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GridWatch
Another site to check out is GridWatch -- for the power industry. The website (www.gridwatch. com) is divided into three main sections: power generation, power markets, and transmission and... » more
Another site to check out is GridWatch -- for the power industry. The website (www.gridwatch. com) is divided into three main sections: power generation, power markets, and transmission and... » more
Must an employee give notice when quitting?
When Pipefitter First Grade Chuck Dancer was hired by Maintenance Supervisor Bill Southern, he confided that a rotor cup condition limited shoulder movement, and that he also had a "tennis elbow"... » more
When Pipefitter First Grade Chuck Dancer was hired by Maintenance Supervisor Bill Southern, he confided that a rotor cup condition limited shoulder movement, and that he also had a "tennis elbow"... » more
New OSHA standard requires employers to develop a written respiratory program
Under a revised respiratory standard published Jan. 8 by OSHA, employers will have to develop a written program to protect workers that wear respirators. » more
Under a revised respiratory standard published Jan. 8 by OSHA, employers will have to develop a written program to protect workers that wear respirators. » more
Drive/Motor Load Sharing: Match Technology To Needs
Many industrial applications require multiple drives mechanically coupled to a common load. When specifying a new or retrofit multiple-drive system, you are confronted with several choices of motor... » more
Many industrial applications require multiple drives mechanically coupled to a common load. When specifying a new or retrofit multiple-drive system, you are confronted with several choices of motor... » more
Drum handling
A quarterly newsletter provides ideas and solutions for handling drums with more efficiency and productivity. The 4-p publication contains case histories and product specifications. Liftomatic... » more
A quarterly newsletter provides ideas and solutions for handling drums with more efficiency and productivity. The 4-p publication contains case histories and product specifications. Liftomatic... » more
Save 20 ft of space
More than 5000 inline graphics, instant search/retrieval, and page-for-page accuracy of the original documents are some of the many benefits of All 50 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations On CD-ROM. » more
More than 5000 inline graphics, instant search/retrieval, and page-for-page accuracy of the original documents are some of the many benefits of All 50 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations On CD-ROM. » more
Selecting Liquid Level Detectors For Tanks
How much liquid is in the tank? How much did we use today? Is it time to refill? These are common questions around a typical plant. There are many ways to determine how much liquid is in a vessel. » more
How much liquid is in the tank? How much did we use today? Is it time to refill? These are common questions around a typical plant. There are many ways to determine how much liquid is in a vessel. » more
Checking spills across the country
Environmental compliance professionals now have a time-saving, updated reference for their reporting requirements -- Spill Reporting Procedures Guide. » more
Environmental compliance professionals now have a time-saving, updated reference for their reporting requirements -- Spill Reporting Procedures Guide. » more
Electric motors
A 32-p catalog provides full details on a line a inverter-duty motors. These 1 to 350-hp motors are compatible with most major controllers, encoders, and brakes. » more
A 32-p catalog provides full details on a line a inverter-duty motors. These 1 to 350-hp motors are compatible with most major controllers, encoders, and brakes. » more
Grand finale for production in '97
We can applaud the performance of the U.S. industrial economy as we set the stage for 1998. Overall industrial output for 1997 rose a hearty 5% over 1996 levels. Industrial production for December... » more
We can applaud the performance of the U.S. industrial economy as we set the stage for 1998. Overall industrial output for 1997 rose a hearty 5% over 1996 levels. Industrial production for December... » more
Ultrasonic filter cleaner works fast
A portable, ultrasonic system for cleaning liquid filter components eliminates the need for pressure washing and steam cleaning. The system cleans reusable sintered, pleated, bonded, slotted, or... » more
A portable, ultrasonic system for cleaning liquid filter components eliminates the need for pressure washing and steam cleaning. The system cleans reusable sintered, pleated, bonded, slotted, or... » more
Infrared heaters
Low intensity linear infrared and/or oil fired heaters are covered in a 4-p brochure. Inputs range from 60,000 to 150,000 Btu/hr for gas and 91,000 to 105,000 Btu/hr for oil. Sterling HVAC Products » more
Low intensity linear infrared and/or oil fired heaters are covered in a 4-p brochure. Inputs range from 60,000 to 150,000 Btu/hr for gas and 91,000 to 105,000 Btu/hr for oil. Sterling HVAC Products » more
Properly Designed Filtration Systems Keep Plant Air Quality High
With the variety of contaminants that exist in most manufacturing plants, a single type of filtration system or filter medium seldom is universally effective. » more
With the variety of contaminants that exist in most manufacturing plants, a single type of filtration system or filter medium seldom is universally effective. » more
Steam traps
A 20-p catalog depicts two lines of inverted bucket steam traps: cast iron and stainless steel. Both lines integrate the energy saving features of the inverted bucket steam trap with proven... » more
A 20-p catalog depicts two lines of inverted bucket steam traps: cast iron and stainless steel. Both lines integrate the energy saving features of the inverted bucket steam trap with proven... » more
Keep on rolling
A free 44-p catalog describes a complete line of light, medium, and heavy-duty casters and wheels, including versions with a capacity of 26,400 lb. Each series is presented using photographs,... » more
A free 44-p catalog describes a complete line of light, medium, and heavy-duty casters and wheels, including versions with a capacity of 26,400 lb. Each series is presented using photographs,... » more
Color sensors
A 6-p brochure introduces a line of color-sensitive photoelectric sensors. These sensors accurately detect extremely minute differences between up to four highly similar colors, even subtly varying... » more
A 6-p brochure introduces a line of color-sensitive photoelectric sensors. These sensors accurately detect extremely minute differences between up to four highly similar colors, even subtly varying... » more
Hoist motors
A 6-p brochure describes a line of crane and hoist motors. Several types cover speed ranges from 40:1 to 1000:1 and horsepower to 300. Options include brakes, encoders, and insulation protection... » more
A 6-p brochure describes a line of crane and hoist motors. Several types cover speed ranges from 40:1 to 1000:1 and horsepower to 300. Options include brakes, encoders, and insulation protection... » more
Videograph records on large format
DAVe, a large format, videographic recording system, includes DARWIN data acquisition I/O units, industrial data viewer, and Wonderware InTouch software, all configured as a videographic recorder. » more
DAVe, a large format, videographic recording system, includes DARWIN data acquisition I/O units, industrial data viewer, and Wonderware InTouch software, all configured as a videographic recorder. » more
I/O modules offer rapid conversion rates
New 8-point modules offer rapid conversion rates of 1 microsecond/point at a low cost-per-point. » more
New 8-point modules offer rapid conversion rates of 1 microsecond/point at a low cost-per-point. » more
PM Program Keeps Asphalt Parking Lots Up-To-Speed
Drive through your parking lot and view it through the eyes of a customer, visitor, or employee. » more
Drive through your parking lot and view it through the eyes of a customer, visitor, or employee. » more
Be an article judge
We are looking for auditors to judge Plant Engineering magazine's editorial quality. If you would like to become a judge, we'll send you information on our Editorial Quality Audit program and tell... » more
We are looking for auditors to judge Plant Engineering magazine's editorial quality. If you would like to become a judge, we'll send you information on our Editorial Quality Audit program and tell... » more
Hand cleaner eliminates sink
Hand towels combine an abrasive, synthetic material with a powerful liquid cleaner and antibacterial additive in a sink-free system to remove the toughest industrial soils. » more
Hand towels combine an abrasive, synthetic material with a powerful liquid cleaner and antibacterial additive in a sink-free system to remove the toughest industrial soils. » more
Chemical resistant plastic grating
A 24-p brochure presents molded one-piece FRP grating for floors, platforms, stairs, ramps, and catwalks. Load and deflection data are included, plus installation guidelines and properties of... » more
A 24-p brochure presents molded one-piece FRP grating for floors, platforms, stairs, ramps, and catwalks. Load and deflection data are included, plus installation guidelines and properties of... » more
Condensate separator boils off water
Condensate separation system offers an efficient, low cost method for isolating lubricant from condensate for easy disposal. » more
Condensate separation system offers an efficient, low cost method for isolating lubricant from condensate for easy disposal. » more
When to clamp down on too much "socializing"
Veteran Engineer Charley Hoffskin liked his liquor. When he appeared flushed and unsteady in the hospitality room at an industry trade show one evening, Hoffskin's supervisor, Project Leader Bill... » more
Veteran Engineer Charley Hoffskin liked his liquor. When he appeared flushed and unsteady in the hospitality room at an industry trade show one evening, Hoffskin's supervisor, Project Leader Bill... » more
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