December 2011
Empowered workers deliver value
In all of the best practices discussed throughout 2011, it is the practice of investigation and discovery that is at the core of all of them. » more
AHR attendees are optimistic about new year
According to a recent survey of more than 1,000 AHR Expo exhibitors worldwide, nearly three-fourths of the total respondents expect a better year in 2012. » more
2012 System Integrator of the Year Award Winners
Control Engineering proudly presents its 2012 System Integrators of the Year. » more
November 2011
Understand shaft alignment fundamentals
Friction can cause damage, but it also can be an energy hog. » more
October 2011
Automated orbital welding systems streamline in-process inspections
Passing in-process inspections for orbital welding projects is critical, as a failure can lead to costly rework, project delays, and system downtime. » more
Lean product development provides manufacturing value
Relentless focus on customer value reduces time to market. » more
Make the right choice on protective devices
Choosing the correction protective device for a low-voltage distribution system requires system performance analysis. » more
September 2011
New solutions address arc flash energy reduction
The NEC's new set of solutions keep electrical engineers safe during inspections. » more
Making sense of third-party maintenance for your automatic welding system
Working with third-party PM providers allows more focus on core competencies. » more
Breaking down the barriers to effective maintenance
Repetitive failures can be prevented with routine maintenance, in turn increasing productivity and profits. » more
July/August 2011
Temple Grandin to keynote AME conference
Best-selling author and lecturer Temple Grandin will keynote the Association for Manufacturing Excellence’s annual International Excellence Inside Conference, October 24-28 in Dallas, TX. » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing together
Sept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Successful owner-contractor relationship requires a balancing act
Best-in-class maintenance teams should have access to contract details such as contract start and end dates, labor, equipment and materials rates, straight/premium time pay rules, and contractor... » more
Comprehensive conveyor maintenance plan reduces tension
Maintenance personnel need to be up-to-date on the latest procedures in order to detect any and all issues in their conveyor. By following simple maintenance procedures, members of the maintenance... » more
June 2011
Best Practices: Propane-fueled forklifts deliver savings, performance
Propane-fueled forklifts maintain consistent, 100% power throughout operation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and have a well-established fuel delivery and cylinder exchange structure. » more
Proper lubrication plays a role in energy efficiency
Many factors come into play when selecting a lubricant, including the desired performance of the gearbox within an application. » more
How not to install a high efficiency motor
It takes more than just the motor to deliver an efficient outcome. » more
May 2011
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Maintenance as a profit center
Implementing a Lean system requires leadership and patience » more
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lift truck fleet maintenance needs a comprehensive plan
Properly planning a lift truck fleet and implementing a service schedule are critical to optimizing the fleet’s uptime and productivity. » more
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Managing the risk of arc flash
Understanding the data and the standards for a deadly plant danger. » more
Integrate maintenance, automation for success
Engineering solutions are important to preserving capital and productivity. » more
Navigating the global manufacturing landscape
It takes persistence, but the world is waiting for your products. » more
April 2011
Improving arc flash safety through design
Substation project shows pitfalls and possibilities in system » more
Mobile lubrication
Mobile lubrication system provides storage and dispensing of lubricants, cutting oils, bearing oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids and engine oils for plants requiring lubrication maintenance... » more
Conveyor guards
EVO Conveyor Guards provide a simple, flexible and cost-effective solution to conveyor guarding, with component designs to help keep personnel safe. » more
Tank cleaner
TankJet 360 Fluid Driven Tank Cleaner from Spraying Systems Co. is equipped with a dual- or triple-nozzle hub and high-impact solid stream nozzles that rotate 360° in horizontal and vertical planes. » more
March 2011
FROM THE ARCHIVES: On the road to sustainability, you’re going to need a map
Businesses look to implement, embrace sustainability as a critical success factor for long-term value for their customers, our common planet. Sustainability is also strongly linked to making the most... » more
We need a light bulb to go off on energy
With the continuing emphasis on energy efficiency, the move toward CFL bulbs has intensified, and the final U.S. manufacturing plant that made incandescent bulbs closed last September » more
Ring bearings for wide range of medium- to heavy-duty applications
The Kaydon HS Series of ring bearings are efficiently designed for four-point contact, with a rectangular cross-section, deep groove gothic arch raceways and maximum ball complement » more
January/February 2011
2011 Manufacturing/Automation Summit helps point the way forward
Discounted registration will allow plant managers or engineers to bring one of their colleagues at no cost for three days of information on the best in new strategies, best practices and the best new... » more
Intrinsic safety systems can build in security
How safe do you make the plant where your employees work? How close should the design engineer come to the minimum ignition curves? Should you use intrinsic safety technology or go with... » more
Inductive sensor detects objects, distance measurement up to 12 mm
The robust IWRR/IFRR Inductive Sensors from Baumer for object detection and distance measurement up to 12 mm are IP67 and/or IP69-rated and sealed against moisture and contaminants and easily... » more
Bus coupler connects EtherNet/IP with modular, extendable electronic terminal blocks
The Bus Coupler from Beckhoff recognizes the terminals to which it is connected, and performs the assignment of the inputs and outputs to the words of the process image automatically. » more
Empowered workers deliver valueIn all of the best practices discussed throughout 2011, it is the practice of investigation and discovery that is at the core of all of them. » more
Designing new SCADA systems
Reduce design time and achieve better results when developing a new SCADA project for Windows or Windows Embedded platform. » more
Reduce design time and achieve better results when developing a new SCADA project for Windows or Windows Embedded platform. » more
AHR attendees are optimistic about new yearAccording to a recent survey of more than 1,000 AHR Expo exhibitors worldwide, nearly three-fourths of the total respondents expect a better year in 2012. » more
2012 System Integrator of the Year Award WinnersControl Engineering proudly presents its 2012 System Integrators of the Year. » more
Grasp control, and find the power to change
Every manufacturer has the same goal of creating a productive plant – and each faces the same hurdles to achieve it. » more
Every manufacturer has the same goal of creating a productive plant – and each faces the same hurdles to achieve it. » more
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Understand shaft alignment fundamentalsFriction can cause damage, but it also can be an energy hog. » more
Xylem completes spinoff of water technology business from ITT
New company begins operation with emphasis on water distribution in commercial and industrial sectors. » more
New company begins operation with emphasis on water distribution in commercial and industrial sectors. » more
Have you heard? U.S. manufacturing is back
The Boston Consulting Group has confirmed when the total cost of manufacturing is calculated, the U.S. is as attractive a place for manufacturing as anywhere in the world. » more
The Boston Consulting Group has confirmed when the total cost of manufacturing is calculated, the U.S. is as attractive a place for manufacturing as anywhere in the world. » more
Scheduling preventative maintenance - timing is everything
CMMS Intelligence allows maintenance teams to reduce preventative maintenance and achieve maximum uptime. » more
CMMS Intelligence allows maintenance teams to reduce preventative maintenance and achieve maximum uptime. » more
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Gather the data to look at the true value of a safety system
“Safety system” is an apt description for a never-ending operational process. » more
“Safety system” is an apt description for a never-ending operational process. » more
Sales pitch on CMMS: Increased capacity, profits
The maintenance team should not simply be considered a cost center. What is the opposite of reducing downtime? Increasing uptime! » more
The maintenance team should not simply be considered a cost center. What is the opposite of reducing downtime? Increasing uptime! » more
Automated orbital welding systems streamline in-process inspectionsPassing in-process inspections for orbital welding projects is critical, as a failure can lead to costly rework, project delays, and system downtime. » more
Lean product development provides manufacturing valueRelentless focus on customer value reduces time to market. » more
Make the right choice on protective devicesChoosing the correction protective device for a low-voltage distribution system requires system performance analysis. » more
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Recruiting manufacturing's new 'Dream Team'
We’re not only competing against the rest of the world for manufacturing, we’re also competing against other U.S. companies for talent. And some people just don’t want to play on our team any more. » more
We’re not only competing against the rest of the world for manufacturing, we’re also competing against other U.S. companies for talent. And some people just don’t want to play on our team any more. » more
New solutions address arc flash energy reductionThe NEC's new set of solutions keep electrical engineers safe during inspections. » more
Making sense of third-party maintenance for your automatic welding systemWorking with third-party PM providers allows more focus on core competencies. » more
Breaking down the barriers to effective maintenanceRepetitive failures can be prevented with routine maintenance, in turn increasing productivity and profits. » more
Five ways to ensure better power quality
Unscheduled equipment downtime can result in delayed shipment and lost sales for the business, and loss of sleep and credibility for the plant operations manager. » more
Unscheduled equipment downtime can result in delayed shipment and lost sales for the business, and loss of sleep and credibility for the plant operations manager. » more
Temple Grandin to keynote AME conference Best-selling author and lecturer Temple Grandin will keynote the Association for Manufacturing Excellence’s annual International Excellence Inside Conference, October 24-28 in Dallas, TX. » more
In depth: 35 years in a competitive global market
Wildeck Inc. marked its 35th anniversary with a community open house and celebration. Plant Engineering sat down with Keith G. Pignolet to learn more about the plant’s success. » more
Wildeck Inc. marked its 35th anniversary with a community open house and celebration. Plant Engineering sat down with Keith G. Pignolet to learn more about the plant’s success. » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing togetherSept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Successful owner-contractor relationship requires a balancing act Best-in-class maintenance teams should have access to contract details such as contract start and end dates, labor, equipment and materials rates, straight/premium time pay rules, and contractor... » more
Comprehensive conveyor maintenance plan reduces tensionMaintenance personnel need to be up-to-date on the latest procedures in order to detect any and all issues in their conveyor. By following simple maintenance procedures, members of the maintenance... » more
Best Practices: Propane-fueled forklifts deliver savings, performancePropane-fueled forklifts maintain consistent, 100% power throughout operation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and have a well-established fuel delivery and cylinder exchange structure. » more
Find the right data to justify electrical system upgrades
41% of all respondents in a recent ARC Advisory Group survey cited “lost production” and “failure costs” as the primary justification for projects to upgrade electrical power systems. » more
41% of all respondents in a recent ARC Advisory Group survey cited “lost production” and “failure costs” as the primary justification for projects to upgrade electrical power systems. » more
Calculating the true savings when reducing air system pressure
Over time many of the corrective actions put forward to reduce compressed air energy consumption have been simplified with the intention of encouraging action. » more
Over time many of the corrective actions put forward to reduce compressed air energy consumption have been simplified with the intention of encouraging action. » more
Proper lubrication plays a role in energy efficiencyMany factors come into play when selecting a lubricant, including the desired performance of the gearbox within an application. » more
How not to install a high efficiency motorIt takes more than just the motor to deliver an efficient outcome. » more
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Maintenance as a profit centerImplementing a Lean system requires leadership and patience » more
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lift truck fleet maintenance needs a comprehensive planProperly planning a lift truck fleet and implementing a service schedule are critical to optimizing the fleet’s uptime and productivity. » more
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Managing the risk of arc flashUnderstanding the data and the standards for a deadly plant danger. » more
Integrate maintenance, automation for successEngineering solutions are important to preserving capital and productivity. » more
Navigating the global manufacturing landscapeIt takes persistence, but the world is waiting for your products. » more
Improving arc flash safety through designSubstation project shows pitfalls and possibilities in system » more
It’s “Take a Congressman to work’ month
Plant Engineering Content Manager and Editor, Bob Vavra, discusses his experience at the 2011 Manufacturing/Automation Summit in Chicago, IL. » more
Plant Engineering Content Manager and Editor, Bob Vavra, discusses his experience at the 2011 Manufacturing/Automation Summit in Chicago, IL. » more
Mobile lubricationMobile lubrication system provides storage and dispensing of lubricants, cutting oils, bearing oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids and engine oils for plants requiring lubrication maintenance... » more
Conveyor guardsEVO Conveyor Guards provide a simple, flexible and cost-effective solution to conveyor guarding, with component designs to help keep personnel safe. » more
Tank cleanerTankJet 360 Fluid Driven Tank Cleaner from Spraying Systems Co. is equipped with a dual- or triple-nozzle hub and high-impact solid stream nozzles that rotate 360° in horizontal and vertical planes. » more
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: On the road to sustainability, you’re going to need a mapBusinesses look to implement, embrace sustainability as a critical success factor for long-term value for their customers, our common planet. Sustainability is also strongly linked to making the most... » more
We need a light bulb to go off on energyWith the continuing emphasis on energy efficiency, the move toward CFL bulbs has intensified, and the final U.S. manufacturing plant that made incandescent bulbs closed last September » more
3-pole contractors, thermal overload protection relays
Cost effective and reliable 3-pole contactors and thermal overload protection relays are available from Electrotech Direct » more
Cost effective and reliable 3-pole contactors and thermal overload protection relays are available from Electrotech Direct » more
Ring bearings for wide range of medium- to heavy-duty applicationsThe Kaydon HS Series of ring bearings are efficiently designed for four-point contact, with a rectangular cross-section, deep groove gothic arch raceways and maximum ball complement » more
Adjustable speed drive reduces pressure buildup
P9 adjustable speed drive for the pump industry is ARRRA-compliant and is designed to reduce pressure buildup and energy consumption » more
P9 adjustable speed drive for the pump industry is ARRRA-compliant and is designed to reduce pressure buildup and energy consumption » more
View archive of Arc Flash University 2011, Session I
The archived version of the first Class of the 2011 Arc Flash University series is now available at www.plantengineering.com. » more
The archived version of the first Class of the 2011 Arc Flash University series is now available at www.plantengineering.com. » more
2011 Manufacturing/Automation Summit helps point the way forwardDiscounted registration will allow plant managers or engineers to bring one of their colleagues at no cost for three days of information on the best in new strategies, best practices and the best new... » more
Intrinsic safety systems can build in securityHow safe do you make the plant where your employees work? How close should the design engineer come to the minimum ignition curves? Should you use intrinsic safety technology or go with... » more
Inductive sensor detects objects, distance measurement up to 12 mmThe robust IWRR/IFRR Inductive Sensors from Baumer for object detection and distance measurement up to 12 mm are IP67 and/or IP69-rated and sealed against moisture and contaminants and easily... » more
Bus coupler connects EtherNet/IP with modular, extendable electronic terminal blocksThe Bus Coupler from Beckhoff recognizes the terminals to which it is connected, and performs the assignment of the inputs and outputs to the words of the process image automatically. » more
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