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Service models evolve in response to the ‘new normal’
Many industrial customers have long relied on service providers to help keep operations running safely, reliably and profitably.
No More Firefighting
Imagine an industrial site or manufacturing facility that actually accomplished the mission of every maintenance and reliability professional – zero per cent unplanned downtime.
Main Electrical Substation Upgrades
Part 2 – Project Phasing, Construction and Commissioning
Is IIoT the future of maintenance?
Plant and equipment monitoring is very basic to most…
Electric Motor Troubleshooting Using Vibration Analysis
Vibration is technically defined as the oscillation of an object about its position of rest.
Benefits of Dust Collector Pulse Valves
Dust collector systems, like every product, have gone through technological upgrades and innovative changes to make them more valuable to the customer, by eliminating more dust and particulates from the air.
Adapting to Maintenance Technology
This year it seems like we are on the front steps of maintenance technology. Manufactures are talking about new advanced maintenance tools, and many are moving toward implementing technological applications to be used by plant engineers and tradespeople.
The Challenge of Outer Ring Rotation
At first glance, one may not think that a…
Maintenance: What Does the Future Hold?
Technology moves at a fast pace, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay competitive in the new marketplace. Maintenance is no exception. What was once an industry that saw maintenance professionals using metal tools and wearing a hardhat, are now more likely to use a tablet to check on their assets.
MRO’s 2021 Truck and Van Preview
While most models for 2021, have engine, package, trim, or colour changes, two of the light-duty pick-up truck heavyweights have made major changes to their vehicles.
Contractor Safety
Safety is the most important element of any work place. It needs to be the first and last thing we think about at work or home.
SPONSORED: Learn How the LOCTITE® Brand Was Born
Whereas industrial Loctite products are used in 800 different industries and applications, end-consumers value Loctite for its strong and fast-acting adhesives that are sold under the name of Super Glue. Let’s take a closer look at Henkel’s biggest brand: its history, its personality, and its magic.
It’s About Time we Treat Belt Driven Machines with More Respect
Belt driven machines are the Rodney Dangerfield of the maintenance industry –
“they don’t get no respect!.”
PM Regimes
Preventive and predictive maintenance are two important elements of any equipment maintenance program.
OPINION: Maintenance industry Events Go Digital
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK (November 2020 issue of MRO Magazine)
Bearing Quality, Service Life and Fatigue Life
What does the user want? What does the machine
designer want?
Troubleshooting Using Common Testing and Measurement Tools
Monitoring equipment condition has been around since man created…
Smaller Footprint: Extend the Life of Hydraulics
Energy efficient components and training initiatives can help maintain hydraulic systems.
Repair and Maintenance During Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the maintenance landscape.
How to Spot the Signs of Mechanical Failure
By the time mechanical failures or maintenance issues are spotted, they’re often already too serious or expensive to repair. Meaning that operators and asset managers have to put a piece of equipment out of order until it can be replaced or fixed, which has a direct negative impact on the business’ bottom line.
Courage to Transform and Challenging the Status Quo
In a dynamic competitive environment, standing still, means falling behind.
OPINION: Stay Healthy and Stay Safe
EDITOR’S LETTER (September 2020 issue of Food and Beverage…
Ram Challenges the Raptor with the TRX
For anyone who grew up in the 1990s, Jurassic Park, was the movie, which created dinosaur madness across Canada. Look no further than Toronto’s new basketball team, which chose to be called the Raptors back in 1995. The movie spawned a franchise that is still going strong today, after two sequels, and a new Jurassic World franchise.
Weekly Schedule Compliance is an Easy Tool but a Bit Tricky
Weekly schedule compliance is an easy key performance indicator (KPI), but a lot of people mess it up. We can use it to lock-in mediocre performance. However, when used properly, KPI can help boost our maintenance productivity.
Troubleshooting Rotating Mechanical Equipment Using Vibration Analysis
Vibration is technically defined as the oscillation of an…
Heavy Industry Lubrication
Calling this article, “heavy industry greasing” or “heavy industry oiling” would work, as the real issue is not “lubricating” rolling element bearings, but about preventing the effects of a contaminated environment, or controlling the bearing operating temperature.
OPINION: Changing Times Showcase Industry’s Adaptability
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK (September 2020 issue of MRO Magazine) In…
An Opportunity for a Culture Change
During these uncertain times it is quite interesting to see how different people react to the circumstances we are in. Like any situation – some people have a glass half full, some a glass half empty. However, we need both types of people in the workplace. One may be overly enthusiastic, while another has a more conservative approach. For an individual, we say it’s the nature of a person.
A Unique Twist for the Old Taste Buds
Germans love big salty, soft-breaded pretzels. In the south of Germany, a freshly baked pretzel with butter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is a must on any breakfast table. Achieving the perfect shape, a symmetrically twisted pretzel, usually involves a lot of painstaking manual labour.
From Theft Prevention to Quality Control: How IOT-Based Surveillance Can Help
It was a food and beverage manufacturer’s worst nightmare; $187,000 worth of product stolen in plain sight. It happened at a Tavistock dairy plant in 2019, when a man presented what appeared to be legitimate paperwork for a large quantity of cheese to be loaded onto a truck, and delivered to New Brunswick. It wasn’t until the delivery failed to arrive at the location that they realized the cheese was stolen.
