Reliability Training The C.A.R.E. Way
In this follow-up to a previous article, the author provides details, and lots of them, on an issue that impacts the career development of countless RAM pros. Well-laid plans are essential.
Investing in Self-Improvement Efforts
Reading is fundamental to professional development. This article highlights a simple process that can make choosing books easier and more on target for a maintainer’s particular interests and needs.
A Downside of Online Training
Computer-based training can be a good approach if its content is directly applicable to the workplace. But as the U.S. Navy found, becoming a good maintenance tech is more than a “virtual” voyage.
Is Online Training All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
COVID-19 has affected more aspects of “normal life” than we can count. Educational institutions and systems, in the meantime are scrambling to deliver. The author has some thoughts on the subject.
App Simplifies Bearing Mounting & Installation
According to SKF, its Bearing Assist App can be used by everyone in a maintenance organization.
Sustainable Development Goals & Future of Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in plants and facilities everywhere. Fortunately, sites don’t need to tackle the challenges alone. Global organizations, standards, and resources can help.
Ten Notable Lubrication Pioneers
Application of lubricants to moving surfaces to reduce friction and wear is not new. It goes back more than 5,000 years. Here’s a look at some heroes and contributions that shaped today’s lubrication field.
Regarding Reliability of Electric Motors: Best Practice Insulation to Ground Testing Methods
Insulation-resistance testing has been used for 100+ years to troubleshoot and evaluate motor condition. Newer insulation systems, however, differ greatly from older ones, as do associated best practices.
Manage with C.A.R.E. (And Attention to Detail)
Elements of topics important to RAM pros make for good ongoing discussions. Here, a brief overview of a successful real-world strategy puts several plant-management issues into perspective.
Capacitive Pushbutton Sensor Switches & Indicators
No hand or body-part pressure is needed to activate these new Captron SENSORswitches from AutomationDirect.
