‘Predictive Maintenance’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release CPS launches Corob First 70 automatic dispenser from CPS Color, which we summarised at the time by saying "CPS Color, a supplier of advanced tinting systems, has launched the Corob First 70 automatic dispenser.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Resources company selects Able gas flowmeter from Able Instruments and Controls: "A global resources company has replaced its existing turbine flowmeter with the new portable ultrasonic gas flowmeter from Able Instrument and Controls to ensure reliability and accurate measurement.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Endress+Hauser - take a look at Liquiphant accurately measures liquid levels which says: "Endress and Hauser's Liquiphant is a vibrating level switch for accurate limit detection and point level-measurement of liquids.".

Take a look also at the news release from Fluke (UK), Fluke offers trial promotion of Ti9 thermal imager, as well as Saft shows battery technologies for telecom market from Saft Industrial Batteries, and DC motors engineered for transportation purposes from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products.

Latest stories...

Borri offers leasing on uninterruptible power (November 2009)

Borri is offering leasing contracts alongside direct purchases, providing companies with emergency power for their IT systems.

Vistagy composite engineering for Bombardier (November 2009)

Vistagy has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace to provide the FiberSIM software suite as the standard composite engineering solution for all aircraft programmes at Bombardier.

Dragon Runner robot supports military troops (November 2009)

Qinetiq has been awarded a contract to supply almost 100 Dragon Runner robots, associated spares and technical services to support of current military operations in Afghanistan.

CNC router reduces time to market (November 2009)

A manufacturer of personal care products has saved money by switching to a low-cost computerised numerical control (CNC) router that can produce point of purchase displays internally.

Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products (November 2009)

Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is monitoring resin-batch temperatures at AOC's Perris, California, USA facility to enable better process control.

Tyre pressure monitoring system saves downtime (November 2009)

Ferrybridge Power Station has fitted its Terex TS40 Motor Scraper with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TMS) supplied by AM Bromley as part of a tyre management programme with Earth Mover Tyres.

FAG Dtect prevents power-turbine failure at Corus (November 2009)

An FAG Dtect X1 online vibration-monitoring system has prevented the failure of a steam turbine at a Scunthorpe Corus plant, and in doing so has saved thousands of pounds in lost power generation.

Emerson wireless technology monitors pump seals (November 2009)

Samarco has seen a 12 per cent increase in production at its Germano Mine in Mariana, Brazil, with the application of Emerson's Smart Wireless technology.

Engine oil analyser aids predictive maintenance

A handheld monitor indicates changes in engine oil condition, assisting in extended engine operating life and reducing the cost of ownership.
C-Cubed enhances predictive maintenance software

C-Cubed has launched version 8 of its handheld predictive maintenance tool Pocket Vibra and Freetrend software at Maintain 2008, the international Trade Fair for Industrial Maintenance in Munich.