Features
Briefs (September 01, 2002)
T-G Compressed Air Systems of Burlington, Ont., has been named the factory authorized distributor in Ontario for the Gardner Denver/Belliss & Morcom lines of reciprocating air and gas compressors. R…
Successful launch to first Canadian power transmission convention
Over 70 representatives from Canada’s power transmission industry attended the first annual Canadian Power Transmission Convention earlier this year in Niagara Falls, Ont. The event was organized by t…
EASA Product News: Stainless steel motor withstands tough conditions
Shark stainless steel motors from Weg feature cast stainless end bells and corrosion-resistant operation. These high-efficiency, high-performance units come in C-face foot or footless models and are w…
EASA Product News: Helical shaft mount reducer gets new look
Emerson Power Transmission has introduced a redesigned Browning helical shaft mount reducer line, incorporating a single tapered bushing mounting system that is reversible, allowing the bushing to mou…
EASA Product News: Motor line conforms to European standards
Weg’s Tru-Metric electric motor line is designed and built according to European IEC 34 and IEC 79 standards. Suitable for inverter duty, these IP55 motors are recommended for extreme ambient conditio…
Tough stuff for tough conditions
Portable filter clears the air in on-site welding jobsThe portable Nederman Fume Eliminator filter is designed for on-site maintenance and repairs where hazardous welding fumes could get into the air….
Focus on Harsh Environments: How to mine more yet maintain less
From increasing its scheduled maintenance activities from five per cent to 40 per cent, to reducing unplanned shutdowns in targeted areas by 50 per cent, a new approach to maintenance at the Brunswick…
Focus on Harsh Environments: Maintenance of dirty, corrosive plant requires a sense of humour
Sewage treatment is a dirty and dangerous business, but one that you get used to, according to Jim Sehle. Contaminants, gases, and the severe nature of the process “keep things interesting,” he says.C…
TECH TIPS: Extending bearing life in rotating equipment
Like any mechanical device, bearings wear out over time. This is an unavoidable fact of life. Yet there are ways of getting the maximum life out of the bearings in your rotating equipment.To start wit…
Handbook tells how to extend bearing life in paper machines
Rolling Bearings in Paper Machines is a new handbook developed by SKF to help paper machine designers select bearings and to help specialists in paper mills maximize bearing life through proper mounti…
Sealed bearings withstand high temperature and speed
Fafnir True High-Speed Sealed Bearings (THSS) are super-precision, angular contact ball bearings that offer high speeds and accuracy, and an extended service life. Non-contact dynamic seals keep conta…
Float and lever valve is versatile
Keckley float and lever valves are recommended for the control of fluid levels in open or closed tanks. Special float valves are available in a full range of sizes, in bronze, iron, stainless steel an…
Bearing suppliers gather for convention
Industry leaders from Canada’s bearing suppliers and distributors attended the 36th annual convention of the Bearing Specialists Association in Florida in April, 2002. The theme of the convention was …
Tech Tips: Abrasion – the Grit Hits the Fan
There are three main areas that affect the wear on equipment such as fans, pumps, conveyor belting, etc., that come in contact with abrasive materials. They are: the speed at which the particles hit t…
Branched clips have tenacious grip
Designed for fast and easy installation and secure holding, the range of nylon branched clips from Cords Canada features a ribbed shank design. When the clip is pushed into the opening, the ribs defle…
Technical paper details cam followers
This company’s going around trying to make a point. RBC Bearings has issued a white paper that presents a technical case for the use of cylindrical, rather than needle, roller cam followers. This eigh…
Bulletin describes double-single sprockets
Martin Sprocket & Gear has issued a publication describing its line of double-single sprockets (no, you electrical guys, that’s not a typo). The company offers a full line of sprockets, gears, sheaves…
Critical data for critical equipment
Stories in this issue deal with some of those time-consuming and often frustrating tasks that we all hate to deal with, but are essential for the successful operation of maintenance departments — the…
Tiny data logger is big on storage
It takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’ … for at least a year. Housed in a water-resistant, stainless steel case, the Dwyer Instruments miniature Series BDL button data logger can record data for on…
Speakers at BSA split fact from fiction
Show business was, in a sense, the theme of the latest annual convention of the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA). The industry association hosted its 2002 annual convention in Palm Beach, Fla., o…
Focus on Bearings: New life for old anti-friction bearings
The concept of remanufacturing anti-friction bearings has been known for many years, and when they are processed correctly, the procedure provides additional service life for many bearings.Bearing lif…
Keeping compressed air dry
Now that the warm weather is here, you’ve probably become complacent about your compressed air system. During the winter, water problems that plagued your compressed air system all last summer seemed …
Your top 10 delegation mistakes … and how to overcome them
Time and time again, you’ve heard that delegation is crucial to your success. Spread the work around and you get more done in the long run. Delegate especially well and you can build a network of effe…
Small gear unit saves space
They’re a fraction of their former selves. SEW-Eurodrive has extended its line of Spiroplan right-angle, low-horsepower gearmotors to meet the requirements of fractional horsepower applications. Avail…
Small, light motor has high response rate
It’s small, but it still gets response. Rockwell’s new RPM III DC motor line includes the new Reliance C500/GS315, which is designed to optimize the power output from a motor of this frame size. It ha…
Focus on Lubrication: This machine screams for grease
It may be hard to remember, while riding the boomerangs and corkscrew loops of one of North America’s top roller coasters, that all that excitement depends on grease. But John Kuschyk, supervisor of m…
The Practical Problem Solver
Survey WinnersFirst off, Mr. O would like to thank all readers who participated in the 2-Minute Reader Survey that appeared in our April 2002 issue. We learned some valuable information from the surve…
Machinery and process safety rules to change in world of mechatronics
A new integrated industrial safety program covering all aspects of industrial automation has been unveiled by Siemens Canada.Calling it “the most comprehensive program available from any source today,…
News and views about companies, staff, products and more. (June 01, 2002)
The pump manufacturer American Machine and Tool of Royersford, Pa., has been acquired by the Gorman-Rupp Company, based in Mansfield, Ohio. Gorman-Rupp manufactures pumps and accessories for a wide …
Information Resources: Where to find MRO information
Flexco has expanded its web site, www.flexco.com, to include a Safety & Task Training Program to help mine, quarry and industrial safety managers provide task-specific training for safer, more effic…
