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Pipe insulation resists high temperatures
HT Armaflex elastomeric insulation has a continuous upper temperature limit of 300 F and withstands intermittent exposure to 350 F. The refrigeration and hot gas pipe insulation is UV, ozone, and oil... » more
HT Armaflex elastomeric insulation has a continuous upper temperature limit of 300 F and withstands intermittent exposure to 350 F. The refrigeration and hot gas pipe insulation is UV, ozone, and oil... » more
Exchangers serve water-cooled applications
The 6000 series of copper heat exchangers are used for applications with water as the primary coolant. The compact, space-saving design includes an all-copper, mechanically bonded fin-and-tube... » more
The 6000 series of copper heat exchangers are used for applications with water as the primary coolant. The compact, space-saving design includes an all-copper, mechanically bonded fin-and-tube... » more
Machine mount provides more height adjustment
Tri-Wedge machine mount provides two starting height ranges, based on the position of an adjustment retainer within the mount. The lower range adjustment is 1.39 to 1.72 in. and the upper range is... » more
Tri-Wedge machine mount provides two starting height ranges, based on the position of an adjustment retainer within the mount. The lower range adjustment is 1.39 to 1.72 in. and the upper range is... » more
Remote monitoring software
SiteScan monitoring systems for Windows are described in a 14-p brochure. Features highlighted include alarm management, accountability, proactive control, customer support, ease of use, and... » more
SiteScan monitoring systems for Windows are described in a 14-p brochure. Features highlighted include alarm management, accountability, proactive control, customer support, ease of use, and... » more
Assault with wrench: Automatic grounds for dismissal?
Virtually every rule has its exception. In addition, exception is hard to accept when the rule of discipline applies to violent misconduct. » more
Virtually every rule has its exception. In addition, exception is hard to accept when the rule of discipline applies to violent misconduct. » more
NAME Award encourages operational excellence
Chances are your organization could use some much-deserved recognition. You could probably also use some meaningful benchmarking data and other feedback on your strengths and weaknesses. » more
Chances are your organization could use some much-deserved recognition. You could probably also use some meaningful benchmarking data and other feedback on your strengths and weaknesses. » more
Software tracks and manages truck batteries
RMS-100 IBM-compatible system reduces changeout time, getting electric trucks back to work faster. The system tracks 5-200 battery chargers, informing the operator which are ready and where they are. » more
RMS-100 IBM-compatible system reduces changeout time, getting electric trucks back to work faster. The system tracks 5-200 battery chargers, informing the operator which are ready and where they are. » more
Plate heat exchangers
Descriptions, sizing, and dimensional information are presented for a series of plate and frame heat exchangers in a 10-p bulletin. The exchangers improve thermal efficiency allowing close... » more
Descriptions, sizing, and dimensional information are presented for a series of plate and frame heat exchangers in a 10-p bulletin. The exchangers improve thermal efficiency allowing close... » more
Occupancy sensor eliminates false signals
CX-100 occupancy sensor cuts energy waste from lighting up to 60%, while passive infrared technology provides accurate and reliable occupancy detection. » more
CX-100 occupancy sensor cuts energy waste from lighting up to 60%, while passive infrared technology provides accurate and reliable occupancy detection. » more
Enterprise-wide software challenges plant engineers to expand their influence
Until recently, mentioning the enterprise more than likely conjured up images of a well-known starship. In the last year or so, however, the term enterprise has come to be connected with an entirely... » more
Until recently, mentioning the enterprise more than likely conjured up images of a well-known starship. In the last year or so, however, the term enterprise has come to be connected with an entirely... » more
Rotary UPS
An 8-p brochure explains a line of UPS systems based upon rotational energy storage. Basic flywheel-enhanced ride-through MG sets to advanced dynamic systems with diesel backup are discussed and... » more
An 8-p brochure explains a line of UPS systems based upon rotational energy storage. Basic flywheel-enhanced ride-through MG sets to advanced dynamic systems with diesel backup are discussed and... » more
BRONZE WINNERS
ELECTRICAL POWER Extech Instruments Corp. CMM-15 multimeter ELECTRIC MOTORS, DRIVES, AND CONTROLS Horton Industrial Products, Inc. Air Champ FMBES motor brake LIGHTING Venture Lighting Intl. » more
ELECTRICAL POWER Extech Instruments Corp. CMM-15 multimeter ELECTRIC MOTORS, DRIVES, AND CONTROLS Horton Industrial Products, Inc. Air Champ FMBES motor brake LIGHTING Venture Lighting Intl. » more
Bird repeller won't disturb humans
QuadBlaster QB-4 repels birds using ultrasonic sound to eliminate the expense they cause and the mess they create. Speakers project powerful sound waves in an overlapping fan pattern for 360-deg... » more
QuadBlaster QB-4 repels birds using ultrasonic sound to eliminate the expense they cause and the mess they create. Speakers project powerful sound waves in an overlapping fan pattern for 360-deg... » more
Electric hoists
The NES electric hoist with a 50-min duty rating for single speed operation and capacity to 5 tons is introduced in a 4-p brochure. Technical specifications are provided. Harrington Hoists, Inc.... » more
The NES electric hoist with a 50-min duty rating for single speed operation and capacity to 5 tons is introduced in a 4-p brochure. Technical specifications are provided. Harrington Hoists, Inc.... » more
Enterprise MPAC
Enterprise MPAC is a scalable, client/server asset care solution that lets organizations implement best practices maintenance automation on an enterprise-wide basis. Indus International;... » more
Enterprise MPAC is a scalable, client/server asset care solution that lets organizations implement best practices maintenance automation on an enterprise-wide basis. Indus International;... » more
Software improves accuracy of energy analysis
BinMaker upgrades bin energy analysis by creating a wide range of accurate summaries of U.S. hourly weather data for 239 locations. Resulting electronic files can be exported to spreadsheets or other... » more
BinMaker upgrades bin energy analysis by creating a wide range of accurate summaries of U.S. hourly weather data for 239 locations. Resulting electronic files can be exported to spreadsheets or other... » more
Do you have an equitable personal leave policy?
Smith has been under the weather and requests a 3-mo personal leave without pay. Klein feels burned out and says he needs a leave to recharge his batteries. Jones wants a 6-mo leave to stay home with... » more
Smith has been under the weather and requests a 3-mo personal leave without pay. Klein feels burned out and says he needs a leave to recharge his batteries. Jones wants a 6-mo leave to stay home with... » more
Indicator fuses
An 8-p product bulletin summarizes data for a line of indicator-type fuses available in a variety of styles and sizes. Technical data include characteristic curves, motor protection tables, and a... » more
An 8-p product bulletin summarizes data for a line of indicator-type fuses available in a variety of styles and sizes. Technical data include characteristic curves, motor protection tables, and a... » more
Electrical test equipment
A 40-p catalog presents a full line of electrical test equipment. Included are testers for insulation, ground resistance, and high-pot; multimeters; and equipment for fault locating, and transformer... » more
A 40-p catalog presents a full line of electrical test equipment. Included are testers for insulation, ground resistance, and high-pot; multimeters; and equipment for fault locating, and transformer... » more
DTM coating
A 6-p foldout brochure describes a new direct-to-metal (DTM) water-based acrylic coating for temperatures as low as 35 F and humidity levels as high as 95%. » more
A 6-p foldout brochure describes a new direct-to-metal (DTM) water-based acrylic coating for temperatures as low as 35 F and humidity levels as high as 95%. » more
Safely get rid of dead lamps
Recycling service handles all fluorescent, HID, and mercury-containing lamps. The service provides shipping containers, labels, and assistance with necessary paperwork. » more
Recycling service handles all fluorescent, HID, and mercury-containing lamps. The service provides shipping containers, labels, and assistance with necessary paperwork. » more
Level indicator serves refrigeration systems
See-Level refrigerant liquid indicator provides true liquid levels in refrigeration systems. The reflex lens appears dark when liquid is present and clear when liquid is absent. Hansen Technologies... » more
See-Level refrigerant liquid indicator provides true liquid levels in refrigeration systems. The reflex lens appears dark when liquid is present and clear when liquid is absent. Hansen Technologies... » more
Gas detector allows one-hand operation
Defender multigas detector allows one-hand, one-button operation, with full status-at-a-glance, large LCD readouts, and LED alarm indicators. It also has automatic self-test and two alarm... » more
Defender multigas detector allows one-hand, one-button operation, with full status-at-a-glance, large LCD readouts, and LED alarm indicators. It also has automatic self-test and two alarm... » more
Motors and drives
A 128-p catalog summarizes a broad line of motion control products, including motors, drives, motor controls, servos, operator interfaces, and software. Detailed explanations and technical... » more
A 128-p catalog summarizes a broad line of motion control products, including motors, drives, motor controls, servos, operator interfaces, and software. Detailed explanations and technical... » more
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX*
Change, % Current Month Year Facilities group index ago ago Clay construction products 144.7 0.6 1.6 Electric devices 147.5 0.4 2 Foundry and forge products 134.9 0 0.7 Glass 107.5 -0.8 -1.1 Gypsum... » more
Change, % Current Month Year Facilities group index ago ago Clay construction products 144.7 0.6 1.6 Electric devices 147.5 0.4 2 Foundry and forge products 134.9 0 0.7 Glass 107.5 -0.8 -1.1 Gypsum... » more
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