Features
Ontario Proposes Tax Credit to Encourage Apprenticeship
In its March 27, 2003, budget, the Ontario government proposed to introduce a tax credit to encourage employers to hire apprentices. Under the proposal, corporations and unincorporated businesses in O…
New Firm’s Focus Is Industrial Energy Efficiency
Eco-Watt Inc. of Montreal is a new certified energy consultant representing Energy Automation Systems Inc. (EASI) of Hendersonville, Tenn., which has offered products and systems for electrical energy…
Speakers coach BSA members at annual meeting
ttendees at the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) 2003 annual convention April 26-30, 2003, in Pasadena, California, were coached on today’s toughest business topics — the economy, ethics and lea…
Gathering your data
In our previous column (MRO April 2003, p. 34), we introduced the first of six stages of implementing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The article covered CMMS software installatio…
Making Teams Work
oyalty rolls on a two-way street. This truth is evident in every human relationship that grows. From childhood through job changes, to the selection of a spouse and all the choices we make that involv…
Resolving Crane Pain
Outsourcing specialized maintenance tasks is a common practice, but as the Quebec aerospace company Messier-Dowty Group SNECMA discovered with its cranes and hoists, finding a contractor that can do t…
How to reduce unexpected bearing failures
Every premature bearing failure reduces plant performance and profitability. According to the technical experts at SKF Maintenance Products, more than 60 per cent of premature bearing failures can be …
Mayday!
Recently the SARS situation in Toronto highlighted the possibility of a large-scale business interruption in Canada. Just imagine that a worker at a large auto parts manufacturer comes down with sympt…
Split roller bearings help turn ordinary pipe into precision drive shaft
A couple of standard 2-1/2 in. schedule 80 pipes were quickly transformed into precision drive shafts for critical positioning equipment in the United States Navy Research Laboratory’s new Spacecraft …
Chain oils prevent corrosion
Long-life Molykote chain oils are available from Dow Corning. Extended chain life is made possible due to the use of synthetic-based formulations that resist emulsification and a tackifier that preven…
AC vector control drive stands up to industrial challenges
Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700 AC drive with vector control is designed to meet the tight torque and speed regulation requirements of industrial automation’s challenging motor contr…
Swing Coupling Interactive Sales CD
This multi-media CD contains the latest information on OETIKER’s Swing Coupling product line. The Swing Coupling is designed to allow you to connect and disconnect supply lines quickly and safely whil…
Seminars Explain New Csa Z142-02 Power Press Standard
Are you concerned about adapting to Z142-02, the revised national standard for power press operation, maintenance and safety? Join Machinery & Equipment MRO and S.A.F.E. Engineering for a one-day semi…
Amadeus Tempo Web Tension Control System
The Amadeus Tempo system by Andantex improves and simplifies registration for printing presses and other equipment needing fast, precise correction. User-friendly setup is ensured by direct connection…
Gear rack line is broadened to increase versatility (April 01, 2003)
Emerson Power Transmission has announced the expansion of its Browning line of gear racks to meet requirements in such industries as packaging, machine tools, material handling, construction and power…
Fan Guys Prologue
The story of the Fan Guys and how they came to possess their amazing superhuman powers is shrouded in mystery.But like a detective at a crime scene who discovers a bit of string here, a gum wrapper th…
Pressure sensor line suits many applications
Asco Valve Canada has launched a highly adaptable line of pressure sensors that are capable of delivering accurate pressure readings in hazardous industry environments. Each pressure sensor is machine…
Harmonic planetary gearhead comes in new size
The Harmonic Planetary HPG series gearhead from HD Systems is available in size 14 with a backlash level of less than 1 arc-min., a level that is maintained for the life of the gearhead. This model ha…
Shaft Repair as Easy as 1, 2, 3.
Speedi-Sleeve is a thin-wall shaft repair sleeve that requires no change in seal size after the repair. It is the fastest way to repair worn shafts. Three simple steps are all that’s required to comp…
The Tsubaki Advantage
Tsubaki of Canada Limited is pleased to introduce its revolutionary cost savings program, THE TSUBAKI ADVANTAGE. This proven program documents your Power Transmission applications and applies the righ…
Modular Worm Gear System Offers Maximum Security
NORD’s UNIBLOC Worm Gear drives operate at up to 92% efficiency, and offer a torque capacity up to 2,690 lb-in. Power ranges from 0.1 to 2 HP, with output speeds from 0.2 to 350 rpm. Gear ratios range…
Craft Bearing Company
US manufacturer of Split-Roller Bearings. Self-aligning & all components split completely down to the shaft. Available in 1-7/16″ through 32″ bore & metric, same day shipment through 12″(300mm). Downl…
Weg’s W21 – a Severe Duty Electric Motor at Standard Pricing
The W21 electric motor reflects WEG’s philosophy of progressive motor design into the twenty first century. The W21 is available in 1Hp to 500Hp; is top Premium Efficient (exceeds NRCAN & CEE standard…
New edition of national standard aims to improve power press safety
The Canadian Standards Association has published a new edition of its standard Power Press Operation: Health, Safety and Guarding Requirements. The standard, known as Z142-02, outlines requirements fo…
Canada’s Economic Growth Doubles in 2002 Despite Losing Steam in Quarter
Economic activity in Canada slowed in the fourth quarter of 2002, as real gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 0.4%, less that one-half of the pace set in the third quarter, according to Statistics C…
Expanding our inventory
t’s been a busy spring for us. In addition to compiling our April issue, we’ve been putting the finishing touches on two new publications for our readers, one of which has been packaged with most copi…
Brakemotor suits high-cycling applications
SEW-Eurodrive’s BGE brake rectifier ensures rapid, precise braking with minimal heat build-up, and allows the company to tailor brakemotor response to the customer’s application. Its dual coil DC brak…
Mechanical Actuators / Screw Jacks
Our Design Guide provides all the elements to assist you with your toughest application needs! Whether you require a standard product or a special system, Duff-Norton has the solution. With the best a…
Reducing Press Machine Injuries
Famous baseball managers are often known to use the phrase “If you ain’t got pitching, you ain’t got nothing,” Likewise, in press safety, “if you ain’t got control reliability, you ain’t got nothing.”…
Backups Worth the Effort
If you have been following this column you will remember that the previous two articles talked about the advantages of purchasing a CMMS (Dec. 2002, p. 42) and tips on buying a CMMS to fit your needs …
