Top Stories
Conveyor system offers limitless combinations
Flow-Plus 4X4 power-and-free conveyor system components can be arranged in a limitless number of combinations to create a system for virtually any material handling need. The conveyor features... » more
Flow-Plus 4X4 power-and-free conveyor system components can be arranged in a limitless number of combinations to create a system for virtually any material handling need. The conveyor features... » more
Can you force extra work on an employee?
When Carpenter I Joe Hillman, age 64, came down with the flu, Maintenance Foreman Harold Braxton informed Carpenter I Chuck Danowski he would have to "take up the slack" while Joe was out. » more
When Carpenter I Joe Hillman, age 64, came down with the flu, Maintenance Foreman Harold Braxton informed Carpenter I Chuck Danowski he would have to "take up the slack" while Joe was out. » more
Pallet increases stiffness ten-fold
FD3240 double-deck pallet with anti-skid material claims a ten-fold increase in stiffness, compared to pallets of similar size, weight, and rackable capacity, based on ISO test methods. The pallet is... » more
FD3240 double-deck pallet with anti-skid material claims a ten-fold increase in stiffness, compared to pallets of similar size, weight, and rackable capacity, based on ISO test methods. The pallet is... » more
Economy continues to shine, despite the looming clouds
Let's face it: The economy is a ball of fire right now. The Commerce Dept. » more
Let's face it: The economy is a ball of fire right now. The Commerce Dept. » more
Kit protects cable fittings from corrosion
TMC-K corrosion protection kits protect TMC and TMCX Terminator cable fittings from corrosive elements. The protective covering, in sizes from 1/2-4 in. » more
TMC-K corrosion protection kits protect TMC and TMCX Terminator cable fittings from corrosive elements. The protective covering, in sizes from 1/2-4 in. » more
Producer prices continue to fall
Trends in the government's Producer Price Index (PPI) continue to make a mockery of concerns about inflation. The PPI for finished goods declined 0.3% in March, and was 1.8% lower during March 1998... » more
Trends in the government's Producer Price Index (PPI) continue to make a mockery of concerns about inflation. The PPI for finished goods declined 0.3% in March, and was 1.8% lower during March 1998... » more
Metric, metric, and more metric
Is metric-related government and industry news important to your operations? Are you still pulling out conversion tables and your calculator to figure out metric equivalents? If so, then you may want... » more
Is metric-related government and industry news important to your operations? Are you still pulling out conversion tables and your calculator to figure out metric equivalents? If so, then you may want... » more
Secondary containment
A line of products and systems for primary and secondary containment of underground fuel storage is presented in a 6-p brochure. The literature includes double wall tanks and piping, sumps, composite... » more
A line of products and systems for primary and secondary containment of underground fuel storage is presented in a 6-p brochure. The literature includes double wall tanks and piping, sumps, composite... » more
Pump design allows for easy mounting
Universal II pumps for sanitary applications combine three-way mounting versatility with a rotor/shaft connection sealed from the product zone. » more
Universal II pumps for sanitary applications combine three-way mounting versatility with a rotor/shaft connection sealed from the product zone. » more
Conveyor transports 100-lb loads
Roborail light-duty, overhead conveyor transports products and parts weighing up to 100 lb horizontally, vertically, or both directions. The system uses RF communications, is floor or... » more
Roborail light-duty, overhead conveyor transports products and parts weighing up to 100 lb horizontally, vertically, or both directions. The system uses RF communications, is floor or... » more
Pressure cleaning
A line of self-contained pressure washstations is described in a 6-p brochure. The units described feature semi-enclosed wash areas from 4X4 to 6X12 ft, heated high pressure water, and... » more
A line of self-contained pressure washstations is described in a 6-p brochure. The units described feature semi-enclosed wash areas from 4X4 to 6X12 ft, heated high pressure water, and... » more
Synthetic lubes
Over 100 lubricating products -- mostly synthetic -- are described in a 10-p brochure. » more
Over 100 lubricating products -- mostly synthetic -- are described in a 10-p brochure. » more
Finding motors and drives
Version 4.0 of an interactive electronic catalog on CD-ROM allows users to instantly access a wide variety of technical information on over 4000 motors and drives. » more
Version 4.0 of an interactive electronic catalog on CD-ROM allows users to instantly access a wide variety of technical information on over 4000 motors and drives. » more
Shuttling along
A vertical shuttle quickly and efficiently transports tote size loads up to 150 lb between floors up to 95-ft apart. » more
A vertical shuttle quickly and efficiently transports tote size loads up to 150 lb between floors up to 95-ft apart. » more
Lubricators handle small and large machines
Versa III Lubricators handle small machines with several lube points and medium and large equipment with centralized requirements up to 100 lube points. Units are available with 2 and 4-liter... » more
Versa III Lubricators handle small machines with several lube points and medium and large equipment with centralized requirements up to 100 lube points. Units are available with 2 and 4-liter... » more
A symbol of our commitment
This issue introduces the name and new logo of Cahners Business Information, publishers of Plant Engineering. You'll notice the new logo in the upper left corner of our cover. » more
This issue introduces the name and new logo of Cahners Business Information, publishers of Plant Engineering. You'll notice the new logo in the upper left corner of our cover. » more
Sensors/instruments
A 20-p catalog provides features, specifications, and common applications for a line of process control instruments and related sensors. Charts, photos, and diagrams assist in selecting appropriate... » more
A 20-p catalog provides features, specifications, and common applications for a line of process control instruments and related sensors. Charts, photos, and diagrams assist in selecting appropriate... » more
Water/wastewater treatment
An 8-p brochure describes products and services for raw water conditioning, ion exchange, deaeration, boiler fireside and waterside, steam/condensate, heavy metals-laden ash stabilization, fuel oil,... » more
An 8-p brochure describes products and services for raw water conditioning, ion exchange, deaeration, boiler fireside and waterside, steam/condensate, heavy metals-laden ash stabilization, fuel oil,... » more
Portable instrument measures water quality
Hydra simultaneously displays pH, temperature, total dissolved solids, conductivity, and resistance from a single water sample. The microprocessor automatically selects the proper range for the... » more
Hydra simultaneously displays pH, temperature, total dissolved solids, conductivity, and resistance from a single water sample. The microprocessor automatically selects the proper range for the... » more
Control drives down energy costs
Unidrive VTC is programmed to maximize energy savings on loads such as centrifugal pumps and fans. The easily reconfigured control input terminals accommodate HOA operation, preset speed select, and... » more
Unidrive VTC is programmed to maximize energy savings on loads such as centrifugal pumps and fans. The easily reconfigured control input terminals accommodate HOA operation, preset speed select, and... » more
Developing training programs
A free CD-ROM provides a comprehensive overview of the CourseWorks platform for building, delivering, and customizing multimedia training courses. » more
A free CD-ROM provides a comprehensive overview of the CourseWorks platform for building, delivering, and customizing multimedia training courses. » more
From maintenance to stewardship
One of the problems with industrial maintenance these days is that it's, well, maintenance. Maintenance by definition means keeping things the way they are (or in original condition), and that won't... » more
One of the problems with industrial maintenance these days is that it's, well, maintenance. Maintenance by definition means keeping things the way they are (or in original condition), and that won't... » more
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX
Change, % Current Month Year Facilities group index ago ago Clay construction products 145.7 0.69 1.96 Electric devices 147 -0.34 1.52 Foundry and forge products 135 0.07 0.52 Glass 107.4 -0.09 -0.74... » more
Change, % Current Month Year Facilities group index ago ago Clay construction products 145.7 0.69 1.96 Electric devices 147 -0.34 1.52 Foundry and forge products 135 0.07 0.52 Glass 107.4 -0.09 -0.74... » more
Select, link, drag, and animate
A free CD-ROM includes a selection utility for a line of speed reducers and gear motors, link to Autodesk CAD drawings for viewing or "drag and drop" of the selected unit, catalog pages of the... » more
A free CD-ROM includes a selection utility for a line of speed reducers and gear motors, link to Autodesk CAD drawings for viewing or "drag and drop" of the selected unit, catalog pages of the... » more
Compressed air dryers use low power
Balston PSA dryers use pressure swing absorption technology, with low amperage solenoid valves, to provide clean, dry compressed air at dew points as low as -100 F. » more
Balston PSA dryers use pressure swing absorption technology, with low amperage solenoid valves, to provide clean, dry compressed air at dew points as low as -100 F. » more
10876 of 11444