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Maintenance Tips
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What’s Up Doug? A seal that prevents ingress into bearings in harsh environments
Taconite seals could be the standard for severe duty service in pulleys.
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Instant Parts
To reduce inventory, production and machine downtime costs, maintenance organizations should get up to speed with the latest developments in 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing technology. In the near future, 3D printing could…
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Strategies for maintaining hydraulic systems
Hydraulic systems are used in many industries and perform an integral role in many processes. They are just one of many technologies that users need to contend with in maintaining their plants and equipment. Apart from the user’s own…
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Seminars set for May focus on using oil analysis as a predictive maintenance tool
Calgary, AB – AGAT Laboratories has announced its new Lubricants Testing Technical Seminar Series will take place this month at three Alberta locations. The seminars are designed for industry professionals interested in achieving maintenance…
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Call for papers issued for MainTrain 2014 conference
Toronto – A Call for Papers has been issued by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) for its 2014 MainTrain conference, to take place November 17-20 in Niagara Falls, ON. The conference theme is ‘Realizing…
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One-day MRO Expo opens tomorrow in Mississauga
Toronto – A new tabletop trade show, MRO Expo, has been organized for April 23, 2014, by Machinery & Equipment MRO magazine, Canada’s leading trade publication for Canadian industrial maintenance and operations engineers and…
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Preventing corrosion of electrical systems helps boost profitability
Rosemont, IL — When specifying electrical products for harsh environments, choosing the right materials to ensure adequate corrosion resistance is crucial. In offshore oil and gas operations, equipment is under constant exposure to seawater…
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New MRO Expo to showcase the best industrial products
Toronto — Machinery & Equipment MRO magazine, Canada’s leading trade publication for Canadian industrial maintenance and operations engineers and managers, will showcase some of the country’s most innovative, practical,…
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Reliable Asset World conference set for May
Clearwater, FL – The Reliable Asset World conference will take place May 13-16, 2014, in Clearwater, FL. Organized by UE Systems, the conference will bring together reliability professionals from around the globe to discuss best practices in…
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Manufacturing Institute honours Bison Gear and Engineering staff at STEP Awards
St Charles, IL – Two associates of Bison Gear and Engineering, Sylvia Wetzel and Christi Brazener, were recently recognized by the Manufacturing Institute with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production)…
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Still a few spots open for maintenance conference in Calgary Nov. 18-21
Calgary, AB – The MainTrain maintenance conference, organized by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC), will take place at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel Calgary, Nov. 18-21, 2013.
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PEMAC seeks experts in asset management
Mississauga, ON – The Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) is a national, not for profit association providing global leadership, education and certification in worldclass maintenance, reliability and…
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Replacement chain saves over $23,000
Problem: A steel plant was using standard roller chain on the main drive of its steel polishing machine. The application is very demanding due to tiny metal shavings creating an abrasive environment. As a result, the chain needed to be replaced…
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Maintenance case study to be presented in PEMAC webinar on Nov. 4
Mississauga, ON – The Plant Engineering & Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) has scheduled a series of six online Lunch and Learn events, one for each Canadian time zone, for the coming year. Here are the details of the second…
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield to speak at MainTrain conference
Calgary, AB – The MainTrain maintenance conference, organized by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC), will take place at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel Calgary, Nov. 18-21, 2013.
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Improving worker safety everywhere
The collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh in April, where more than 1,100 workers were killed, shocked the Canadian public. As a result, retail industry groups in North America, Europe and Japan promised an initiative to have all the…
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The impact of lubricants on machine performance
Everything works better with lubrication. But with the huge variety of lubricants available, it can become a challenge to select the right lubricant for the application. Making a good decision requires knowledge of the application and its…
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Increasing equipment reliability with proper lubricant selection
Modern lubrication technology can provide MRO specialists with proven, effective problem-solvers for today’s demanding applications. Different friction regimes require different lubricant forms, and proper lubricant selection must…
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READY-TO-WORK ENGINEERS GOAL OF NEW PROGRAM
Brampton, ON – Sheridan College has become a member of the CDIO Initiative – a worldwide movement to restore the balance between teaching ‘practice’ skills and the fundamentals of math and science to engineering students.
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MODERATE EMPLOYMENT GAINS EXPECTED IN MONTHS AHEAD
Ottawa – The Help-wanted index compiled by the Conference Board of Canada fell 9.5 percentage points in June 2013, bringing it to 128.7.
