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Plant Engineering - June 01, 1998
Cost Trends
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX*
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX
PLANT OPERATING COST TRENDS
Index remains stable
PRODUCER PRICES
Producer prices continue to fall
Editorial
Are you branded -- the right way?
Forum
Reader suspends belief at worker's suspension
Fax fix
Human Side of Engineering
Is it fair to eliminate an obsoleted job classification?
How many temporary workers can you hire?
Can you bypass a senior employee and hire from outside?
Is shaming a worker the best way to ; boost productivity?
Can you force extra work on an employee?
Can you lay off a marginal worker out of seniority?
Must you give an "embarrassed" employee a transfer?
Employee purchase plan: Should resale be prohibited?
Bomb scare: What constitutes proper notification?
Do vacation benefits accrue during layoff?
MANAGEMENT
On an errand for the company: Is he still at work?
New Literature
Pressure cleaning
Harmonic filters
Maintenance equipment
Welding software
Hydraulic motors
Measurement
Milling cutters
Concrete repair
Ac and dc motors
Data hardware
Riding scrubbers
Lube handling
Metric motors
Welding products
Secondary containment
Thermal spray
Lift equipment
Gear lubrication
Adjustable speed drives
Signs and labels
Safety monitoring
Casters and wheels
Compressed air filtration
Fluorescent ballasts
Line-shaft conveyors
Vises and clamps
Drive products
Sensors/instruments
Compressor filters
Crane controls
Adjustable speed drives
Level sensing
Training services
Wastewater separators
Hydraulic fuses
Power monitors
Line reactors
Security resources
Compressed gas safety
Oil-water separators
Floor coatings
Compressed air
Lift trucks
Synthetic lubes
Lighting control
Tool storage
Test and measurement instruments
Plenum fans
Noise control
Spot cooling
New Products
Pallet increases stiffness ten-fold
Handheld bar code scanner is 50% lighter
Modular assembly conveyor offers flexibility
Pick-to-light systems increase throughput
Narrow aisle fork lift combines functions
Workstation available in four configurations
Lighting fixture serves harsh environments
Hydraulic oil filtration cart removes dirt, water
Detection lamp locates refrigeration leaks
Boiler/burner package provides hot water or steam
Bulk container matches manufacturing needs
Probe detects excessive motor shaft currents
Conveyor system offers limitless combinations
Pump design allows for easy mounting
Blower package offers high efficiency, low noise
Racks simplify retrieval of heavy items
Controller protects refrigerant pumps
Motor drive control has quick response time
Workstation cranes serve robotic systems
Conveyor accumulates variety of packages
Muffler quiets air-operated diaphragm pumps
Level-sensing drain removes air condensate
All-organic polymer separates oil and water
Contact cleaner works quickly
Bar code scanner handles various product sizes
Compressed air piping system installs quickly
Vertical storage system has two-bay access
Kit protects cable fittings from corrosion
Floating thermometer gives instant readings
Cooler serves electronic control panels
Door operator provides fast drop testing
Burner features multifuel capabilities
Portable saw handles most pipe materials
Safety glasses feature stylish look
Device integrates incompatible systems
Exit sign retrofit meets UL standards
Water-based corrosion inhibitor meets indoor needs
System reads/writes multiple tags
Lubricators handle small and large machines
Conveyor transports 100-lb loads
News & Comment
ECONOMY
Economy continues to shine, despite the looming clouds
PRACTICAL IDEAS; INSTALLING; MAINTAINING
Increasing centrifugal pump reliability
Suggestions & Solutions
Heat exchanger facts
Handling hot bearings
Switching to synthetics
Maintenance ideas
Shuttling along
How hot is it?
Pick it up
Put some light on the subject
Finding lift truck parts
Looking to the next century
No more guessing
Refrigerant cylinders
Better bearings
Easy flowmeter selection
Getting workers out safely
Water protection
New tire technology
Capturing & cleaning
Collars and couplings
Foams make effective gaskets
They got a lot of brass
Free environmental consulting
Don't get hit
When you need a pallet
Hey buddy...got an O-ring?
Prepare for the unexpected
Conveyor keeps a low profile
Belts with backings
Test drive an ac drive
Finding motors and drives
Make machinery safe
Don't blow your fuse
Comparing dollars
To our readers
A symbol of our commitment
Web Update
Help is just a few clicks away
Metric, metric, and more metric
Get your motor runnin'
Partnerships for $500
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