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Preventative Maintenance
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How to select the proper industrial shaft seal for an application
For all rotating machinery in plants across industries, shaft seals play critical roles in protecting bearing arrangements and contributing to the reliability of equipment and systems. Proper sealing ultimately provides an effective defense in keeping machines performing as intended. The…
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Valve plant gains understanding of Industry 4.0 by becoming a reference factory for customers
Festo is applying new technologies and systems in a planned strategy to showcase its own machines and products as they are being used to build, yes, its own machines and products. It’s all under the umbrella of a strategy called…
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What is more important: a focus on reliability or focus on maintenance practices?
MRO’s Counterpoint columnists took to the stage at this year’s MainTrain conference, which was held September 19 – 22 in Toronto. The annual conference, organized by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC), is Canada’s largest maintenance and…
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Debunking four condition-based maintenance misconceptions
Condition-based maintenance, applied to mission critical and non-critical assets, can be an effective strategy for spotting decreasing performance and for triggering maintenance so that work can be completed before the equipment fails. Even with CBM in place, it’s advisable that…
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Three technology driven developments poised to disrupt field service
The field service industry has always been one of the earliest adopters of new technologies, from the original PDAs to IoT-enabled devices. Now, a new generation of technology is uniquely positioned to transform the field service industry, promising to reduce costs and dramatically improve the quality of service organizations can offer. Tom DeVroy, Senior Product Evangelist for Enterprise Service Management at IFS, identifies three technology-led developments set to disrupt field service and discusses how flexible and modular resource planning infrastructure will help organizations reap substantial rewards.
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FLIR Systems acquires Prox Dynamics for $134 Million
Wilsonville, OR – FLIR Systems, Inc. announced has acquired Prox Dynamics AS, a leading developer and manufacturer of nano-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and para-military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, for approximately $134 million in cash. Based in…
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Webinar: The right lubricants drive energy efficiency, savings and productivity
Machinery and Equipment MRO is now accepting registrations for the 2016 Oil & Lube webinar series.
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Webinar: Safe Performance – Minimize lubrication risk in operations
Some of the greatest risks to an operation typically occur during equipment servicing and maintenance. One way to ensure a safe environment is to reduce human-machine-interaction (HMI). This effort should be supported by best practices that enhance safety in a lubrication program.
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Webinar: What is the lubricant’s role in energy efficiency?
This complimentary webinar considers the various ways energy savings can be measured directly or indirectly. A panel of experts will provide practical advice on how to save energy and reduce operating costs through reduced maintenance, longer oil change intervals and…
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Industrial equipment maker boosts digital factory with $4.5 billion acquisition
Frankfurt – German industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says it has agreed to buy U.S.-based software firm Mentor Graphics Corp. for $4.5 billion, broadening Siemens digital capabilities. The companies said in a joint statement Monday that Mentor’s board recommended shareholders…
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Danfoss awarded for innovation in asset performance
Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has been named a winner in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards for its Danfoss Enterprise Services platform. Bentley Systems, a leading global provider…
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Who laid off the asset management data quality people?
The petroleum-triggered economic global downturn has impacted all aspects of industrial life – production levels are down; plants are closing; companies are merging or being acquired; good people are going home; jobs are moving between plants – all having an…
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Engineered products company merges with operational reliability solutions provider
Houston – Texas-based T.F. Hudgins Inc. announced a merger with Charleston, South Carolina-based Allied Reliability, Inc. Founded in 1947, T.F. Hudgins (www.tfhudgins.com) is a Houston, TX, based company that provides a portfolio of engineered products and services that improve the…
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Maintenance test tools company grows with CMMS solutions acquisition
Everett, Wash. – Fluke Corporation, the world leader in electronic test tools and software, has acquired eMaint Enterprises, LLC, a global leader in computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). eMaint’s award-winning software platform is used by more than 50,000 maintenance professionals…
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Avoid health scares with regular hygiene assessments
The list of prosecution bulletins and food recalls posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website makes it apparent that enforcing standards can be onerous. In the first two weeks of September alone, there were at least seven recall warnings…
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NEB to require companies to publish emergency management programs
Calgary – The National Energy Board says it plans to require companies to publish their emergency management programs by the end of March next year as part of a push for increased transparency. The regulator said Thursday that it’s accepting…
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Darlington refurbishment on track for Fall start
Toronto – Years of preparation, planning and practice has ensured the Darlington Refurbishment will begin mid-October. Today, OPG released the latest in a series of performance reports that have tracked the company’s efforts for the past two years. “I’m pleased…
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SKF consolidates manufacturing facilities in North America
Gothenburg, Sweden – SKF is consolidating its manufacturing facilities in North America by going ahead with the closure of its sites in San Diego, California and Baltimore, Maryland. Restructuring costs are expected to amount to around SEK 300 million, of…
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SKF to showcase efficiency boosting oil and gas technologies at Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia 2016
Gothenburg, Sweden – SKF will use the Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia 2016 to demonstrate how to increase efficiency and reliability, while cutting maintenance requirements in the oil and gas sector through the use of its proven technologies and services. Visitors…
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Does your oil & lubrication program ensure your equipment is running at its best?
Most plant managers ask themselves how they can extract every ounce of productivity from their equipment to ensure that the plant is as efficient, safe and profitable as possible. The answer: Doing as much as you can to protect your…
