Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Maintenance Engineers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release PLC training courses target specific brands from
Festo, which we summarised at the time by saying "Festo Didactic has developed 14 PLC training courses, covering basic and intermediate level maintenance and troubleshooting requirements for popular PLCs".
The day before,
we featured the news release Data logging protects 13 tonne chain from
Renold Chain: "Smartlink consists of a strain gauge linked to a microprocessor which collects data about the stresses and forces the chain is exposed to during the lowering and raising of the barrier".
In January 2008, we covered the news from National Instruments
concerning its NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite V6.0
- take a look at Instrument suite monitors noise and vibration
which says: "Measuring and analysing human vibration signals can help control the negative effects of mechanical vibration on the human body".
Take a look also at the news release from Facom UK, Non-contact thermometer provides fast readings,
as well as Chain diagnostics cover more applications from Renold Chain,
and To outsource or not to outsource from Richard Alan Group.
See also:
Vibration sensors suit explosive environments
(July 2007)
The new HS-100 sensors are sealed to a minimum of IP67 and can be used in both group I (mining) and group II (petrochemical) applications
Conference provides software experience
(July 2007)
Delegates from the Profibus user community spent two days in discussions with speakers and exhibitors at the Profibus International Conference and Exhibition
Monitoring system protects gearboxes
(July 2007)
Vibration monitor of geaboxes allows early detection of damage, preventing serious downtime
Light gears offer high strength
(July 2007)
The Posiplan PH and BPH shaft-mounted range of gearboxes employs the planetary stages at the input end and the helical stage at the slower, higher torque output side
Product guide details temperature control devices
(July 2007)
Microtherm's range of temperature control and current protection devices feature prominently in the new 30-page Quick Pick focus product guide from Hawco Controls
RFID added to vibration sensor
(May 2007)
Schaeffler is adding RFID technology to its FAG Detector III handheld vibration monitoring and balancing system
Industrial control systems net advantages
(May 2007)
Jeremy Shinton of Mitsubishi Electric looks at the possibilities for web-enabling industrial control systems
Emergency button prevents restarts
(April 2007)
Pilz has developed two models of shrouded emergency stop pushbutton, one for surface mounting and the other being pre-installed on a junction box
Pump handles aggressive recycling application
(April 2007)
Crest Process Engineering, which helps Engelhard to maintain its recycling plant, recommended upgrading to a Watson-Marlow Bredel pump
Vibration sensors monitor important equipment
(March 2007)
The HS series of vibration sensors offers a choice of AC, velocity or 4-20mA outputs to suit differing applications
Device enables remote industrial supervision
(March 2007)
GAM, the new GSM AlarmModem, distributed in the UK by MAC Solution enables users to remotely supervise and control a range of industrial and building equipment
Gearheads contain four ratios
(March 2007)
ZF WTE gearheads enable motors to be upgraded without requiring gearbox replacement; whilst sealed-for-life internal gearing eliminates the need for maintenance
Grease guide helps engineers
(March 2007)
Anderol, a global manufacturer of specialty synthetic lubricants, has released a new grease selection guide
Grease tolerates wide temperature range
(March 2007)
Maintenance engineers no longer have to bend over to brush on the grease: they simply use a spray gun instead
Voltage performance meter is quick and easy to use
(February 2007)
The new voltage performance monitor (VPM) from Ideal Industries gives building maintenance personnel, IT professionals and electricians a cost-effective solution to test voltage
Machinery safety enhances plant availability
(February 2007)
There is an aspect to machinery safety that should not be forgotten: plant availability
Distributor secures industrial Ethernet range
(January 2007)
Control and automation supplier MAC Solutions (UK) has just been announced as the sole UK distributor of Ethernet connectivity devices from Korenix, the emerging Taiwanese manufacturer
Flowmeters can be installed with no mains power
(January 2007)
Mining company RWE Power has ordered 25 ABB AquaMaster electromagnetic water meters to help preserve groundwater based marshes and wetlands around its German coal mines
Process visualisation software adds new views
(January 2007)
Siemens Automation and Drives has extended its popular Simatic WinCC process visualisation series by introducing Version 6.2
Portable data collection for maintenance
(January 2007)
The GX-E is the latest model in SKF's successful range of portable data collection systems that make it easy for maintenance engineers to monitor the condition of rotating equipment
Handheld camera speeds to production diagnoses
(December 2006)
The TroubleShooter LE is a handheld high-speed digital video camera designed for production and packaging line troubleshooting
Air preparation systems expand in capacity
(November 2006)
The latest addition to Parker Hannifin's innovative Moduflex modular air preparation system is the new Moduflex 80 range of products
Thermal imagers provide maintenance options
(November 2006)
Easy-to-use thermal imagers provide a choice of rugged, fully radiometric solutions for industrial maintenance engineers and for predictive maintenance (PdM) applications
Chains last longer - with no price premium
(November 2006)
Seventh generation ANSI standard chain employs an innovative bushing system that greatly improves internal lubrication and extends wear life by 100%
Australian escalators specify British chain
(November 2006)
British power transmission specialist, Renold, has won a major contract in Australia to supply chain for the escalators on the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop (MURL)
Split bearings cut downtime in papermaking
(October 2006)
The value of SRB bearings in the papermaking process is highlighted by an application at Lothlorien Paper Mill
Laser system speeds shaft alignment
(October 2006)
Innovative system is designed to make the process of shaft alignment quick, simple and cost effective in a wide range of manufacturing and process applications
Gauge provides quick check on pulley grooves
(October 2006)
There are tens of thousands of pulley driven pumps, fans, conveyors and machines in use in the UK, many of which will be worn and operating inefficiently
Maintenance trolley maintains smooth motion
(September 2006)
Harmill Systems develops an innovative inspection trolley device that is helping to improve working conditions below underground trains
Drive cleans up in bearings washing operation
(September 2006)
A Japanese bearings manufacturer benefited from Yaskawa's engineering expertise by chance recently when two engineers stepped in to assist with a malfunctioning bearings washing machine
Basics of noncontact temperature measurement
(August 2006)
A new 24-page guide is entitled 'The basics of noncontact temperature measurement: infra-red thermometers and thermal imagers'
GSM module extends reach of signal columns
(August 2006)
Novel GSM module for Sirius 8WD44 signal columns sends either standard or bespoke SMS text messages to a mobile phone or can even make a call to a landline
Vibration data logger is intrinsically safe
(August 2006)
Data collector/analyser enables process, plant and maintenance engineers to take multiple-parameter vibration measurements in hazardous operating environments
Split roller bearings come of age
(August 2006)
With a new and improved design from Revolvo, the split roller bearing has really come of age and is well equipped to deliver operating benefits and reduced costs