Operator-Performed Maintenance (Part IV): The Power Of Equipment Improvement Teams
There’s a simple message here: Operator “care” can generate significant benefits. As the included case-study shows, a real-world manufacturer has been capturing them for 10+ years.
5 Ways to Lead CAPEX Management Through Turbulent Times
We’ve come through various global crises time and again, and typically emerged stronger than before. A smart, solid CAPEX strategy can help your organization do the same this time.
Operator-Performed Maintenance (Part III): Enabling ‘Care’ With The Five Pillars Of TPM
It’s time to think in terms of operator “care,” rather than operator “maintenance.” And to focus on specific results as part of an overall equipment-improvement strategy. That’s where TPM’s Pillars come in.
Electrical Signature Analysis Air-Gap Eccentricities (Part III): Belted Applications
As this case study shows, the Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) method not only detects the development of defects in belt-driven equipment. It can also identify the substantial bottom-line impact of those defects.
Maintenance Prevention: A Misunderstood Concept
The first opportunity a maintenance department has to “kick the tires” of a new plant-equipment asset its often the same time such assets are put into service. It really doesn’t need to be that way. Nor should it.
Instill A ‘Why-‘Why’ Culture On The Plant Floor
It’s amazing in this day and age. Many organizations only employ tradespersons and operators “from the neck down,” and fail to take advantage of their invaluable experience, knowledge, and creativity. What a waste.
Auditing Vertical-Pump Mechanical Reliability
If you have to make a mechanical reliability assessment before releasing your next purchase spec, bring it up to 2020 standards. Among other things, focus on components that experience the most failures.
Operator-Performed Maintenance (Part II): Focusing On The Results
Why engage operators? There’s probably more of them than skilled maintenance personnel in a plant. And they’re likely more familiar with their machines. Operator “care” can be a win-win all the way around.
App Supports Range Of Crucial Plant Floor Needs
AVEVA Teamwork facilitates skills development, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across plant operations.
NIST’s Commitment To Manufacturing Reliability And Maintenance
If you only connect the National Institute of Standards and Technology to its impact on testing and calibration devices, you’re missing out. Part of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NIST is interested in all things RAM.
