productFire prevention
Thermal imaging can be used to spot electrical faults in fully energised systems. The early-warning the technology provides can also help prevent fire, a factor substantiated by European electrical contractor, EGI.
product
productPetrochemical plant solves bearing failure problem
NSK Spacea series bearings equipped with Molded Oil solid lubricant have solved a problem of premature bearing failures in a petrochemical plant in Spain. They are installed on the submerged rollers of a conveyor belt and are in contact with water, hydrocarbons and particles in suspension from the production process.
productChance to learn more about bearings
Schaeffler UKs technical training courses for 2013 include one-, twoand three-day training for managers, engineers and technicians involved in the selection, operation and maintenance of rolling bearings, as well as condition monitoring, vibration analysis and mounting of rolling bearings.
productWide ranging solutions
iba AG offers a condition monitoring system in variable sizes for different applications. From decentral monitoring of individual physical machine performance figures to the central acquisition of all relevant data for a total production, the systems cover any field of application and can be used, due to their connectivity to all conventional automation solutions, independently of the manufacturer. There is also the ability to acquire and analyse process data simultaneously.
productHealth indicator
A vibration and temperature monitoring device designed for rotating machinery in constant operating conditions has been launched by SKF. The SKF Machine Condition Indicator is said to cost less than a standard industrial accelerometer and frees up some of the time maintenance engineers spend on problem detection.
articleReducing the risk of failure
The key to effective Condition Monitoring (CM) is to understand CM itself before looking at the individual monitoring techniques. Equipment not being fitted correctly or machines not being used for their original purpose are examples of problems that can lead to false readings and a poor understanding of what is happening inside a plant. Ian Pledger, field service engineer at Schaeffler (UK), explains
productAccelerometers: New kits cut fitting times
Hansford Sensors has launched its latest spot facing installation kits to help maintenance and production engineers cut the time needed for the fitting of accelerometers.
productChecks oil quality
AV Technology has launched a handheld oil condition checker to help companies manage and monitor the lubrication of their machinery.
productLatest steam trap to launch at MAINTEC
Thermal Energy International is launching its Opal GEM steam trap. Like all other GEM Traps, it uses the high density condensate within its specially configured orifice to hold back steam. As GEM Traps have no moving parts to wear out or fail, maintenance of steam systems converted to GEM Traps is reduced to simple annual inspection and, if necessary, cleaning.
articleMissing media: Problem solved
A recent project for Industrial Purification Systems (IPS) was to evaluate the media filters in a large scale steel works which were inexplicably void of filter media and to instigate a planned schedule of refurbishment works
Filter posts
IPE Newsletter
IPE publishes a weekly eNewsletter, delivering a carefully chosen selection of the latest stories straight to your inbox.
Subscribe here