articlePLUMBING PRODUCTS specialist, McAlpine, is reported to be saving tens of thousands of pounds every year by preventing breakdowns of injection moulding machines, thanks to oil management specialist, Tris UK.
productMANY INDUSTRIAL applications harbour challenging operating conditions such as corrosive or erosive atmospheres and high temperatures. Every component of rotating machinery used in these conditions needs to operate reliably to ensure an extended overall service life for the equipment. In many cases, specialist coatings form an important part of the design from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) (or upgrade) and these must be reconditioned or improved during any maintenance project.
newsENGINE MAINTENANCE is important all year round. However, in the warmer summer months, we often find that engines are under more pressure and are therefore more prone to breakdowns. Instead of letting the heat negatively impact operations, effective maintenance can keep engines running throughout summer, asserts Pete Trueman
newsSUPPLIER OF industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, Brammer Buck & Hickman has announced a proactive sales and customer support programme with bearings manufacturer SKF.
productABB HAS launched ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage and temperature of conveyor belts in real time, and therefore anticipate maintenance, avoid unplanned downtime and improve belt reliability and lifetime.
articleWith downtime in the food processing sector estimated to cost on average £180,000 per hour, machinery must be maintained in a way that minimises both downtime and costs. Chris van den Belt summarises the challenges and how an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system can address them
productWHEN A Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel experienced equipment issues, Quartzelec helped rectify the problem and identified and addressed the root cause.
newsTHE MANUFACTURING industry faces a dual challenge – reducing carbon emissions, while continuing to meet demand and production goals. Many UK manufacturers (84%) (1) view sustainability as an opportunity for positive transformation but see digitisation as a longer-term solution and are seeking ways to make a difference today:
newsData gathering is critical to condition monitoring – and new digital technologies are helping manufacturers to automate the way in which they collect this vital information
newsThe ability of Hydratight to repair a chemical tank at speed using a LOCTITE Composite Repair System has saved a customer from serious consequences.
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