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Machinery and Equipment Maintenance
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions gives grants to three businesses
François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint–Maurice–Champlain and Minister of…
Endress+Hauser iTEMP TMT142B smart transmitter
The Endress+Hauser iTEMP TMT142B new generation smart temperature transmitter,…
Winco stainless steel adjusting screws
Winco GN 827 stainless-steel adjusting screw is intended for…
Rinnai building management system
Rinnai’s new building management system (BMS) gateway provides a…
SKF announces new VPs
SKF USA Inc. has hired Fal Dieso as Vice-President…
ABB Launches New CBM Service for Robot Assessments
ABB launches a new condition-based maintenance (CBM) service that…
National Defence grappling with new delay in $60B warship project
(CP) OTTAWA – The Department of National Defence says…
WestJet grounds Max flight before takeoff after system indicates ‘potential fault’
(CP) CALGARY – WestJet says a Boeing 737 Max…
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.
Electric Motor Troubleshooting Using Vibration Analysis
Vibration is technically defined as the oscillation of an object about its position of rest.
Importance of networking and education in the maintenance world
GUEST: Martha Myers TOPIC: The importance of networking…
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.
Canadian submarine docked extra year due to leak found following errant test
(CP) OTTAWA – One of the Royal Canadian Navy’s…
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.
Half of Ontario hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says
(CP) TORONTO – Almost half of Ontario’s hospitals are…
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!.”
Business is booming for HVAC companies as commercial buildings see pandemic upgrades
(CP) Air filters have become big business in the…
PM Regimes
Preventive and predictive maintenance are two important elements of any equipment maintenance program.
Smaller Footprint: Extend the Life of Hydraulics
Energy efficient components and training initiatives can help maintain hydraulic systems.
Navy investigating unexplained breakdown on brand new Arctic patrol vessel
(CP) OTTAWA – The Royal Canadian Navy is investigating…
MRO November 2020 Issue Available On-Demand
The December 2020 Digital Edition of Machinery and Equipment…
Maintenance at TMMC Plants with a Focus on the Environment
GUEST: Scott MacKenzie TOPIC: Maintenance at TMMC Plants…
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.
MainTrain Conference Goes Digital
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada held its annual…
REED R2160 Thermal Imaging Camera
REED R2160 thermal imaging camera features a 160 x…
COVID 19 further delaying some overdue military procurements
(CP) OTTAWA – While the federal government is pressing…
2020 PEMAC Award Winners
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada presented its annual…
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.
