articleAlthough 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
productCondition monitoring is an essential part of predictive maintenance. This applies not only to enclosures and switch cabinets in industrial plants, but also to a large number of different applications in which regulated processes take place. STEGO’s Smart Sensor CSS 014 measures two important parameters – temperature and humidity – and helps to maintain an optimal climate.
productA new range of industrial accelerometers has been introduced by DJB Instruments (UK). The range starts at just £99 for a single axis 100mV/g IEPE accelerometer (A/140) which also benefits from DJB-developed Konic Shear technology.
productThe new 800 x 600 resolution Fluke DS701 Diagnostic Videoscope and 1200 x 720 resolution Fluke DS703 FC High Resolution Videoscope are built for industrial maintenance troubleshooting and quality assurance testing and are designed to stand up to the challenges of a rugged environment.
productSKF and Siemens have signed a partnership agreement that will focus on improving train operators’ asset management efficiencies. The partnership will see the implementation of SKF’s Insight Rail condition based maintenance solution in combination with Siemens’ Railigent Application Suite that is linked with the Internet of Things operating system MindSphere.
productThe igus online service life calculator has been available to predict the service life of injection-moulded iglidur plain bearings for many years. Now, after extensive testing of its fused deposition modelling filaments and selective laser sintering materials, the iglidur Expert service life calculator also includes 3D-printed parts.
articleAn 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
productESAB has entered into a partnering with Proactive Gas Safety (PGS) for the provision of Oxy-Fuel CP7 Inspector courses, with successful candidates being awarded a nationally accredited EAL (Excellence in Achievement LTD) Level 3 QCF Qualification (Qualifications and Credit Framework).
articleEngineering is one of the most productive sectors in the UK economy, generating 25% of total GDP but, with the industry facing a serious skills shortage, it urgently needs to attract new blood. Apprenticeship schemes are one way forward
productFiltertechnik has developed what it describes as a world first with its new Particle Pal Life self-contained portable measuring system. Building on the success of the Particle Pal, this new offering provides real-time ISO cleanliness readings, together with water content and oil condition information for more thanr 500 commonly used oils – all within one compact kit.
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