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August 13, 2008

 

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  !Portability gives welders an assist
Welding repairs that can’t be brought to the welder can present big challenges, not the least of which is hauling equipment to the job. Tri-City Mechanical in Chandler, AZ, found a better way when a welding job has to be completed on the production floor.
  !Top Plant applications available online
Is your plant among the elite? Pit your facility against the best by entering this year's Top Plant competition. Previous winners include HP, BMW, SEW Eurodrive and Spirax Sarco. Entries for this year’s award are due Sept. 5.
 
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Lean Maintenance: EAM Best Practices

Why is asset & equipment performance so critical in Lean manufacturing? Read this Lean maintenance white paper from Infor to understand the specific areas within the maintenance process where manufacturing companies can reduce waste, increase equipment reliability, and view the maintenance effort as an integral part of a lean business initiative.

  !Maintain concrete properly to preserve its strength
Regardless of whether a plant manufactures food and beverages, automobiles or chemicals, concrete is at its foundation. Proper care can help prevent concrete degradation and save plant personnel from having to repeatedly "repair the repairs."
 
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Plant Engineering's Arc Flash University is accepting new applicants!

All aspects of Arc Flash will be examined during a series of free 30-minute Webcasts on the first Thursday of the month. Regular participants will receive CEU credit. Register Today!

  !Turning maintenance into a profit center with CMMS
Maintenance: For many, it is thought of as the bane of a manufacturer’s existence; an unfortunately necessary evil that takes time and effort away from production. Yet, smart managers know that done wisely and managed effectively through the use of a CMMS, maintenance not only can be minimized, it can help users turn a profit.
  !Webcast: Better maintenance via mobility
As users bear the responsibility to ensure assets and facilities are productive and always available, they can realize the full potential of their enterprise systems by using mobile technologies. These technologies facilitate the exchange of uniform and timely data that the system and standardized processes need to be most effective. 
  !Upcoming ISA Expo to provide automation and control knowledge
ISA Expo 2008 arrives at the Reliant Center in Houston Oct. 14-16, focused on the technology and techniques of automation and control. Organized around the six core themes central to automation and control, the show provides attendees numerous opportunities to explore key technologies, discover professional growth, and interact with like-minded professionals.
 
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Extended Vertical Coverage for Fall Protection

FabEnCo's XL Self-Closing Safety Gate offers more vertical coverage for Fall Protection at your ladder, platform, mezzanine and stair openings. Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, it ships complete with hardware for mounting to existing walls or handrails, and is easily installed in minutes using simple hand tools.
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  Products
  :Level switch
Applicable for a range of liquids and solids including slurries and pelletized materials, the level-sensing configuration of the Vibration Smart vibrates as it drives to the resonant frequency by piezo ceramic elements.
  :Connection system
The 231 Series multi-connection system MIDI with insulated comb-style jumper bars has been extended to include 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-pole versions.
  :Ultrasonic flow meter
The Innova-Sonic in-line measures down to zero flow and any clean liquid regardless of conductivity.
 
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New Thermal Imager Finds Hidden Problems

Use the new testo 880 thermal imager to see heat related problems before they turn into an unplanned outage. With its exceptional sensitivity, the 880 vividly displays thermal anomalies created by friction and electrical resistance in electrical switchgear, motors, and other rotating equipment and displays them on a high resolution (320 x 240 pixel) screen. Click here!

 
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PlantMail headerArc Flash University continues on September 4th with Arc Flash Liability and Insurance . Enroll today and receive CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for attending six of the eight events! View the Arc Flash webcasts on the first Thursday of the month from now through November.
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PlantMail headerArc Flash Prevention
Originally aired: May 8, 2008
How do you prevent arc flash? Great equipment, great maintenance, great training. It also requires monitoring the critical aspects of your plant, looking for clues that could help prevent a tragedy. We’ll talk with industry leaders on the best ways to prevent arc flash.


PlantMail headerArc Flash Training
Originally aired: April 3, 2008
The biggest variable in achieving arc flash safety isn’t your equipment; it’s your people. Making sure they are aware at all times of the dangers of electrical equipment and work to maintain their safety and the integrity of the equipment is vital. Industry experts give you a step-by-step training regimen for arc flash training.


Mobility: Your Ticket to Better Maintenance
Originally aired: June 19, 2008
There are proven and reliably deployed technologies today that address the pressure on operations to do more with less. You bear the responsibility to ensure assets and facilities are productive and always available. Using mobile, you can finally realize your enterprise system's full potential with uniform, complete, and timely data that your system and standardized processes need to be most effective. Hear success stories on how leading firms have leveraged ATM-friendly mobile solutions to improve the company’s bottom line. In this session, you'll learn how mobile enables organizations to:

• Increase "wrench time" with greater productivity and streamlined operations
•Access valuable work detail at the point of performance for higher first-time fix rates
•Increase planned work possible when capturing timely and accurate data
•Enhance reporting capabilities for best practices and compliance statements

Who should attend:
-Management responsible for field service, plant and facilities management
-IT who support field service, plant and facilities management
Speakers: Bob Vavra, Editor, Plant Engineering Joe Granda, Executive Vice President, Syclo 
   
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  Upcoming Events
 
Sept. 7-11: 2008 Invensys North American Client Conference Hilton Anatole Hotel
Dallas, TX
(408) 562-3390 (Mention Invensys North American Client Conference)		 www.ips.invensys.com/conference
Sept. 8-13 IMTS McCormick Place
Chicago, IL (800)828-7469 		www.imts.com
Sept. 15-18 ASIS International 2008 Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
(703)519-6200		 www.asisonline.org/seminar
Sept. 23-25 National Manufacturing Week (co-located with Assembly Technology Expo, Electronics Assembly Show, PLASTICS USA/PLASTEC Midwest, Medical Design & Manufacturing Midwest and Green Manufacturing Expo). Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL.
(310)445-4200		 www.manufacturingweek.com
Oct. 14-16 ISA Expo 2008 Reliant Center
Houston, TX
(919)549-8411		 www.isa.org/isaexpo2008
Nov. 19-21 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Boston Convention & Exhibition Center,
Boston, MA
(800) 795-1747 		www.greenbuildexpo.org/

 
   

 
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