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!Troubleshooting: Handling a nuisance trip The main 4,000 amp service breaker associated with a research and development facility has experienced a number of unexplained trips. A power monitor was installed on the service to determine if the cause of the circuit breaker's operation was the result of a fault condition in the building's electrical distribution, a utility supply issue, or a problem with the electronic control circuitry (trip unit). |
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| !Future 30 nominations now open Is there a young, bright, and upwardly mobile employee at your plant? Nominate him or her to the Plant Engineering Future 30 program, which will recognize 30 outstanding young manufacturing professionals around the country. |
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| !White Paper: 12 tips for buying an infrared camera Looking for an infrared camera for your plant floor? A little bit of homework now can save you a lot of headaches down the road – not to mention time and money. |
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| !Commentary: Rollin' with the changes – reliability rocks As lead guitarist in a rock band in a previous life, music came easily for me; it was remembering all those song lyrics that was tough. Any garage band worth listening to in the 1960s had a repertoire of about four hours of songs without repeating themselves – that was a lot of lyrics to memorize. In a curious way though, some of the lyrics that spoke of true love, train wrecks, hot rods and beach parties have taken on new meaning that I can apply in the business world when looking for ways to attain, and sustain, a highly reliable manufacturing environment. |
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| !Feature: A straight line to proper shaft and belt alignment Misaligned shafts can lead to premature bearing or coupling failure, shaft fatigue, damage to seals and increased vibration levels, friction, overheating and energy consumption. Laser alignment technology facilitates accurate alignment, and it performs light years ahead of conventional methods. |
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| !Feature: In deciding on ERP, EAM systems, time is more important than turf Today, it's a rare business executive who doesn’t have at least some IT understanding, and a healthy respect for people who know more than he does. And IT managers play a full part in decisions on business planning and strategy. They are all part of the same team. So why is it that the two sides often don't see eye to eye when it comes to Enterprise Resource Planning and Enterprise Asset Management? For those not involved in the argument, it can sometimes seem like a distinction without a difference. |
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| :Free compressed air guide A free eight-page guide has been updated to include tips on system maintenance activities, maintenance solutions for various compressor types and practical solutions for common problems. |
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| :Angle grinder This 5-inch angle grinder features electronic speed stabilization and is designed for grinding; cutting; finishing granite, marble or concrete; and other heavy operating conditions. |
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!Troubleshooting: Handling a nuisance trip The main 4,000 amp service breaker associated with a research and development facility has experienced a number of unexplained trips. A power monitor was installed on the service to determine if the cause of the circuit breaker's operation was the result of a fault condition in the building's electrical distribution, a utility supply issue, or a problem with the electronic control circuitry (trip unit). |
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| !Future 30 nominations now open Is there a young, bright, and upwardly mobile employee at your plant? Nominate him or her to the Plant Engineering Future 30 program, which will recognize 30 outstanding young manufacturing professionals around the country. |
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| !White Paper: 12 tips for buying an infrared camera Looking for an infrared camera for your plant floor? A little bit of homework now can save you a lot of headaches down the road – not to mention time and money. |
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| !Commentary: Rollin' with the changes – reliability rocks As lead guitarist in a rock band in a previous life, music came easily for me; it was remembering all those song lyrics that was tough. Any garage band worth listening to in the 1960s had a repertoire of about four hours of songs without repeating themselves – that was a lot of lyrics to memorize. In a curious way though, some of the lyrics that spoke of true love, train wrecks, hot rods and beach parties have taken on new meaning that I can apply in the business world when looking for ways to attain, and sustain, a highly reliable manufacturing environment. |
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| !Feature: A straight line to proper shaft and belt alignment Misaligned shafts can lead to premature bearing or coupling failure, shaft fatigue, damage to seals and increased vibration levels, friction, overheating and energy consumption. Laser alignment technology facilitates accurate alignment, and it performs light years ahead of conventional methods. |
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| !Feature: In deciding on ERP, EAM systems, time is more important than turf Today, it's a rare business executive who doesn’t have at least some IT understanding, and a healthy respect for people who know more than he does. And IT managers play a full part in decisions on business planning and strategy. They are all part of the same team. So why is it that the two sides often don't see eye to eye when it comes to Enterprise Resource Planning and Enterprise Asset Management? For those not involved in the argument, it can sometimes seem like a distinction without a difference. |
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| :Free compressed air guide A free eight-page guide has been updated to include tips on system maintenance activities, maintenance solutions for various compressor types and practical solutions for common problems. |
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| :Tool sets New tool sets were developed to meet the Country of Origin requirements of the Trade Agreements Act. |
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| :Angle grinder This 5-inch angle grinder features electronic speed stabilization and is designed for grinding; cutting; finishing granite, marble or concrete; and other heavy operating conditions. |
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