productSoftware helps cuts costs of Ex inspections
Aglobal chemicals business has achieved an 85% reduction in time spent on hazardous area inspections and repairs after adopting data capture software from Terrington Data Management.
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productVibration meter
Monitran will be launching its new handheld Vibration Meter. Designed to conform to ISO 10816-3, features include a crisp, colour LCD, the ability to store up to 100 readings (acceleration, velocity or displacement) against a real-time clock, rechargeable battery and a tough rubberised case.
productNew system for lubricating chains
Interlubes Rotalube chain lubrication system is said to significantly extend chain life and reduce maintenance costs.
product£8m contract
Redhall Engineering has been awarded an £8m contract to provide integrated, multi-discipline engineering services to Polimeri Europa UK.
productOnline system for monitoring workflow
Visitors to the T-Cards Direct stand at Maintec 2013 will be able to find out how the company has taken the concept of its manual work-flow monitoring system and developed an OnLine version that enables workflow to be managed in real-time using the simple drag-and-drop technique, moving cards around the board to reflect current status.
productLatest CMMS
The latest maintenance management system – V11- from Idhammar Systems includes advanced timesaving features, such as bulk data changing capabilities and a function to export and import asset information to and from Excel spreadsheets.
productAVT now part of AES Engineering
AV Technology has been acquired by the AES Engineering Group from Ionix Group as part of its on-going strategy to expand its operations internationally. The Manchesterbased engineering firm, which has 90 staff and a turnover of £6m, will now be part of AES but continue to operate under the AVT brand, led by Steve Mottershead, MD, and John Chappell, group sales director.
product£50k/year saving
Cold storage and distribution company, Yearsley Group, has cut £50k+ from the annual energy bill of one of its depots by investing in Starcare, Star Refrigerations planned, preventative maintenance programme for refrigeration plant operators. The programme aims to ensure optimum long-term performance and reliability, increase energy efficiency and reduce costs.
articleContamination: Action needed
About 75% of hydraulic system failures relate to contamination, which can also increase wear and shorten machinery and lubricant service life. Taking action to minimise contamination is time well spent, as Kevin Lacey of Brammer UK explains
articleRepairs result in $54,000 saving
A clever engineering solution has renewed a wrecked steel mill coupling for half the cost of replacement, as Dan Kocel, global metals industry manager at Emerson Power Transmission Solutions explains
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