productTemperature monitoring of incinerator
Compiling thermal images of objects that move at extremely slow speeds is a challenge in its own right.
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productDrone thickness gauge
Tritex NDT have launched an ultrasonic metal thickness gauge specifically designed for mounting onto drones for high level inspections.
productWebsite revamped
Schaeffler has revamped and relaunched its UK website offering engineers easier navigation, improved functionality and faster access to precision bearing products and related services.
productMobile working drives evolution in asset management
SSG Insight has extended its mobile solutions offerings to provide customers with access to its Agility 9 asset management system via Apple mobile devices.
articleFrom insight to foresight: The analytical advantage
Stephen Ludlow, principal technology consultant at SAS UK & Ireland believes that to stay competitive, manufactures need to complement their business intelligence with predictive analytics
productEngineer-friendly CMMS: Latest ingredient at food firm
CP Foods UK has selected Spidex’s Mainsaver computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to support best-practice maintenance at its production facility in Newmarket, UK
articleRCM : The quest for easier implementation
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
productPerils of improper lubrication
Bob Wood, technical engineer at Total Lubricants, reports that almost a third (28%) of industrial equipment failure is a result of inadequate lubricant maintenance and incorrect lubrication, with the likely impact potentially running into millions of pounds for UK businesses.
articleInternational projects: The importance of maintenance
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
articleInspection reveals catastrophic jet engine failure
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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