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Full Card of Seminars for Tech X 500


Fourteen highly informative training seminars of about one hour each will be conducted during Tech X 500, IBT's September customer appreciation event, held at Kansas Speedway.

There will be one free Racing Experience NEXTEL Cup Car ridealong winner drawn at each seminar. You must attend to win.

Loctite:  Machinery Adhesives & Maintenance Reliability
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 10:00-10:50AM

A comprehensive overview of Loctite solutions to increase plant reliability. Reviewing consolidation methods and cost saving services that you can utilize in your plant. Conducted by George Dail

Hytrol:  A Successful Lean Manufacturing Story
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 11:00-11:50AM

Hytrol Conveyor Company, a major supplier of IBT, is currently implementing lean principles on the shop floor and in the office. Hytrol will relate how they got started, the buy-in required and the training involved. Hytrol will also talk about their successes and short falls. IBT will explain how they are applying lean concepts in reducing cost and streamlining systems in the non-manufacturing world. Presented by Gregg Goodner – President of Hytrol and Anthony Akin – IBT

JT Chapman Co.:  NASCAR: Nomenclature Anatomy Selection Care Application Review
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 12:00-12:50PM

Review of gearing and anatomy of enclosed geardrives. Learn how to evaluate which gearbox one is right for you. Geardrive applications that will be covered include direct contact food, beverage lines, heavy industry and other common applications and industries. Conducted by Alan Chapman

IBT:  Maintenance Troubleshooting and Diagnosing Failure of V-Belts, Gears & Roller Chain
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 1:00-1:50PM

How to become a coroner on a dead machine! Troubleshooting techniques for diagnosing potential failure in belt drives, gear boxes and chain drives including bearing failures. Using the theory of speed versus power and torque. Presented by Mike Pistone

IBT's ISG:  Integrated Services
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 2:00-2:50PM

Streamlining the total supply chain can reduce processing costs. The benefits include better inventory management, automated procedures for accuracy, technology management, vendor management and expedited processing time. ISG has a vast tool chest of service options available to improve cash flow and total cost of MRO parts ownership. IBT will evaluate your operation and develop a plan for improvement that you can implement. Presented by Trevor Finger

SKF:  Bearing Maintenance & Trouble-Free Operation
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 2:30-3:20PM

Let TFO increase your machinery uptime and improve bottom line profitability. Attend this lively discussion on maintenance practices and unique problem solving products from SKF Bearings. Led by John Brookhart

IBT Safety:  Elevating the Safety Program
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 3:00-3:50PM

Effective safety programs come into existence through effort, consistency and experience. This presentation focuses on the steps necessary to develop, implement, maintain and improve a safety program. A brief step-by-step outline that includes worksite analysis, hazard controls, and employee training techniques will be discussed. Presented by Tom Smith

Goodyear:  V-Belt/Synchronous Belt Drive Installation & Troubleshooting
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 4:00-4:50PM

Doing it right the first time: Learn proper techniques for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of V-belts and synchronous belt drives. Seminar will also cover how to determine proper tension, correct alignment procedures, how to spot symptoms of failure, innovative drive solutions and how to optimize your drive and reduce maintenance. Led by Lance Nelson

3E Company:  Why World Class Hazmat Compliance Does Not Need to Cost a Fortune
Wednesday, Sept 13 – 5:00-5:50PM

Managing information around EH&S hazmat data is a critical aspect of any safety department. Companies need to be able to diagnose their Hazmat Compliance Information and requirements to determine any shortcomings and then review how they will address them. This seminar will address methods on conducting an on-site inventory assessment of hazmat compliance information and the marshalling of resources to meet these challenges. The goal is to ensure compliance and discuss methods of compliance management that meet requirements. Presented by Evan Powell

Motoman Robotics:  The Benefits of Industrial Robotics
Thursday, Sept 14 – 9:00-9:50AM

How to use robotic applications to gain the competitive edge in your manufacturing. Industrial robots are realizing the great expectations that were forecast for the industry 20 years ago. They will continue to benefit industry in the future by improving productivity and flexibility, product quality, worker environments and ergonomics. New technical and economic developments will continue to enable industrial robots to be used in emerging markets such as consumer industries, packaging, palletizing and mail-handling applications. Conducted by Kevin Gavin

Rockwell Automation:  Mounted Bearing Installation and Maintenance
Thursday, Sept 14 – 10:00-10:50AM

This class will focus on the proper installation and maintenance practices of pillow block and flange mounted ball and roller bearings. The class will also focus on the installation procedures of newer technology adapter mounted bearing products. Led by Adam Horoho

PTS-LLC:  Shaft Couplings
Thursday, Sept 14 – 11:00-11:50AM

There is more to selecting the coupling than just the shaft size, torque/horsepower. Issues faced in coupling selection include: lack of industry standards; why proper selection is so important; and the trade-offs in coupling selection. We will be reviewing eight of the most popular designs of general purpose couplings. There are dozens of others – some very specialized and we will be answering questions pertaining to any of them. Led by Jim Mabrey

IBT Fluid Power:  Filtration Fundamentals
Thursday, Sept 14 – 12:00-12:50PM

Whether you have a hydraulic power unit system or a lubrication system, 75% of all component failures are the direct result of contamination. This class will help you match the proper filtration method to your equipment and help you determine the proper filtration specifications and help you select the proper filter elements. Presented by Gary Foerschler

Yaskawa Electric:  Innovations and the Future of AC Drives
Thursday, Sept 14 – 1:00-1:50PM

Yaskawa is the world's leader in low voltage AC drive volume and quality. IBT and Yaskawa have been partners in providing AC drive technology to the North American market for over 20 years. Topics to include user-friendly inverter construction, three level vs. two level inverter topology, IPM technology and a glimpse into 9th generation AC drives. Presenter is Ron Koehler


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