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Volume 69, No.5
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standing how to use maintenance equipment correctly will save a company time,
since the job can be done correctly the
first time. Just as important, it can reduce
the risk of injuries due to operator error,
thereby saving the company money as
well. When purchasing new equipment,
many vendors will provide on-site training
as part of the purchase if it is requested.
5. Measure efficiency
gains. Measurement is
an often overlooked or
skipped task, because
it takes extra time and
determining what and how
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asked the line tech and he wasnt sure either. At the same
time, I inquired about the level indicator reading. The
answer was the same. Someone had recently filled the
unit, because the oil level was so high you couldnt see
it in the sight glass. Plus, the hydraulic unit was running.
This might present an opportunity to improve training.
Walking the maintenance area, we observed at least
seven large workpiece carriers lying in a pile on a cart.
Do you think the line needs these? I asked. It turns
out, the line was ordered with 30 workpiece carriers.
Those carriers in the pile accounted for almost 25% of
the carriers from the line. I was sure it had an impact on
the output of the assembly line. The response: Well
get someone on it.
You can begin a proactive maintenance approach by
using your basic senseslook, listen, smell and touch.
Act on what you discover, and improve what needs fixing. Small things can make a huge difference. PE
Scott Hoff is an asset management services technician with Life Cycle Engineering. He has more than
35 years of experience in roles including maintenance
mechanic, engineering technician, and maintenance
supervisor/planner. You can reach him via his email at
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Reversing a two-month decline, the Institute for Supply Managements PMI Index for May climbed 1.3 percentage points
to 52.8%, as industry experts saw signs of strengthening in the
manufacturing sector.
The index had fallen to a 12-month low of 51.5% in both March
and April, but members of the ISMs Manufacturing Business
Survey Committee saw a stronger overall economy emerging in
May. Comments from the panel carry a positive tone in terms
of an improving economy, increasing demand, and improving
flow of goods through the West Coast ports, said committee
chairman Bradley Holcomb. Also noted, however, are continuing concerns over the price of the U.S. dollar and challenges
affecting markets related to oil and gas industries.
All the indices supporting the PMI Index were up significantly
in May. The New Orders Index rose 2.3 percentage points to
55.8%, the Production Index climbed 1.5 percentage points to
54.5% and the Employment Index climbed back above the 50%
growth barrier, rising 3.4 percentage points to 51.7%.
Committee members expressed concern over the strong U.S.
dollar and its impact on global trade. Among the comments:
Economy is showing signs of improvement. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products)
Automotive is still strong. However, steel prices have
dropped due to overcapacity and the strong U.S. dollar.
(Fabricated Metal Products)
Overall business is steady. Employment in this area is up,
a good sign. (Transportation Equipment)
The exchange rate on the dollar is hurting our sales in Asia.
The conversion rate is lowering our profit in Europe where
we sell in Euros. (Computer & Electronic Products)
Continued challenges in markets related to oil and gas industries. (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
Oversupply is continuing to tighten profit margins. (Wood
Products)
West Coast port issues have eased up and our incoming
imports are flowing again. (Machinery)
The PMI reached a milestone in May as well. The Index
marked six consecutive years above the economic growth level
of 43.1%. The overall manufacturing sector growth level of 50%
was reached for the 29th straight month.
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Become an employer of choice
Strategies to attract and retain manufacturing employees
By Traci L. Fiatte, Randstad Staffing
14 June 2015
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To successfully contend for top candidates, manufacturers will not only need to
assess the competitiveness of their compensation packages, but also the strength
of their employer brand and overall workplace environment.
A recent Randstad employer branding
study found that when rating the criteria
that influence their choice of an employer,
respondents first selected salary and benefits, followed by long-term job security
and a pleasant work atmosphere. Both of
the latter components are slightly more
important to candidates over the age of 35
and those without a college degree.
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they are closely related. In terms of networks, in order
to crunch data based on widely distributed process sensors, you need the network infrastructure to get all that
data to one location.
The first problem is getting it from line side to a
server, and thats no small task. Wireless networks today
are not widely used in mission-critical applications since
they are not robust enough, and wired networks are costly
to install. Many plants just dont have the infrastructure
to distribute data inside the plant, let alone between
plants and suppliers on a global basis.
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The IT challenge is critical, and its not simply financial. The vast majority of plants are shop-floor driven
with strategic direction on control systems driven by
process engineers on the line. IT is a supporting function and is rarely seen as an area for investment in its
own right.
Industry 4.0 is a seismic shift; it is without question
the IT-ification of manufacturing. If the production
process is truly to be driven by real-time intelligence
from sensors throughout the supply chain, then IT will
take on a central, leading role all the way to the devices
on the line. Thats a big shift in thinking for most people
and requires a long-term view of IT infrastructure as a
strategic investment rather than the incremental cost of
any controls project.
The other cultural issue is about willingness to change.
Industry 4.0 is truly a revolutionary idea and it will
open up huge opportunities for people ready to embrace
it. Lets remember though that it is not about technology adoption; the technology is simply a tool. Rather,
Industry 4.0 is about a whole new way to approach
production, and the automotive industry is rightly cautious about big new ideas.
When you are pushing out 400 cars in a single shift
or bolting wings on an airliner, theres no room for
risk-taking, and that breeds a healthy level of caution.
Industry 4.0 will shatter long-held notions about how
to control processes and create a level of flexibility
that goes against generations of experience. Technology
adoption alone cannot change the bottom line unless
the potential for change is embraced throughout the
organization
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Its been just three years since Germanys Federal Ministry of Education and
Research coined the term Industry 4.0
to describe a manufacturing and assembly
process closely aligned through interconnected machines. Also known as the Fourth
Industrial Revolution, the next evolution of
manufacturing has arrived with the promise of increased efficiency, productivity,
and quality control achieved by synchronizing industrial automation equipment to
perform at levels seldom seen today.
Everything from fixtures and assemblies
to complex finished goods production can
benefit from Industry 4.0. Business size
and complexity is no longer a barrier to
using industrial automation equipment that
speeds production and improves quality
control.
According to the Robotic Industries
Association (RIA), the number of robot
units ordered from North American companies increased 28% from 2013 to 2014.
The number of robots shipped to North
American companies increased 13% in
the same period.
When that time comes, the visibility of
inbound and outbound supply chains will
be put to the test. Factories will need higher
levels of visibility for inbound raw materials and parts to protect against materials
shortages. Outbound order-tracking will
become more important as production
schedules are further refined to align the
assembly process, manage multiple production and distribution locations, meet
customer deadlines and just-in-time delivery, and minimize overproduction.
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he development of biodegradable
engine oils, hydraulic fluids, and
other lubricants provides a safer
alternative to traditional fuels,
especially in environmentallysensitive areas.
For example, in order to mitigate the
costs associated with petroleum spills,
many offshore operators are using or considering environmentally safer products.
These types of fluids can protect the users
against cleanup costs, downtime and potential fines.
While replacing all traditional hydraulic
fluids with bio-fluids is not possible, there
is an increase in the use of such fluids. Care
must be given in selecting the right product
for a specific application and to ensure that
those products can meet the same performance standard as traditional fluids.
Equipment operators may prefer biodegradable hydraulic fluids, and fluid manufacturers are meeting these demands as they
add new fluids and formulations based on
low toxicity. While this is important, it is
also crucial that the hydraulic component
Complex formulas
Education for system designers combined with the cooperation between seal and fluid manufacturers is really crucial to successfully navigate such a complicated web of
chemistry interactions.
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might be related to manufacturing concerns such as mold flow and cure time, and
they are most certainly affected by cost.
To pick up any 70 Shore A NBR from
one company and assume it will function
the same as the 70 Shore A NBR from
another company is a mistake that can lead
to serious consequences in your application. The same holds true for hydraulic
fluids.
Environmentally friendly hydraulic
fluids, as with all hydraulic fluids, have
considerable variation in their formulations not only in the selection and blending
of the base stocks but also in the variety
of additives that can be chosen to get the
necessary properties.
The dozen or so additives are considered
proprietary and for the most part are going
to be kept secret as long as required regulatory tests are passed and performance
requirements are met.
Collaboration is key
manufacturers to develop a
mutual understanding of
how seals behave in their
fluids and vice versa.
This proactive approach
solves challenges on both
One of the biggest applications for biodegradable fluids is in oil and gas exploration and production. Fluid suppliers
have responded by introducing new, ecofriendly biodegradable and non-toxic fluids based on a variety of different chemistries. What is needed is not only a sealing
solution that can handle the fluid, but
also all the other demanding parts of that
application, such as salt water, storms,
various tidal and freezing conditions.
In critical operations, these systems
need to be in continuous operation. Any
downtime is very costly. Seal manufacturers have responded to this trend by ensuring their seals are able to interact appropriately with these new greener fluids,
which many times do not have the best
lubricating properties.
Oil and gas exploration applications
continue to be complicated due to ecoplant engineering
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Providing insight and advice is an important
aspect of a lubrication technicians services for a
plant, as companies often have false information
on lubrication applications and the
technician may be the only one with the
training to provide the correct solution.
Records also uncovered after the incident
showed that the regular maintenance and
lubrication schedule was steadily decreased
throughout the life of the dam due to budget
limitations, causing the bearings to slowly
fall out of repair. Finally, the plant maintenance team did not use the correct lubricant
in the first place, choosing to use a lubricant
that was insufficiently water-resistant and
that allowed water to enter the bearings and
cause corrosion which eventually led to the
spill gate failure.
Several conclusions about dam maintenance in general can be drawn from this
example, but in terms of the culture of lubrication, the message is clear. The engineers
responsible for the operation of this dam did
not consider lubrication to be an important
part of the spill gates ability to function.
They were complacent in implementing a
regular schedule of maintenance and lubrication and were ignorant of the correct type
of lubrication to use, a combination which
resulted in a massive system failure.
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Superior service and high customer satisfaction are among the discernibly beneficial
aspects of good marketing. Additional benefits accrue if the seals service and asset
provider conveys educational or training
updates to the ultimate seal user.
All of the objectives endorsed by client
and provider can be summarized in the
three Cscommunication, cooperation,
and consideration. The content of this article
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aspect of a rewarding relationship between
the parties. The manufacturer should make it
their goal to alert user-clients to new opportunities.
Such opportunities exist based on new
flush plans found in the 4th edition of API682; they are Plans 03, 55, 65A and B, also
Plans 66 and 99. Although these five flush
plans and their derivatives are little known,
they can be of great advantage in certain
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Mechanical seals are used in millions of process
pumps; the many available seal configurations
are described in the standards of the American Petroleum
Institute (API-682).
chamber. Plan 55 is used with dual (double, tandem) liquid seal arrangements.
The buffer liquid is typically maintained
at a pressure less than seal chamber pressure and less than 0.28 MPa (2.8 bar or
40 psi).
Plan 55 is similar to Plan 54 except the
buffer liquid is unpressurized. The Plan 55
representation in Figure 2 shows an efficient bi-directional tapered pumping ring.
This particular ring greatly assists in moving the buffer fluid to and from an external
reservoir and/or through an external heat
exchanger (cooler). Also, the potential
advantages of using a tapered pumping ring
can be significant. One such model, as seen
in Figure 2, is offered with bi-directional
functionality and a wide clearance between
its vane tips and the opposing stationary
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at ambient temperatures.
Plan 65A/B differ only in that A
is using a throttle bushing whereas
B uses an orifice arrangement in
the leakage collection setup.
Plan 65A/B is normally used with
single seals in services where the
anticipated seal leakage is mostly
liquid, not gas. Piping is connected
to the drain connection in the gland
plate and directs any primary seal
leakage to an exterior collecting volume or system.
The exterior collecting reservoir
(the volume) is not usually provided by the seal manufacturer; the
volume could be an oily water
sewer or some other environmentally
acceptable liquid collection system
in the plant. Within the seal, excessive flowrates would be restricted
by the orifice located downstream
of the reservoir and are redirected to
it, causing the level transmitter to activate
an alarm.
The orifice shown with Plan 65A (Figure
4) is typically 5 mm (about 0.25 in.); it
should be located in a vertical piping leg
to avoid accumulation of fluid in the drain
piping. The piping allows bypassing the orifice so as to effectively self-drain excessive
leakage amounts. A pressure transmitter
can be provided as a monitoring alternative to the level indicator-transmitter (LIT)
as shown.
Plan 65B is very similar, as seen in Figure 5. A needle valve can be trimmed to suit
the users needs. Major leakage bypasses
this valve and flows away. The rate of leakage can be safely tracked by the LIT. The
leakage collecting reservoir again has to
be mounted below the seal gland to allow
gravity flow from seal to reservoir. A valve
is usually located between seal and reservoir; it has to remain open during operation and should be closed during controlled
maintenance events only.
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Lubrication Guide
Lubriplate Lubricants Co.
Newark, N.J.
www.lubriplate.com
AMSOIL Inc.
Superior, Wis.
www.amsoil.com
Rome, N.Y.
http://baumscastorine.com
Tena-Film 150 TH
Viscosity,
SUS at 100 F
32
135-165
46
194-236
68
284-346
150
630-770
Tena-Film 400 TH
220
900-1100
Tena-Film 500 TH
460
1935-2365
Tena-Film 2500 TH
32
135-165
Tena-Film 150 TH
46
194-236
68
284-346
135-165
GG Oil
10
194-236
Tena-Film 75 TH
22
284-346
Tena-Film 100 TH
32
135-165
10-R
Tena-Film EP 150 ST
68
284-346
Way Lube 68
Tena-Film EP 300 ST
220
900-1100
SPO-255
Tena-Film 1000 ST
284-346
APG-80
Tena-Film EP 300
Spindle Oil
Way Oil
630-770
Tena-Film EP 700
350
135-1650
Tena-Film EP 1400
460
1935-2365
SPO-277 or PGO-460
NLGI 2
Tena-Film EP 2
NLGI 2
HI Grease
FGL-2 or SFL-2
H1 Fluid
Syn Lube 68
Tena-Film Synthetic CL 46 AW
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Chain Guard
industrial Lubricants
Chemtool Inc.
Chevron Lubricants
Rockton, Ill.
www.chemtool.com
Richmond, Calif.
www.chevronlubricants.com
Birmingham, Ala.
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Lubriplate L0881-057
Lubriplate LO882-062
Lubriplate LO884-057
Lubriplate L0975-057
Lubriplate L0735-057
Lubri-Loy 03260292
CG-FS-HY-32-H1
Rando HD, Clarity Hydraulic Oil AW, Clarity Synthetic HO AW, Rando HDZ
Lubri-Loy 03260293
CG-FS-HY-46-H1
Rando HD, Clarity Hydraulic Oil AW, Clarity Synthetic HO AW, Rando HDZ
Lubri-Loy 03260294
CG-FS-HY-68-H1
Rando HD, Clarity Hydraulic Oil AW, Clarity Synthetic HO AW, Rando HDZ
Rando HD
Rando HD
Bel-Ray 05094675
CT Waylube NZ ISO 32
Way Lubricant
Bel-Ray 05094678
CT Waylube NZ ISO 68
Way Lubricant
Bel-Ray 04801543
Way Lubricant
Lubriplate
Lubriplate
Lubriplate
Lubriplate
CT SHC 460
Cylinder Oil W
SLC HV 00 Purple
Lubriplate
Duralube EP -2 RED HV
Sprayon
Moly Grease EP
Sprayon
FM CSC EP
Loctite
CT PURE-FLOW
Lubriplate
Markham, Ontario
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Lubrication Guide
Oil Service Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
www.oilservice.com
Hutchinson, Kan.
www.petronplusglobal.com
Hutchinson, Kan.
www.petronplusglobalcom
Viscosity,
SUS at 100 F
32
135-165
46
194-236
68
284-346
WearMaster KF-100
150
630-770
220
900-1100
WearMaster KF-101/220
460
1935-2365
32
135-165
46
194-236
68
284-346
135-165
10
194-236
22
284-346
32
135-165
68
284-346
WearMaster KF-310-68
220
900-1100
WearMaster KF-310-220
68
284-346
WearMaster KF-330-68
150
630-770
WearMaster KF-330-150
320
135-1650
460
1935-2365
NLGI 2
NLGI 2
HI Grease
Petron Plus Formula 7 Hi-Temp, HeavyDuty Fleet & Industrial Grease 00550
H1 Fluid
General Purpose
Synthetic Fluid
Spindle Oil
Way Oil
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Sentinel Lubricants
Miami, Fla.
www.sentinelsynthetic.com
S-MPO 10
Chemlube R&O 32
S-MPO 10/20
Chemlube R&O 46
S-MPO 20
Chemlube R&O 68
S-MPO 30
S-MPO 40
S-MPO 50
SH 10
Chemlube AW 32
SH 10/20
Chemlube AW 46
SH 20
Chemlube AW 68
Spindle Oil L
Spindle Oil LM
Spindle Oil M
Omnilube FGH 22
S-Way Oil 10
S-Way Oil 20
S-Way Oil 50
S-75/80
Omnigear EP 68
S-80/90
Omnigear EP 150
S-90/140
Omnigear EP 320
S-WGO 460
PGWS 460
SLOG
SL 123R
SL M2
SL NT AAI
S NT
Omnilube Series
S-MPO
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Ultrachem Inc.
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Select the best production platform to maximize your Lean operation.
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allows unlinked automated cells even Leaner , through faster, real-time
frequently used in packaging, inspec- communication. If theres a problem
tion, and other post-assembly opera- in your system that results in waiting
tionsto be connected to overall or other forms of waste, youll know
production system diagnostics and instantly.
other control and monitoring apps.
And as volumes increase, as the
Such smarter and Leaner production matrix shows, automationespecialsystems
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Summit provides a wide range of viscosities to insure optimal
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formulated to enhance product efficiency and meet or exceed
OEM standards.
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The formula dV/dt represents the instantaneous rate of voltage change. System
integrators are turning to dV/dt filters to
help mitigate voltage spikes in their VFD
systems. These filters are installed at the
output of the VFD, in front of the motor in
the system. The dV/dt filters suppress the
voltage spikes to limits that the motor can
better manage. The increased motor protection will lead to an increase in overall
motor lifetime, and a decrease in equipment
downtime caused by the damage from the
voltage spikes.
Like the line reactor and EMI filters
on the line side, dV/dt filters are simple
to install and are inexpensive, especially
when compared to the cost of replacing
damaged motors. Most commonly, these
filters are used in applications with harsher
environments such as oil and gas, mining,
and marine.
Another common problem found at the
output of the VFD system is the presence
of differential-mode and common-mode
currents. These are distortions in the output current of the VFD, often referred to as
asymmetric and symmetric, respectively.
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Like voltage
spikes, the current distortions
exist because of
the fast switching devices in
the VFD. Current distortion
has a negative
e ff e c t o n t h e
motor, causing
audible noise,
higher losses in heat, as well as overheating when it is ignored.
International standards
have helped guide
system integrators to
make the correct
choices for equipment
inside their systems.
These choices help to
eliminate problems.
There are several common solutions to mitigating these current distortions. Focusing
on the simplest and the most cost-effective
options, the load reactor is a formidable
solution. Load reactors are installed at the
output of the VFD, before the motor in the
system topology. A load reactor acts in the
same manner as a line reactor; in fact, many
reactor manufacturers produce the same
unit as interchangeable between the line and
load. The reactor inductance acts to smooth
the current distortion from the output of the
drive, while also helping to suppress the
voltage spikes caused from the drive switching devices. Consequently, motor noise and
losses are significantly reduced.
For systems with longer cable lengths
between the VFD and motor, such as those
greater than 100 m, both voltage spikes and
current distortion will be present. In these
applications, sinewave filters can be utilized. These filters use an inductor-capacitor
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during installation.
Most contractors take great care when
installing collection systems, however, the
risk of components getting bumped, ripped
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or torn during installation is a reality.
Some items can be reworked on-site,
but there may be some items that need
to be replaced, and a purchased part
such as an explosion vents or filter
may not be in stock.
Standard items usually are and can
be shipped to the site quickly, but special items may have long lead times
for replacement, and it might be best
to order spares up-front to reduce the
risk of project delays.
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Arch flash relays
meet code compliance
Revised NEC 240.87 requirements make mitigation easier to achieve.
By Jeff Glenney, P.E.
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Lubriplate offers customized, color coded machinery tags to help prevent lubricant
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is a smoother current waveform that reduces stress on the system power supply and
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Torque inserts
A dual-ended attachment design as an additional mounting-profile option has been
developed for newly patented TI-300 Series Torque Inserts. The dual-ended
attachment version allows use of a single torque insert in an application and
results in even load bearing and design stability. This latest innovation expands
the portfolio of TI-300 Series mounting profiles, which also include exposed
shaft end, knurled zinc adapter (for installation into plastics), and oneway bearing adapter.
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Cleaner/degreaser
Oil Eater Original is a water-based
cleaner-degreaser that quickly and
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from machinery, motors, concrete
floors, tools and other surfaces. The
unique formula is ultra-concentrated,
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contains no acid, abrasives or petroleum solvents. It also can be used in
parts washers and pressure washing
systems.
Oil Eater
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Compressed air filters
UD+ coalescing compressed air filters are available
with capacities of 19 to 16950 scfm, which combine
two filtration processes into one product while reducing
pressure drops by 40 percent. The two-in-one UD+ filter
utilizes wrapped filter technologyan innovative glass
fiber filter media package wrapped around the filter
core. Compared with traditional pleated filters, one UD+
filter is more efficient and reliable than two in-line filters
that were previously required to bring oil aerosol and
solid particles in the compressed air down to levels that
meet ISO 8573-1 Oil Class 1 and 2 and ISO 8573-1 Solid
Particle Class 1 standards.
Atlas Copco
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Calibrator
The 525B Automated thermocouple calibrator fits
in the palm of your hand and weighs less than 1
lb. The rugged design still allows for easy use in
the field with a protective rubber boot, low profile
switches, easy access AA battery compartment
and a backlit display. The easy to use double
click menu system allows for quick setup, fast
switching between functions, pre-programming
of set points and of step/ramp times. Standard
functions include sourcing and reading of 14 T/C
types, 12 RTD curves, millivolts and ohms.
Practical Instrument Electronics
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certified member of CSIA. Superior Controls has successfully
implemented control systems utilizing all major PLC and DCS
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Crimping tools
The PZ 10 HEX and PZ 10 SQR crimping tools
are suitable for wire-end ferrules, with or without
plastic collars so there is no need to swap tools
when crimping wires of various gauges. Hexagonal or square wire-end ferrules provide a more
secure connection than other crimping forms for
screw, spring or direct plug-in clamping systems.
The shape of square crimped wire-end ferrules
offer optimal protection against twisting at the
contact point. An automatic stop prevents the
tools from being opened unintentionally during
crimping to eliminate costly errors and ensure
consistent crimping quality.
Weidmuller
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PCBN inserts
The CBN600 universal PCBN insert grade brings cost-effective performance to high-volume rough-turning operations that involve gray cast iron,
high chrome iron and high manganese steel workpiece materials. This solid
insert combines 90 percent cBN content, a multi-modal grain size and an
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INCONCLUSION
Champion the cause of success assurance
Bob Vavra
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Many facilities try to make their operations foolproofanother phrase that perpetuates the negatives about an operation.
Broken down to its component parts, to
make something foolproof is to engineer
it so that even a fool couldnt break it.
Why would we even want to employ such
people in our organization?
We need to begin with the idea that success is inevitable. Too often, we begin
with the opposite idea in mind. Training
eliminates the need to foolproof our plant.
System engineering begins with the end
goal in mind, so that every component part
is aligned with that end goal. The idea that
we will succeed when we do all of these
things well is liberating.
It also, incidentally, is profitable. Better engineering and training and maintenance all lead to lower overall costs.
More product is producednotice I didnt
suggest there is less waste. Workers are
safe, which should be a constant state. To
suggest they are safer implies there was
a time when they were less safe. Thats
not a message that has any value for an
organization thirsting to be successful.
Perhaps this all sounds like semantics,
but I think they are important distinctions.
The approach we take to many things we
do begins with the idea that we have to
avoid trouble or minimize risk.
If success is the model we build toward,
it is implicit that problems are avoided
and minimized. Success can be measured
in several ways, of course, but all of the
outcomes are predetermined. They keep
our eyes up and focused on moving forward. Were not looking back. Were not
naive, but were not afraidand were
better able to add new technology and
new solutions because they will continue
our success.
We are in a data-driven world today.
We can quantify what success looks like.
Unlike sports, where no matter how well
we might score, someone else can always
match it or surpass it, we can define
individual success for our manufacturing plants.
We can assure success. PE
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