Welcome to the Essential Guide to Maintenance Management 2020-21, brought to you by the team behind the market leading Industrial Plant & Equipment magazine.

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Rolls-Royce and Qatar Airways have been using Virtual Reality (VR) to train engineers, in a first for the two companies.

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The Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) has developed a library of guidance documents to share members' many years of experience on steam and hot water systems with the wider industrial population who need to work on and manage this equipment. David Kilpatrick, director CEA, provides an overview

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Educational programmes at industry shows have become quite a crowded field in recent years, so it can often take some research to identify those that stand out. Our intention was to put our badge towards a CPD programme that truly delivered dynamic and progressive content.

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Four months out from the 2019 Maintec Exhibition and Conference, the conference programme is rapidly taking shape, with around 80% of the speaking slots now committed. Andy Pye updates us.

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An effective predictive maintenance strategy demands an efficient response to the most urgent issues in the plant. Digital solutions are helping by increasing visibility into plant health through widespread condition monitoring, greater analysis-based maintenance activities, and better dissemination and access to the most important equipment health information to enhance decision-making.

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Sponsored by Festo, as part of Maintec 2018 Controls, Drives & Automation hosted a round table discussion on the development of Maintenance 4.0 systems for predictive maintenance. The event attracted a range of lively and knowledgeable attendees; chair Andy Pye shares some highlights of the insightful session

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Prof. Jyoti K. Sinha, CEng, FIMechE, Programme Director, MSc Reliability Engineering and Asset Management (REAM) at the University of Manchester, presents a generic model that can be deployed when developing and documenting Standard Maintenance Procedure (SMP) for assets in operation with inherent maintainability design defect.

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Jaap Vos, president of SEMA outlines some of the key considerations when undertaking storage equipment maintenance inspections.

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Forklift truck users are being urged to seek absolute clarity over forklift Thorough Examinations, after it was revealed lift trucks are involved in 50% more serious accidents than HGVs.

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The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) discusses the progress of the non-destructive testing (NDT) apprenticeship standard and how it has paved the way for new apprenticeships.

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The Institution of Diagnostic Engineers explains the importance of knowing your bearings when it comes to maintenance.

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Denis Hogan, performance and special projects manager at the Lifting equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), runs through the roles and responsibilities for ensuring the continued safety of in-service lifting equipment.

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The importance of effective lubrication management cannot be underestimated, says the UK Lubricants Association.

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Maintec, the longest standing UK exhibition dedicated to the maintenance, plant and asset management industry, has announced some important developments to the event’s format when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 6th and 7th November 2018 

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Three new lifting products have been introduced by Konecranes.

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Curtis UK provides advanced control system technology for electric vehicles and equipment used in the UK materials handling industry. It is also a leading supplier of traction battery chargers and safety equipment for materials handling equipment.

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SKF training programmes are helping businesses across the UK to provide first class services by building a base of employees with a deeper understanding of industrial processes and applications.

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Fast to use, light to carry and featuring a convenient internal database for results storage, portable appliance testers in Megger’s new professional range are available in versions optimised to suit the needs of all types of users who regularly carry out PAT testing. Key benefits of the new instruments include rapid start up, instant restart after temporary disconnection when moving between test locations and optional barcode support to aid rapid asset identification.

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Since its launch last year, the Loctite® website for maintenance experts has helped many thousands of visitors to select the best product for task. It consolidates all you need to know on the extensive Loctite® range for maintenance, repair and overhaul on one, easy to navigate, information hub.

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Andy Jones, general manager at Mattei, explains why regular servicing and maintenance is essential to ensure compressors are operating efficiently and safely.

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Following demand from the logistics industry, Hörmann is now offering multi-brand servicing as part of its 24/7 repair and maintenance support for industrial doors and loading bay equipment.

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Berlin – Raytek expands the modular MI3 infrared sensor series, adding new communication boxes for integrating the digital temperature sensors into process control systems.

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Choice of Setup - Shire solutions can be effortlessly operated online through an internet connection (hosted) and on mobile devices.

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The results have been counted and the winners are in! Gardner Denver's quest to find the oldest working CompAir and Hydrovane compressors has been a resounding success with entries received from across the UK and the company is proud to announce the two winning entries.

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The Workmate Planned Maintenance & CMMS Software system provides affordable and easy to use functions for engineers, to help maintain plant, facilities and equipment.

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BSRIA Instrument Solutions is a leading supplier of specialist test and measurement instruments to Industry. It has built its reputation by providing the most reliable and advanced test equipment from leading manufacturers supporting it with a high level of customer service and technical support to meet with its client’s requirements and expectations.

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igus® has been at the forefront of the plastic industry since 1964, and is one of the largest producers of injection moulded plastic bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. The globally recognisable product lines include e-chain cable carriers, chainflex flexible cables, iglidur plastic bearings and robotic applications to name but a few.

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Electrical and Hydraulic Systems need regular check-ups in order to maintain peak operational performance. Paul Hickman, an expert in drive technology at Bosch Rexroth, says that all-too-often end-users neglect to give these vital pieces of equipment the TLC they deserve.

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Building and Construction Review UK is proud to dedicate the highly prestigious and industry acclaimed Commitment to Excellence profile to BID Group Ltd.

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