MRO Magazine : Print Edition : June 2011

It's been a hectic year so far

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

This spring was a busy time of year for us and for industry's many suppliers to the MRO marketplace. In March, our staff attended the humongous IFPE trade show in Las Vegas, NV, where there were more than 400 exhibitors and 120,000 delegates.... [Full Story]

43% of industrial pumps sold this year will be installed in Asia

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Northfield, IL -- The world market for industrial pumps will be just under $35 billion in 2011. The Asian sales will be 50% greater than in the Americas and will constitute 43% of the world total. These are the latest forecasts in Pumps World... [Full Story]

Saving money by maximizing pump lifespans

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Preventive maintenance is a key component in maximizing the lifespan of an engine-powered portable pump, as well as providing cost savings, better profitability, increased pump availability, improved productivity, and decreased repair costs.... [Full Story]

Motor reliability critical for mine

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Cameco Corp. of Saskatoon, SK, is one of the world's largest uranium producers. Otherwise known as the Canadian Mining and Energy Corporation, Cameco was formed in 1988 by the merger and privatization of two crown corporations. [Full Story]

Vampire ride runs smoother with DC drives

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Chessington World of Adventures, a popular theme park and zoo in southwest London, offers 25 different rides and attractions. One of the most famous is the Vampire ride. It became the UK's first suspended rollercoaster when it opened in 1990... [Full Story]

Using rigid couplings for precision applications

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Rigid couplings historically have been imprecise, inexpensive, and often home-made components for simple shaft-to-shaft connections. It is not surprising that in the past, many people would not consider using rigid couplings in a servo... [Full Story]

Bringing the machine to the mountain

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

When Sonny Baytaluke's crew was hired to repair corroded flange faces on some large pressure vessels for potato processing, it brought in portable machine tools to do the job. The alternative would have been to embark on a huge logistical... [Full Story]

Preventing dirty-oil downtime

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

J.E. Myles Inc., a hydraulic systems distributor based in Troy, MI, worked with its sister company, Control Power-Reliance, to engineer the world's largest six-axis transportation simulator back in 1996. Today, the simulator continues to run... [Full Story]

Extending the life of throw-away gearboxes

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Worm gearboxes are typically used as an inexpensive way to provide high, single-reduction gear ratios for machine drives and conveyors. These gearboxes are tolerant of start-and-stop operations and load variations, and are used with many types... [Full Story]

All-weather oil handles minus 42

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

A chain reaction is defined as a series of events in which each induces or influences the next. In the forestry industry, such an occurrence is often related to equipment downtime, because when one machine breaks down, it can leave... [Full Story]

What's new in lubrication

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Nanoceramic grease packaging suits high-volume applications [Full Story]

Solving the data entry problem

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) continues to grow in popularity as more maintenance departments realize the power these programs possess. As well, manufacturing, government and public facilities are finding more uses... [Full Story]

Evaluating single-supplier sourcing

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

This article is part of an ongoing series. The introduction appeared in Machinery & Equipment MRO’s February 2005 issue and the series has run in every issue since. Previous instalments are archived online at www.mromagazine.com.... [Full Story]

A day in a life

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

It was 10:52 p.m. when Steven, a machine operator, was called to help clear a jam on the machine located next to his. When he looked at the machine, he realized almost immediately that the problem was a stacked stock. [Full Story]

Words of wisdom that just ain't so

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

You’ve heard that the early bird gets the first worm and that a penny saved is a penny earned ... and a lot more folk wisdom besides. Yes, those old truths are worth pondering, but before you take them as literal guides to your daily work... [Full Story]

What's new in pump systems

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Online software helps in pump selection [Full Story]

What's new in hand and power tools

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Angle grinder offers long run time, cool operation [Full Story]

What's new in drive systems

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Stainless steel motor withstands caustic washdown [Full Story]

IFPE features PTDA pavillion

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Las Vegas, NV -- IFPE 2011, a huge international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration of fluid power with other technologies for power transmission and motion control – including hydraulic, pneumatic,... [Full Story]

CIM Conference & Exhibiton examines mining issues

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Montreal, QC – The CIM Conference & Exhibition 2011, which took place May 22-25 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, was organized by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. [Full Story]

Partners in Prevention show targets health and safety concerns

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Mississauga, ON – Partners in Prevention 2011, a health and safety conference and trade show, took place at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON, May 17-18. Hosted by Health & Safety Ontario, a group of four health and safety... [Full Story]

Bearing specialists learn about clean energy

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Glen Ellyn, IL -- At its 2011 Annual Convention, held April 29-May 3, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, Lost Pines, TX, clean energy specialist Dr. Michael Webber from the University of Texas shared his expertise on prospects for clean energy... [Full Story]

Product Spotlight

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Continuous caster bearing has component design for easy handling [Full Story]

Business Briefs

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

• Bosch Rexroth Canada now offers Bosch Production Tools designed for industrial use. They include cordless screwdrivers and wrenches for precise assembly, air tools for production, service air tools used in trades and workshops, and... [Full Story]

Solving problems Anywhere! Anytime!

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

In maintenance, as in many other things, time is money. And it’s never been truer for companies with operations spread across the globe. Equipment downtime, lost production and high travel costs to troubleshoot problems can kill the... [Full Story]

PARENT FIRM OF MRO MAGAZINE ACQUIRES MORE PUBLICATIONS

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Toronto, ON - Machinery & Equipment MRO parent Business Information Group (BIG Magazines LP) of Toronto, a division of Glacier Media Inc. of Vancouver, has acquired the Industrial Group of trade publications as well as associated digital... [Full Story]

PERSONAL REASONS, ILLNESS OR DISABILITY KEEP EMPLOYEES OFF THE JOB

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Ottawa, ON -- In an average week in 2010, 8.0% of full-time employees in Canada missed some work for personal reasons, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, Work Absences in 2010. This proportion was unchanged from 2009, but up from... [Full Story]

POLLUTION-FREE PROPELLER SHAFT BEARINGS OPERATE IN SEAWATER RATHER THAN OIL

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Burlington, ON -- Thordon Bearings, a Canadian manufacturer of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings, has been shortlisted for the Ocean Environmental Protection Award at the 2011 Sustainable Shipping Awards to be held in London,... [Full Story]

STUDY TRACKS ENGINEERING JOB OUTLOOK THROUGH TO 2018

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Ottawa, ON -- Engineers Canada has released a labour market study that shows the current and future market conditions in engineering. The study tracked current national labour supply and demand and includes a projection from 2010 to 2018,... [Full Story]

2011 CANADIAN FLUID POWER CHALLENGE INTRODUCES NEW TASK

MRO Magazine — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:48:25 EST

Toronto, ON - The 2011 Canadian Fluid Power Challenge organizers were a little concerned that a new problem scenario they devised for this year's competition, held May 12, 2011, in Toronto, might be too difficult for the students. It turns out... [Full Story]