Category Archives: Industrial Maintenance
Selecting the best lubrication method for your PT operations can help maximize both the life and operational efficiency of your roller chain Proper lubrication is essential for a chain drive to achieve its potential design life. In fact, the type of lubrication employed may be... Read More
Understanding The Various Causes Of Corrosion Can Help You Select The Best Protection For Your Application & Environment Corrosion is one of the biggest enemies to industrial applications. Luckily, there are viable solutions that won’t cost you an arm and a leg — corrosion-resistant coatings. By... Read More
When It Comes To Coupling Maintenance, Attention To Detail Is Key Depending on the style of coupling, putting in extra time to get it right is crucial to getting maximum life and performance. For example, insert and elastomeric type couplings require little to no maintenance and... Read More
Q. What is the best way to prevent catastrophic equipment failures? A. Regular predictive maintenance. But the problem is, few companies do this well—or do it routinely enough to make an impact, says Chris Treat, the Business Group Director of Industrial Maintenance Technologies at IBT... Read More
Have you ever wondered if your pneumatic systems are leaking air? If they are, then you could be losing thousands of dollars every year—in wasted energy on air compression. 3 Signs of an Air Leak Here are 3 clues that you might have an air... Read More
NTN Automatic Lubricators help your bearings run longer, and are safer and easier to maintain—which frees up your maintenance staff to focus on other areas of plant operations. At the same time, your bearings get exactly the right amount of lubrication, exactly when they need... Read More
Exchange your old drive for a FREE AC TECH/Lenze SMV Drive—now! Limit 1 per company Problem Washdown can be a challenge for any food manufacturer. A sausage maker was using variable frequency drives housed in waterproof metal boxes to control the progress of their product through... Read More
Koyo recently increased their bearings dynamic load ratings by 25% due to continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and the cleanliness of steel over the past 20 years. Here’s how that benefits you. More: Why Aligning Motors Saves you Money Benefit #1 - Longer Bearing Life Load... Read More
“A bearing isolator is an advanced sealing solution that is used to protect bearings on rotating equipment,” said James Wong, the Product Manager for Bearing Isolators at Garlock. “They are ideal for industries that are wet, dirty, dusty, or have lots of airborne contaminants—like sugar... Read More
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew that there was a risk of explosion or bearing failure—before it happened? Now you can—with the HazardPRO™ Wireless Hazard Monitoring System. “Anyone who has dust accumulating in an interior space could benefit from HazardPRO, because it identifies risks... Read More
Implementing an automated sortation system is an important step in creating an efficient and competitive solution. There are several key factors to consider before deciding what equipment best suits your needs. Whether your goal is to streamline facility processes, prepare for future growth, or simply... Read More
Plant operators cannot always justify the funds for large capital equipment replacements. In many cases, a pleated filter conversion can extend the useful life of dust collection equipment—especially when unique changes in operating conditions make it difficult to address new demands in your industry. Mark... Read More
Quality 3M reusable respirator maintenance is essential. 3M 6000 and 7000 series respirators must be inspected before each use to ensure good operating condition. The facepiece must be repaired or replaced if there are damaged or defective parts. The following inspection procedure is suggested: Check... Read More
There are many types of respiratory hazards. Some of these can cause severe injury—or even death. Some cause chronic illnesses, such as silicosis. The best way to prevent illness and injury from breathing hazards? Get the right protection. Choosing the Right Level of Safety Protection... Read More
In 2006, Corporate Maintenance Manager J.R. Sell bought drives to run 11 different extruder manufacturing lines at Dura-Line’s Mountain Grove, Missouri facility. The company is known around the world for their high-quality HDPE conduit, smoothwall, polypipe, and pressure pipe. Today, in 2014, only 1 of... Read More