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31 January 2019
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IP&E consultant editor, Andy Pye, takes a look at some of the findings of Banner Engineering's latest white paper.
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18 February 2019
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How can typical rolling bearing damage in wind turbines, particularly in wind turbine rotor bearing supports, be identified early and even prevented altogether? Schaeffler has a solution to this complex challenge: a combination of sensors that are capable of monitoring the critical influencing variables for this type of damage
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13 November 2018
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Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at obsolete parts supplier EU Automation explains how plant engineers can make the most of process data and ensure their maintenance schedule benefits their plant.
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13 November 2018
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If you work in manufacturing, you will be used to hearing about Industry 4.0, the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, and its vision of a brave new world for automation, just around the corner. It’s an exciting prospect. Yet, in reality, Industry 4.0 is much less about revolution, than it is about winning through steady, incremental progress, according to Seb Strutt, senior product manager for SICK UK
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08 November 2018
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John Saysell, head of training at MCP Consulting Group, suggests, ten ways in which staff development and motivation can be improved and, as a result, output increased
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02 October 2018
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The Reliability Dialogue theatre forms part of the educational content of Maintec 2018. Here, Andy Pye, the event's senior editorial consultant, reviews the aims of the theatre and reveals the objectives of a behind-closed-doors round table discussion
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26 September 2018
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A successful steam trap inspection program should identify and repair any faulty steam traps and steam leaks that can impact safety, to reduce energy waste, promote sustainability, and maintain product quality. Here, XXX XXXXXXX of UE Systems Europe explains how ultrasound testing can help
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24 September 2018
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Early indications of bearing damage enable a user to replace bearings during regularly scheduled maintenance, avoiding otherwise costly unscheduled machine downtime. Important parameters for monitoring machine condition include noise, temperature and vibration. Phil Burge, marketing and communications manager of SKF explains
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18 September 2018
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Maintec, the longest standing exhibition dedicated to the UK’s maintenance, plant and asset management industry will feature an impressive line-up of engineering industry speakers and exhibitors, when the show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on the 6th and 7th November 2018
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13 September 2018
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From 24th to 27th September 2018 the European Maintenance Association EFMNS, BEMAS and Reliabilityweb.com will welcome hundreds of visitors from all over the world for the 23rd edition of Euromaintenance 4.0.
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13 September 2018
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Water quality plays a considerable role in plant efficiency but what should we be measuring, where and how? Armand Uchtmann, commercial business manager water quality EMEA of HORIBA, offers guidance on monitoring the quality of water used for heating and cooling purposes.
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29 August 2018
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A report by Shell Lubricants – 'Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Manufacturing' – reveals that, while in the UK, roughly two-thirds (65%) of manufacturing companies believe in the importance of lubrication, only 32% report taking effective measures in the end-to-end lubrication process. Jan-Hendrik Bruns, Shell Lubricants regional technical expert – general manufacturing – considers the issue
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28 August 2018
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Rapidly evolving technology is set to dramatically impact the indirect procurement supply chain, according to Peter Malpas, managing director - RS Northern Europe
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28 August 2018
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Following an emergency call to Ashtead Technology, a Skywards aviation consultant was able to collect the latest borescope inspection technology before flying to Rwanda in response to an urgent request for engine inspection
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22 August 2018
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Whether it is safety tests for your electrical switchgear, efficiency tests for your boiler or upkeep for plant parts and equipment, the need for ongoing maintenance is vital. However, when completing international projects, where management of a facility is transferred to a local team, how can maintenance of the site and its components be preserved? Dave Friar of Boulting considers what you should do when preparing to hand over maintenance control
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22 August 2018
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Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) has an outstanding track record in civil aviation, nuclear power and defence industries, however it is not widely encountered in the manufacturing and process industries. Pete Hibbs and Michael Dixey of GGR explain how derivatives of RCM can make it easier to put into practice
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16 July 2018
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More than 90% of the companies EMS Cognito comes across have a reliability strategy based simply on servicing the components of the machine. Here, the company explains why it believes a paradigm shift in thinking is required
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03 July 2018
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An application at Cambridge Beer Festival demonstrates that no vessel is too small for thermal imaging inspection. Andrew Baker, sales director North Europe, FLIR Systems, explains more
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28 June 2018
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Although the arguments in favour of Classical RCM (reliability centred maintenance) remain valid, Dave Porrill, principal consultant – MCP Consulting Group, considers whether it is enough to settle for RCM alone
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28 June 2018
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It’s high summer and the beers are flowing to meet seasonal demand; but what should brewers be doing to ensure that their production systems work reliably to satisfy consumer demand? SKF’s Phil Burge turns his attention to the critical maintenance task of lubrication and uses the example of one German brewer who has gained considerable benefits from its investment in a fully automated lubrication system
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