Advances in condition monitoring – brought about by automated collection and analysis of data – mean maintenance teams spend less time collecting data and more time acting on it. Geraint Jones, Technical Manager at SKF discusses the implications this has for automation moving forwards

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FLIR explains how its cameras are being used for temperature screening purposes

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While it can be argued that all maintenance is critical, nobody can argue that there is an application area more critical than a hospital. This is a zero-downtime environment - where availability of equipment, services and a tranquil atmosphere are symbiotically tied to patient recovery. Maintenance contractors to hospitals must offer the fastest reaction and the optimum solution. For a hospital in Devon, the expertise of Rotamec, an electro-mechanical engineering service provider, has helped to guarantee patient comfort.

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Kevin Price of Infor explains how modern next-generation analytics can give plant maintenance managers tools they can leverage to work smarter, not harder.

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​For plants using steam or compressed air in their processes, energy waste through leaks can cause significant collective cost. Oliver Pogmore of AVT Reliability explains how ultrasonic detection techniques can identify leaks, reduce energy waste and save money.

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IDEAL Networks is urging electricians to master new skills and equipment now to cope with the growing use of PoE (Power over Ethernet) in intelligent lighting applications.  In particular, PoE testers can help electricians to conduct quick, accurate PoE validation, eliminating guesswork and getting the job done faster. 

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Steve Sands of leading industrial automation company Festo discusses the significant impact Industry 4.0 technologies are already having on production. This article explains how, in the space of just a few years, the use of digital maintenance has become the norm within Festo production plants and illustrates the benefits that other manufacturing companies might expect from adopting smart maintenance practices.

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John Saysell, head of business development and training at MCP Consulting Group, explains how investing in training is helping the Lucozade plant meet the manufacturing challenges of the future.

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In a world of smart devices, connectivity and artificial intelligence, it’s easy to lose focus on the things that really matter in industrial digitalisation says Gavin Coull, service sales manager at SKF.

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​ When using an IR thermography camera for electrical inspection and data capture, accuracy is key. Whether the camera-operator is an experienced thermographer, or new to the technology, an important acronym to remember is ‘FORD’ – FOcus, Range and Distance, explains Andrew Baker, sales director North Europe, FLIR Systems.

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Sophie Hand, UK country manager industrial parts supplier EU Automation, discusses how augmented reality can benefit manufacturers and how it can be applied to maintenance.

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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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The Verderflex® OEM range of tube pumps are designed for panel mounting or incorporation into 3rd party machines that need an accurate, low maintenance dosing solution that can be found in many applications such as printing, packaging, chemical dosing, vending machines, water treatment and more.

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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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The production, storage and filling of beer in large quantities requires huge amounts of energy, presenting enormous potential for energy savings in operating refrigeration compressors, air compressors and gears using state-of-the-art speciality lubricants.

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Berlin – Ircon extends the Modline 7 series by two new infrared thermometers and a new processor box.

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

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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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When the best spray-tech engineers talk about Spray Guns, they will always talk about DeVilbiss and Binks.

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Reach heights between 10.00m - 43.15m

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Thrust ball bearings are divided into single and double direction types.

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INTERPUMP is the largest and most innovative manufacturer of high pressure plunger pumps in the world. Dual Pumps are the official INTERPUMP UK distributor.

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Gas Cooled Chambers: 250 litres – 1000. Stress screening Liquid Nitrogen chambers – Fast rate cooling down to -70 up to +180

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MWA Technologies specialise in domestic and commercial energy flow meters and accessories, our range includes ultrasonic and turbine energy meters, modules, sensors and ancillaries.

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JTEKT manufactures a large range of deep groove ball bearings.

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Reach heights between 4.20m - 10.00m

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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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