by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Aug 8, 2022 | Lubrication Corner, Plant Operations, The Bloch Files
The book excerpt on which this article is based (see editor’s note below and link at end of this page ) focuses on a number of topics, including: 1) optimally applying lubricant to rolling element bearings; 2) explaining oil mist technology, application, and...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Aug 7, 2022 | Newsletter Column, Plant Operations, Workforce Issues
I’ve long said that NASCAR racing is much more than pit stops, as is Indy Car and Formula One racing. And so many of us have been enamored with the high-performing teamwork examples seen in motorsports racing’s “lightning-fast” pit stops. However, that is NOT...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Aug 1, 2022 | Newsletter Column, Plant Operations, Workforce Issues
This is the 10th in an ongoing series of columns with the following theme: “If there were ever a time to get serious about lean manufacturing, it’s now. The vision of doing more with less of everything may very well be the new reality in our upside-down, post-pandemic...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Aug 1, 2022 | Lubrication Corner, Plant Operations, The Bloch Files
Reliability suffers whenever best-available technology is not being used. Motivated engineers are well aware of this; they will learn, disseminate, and teach facts. Facts enable these professionals to add value during their entire lives. However, as they continually...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Jul 25, 2022 | Newsletter Column, Plant Operations, Workforce Issues
This is the ninth in my ongoing series of columns with the following theme: “If there were ever a time to get serious about lean manufacturing, it’s now. The vision of doing more with less of everything may very well be the new reality in our upside-down,...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Jul 24, 2022 | Lubrication Corner, Plant Operations, The Bloch Files
Next time a process pump fails, a particular owner-operator is handed a fine opportunity go beyond the typical repair. In such a case, it would be appropriate to upgrade the pump and, thus, greatly reduce the probability of repeat failures. However, the first thing to...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Jul 18, 2022 | Newsletter Column, Plant Operations, Workforce Issues
This is the eighth in my ongoing series of columns with the following theme: “If there were ever a time to get serious about lean manufacturing, it’s now. The vision of doing more with less of everything may very well be the new reality in our upside-down,...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Jul 18, 2022 | Lubrication Corner, Plant Operations, The Bloch Files
In 1986, a facility with slightly more than 3,200 process pumps reported its failure distribution over a 5-year period. Then, as today, the reporting plant recognized that all failures, regardless of what machines are involved, can be attributed to one or, perhaps,...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Jul 11, 2022 | Newsletter Column, Plant Operations, Workforce Issues
This is the seventh in an ongoing series of columns with the following theme: “If there were ever a time to get serious about lean manufacturing, it’s now. The vision of doing more with less of everything may very well be the new reality in our upside-down,...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Jul 10, 2022 | Lubrication Corner, Plant Operations, The Bloch Files
We are focusing on oil mist in this how-to article. Suppose oil-mist preservation had been applied to a machine in an oil-mist storage yard. Whenever that machine is being moved to its permanent-installation site (usually a foundation), turn off the oil-mist system or...
