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Plant Engineering - May 01, 1998
Cost Trends
INDUSTRIAL SHIPMENTS
Shipments kick into high gear
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX*
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX
PLANT OPERATING COST TRENDS
Index sees slight jump
Editorial
From maintenance to stewardship
Forum
A new twist on level detection
Software supplier
Motor challenge
Human Side of Engineering
Human Side of Engineering
Uncommon side: The slow learner -- part I
Can you fire a chronic gambler?
Can you bypass a qualified bidder for promotion?
When is is right to deny an employee's vacation preference?
When is a longtime past practice not binding?
Be wary of service that can backfire
Is there such a thing as borderline sexual harassment?
New Literature
Gas monitoring
Temperature control
Spray nozzles
Wastewater evaporators
Reels
Centrifugal fans
Modular buildings
Sensors and switches
Air cleaning
Networking products
Hand tools
Cleanroom accessories
Scissor lifts
Makeup air heaters
Fume hood fans
Foot shims
Wireless communication
Flue gas conditioning
Hand tools
Commutator maintenance
Electrical testing
HVAC silencers
Portable power
Chillers
Grinder discs
Inverter duty motors
Control system software
Safety supplies
Flowmeters
Instrumentation
Water/wastewater treatment
Metal halide ballasts
Linear bearing
Data acquisition
Fastening systems
Measurement devices
SSRV motor starters
Sealless pumps
Electrical enclosures
Instrumentation
Refrigerant decontamination
Environmental compliance
Storage and workspace equipment
Containment lining
Lift truck brakes
Electrical products
New Products
Conveyor roller reduces package ink pickup
Pumps deliver lubes through long lines
VFD supply cable resists severe voltage spikes
Compressed air dryers use low power
Controller stores values in nonvolatile memory
Connectors offer EMI protection
Suite allows handheld computers to use bar codes
Narrow aisle truck offers improved performance
Screen resists damage
Dataline and surge arresters are combined
Vehicle offered in gas or electric models
Disconnect switch provides dual functions
Spatulas clean relay contacts
Lubricant has oxidation and thermal stability
Detector converts analog to digital
Motors work in difficult conditions
Valve design offers easy field conversion
Pump trap handles 60,000 lb/hr
Light fixture creates comfortable environment
Heat exchangers recover process energy
Portable instrument measures water quality
Coating resists petroleum products
Dumper discharges load without losing pallet
Laminated tapes & belts provide extended life
Transfer data to laptops without bus cards
System tests lines up to 10,000 psi
Metering system eliminates vapor lock
Sensor detects water in oil
Software satisfies plant labeling requirements
Wheel handles abuse
Industrial camera stores and relays images
Battery serves UPS applications
Mounted bearings meet metric standards
Interface panel connects to most process controls
Air filter extends service intervals
Lifting tongs handle 6000-lb loads
Controller reduces compressor energy cost
Notepad eliminates paper notes
Operator interface system mounts anywhere
Control drives down energy costs
News & Comment
BUSINESS
When times are good, business planners must guard against complacency
ECONOMY
Trade deficit expanded, but export growth still strong in 1997
SELECTING TRENDS NEW TECHNOLOGY
Motor efficiency standards create new challenges
The Motor Challenge
Special
Postcards from the show
Suggestions & Solutions
Fixing fluid products?
Custom diaphragms take a beating
Prescription for building project headaches
Select, link, drag, and animate
Customized cabinetry
Commander takes charge
How to grab and hold on
Carpeting the plant floor
Developing training programs
Rigging correctly
Get a HEPA information
Is that approved?
Convert from old to new
Easy way to monitor batteries
Accumulate knowledge
Moving magnetically
Stop rust before it starts
Where gas/liquid and debris part
Eliminate frozen studs
Tips & Tricks
Sharing maintenance Tips & Tricks
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