features and options. A barcode wand is available to those who want to collect data without any hassle. Advanced features such as bode plots, orbits, full spectra, cepstrum and real time modes are available for those who want access to advanced analysis tools. Either way, the DCA-50 offers a unique blend of advanced features tempered with idiot-proof data collection options at a more than affordable price.
Features of the DCA-50 include:
• Optional 4 Plane Balance Software
• Large Color Screen and Touchpad
• 4 Channels of Simultaneous Data Collection
• Access to Baselines and Historical Data in the Field
• Complete Compatibility with ExpertALERT Software
• Excellent Graphics Interface and Graph Tools
• Real Time Data Display
Please visit our website at www.DLIengineering.com
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12/17/04
Today's busy maintenance organizations require a thermal imager with the battery life and internal memory to support all-day, uninterrupted infrared inspections. But some imagers have longer recharge times than discharge times, and require at least one spare battery (often costing over $400) for a continuous, full day of scanning. They may also have inadequate, internal memory for storing images requiring cumbersome, external memory devices.
The Raytek ThermoView Ti30 thermal imager enables infrared inspections all day every day. The Ti30 operates for over 5 1/2 hours (continuous use) on one fully charged battery. Because most users do not scan continuously during a typical workday, the Ti30's industry leading battery life and internal image storage capacity (100 images) is more than enough for an 8-hour shift. Other systems would require three batteries, multiple chargers, and additional memory devices for similar performance.
The user ends each day by placing the Ti30 on the docking station and downloading stored images/data to the InsideIR PC software. With the station's AC power supply connected, battery charging begins immediately (taking less than 2 hours to complete). The next morning (or even the next shift), one simply uploads the planned inspection route into the camera to begin testing.
For more information
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Maintenance Requests at Your Convenience
Improve user satisfaction and maintenance productivity with xmWEB™, software from MicroMain that allows you to send work requests via the Internet.
xmWEB also allows users to easily check on the status of their work request. At their convenience—at any time and from any location—users can view up-to-date work status from their desktop or a web-enabled handheld device.
Rather than calling the maintenance department, staff, tenants, or others use xmWEB to submit requests and check work status electronically. Because this is so convenient, you enhance user satisfaction. You also improve maintenance productivity because work requests include all needed information.
With xmWEB, work requests automatically generate work orders. Users can also have an email automatically sent to designated recipients, such as building managers or maintenance supervisors.
The xmWEB module is used with the MicroMain XM™ computerized maintenance management system. All work requests are automatically entered into the CMMS database, where they are used to create work orders and provide data for reports.
Without any client software to install, xmWEB offers low Total Cost of Ownership. You can save money and improve maintenance workflow…conveniently!
Call 888-888-1600 or …
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The ThermoJet® Oil Purifier is an advanced, effective and reliable product which purifies industrial lubricants, hydraulic oils and other similar fluids. The ThermoJet® utilizes the principal of air/gas stripping making it technically sound and mechanically simple. The patented design and process of the ThermoJet® delivers benefits and results not possible with other types of oil purification equipment and technology.
Benefits of Oil Purification
• All forms of water removed to below 100 PPM!
• Increase machinery reliability: No machinery failures due to poor oil quality.
• Eliminate oil changes by always keeping your oil like new.
• Reduce particle filtration: Water catalyzes rust and corrosion formation that in turn produces sludge. When Oil is maintained with water contamination below 100 PPM, corrosion, rust and sludge is eliminated. Filter changes are significantly reduced.
• Zero disposal of waste oil.
• No drum disposal.
Request More Information about The ThermoJet® Oil Purifier
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12/17/04
The DI-440 from Diagnostic Instruments Ltd is a new concept in vibration analysis tools.
With a high performance hardware engine at its heart and a range of powerful software modules, now you can build your own ideal instrument. Choose from:
Conformance checker
Analyser / Bump test
Balancer
Recorder
The result is a flexible instrument that be used for a number of different inspection, maintenance and servicing tasks. With new applications just a click away!
Just consider the benefits over traditional instruments in this class:
Cutting edge technology - rugged, and compact
o Faster and more accurate data measurements increasing productivity
o Takes real life drops and spills reducing cost of ownership
o Smaller, lighter and more ergonomic than other instruments in its class
o Expand storage using PCMCIA/CF/ SD cards
o Seamless management and transfer of data to PC environment.
One hardware platform multiple instruments!
o No need to buy a new instrument for each job just a new software module - MUCH cheaper!
o Reduce maintenance, warranty, and ownership costs only one instrument to maintain, not two, three or four!
Menu and Wizard driven easy to use
o Easy and intuitive to use instantly productive
o Can be used by non vibration experts saving you money
o One instrument can do a range of tasks, maximizing your return on investment.
Learn more about detailed technical specifications and application examples
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Free Vibration Calculator
Install Wilcoxon's VibCalc conversion calculator program directly to your desktop!
Set your preferences to metric or English for future conversions. Enter Acceleration in g's and see velocity in/sec or displacement in inches or mils, and more. Temperature conversions, frequency from Hz to cpm, and many other conversions are possible. Use the HELP menu as needed and find even more helpful conversions.
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DLI Watchman. DCX Multiplane Balance is a multi-plane, multi-speed balance program that will allow you to balance simple or complex machinery with minimal effort.
The intuitive user interface provides streaming phase/amplitude and speed information so anomalies can be quickly identified. The live vector display shows a continuous visualization of the machines dynamic state. Balance history is provided with logical "vector progressions so progress can be graphically identified and understood. Balance quality reports can be printed directly from the DCX to a Windows compatible or network printer. The software can also be used with portable computers equipped with the DLI Watchman. AQ204 data acquisition card. The intuitive user interface as seen on the DCX display.
1 TO 4 PLANE BALANCING
EFFECTIVE ON VARIABLE SPEED MACHINES
LIVE VECTOR DISPLAYS
ADVANCED GRAPHICS AND REPORTING CAPABILITY
EXTENSIVE ON-LINE BALANCING HELP
Please call DLI Engineering at (800) 654-2844 or (206) 842-7656
Visit DLI Engineering Online
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New Standard Institutes free interactive software applications are extracted from our computer based training (CBT) product Lubrication. Calculate the relubrication frequency of 6 different bearing types, or use the viscosity classifications chart for easy conversion of values between different viscosity units. Provided at no cost. Click the link below to learn more and to download.
Also available at our website is the full Lubrication CBT program. This training tool teaches you proper lubrication methods and how to analyze oil test results. Available as an instantly downloadable file or on CD, the training is enhanced with:
Animations
Interactive Exercises
Narration
Enlargeable Graphics
Pop-up Definitions
Word Search
Quiz
Training that works ... for people who work.
New Standard Institute 84 Broad Street Milford Connecticut 06460
203-783-1582
www.newstandardinstitute.com
nsi@newstandardinstitute.com
Lubrication Reference Tools
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As part of the Federal Tax Cut, businesses may deduct (expense) up to $100,000 from taxable income for purchases of new equipment put in service by December 31, 2004. Its part of the IRS Code, Section 179. FLIR is giving you some great reasons to act now.
Trade-In Offer
For professional thermographers, IR consultants or those who need the best, trade in your old infrared camera for a new P65 and well credit you up to $20,000! What a deal!
Leasing Offer
Or, if youre a beginner or shopping on price, FLIRs offering its E25 infrared camera at a first-time-ever price of $11,950. Lease any FLIR IR camera for as little as $99 per month for the first 6 months.
Special B2 IR Camera Offer
FLIR is offering its revolutionary ThermaCAM B2 infrared camera at a special price of $11,950 save $1,000! Offer expires December 15, 2004. The B2 is revolutionizing the building diagnostics industry! Ideal for anyone involved in roofing or the building sciences.
Call for details: 1-800-464-6372
Year End Deals from FLIR Systems
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Computerized Maintenance Management Software System (CMMS)
Today's enterprise and asset management software systems positions maintenance management functions in a significant role. Maintenance management is no longer a passive function, but an aggressive cost management tool for informed management.
MaintiMizer CMMS, our Computerized Maintenance Management Software System (CMMS), will streamline your operation; by increasing production up time and lowering your overall parts cost.
Here's how:
Ease of use - Everyone can use it effectively
Our world class training and implementation team insures you success
Your engineering principles are reinforced - PM routines add to the usefulness and life of assets and equipment
Technology adds power - new processing power and reporting capabilities provide timely information vital to making power decisions
Ties in the maintenance department as part of the management team - it puts the CMMS where it's needed and can be most productive
Internet applications invite imagination for a new management tool
Scope and functions - this CMMS is equally at home in facility or asset management, manufacturing, schools, government and many more industries.
Please call 800.366.0793 or 734.665.1780 or...
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Todays busy maintenance organizations require a thermal imager with the battery life and internal memory to support all-day, uninterrupted infrared inspections. But some imagers have longer recharge times than discharge times, and require at least one spare battery (often costing over $400) for a continuous, full day of scanning. They may also have inadequate, internal memory for storing imagesrequiring cumbersome, external memory devices.
The Raytek ThermoView Ti30 thermal imager enables infrared inspections all dayevery day. The Ti30 operates for over 5 1/2 hours (continuous use) on one fully charged battery. Because most users do not scan continuously during a typical workday, the Ti30's industry leading battery life and internal image storage capacity (100 images) is more than enough for an 8-hour shift. Other systems would require three batteries, multiple chargers, and additional memory devices for similar performance.
The user ends each day by placing the Ti30 on the docking station and downloading stored images/data to the InsideIR PC software. With the stations AC power supply connected, battery charging begins immediately (taking less than 2 hours to complete). The next morning (or even the next shift), one simply uploads the planned inspection route into the camera to begin testing.
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12/03/04
Please join us for RCM-2005 the Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers' Forum.
March 9-11, 2005
Clearwater Beach, Florida
The Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers' Forum is a focused RCM event where maintenance and reliability professionals learn from each other through a series of informative learning sessions, short courses, networking opportunities and an optional full day workshop.
Participants will discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques for implementing or improving reliability centered maintenance programs.
We will cut through the marketing hype and promotional fog of each major RCM process to highlight the methodology by presenting actual case studies and reporting on short and long term RCM program results.
Learn everything you need to build a world class Reliability Centered Maintenance Program
Discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques to jumpstart your Reliability Centered Maintenance program
Learn how Maintenance & Reliability Professionals just like you are creating results with RCM
Meet leading RCM service providers
Learn how to track the results of your RCM program
There will be over 12 learning zone session leaders, a special 2 hour short course and an excellent full-day RCM Scorecard workshop. There are plenty of opportunities to network with people who have to solve the same issues you face on a daily basis.
RCM-2005 the Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers' Forum is brought to you by the same group that brings you Reliabilityweb.com and Maintenance-Tips.
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Powerful yet Affordable!
DLI's newest data collector / real time analyzer offers four-channel acquisition and high performance at a lower price than many single channel collectors with far fewer capabilities. Those who have used DLI collectors in the past will be pleased to see a new lower cost option that retains the look, feel and functionality of DLI's older products while offering even more features and options. A barcode wand is available to those who want to collect data without any hassle. Advanced features such as bode plots, orbits, full spectra, cepstrum and real time modes are available for those who want access to advanced analysis tools. Either way, the DCA-50 offers a unique blend of advanced features tempered with idiot-proof data collection options at a more than affordable price.
Features of the DCA-50 include:
Optional 4 Plane Balance Software
Large Color Screen and Touchpad
4 Channels of Simultaneous Data Collection
Access to Baselines and Historical Data in the Field
Complete Compatibility with ExpertALERT Software
Excellent Graphics Interface and Graph Tools
Real Time Data Display
For more information contact Tina Rickett at DLI Engineering Corporation, (206) 842-7656 or...
Please visit our website at www.DLIengineering.com
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12/03/04
Unlike other infrared cameras, you can use the powerful, affordable E25 in all types of harsh industrial environments to find faults in electrical and mechanical systems quickly
and accurately. Store up to 100 JPEG images inside the camera for analysis on the camera or after downloading to a PC.
The E25 is built tough for hard work in the field and in all weather conditions and industrial environments a critical design capability. Dust and splash proof, the E25 meets IP 54 standards. Unlike other cameras that might be lab calibrated, the E25 wont seize-up in freezing cold, extreme heat, or other harsh conditions.
Download images to your PC quickly and create basic reports by inserting the JPEG images into your favorite word processing program.
FLIRs offering its E25 infrared camera at a first-time-ever price of $11,950. Lease for as little as $99 per month!
Call to learn more about the E25: 1-800-464-6372
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12/03/04
Maintenance Requests at Your Convenience
Improve user satisfaction and maintenance productivity with xmWEB, software from MicroMain that allows you to send work requests via the Internet.
xmWEB also allows users to easily check on the status of their work request. At their convenienceat any time and from any locationusers can view up-to-date work status from their desktop or a web-enabled handheld device.
Rather than calling the maintenance department, staff, tenants, or others use xmWEB to submit requests and check work status electronically. Because this is so convenient, you enhance user satisfaction. You also improve maintenance productivity because work requests include all needed information.
With xmWEB, work requests automatically generate work orders. Users can also have an email automatically sent to designated recipients, such as building managers or maintenance supervisors.
The xmWEB module is used with the MicroMain XM computerized maintenance management system. All work requests are automatically entered into the CMMS database, where they are used to create work orders and provide data for reports.
Without any client software to install, xmWEB offers low Total Cost of Ownership. You can save money and improve maintenance workflowconveniently!
Call 888-888-1600 or
Visit the xmWEB Web Page
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12/03/04
EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT: Risk and Reliability Strategies for Optimizing Performance
By V. Narayan
2004, 6 x 9, Hard, Illustrated, 246 pages
ISBN: 0-8311-3178-0
OVERVIEW
... this book has the depth and content to really help maintenance organizations change and improve reliability. This is a book with true content, without having to own numerous other books to provide information one might need. Great book...Ricky Smith, Executive Director, Maintenance Solutions.
Providing a clear explanation of the value and benefits of maintenance, this unique guide is written in a language and style that practicing engineers and managers can understand and apply easily. Effective Maintenance Management examines the role of maintenance in minimizing the risk of safety or environmental incidents, adverse publicity, and loss of profitability. In addition to discussing risk reduction tools, it explains their applicability to specific situations, thereby enabling you to select the tool that best fits your requirements. Intended to bridge the gap between designers/maintainers and reliability engineers, this guide is sure to help businesses utilize their assets more effectively, safely, and profitably.
FEATURES
Addresses the philosophical question of why we need to do maintenance and what is the value added by doing it.
Shows readers how to determine what tasks are required and when they need to be done to achieve optimum performance.
Provides a risk reduction model which links maintenance to these risks.
Enables readers to make the link between maintenance on one hand and safety, profitability, and asset life on the other.
Examines risks faced during the life cycle of a process plant.
Discusses how to manage risks faced during a high cost, high downtime maintenance activity, namely plant shutdowns.
Provides an in-depth look at qualitative and quantitative risks.
Includes a table of fixed format codes that can be used directly or adapted for use in most maintenance management systems.
Keeps mathematics to a minimum.
Includes chapter previews and summaries, a list of acronyms, and a glossary of terms.
CONTENTS
The Production and Distribution Process
Process Functions
Reliability Engineering for the Maintenance Practitioner
Failure, its Nature and Characteristics
Life Cycle Aspects of Risks in Process Plants
Process Plant Shutdowns
Facets of Risk
The Escalation of Events
Maintenance
Risk Reduction
Information for Decision Making
Improving System Effectiveness
Gadget Readers in the USA get a 10% Discount.
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