Specialist sequence of events monitoring modules can cut unplanned downtime and reduce maintenance costs, explains Gary Bradshaw

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With an asset base of 538 Rotating Biological Contactors across 326 sites, machine failures could potentially have a significant impact on Severn Trent’s business. This led the company to turn to SPM to help introduce condition-based maintenance technology, creating substantial savings.

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While a significant number of businesses are familiar with the concept of preventative maintenance, its benefits can still be overlooked, suggests Charlie Green

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THE COST of operating and maintaining a compressed air system is an important consideration for industrial manufacturers. Rising energy costs are impacting on new capital investment, with many projects that had extended payback periods previously, now falling under much closer economic scrutiny and viability.

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WHEN SOMETHING goes wrong with a piece of pressure equipment such as a boiler, valve, pipework, or gauge, it can cause serious injuries and worse to the people nearby. However, by following the necessary regulations and putting precautions in place, the risks can be minimised.

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New software implementation enables precision handling of KPIs and budgets, plus autonomous support functions

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As energy prices continue to soar across Europe, operators may be tempted to delay the recommended maintenance intervals and routine service on compressed air systems in order to save cost, but this can be an expensive mistake, says Gary Spence

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ERIKS, the leading UK and European specialised industrial service provider, has been appointed by SKF as a Certified Gearbox Rebuilder.

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To keep motors reliable and efficient, a well-planned maintenance programme is essential, especially when operating in hazardous areas. Neil Ballinger discusses the maintenance challenges of motors operating in harsh environments

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A new survey of asset managers across Europe highlights how the siloed approach of managing information is putting uptime and profitability at risk. Chris van den Belt looks at the challenges uncovered in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Trend Report 2021 and explores ways to help companies overcome them

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With the pandemic increasing strain on budgets, regular servicing of plant equipment has taken a hit. Ben Green talks through the numerous benefits maintenance can bring to on-site productivity, and the possible dangers that are invited without it

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With 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

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We caught up with Vanda Jones, Executive Director at the British Compressed Air Society, who are event sponsors of this year’s Maintec event, to find out more about the importance of an efficient maintenance regime for compressed air.

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MICHAEL POVEY looks at the three main locations of steam leaks and how they can be prevented

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Cleaning of railway components plays an important role for fast and smooth processing of repairs, crack testing, maintenance and service

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With lockdown and social distancing measures still impacting industrial sites and the need to be competitive in an increasingly global market becoming ever more vital, one thing that businesses cannot afford to have is unnecessary downtime. The recent IP&E Live conference on Industrial Maintenance, sponsored by Omicron and Megger, took an in-depth look at reliability best practices

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Many applications rely on back-up power to kick in in an emergency and performing maintenance will make sure that power 'plan B' is a success. Keith Brown explains how businesses can maintain reliable power sources

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Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist, has worked with Bosch Rexroth for over a decade to ensure it has the best hydraulic systems and software solutions on board its geotechnical drilling vessel, the Fugro Synergy. Now, they are working together again in order to better prepare for the future

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Bonded shrink fit assemblies not only enhance the service life of an assembly but pave the way for new design concepts and cost savings explains Bob Orme, Senior Technology Specialist at Henkel (Industrial Adhesives Division).

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Insight from ERIKS, the industrial services partner, estimates that incorrectly installing and maintaining belt drives accounts for 98 per cent of premature failures, leading to downtime and lost production. With this in mind, Gary Price, Power Transmission Regional Product Group Manager, at ERIKS highlights some tips that can extend the life of belt drives and pulleys, increasing their reliability, reducing their total cost of ownership, and minimising the chances of downtime.

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The special requirements around maintaining plant and equipment on an NDC (National Distribution Centre) revolve around the key area of making sure the plant, conveyors, cranes and the like, are running at the maximum efficiency for the maximum length of time, thereby ensuring that the clients products are sent out on time, be they pet food, groceries, computer parts or D.I.Y items.

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