PLANT ENGINEERING April issue preview
Through the use of infrared thermography, manufacturers can more accurately predict where maintenance is needed, preventing costly downtime and the accompanying drag on the bottom line.
• Cover Story: Infrared thermography hits hot spots Through the use of infrared thermography, manufacturers can more accurately predict where maintenance is needed, preventing costly downtime and the accompanying drag on the bottom line. Senior editor Kevin Campbell looks at some new applications for IR thermography and revisits some old ones, too.
• PLANT ENGINEERING’s 2006 Product of the Year winners
The winners have been announced. Check to see who won, and don’t forget your shopping list.• Electrical Connection Driving electrical reliability in power quality solutions.• Electrical Engineering Mike Garrick of Phoenix Contact talks about SIL 3-rated relays and the “acceptance” of their use as an industry practice.• Mechanical Engineering Alan Bandes of UE Systems takes on the task of eliminating waste in compressed air systems
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