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Be wary of service that can backfire
It's a good policy and good business to serve others, employees included. Good for morale, good for employee relations. Service almost always pays off. Almost. But some kinds of service, however well... » more
It's a good policy and good business to serve others, employees included. Good for morale, good for employee relations. Service almost always pays off. Almost. But some kinds of service, however well... » more
Light fixture creates comfortable environment
CentaGlo supplies both uplight and downlight, creating a totally comfortable visual environment. The fixture offers minimal direct and reflected glare and energy efficient HID ballasts and lamps.... » more
CentaGlo supplies both uplight and downlight, creating a totally comfortable visual environment. The fixture offers minimal direct and reflected glare and energy efficient HID ballasts and lamps.... » more
Dataline and surge arresters are combined
Boxtrab incorporates both data line and power line protection in one compact enclosure. The power line protection portion features a pluggable element with a visual status LED. The data line protects... » more
Boxtrab incorporates both data line and power line protection in one compact enclosure. The power line protection portion features a pluggable element with a visual status LED. The data line protects... » more
Valve design offers easy field conversion
Valve series offers simplicity and high sanitary performance, and is easy to assemble, disassemble, and convert in the field. The valve can be upgraded easily to proximity or micro switch position... » more
Valve series offers simplicity and high sanitary performance, and is easy to assemble, disassemble, and convert in the field. The valve can be upgraded easily to proximity or micro switch position... » more
Foot shims
Shims made from a specially formulated elastomer that fills irregular gaps under a motor's foot are the subject of a 6-p brochure. » more
Shims made from a specially formulated elastomer that fills irregular gaps under a motor's foot are the subject of a 6-p brochure. » more
Motors work in difficult conditions
UltimateE motors exceed IEEE 841 specifications in a number of areas to ensure corrosion-resistance, high service factors, and long insulation life. » more
UltimateE motors exceed IEEE 841 specifications in a number of areas to ensure corrosion-resistance, high service factors, and long insulation life. » more
Disconnect switch provides dual functions
A single nonfusible switch handles both manual motor and branch circuit disconnect applications, which eliminates multiple inventories. To change the number of poles from 3 to 4 or 5, or add... » more
A single nonfusible switch handles both manual motor and branch circuit disconnect applications, which eliminates multiple inventories. To change the number of poles from 3 to 4 or 5, or add... » more
Conveyor roller reduces package ink pickup
Series 1.700 Anti-Litho conveyor rollers reduce ink buildup and provide maintenance-free operation in packaging operations. » more
Series 1.700 Anti-Litho conveyor rollers reduce ink buildup and provide maintenance-free operation in packaging operations. » more
Suite allows handheld computers to use bar codes
Maximo Mobile Application Suite is a set of integrated modules that install directly onto hand-held computers and use bar coding technology to ensure compliance with procedures and automation of... » more
Maximo Mobile Application Suite is a set of integrated modules that install directly onto hand-held computers and use bar coding technology to ensure compliance with procedures and automation of... » more
Flowmeters
Handbook contains 16-pp of practical ideas for applying Coriolis mass flow technology. Eighteen applications are presented for precision batch and continuous processing. The publication contains... » more
Handbook contains 16-pp of practical ideas for applying Coriolis mass flow technology. Eighteen applications are presented for precision batch and continuous processing. The publication contains... » more
Electrical products
Portable power distribution and lighting products designed for wet environments are detailed in a 28-p catalog and reference source. » more
Portable power distribution and lighting products designed for wet environments are detailed in a 28-p catalog and reference source. » more
Data acquisition
A 160-p catalog provides key specs and functional block diagrams for a broad line of data acquisition, control, and test I/O cards. » more
A 160-p catalog provides key specs and functional block diagrams for a broad line of data acquisition, control, and test I/O cards. » more
Software supplier
The following company was inadvertently omitted from the supplier directory in our April cover article on enterprise-wide software. For more information on this product, please contact the company... » more
The following company was inadvertently omitted from the supplier directory in our April cover article on enterprise-wide software. For more information on this product, please contact the company... » more
Human Side of Engineering
In this issue, Human Side of Engineering offers another case of "The Uncommon Side." This feature presents incidents drawn from actual situations faced by plant engineers, that are of a special or... » more
In this issue, Human Side of Engineering offers another case of "The Uncommon Side." This feature presents incidents drawn from actual situations faced by plant engineers, that are of a special or... » more
Motor efficiency standards create new challenges
Big brother or helpful partner? The federal government's Department of Energy (DOE) has been working hard to change the old stereotype of government as a heavy-handed regulator. » more
Big brother or helpful partner? The federal government's Department of Energy (DOE) has been working hard to change the old stereotype of government as a heavy-handed regulator. » more
Carpeting the plant floor
FibreBlock is a synthetic, unit-type, industrial block flooring that installs easily and wears better than end-grain wood or polymer blocks. The product, made from 100% recycled nylon carpeting, is... » more
FibreBlock is a synthetic, unit-type, industrial block flooring that installs easily and wears better than end-grain wood or polymer blocks. The product, made from 100% recycled nylon carpeting, is... » more
A new twist on level detection
I read with great interest your article on level indicators ("Selecting Liquid Level Detectors For Tanks," PE, February 1998, p 39, File 3599). » more
I read with great interest your article on level indicators ("Selecting Liquid Level Detectors For Tanks," PE, February 1998, p 39, File 3599). » more
How to grab and hold on
A 172-p catalog provides detailed product specifications, selection guide, and engineering data for solutions to the most demanding torque control and heavy-duty power transmission applications using... » more
A 172-p catalog provides detailed product specifications, selection guide, and engineering data for solutions to the most demanding torque control and heavy-duty power transmission applications using... » more
Electrical enclosures
A colorful 8-p brochure summarizes and illustrates a line of polycarbonate wall mount enclosures that protect medium and large components from impact and harsh environments. Fibox, Inc. www.fibox.fi » more
A colorful 8-p brochure summarizes and illustrates a line of polycarbonate wall mount enclosures that protect medium and large components from impact and harsh environments. Fibox, Inc. www.fibox.fi » more
Vehicle offered in gas or electric models
Industrial 875 utility vehicle is available in electric and gasoline versions. The vehicle features a 44 1/2 X 69-in. cargo deck, four-way diamond pattern steel body panels, welded tubular steel... » more
Industrial 875 utility vehicle is available in electric and gasoline versions. The vehicle features a 44 1/2 X 69-in. cargo deck, four-way diamond pattern steel body panels, welded tubular steel... » more
Connectors offer EMI protection
EMI Series of industrial multipole connectors come in 6, 10, 16, and 24-pole configurations. Electromagnetic interference shielding is available for both incoming and mating connections. Housings... » more
EMI Series of industrial multipole connectors come in 6, 10, 16, and 24-pole configurations. Electromagnetic interference shielding is available for both incoming and mating connections. Housings... » more
When is a longtime past practice not binding?
In 1986 management eliminated vending machines in the cafeteria as "inefficient and uneconomical" after they had been in existence 3 yr. "They shouldn't have been installed in the first place," the... » more
In 1986 management eliminated vending machines in the cafeteria as "inefficient and uneconomical" after they had been in existence 3 yr. "They shouldn't have been installed in the first place," the... » more
Index sees slight jump
The Plant Engineering Cost Index (PECI) increased a scant 0.1% for the second month in a row. There was, however, activity within certain sectors of the facilities and equipment groups. » more
The Plant Engineering Cost Index (PECI) increased a scant 0.1% for the second month in a row. There was, however, activity within certain sectors of the facilities and equipment groups. » more
Fixing fluid products?
New service offers a broad range of maintenance-related activities worldwide to users of fluid handling products. Equipment handled includes pumps, control valves, turbines, regulators, mechanical... » more
New service offers a broad range of maintenance-related activities worldwide to users of fluid handling products. Equipment handled includes pumps, control valves, turbines, regulators, mechanical... » more
Postcards from the show
Dear Bud, Wow! You missed a rocking Show in Chicago!Remember when I told you I was going to McCormick Place March 16-19 for the National Plant Engineering and Management Show? Well, this was... » more
Dear Bud, Wow! You missed a rocking Show in Chicago!Remember when I told you I was going to McCormick Place March 16-19 for the National Plant Engineering and Management Show? Well, this was... » more
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