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Plant Engineering - September 01, 1998
Cost Trends
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX*
PLANT OPERATING COST TRENDS
Operating costs see slight jump
TRENDS
Inflation stays low
Editorial
Our biggest challenge
Forum
Correction
Show expected to spark additional machine tool orders
Calendar
A different kind of pump
Human Side of Engineering
Can you unilaterally change the wage payment procedure?
Can racial slurs be erased by hiring a black worker?
Can you force an employee to take a promotion?
Preparing to fire a dud? Use full documentation
Does strike time count as continuous service?
Can a privacy claim be carried too far?
Worker disagreement? Be wary of unlawful restraint
Subject changes to the reasonableness test
Employee absence: How frequent is frequent?
Can you change incentive rates unilaterally?
Smartest kid on the block? You may need patience
Don't like applicant's looks? Think twice
Initiate those honesty tests!
Maintenance Tips & Tricks
Maintenance Tips & Tricks
Maintenance Tips and Tricks
Training the answer
Pouring into tight spots
Removing bushings
Welding thin metal
Carrying ladders
Flossing action
Testing for leaks
Changing hoses and fittings
Plugging the gap
Replacing connectors
Gripping the slot
Catching the dust
Grabbing hold
Preventing collapses
Starting screws
Soothing solution
Finding momentary drops
Trueing stock
Curing stubbornness
Synchronizing compressors
Pulling pins
Determining resistance
Scratching straight
Locating feeds
Wrenching right
Extending life
Creating gaskets
Priming the pump
Wrapping rubber
About Tips & Tricks
Inflating plug
New Literature
Lighting publications
Storage systems
Winches
Ultrasonic flowmeters
MIG wires
Lighting controls
Crane controls
Fan mounts
Hydraulic pumps
Smart flowmeters
Surface raceway
Process equipment
Speed reducers
Assembly pastes
Railing systems
Single-ply roofing
Central lubrication
Safety products
Corrosion training
Lockout/tagout
Power circuit breakers
Reach truck
Floor safety
Fluorescent ballasts
Bus components
Heat recovery
Winches
Electrical components
Signal interface
AGVs
Respirators
Dehumidifiers
Test equipment
Air curtains
ASD cables
Sensors
Compressed air products
Casters and wheels
Analytical services
Transient suppression
Explosion proof signaling
Identification products
Uninterruptible power systems
Cyclones
Jib cranes
New Products
Handheld tachometer is accurate to 1 rpm
Welder/generator controls dc output
Filter removes excess oil from airlines
Boots protect workers from water and electricity
Wire rope hoists reduce maintenance requirements
Bearings resist water damage
Booster raises compressed air pressure
Laser simplifies shaft alignment
Solid lubricant outlasts bearing greases
Heat exchanger minimizes downtime
Ballasts detect end of life
Flush liquid level gauge has modular construction
Composite bushing bearing is self lubricating
Compressor increases process gas pressure
Air dryers save energy and control dew point
Screwdrivers bend, loop, and connect wire
Coating protects flexible surfaces
Switch prevents startup after power interruption
Power system safeguards equipment
Efficient light works in wet locations
Controller regulates small motors
Cooler operates in hostile environments
Guards keep doors on track
Conveyor chain pins reduce stretch
Data logger monitors current and temperature
Power pusher moves loads easily
Cordless drill/driver adjusts torque
Vibration system monitors and analyzes
Metering pump handles corrosive fluids
Oilless air compressors have long ring life
Strainer operates with low pressure drop
Lift trucks provide comfort and control
Monitor detects moisture in dry solids
Dust monitor continuously measures filter emissions
Motor control center fills application needs
Thermometer/transmitter has three outputs
Pressure transmitters use silicone technology
Rack design improves pallet flow safety
Degreaser removes grime while protecting environment
Flowmeter works on gases and liquids
News & Comment
ECONOMY
Manufacturing output growth continues to slow
Suggestions & Solutions
Don't get trapped
All kinds of instruments
How to get clean air and water
Thou shalt not vent
Clutch and grab
Snap back into action
Selecting gate valves
Have pallet will travel
Security is a video away
Color me safe
Reworked are good as new
Locks without keys
Drying out insects
Making cable ties stick
Which thread is it?
Track welder performance
Get it straight
Posters aid HVAC troubleshooting
Nothing but net
Get a fire pump fast
Film stops flying glass
Getting oil into small places
Customized training
Give dock accidents the shaft
Web Update
Maintenance tips & tricks for you and your PC
Check under the hood
Clean the windshield
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