by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Nov 10, 2019 | Solution of the Week, Solution Showcase
Best known for its machine-safeguarding and combustion-safety solutions, Rockford Systems, Rockford, IL, has expanded its industrial-safety portfolio with the addition of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) items. Designed to reduce the wearer’s...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Nov 3, 2019 | Solution of the Week, Solution Showcase
According to AMETEK Spectro Scientific, Chelmsford, MA, the recently released FluidScan 1000 Series handheld IR (infrared) analyzer for monitoring lubricant and grease condition includes applications for biodiesel-fuel dilution, fluid integrity, and a water index...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Oct 28, 2019 | Solution of the Week, Solution Showcase
According to the Tualatin, OR-based makers of EasyPower Windows-based electrical-system software, the company’s Arc Flash Analysis Suite helps users avoid costly hazards and receive automatic alerts. In addition to core EasyPower capabilities, such as one-line...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Oct 21, 2019 | Solution of the Week, Solution Showcase
According to Fluke, Everett, WA, its new 417D Laser Distance Meter speeds layouts with instant, one-button measurements up to 131 ft. (40 m) and an accuracy of 0.08 in. (± 2 mm). Designed for indoor and outdoor applications, the ultra-portable, palm-sized,...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Oct 13, 2019 | Solution of the Week, Solution Showcase
RDI Technologies, Knoxville, TN, has released the Iris CM camera that allows continuous monitoring of an asset with three cameras, over extended periods of time. Powered by RDI’s patented Motion Amplification technology, the product lets users...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Oct 7, 2019 | Solution of the Week
Recently released AXR 5000 and 5800 Large AC NEMA motors from ABB, Cary, NC, are said to deliver an average of 15% more power than conventional designs. The new line also meets API 541 and 547 standards for motors operating in the oil and gas industry. According to...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Oct 3, 2019 | Asset Management, Lubrication Corner
Have you checked to make sure that your plant’s equipment is breathing properly? According to Trent Phillips, CRL, CMRP, you should. The Global Reliability Manager at Novelis (Atlanta), Phillips discussed the issue of poor equipment breathing in a recent blog post...
