One Candle Can Light Others: Looking Within During The Storm
Staffing woes got you down? Perk up. This is an ideal time to grow your own; recruit from within; identify reliable employees who know how to work in your plant and can learn new skills.
Part 2: What’s Behind MCSA And ESA Anyways?
Part 1 focused on a simple data-processing method to make raw look like something on a motor-testing device. Sharpening that data helps determine severity of problems/conditions.
EAM/ERP Upgrade Or Just A ‘Lift And Shift’ (Part 3): Configuring For Industry 4.0 To Industry X.0
If humans struggle to extract crucial information from an existing EAM/ERP, so will Industry 4.0 technologies and any that follow. A serious overhaul may be needed to achieve business goals.
The Case For Machine And Lube Upgrades
Many machines are still purchased with initial cost as the primary (if not only) criterion. They’re upgrade candidates. Upgrading the lube-application method, though, often depends on the OEM.
Achieving Life-Cycle Energy Efficiency: It’s No Longer A Choice
In today’s world, energy efficiency is mandatory. Maintenance departments can and must do more as part of corporate conservation efforts. And they’re in an excellent position to do it.
Customer Success Story: Petrochemical Complex Realizes 72% Maintenance Productivity Improvement
The large U.S. Gulf Coast operation in the case study was targeting a 20% reduction in its maintenance-labor costs. With T.A. Cook’s assistance, the results were much better. Significantly better, that is.
Customer Success Story: LLDPE Plant Operator Increases Rotary Feed Drum Performance And Reduces Downtime
Demanding environments are tough on component wear life. This story of a linear low-density polyethylene manufacturing operation in Texas is a case in point. The solution paid off quickly.
What Is ‘Standard Work?’ (We All Have Opinions)
Establishing consistent work practices to drive out human variation is crucial in achieving, improving, and/or sustaining equipment reliability. Opinions can interfere in getting that done.
Tips On Using Oil Rings In Pump Bearing Housings
Oil rings are rarely, if ever, the most dependable means of pump lubrication. But if they are used in a plant, there are some important dos and don’ts (and reasons why) to keep in mind.
Part 1: What’s Behind MCSA And ESA Anyways?
This article goes way beyond the basics. In the author’s words, it gets into the programming nitty-gritty of any analysis technologies that convert data to spectra for evaluation.
