Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based predictive analytics can be used to support robot predictive maintenance. Barry Weller, product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, explains more

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Rolls-Royce and Qatar Airways have been using Virtual Reality (VR) to train engineers, in a first for the two companies.

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The Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) has developed a library of guidance documents to share members' many years of experience on steam and hot water systems with the wider industrial population who need to work on and manage this equipment. David Kilpatrick, director CEA, provides an overview

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Four months out from the 2019 Maintec Exhibition and Conference, the conference programme is rapidly taking shape, with around 80% of the speaking slots now committed. Andy Pye updates us.

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Bonded shrink fit assemblies not only enhance the service life of an assembly but pave the way for new design concepts and cost savings explains Bob Orme, Senior Technology Specialist at Henkel (Industrial Adhesives Division).

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An effective predictive maintenance strategy demands an efficient response to the most urgent issues in the plant. Digital solutions are helping by increasing visibility into plant health through widespread condition monitoring, greater analysis-based maintenance activities, and better dissemination and access to the most important equipment health information to enhance decision-making.

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The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) discusses the progress of the non-destructive testing (NDT) apprenticeship standard and how it has paved the way for new apprenticeships.

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Insight from ERIKS, the industrial services partner, estimates that incorrectly installing and maintaining belt drives accounts for 98 per cent of premature failures, leading to downtime and lost production. With this in mind, Gary Price, Power Transmission Regional Product Group Manager, at ERIKS highlights some tips that can extend the life of belt drives and pulleys, increasing their reliability, reducing their total cost of ownership, and minimising the chances of downtime.

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Taking a proactive approach to maintenance is key to maximising uptime – something which can be supported by digital solutions in today’s Industry 4.0 landscape, explains Richard Chamberlain of Bosch Rexroth

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Today’s plant automation systems provide transparent monitoring of system status, plus tools such as condition monitoring or predictive maintenance – all help to reduce unscheduled downtime. Hartmut Pütz, President Factory Automation EMEA at Mitsubishi, considers how to address brownfield installations with legacy equipment.

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Following the successful re-launch of Maintec in November 2018, IP&E contributing editor, Andy Pye looks forward to the next event (NEC, 30-31 October 2019) and how it is building on what was achieved then.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We have one of the largest supplies of hose and couplings available and we also supply custom designed large bore hoses.

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Reach heights between 10.00m - 43.15m

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Elster Kent oil meters – non pulse...

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Intelligas 100 Series Gas Interlock The Intelligas 100 series is the simplest, most economical system that we offer. It meets the requirements of BS 6173, and it’s easy to install – even if you’re not technically qualified. It’s carefully designed and clearly labelled, and if you’re having problems our 24-hour helpline is moments away.

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We supply a wide variety of hygienic valves, including butterfly valves, lug style, wafer style, actuated valves.

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We supply alternative Oil Water Separator Kits for the following manufacturers and many more...

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Parker domnick hunter offer a range of high efficiency coalescing compressed air filters for the removal of water and oil aerosols, solid particulates and micro-organisms, and dust filters for the removal of dry particulate and micro-organisms from industrial compressed air systems.

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Available as single or double row, in metric and inch sizes, they can be produced as either TDO (one double cup and two single row cones) and TDI (one double cone and two single row cups).

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Platinous The Platinous series lets you can select from a variety of sizes, ranges, and options to meet your specific environmental testing requirements. ESPEC Platinous series include features for quality and reliable operation:

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4 Day ATT Courses based in Liverpool and Ireland (IRE)

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A new white paper, "DualSense™ Technology: Why two are safer than one," has been released by Industrial Scientific.

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Reach heights between 20.00m - 57.00m

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EC61 stand alone gas detector A high sensitivity sensor for the detection of gas concentration. The stand alone gas detector is available in two models. EC61 for use on natural gas detection and the EC62 used for LPG and cylinder liquid gas.

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Drainage systems tailored to your requirements

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The Problem Boiler tube bundles that are heavily fouled will compromise your generating capacity due to poor heat exchange and/or high pressure drop. With extreme fouling, your plant may need to be taken offline.

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