Adopting Augmented Reality to Improve Reliability
New technologies that can cure a multitude of ills in the RAM arena are flowing into the market. Capturing their benefits in today’s plants is not as easy as one might think given certain skeptics that walk among us.
AR Integration Shows All and Delivers Big
Introducing augmented reality to Emerson’s Plantweb platform boosts workforce effectiveness, speeds problem solving.
Part II: Buckle Your V-Belts and Avoid Bumpy, Unreliable Rides
As Part I of this two-part series explained, giving some well-deserved precision-maintenance attention to a site’s belted equipment provides significant ROI. Part II focuses on V-belt inspections and storage techniques.
Bought An Edsel Lately?
Some brands stand the test of time. Some don’t. The same can be said about efforts in the RAM arena. Organizations that turn a blind eye to innovation or focus on doing things on the cheap won’t move forward, and may even fail.
Using The ‘Right’ Tool for The Job
While no definitive study has tallied all the direct and indirect costs of using ‘wrong’ tools, remorseful wrong-tool users could probably offer some good estimates. Tool-management programs can take away much of the economic pain.
Regarding Reliability of Electric Motors: High-Voltage Testing
The June 13 installment of this series made clear there are plenty of testing methods to help determine and ensure motor health. Which are associated with “excellent maintenance” and offer the greatest return? The author tells all.
Digital Panel Meters for Pulse/Frequency & More
“Know-it-all” ProSense digital panel meters from AutomationDirect appear capable of “displaying it all” as well.
Where ‘Value-Adders’ Can Pose A Threat
It’s a sad fact of work life. Regardless of their positions, some people within organizations are threatened by anyone who dares to challenge their cherished beliefs, even if those beliefs interfere with improved safety and reliability.
Part I: Fasten Your V-Belts and Avoid Bumpy, Unreliable Rides
Regarding belt-driven equipment at a site, attention to some sound precision-maintenance practices will pay off nicely. This first installment of a short, two-part series focuses on V-belt tensioning and pulley/sheave alignment.
What Language Are We ‘Speaking’ Here?
Don’t let anyone tell you that the fields of reliability and maintenance haven’t done their part in the development of important industry acronyms. How they’re being used in today’s plants and facilities can be a problem, though.
