Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation back issues from September 2002:
Kaeser Compressors.
Sep 01, 2002 ... Kaeser Compressors' Sigma Air Manager is a master controller with integrated Internet capabilities. It features demand-related pressure band ...
Exair.
Sep 01, 2002 ... EXAIR's Super Air Wipe can blow off, dry, clean and cool pipe, cable, extruded shapes and hose. It delivers a 360-degree airstream that adheres to the surface of the product ...
Donaldson Co., Inc.
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Downflo Ova 1 dust-collector line from Donaldson Co., Inc., features oval-shaped cartridge filter technology. Smaller units have an integral power pack and control system for ...
The Topps.
Sep 01, 2002 ... The TOPPS Seal Liquid Applied Rubber roofing system restores leaking metal roofs. The fully adhered, seam-free, new weather surface is engineered ...
No training, no commitment, no safety. (Editorial Comments).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Two key concepts emerge from this month's cover story. The first is that safety has less to do with equipment, products and high-tech solutions than it does with training. Well-trained workers who understand how important safety is in the industrial environment and how it fits into daily ...
C5-A copper based anti-seize.
Sep 01, 2002 ... Exclusive formula suspends copper and graphite in a high-quality grease. For general purpose industrial maintenance applications. Protects metal parts from rust, ...
White Hi-Temp Anti-Seize.
Sep 01, 2002 ... This white lubricant is a general-purpose, non-metallic formulation that protects against high temperature seizing and galling of mated metal parts up to 2000[degrees]F. White Hi-Temp Anti-Seize has excellent ...
Marine grade anti-seize.
Sep 01, 2002 ... This lubricant is formulated to protect assemblies exposed directly or indirectly to fresh and salt water, and works especially well in high humidity conditions. It has excellent lubricity, ...
Silver grade anti-seize.
Sep 01, 2002 ... This heavy-duty, temperature-resistant, petroleum-based lubricant compound is fortified with graphite and metallic flake, and will not evaporate or harden in ...
Nickel anti-seize.
Sep 01, 2002 ... This copper-free formulation is recommended for stainless steel and other metal fittings. It prevents corrosion, seizing, and galling in harsh, chemical ...
GE Power Systems to cut workforce as turbine sales drop. (Industry Newsline).
Sep 01, 2002 ... GE Power Systems (GEPS) has said it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs over the next nine months due to the reduction in demand for its power-generation equipment. The Atlanta, GA-based General Electric business added that further reductions in late 2003 were also possible. ...
Air Force re-ups Boeing cargo-plane contract for $9.7 billion. (Industry Newsline).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The U.S. Air Force has awarded the Boeing Co. a $9.7 billion, six-year contract to build 60 more C-17 Globemaster III heavy-cargo aircraft. Boeing, Chicago, IL, already had a contract to build 120 Globemasters by 2004, meaning it will be producing the aircraft at least until 2008 at the ...
2 former plant managers sentenced for polluting. (Industry Newsline).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Two former managers at a chemical plant in Port Arthur, TX, were each sentenced in federal court last month to three years in federal prison, three years of probation and a $50,000 fine. Jeffrey L. Jackson, 47, of Virginia, and Michael J. Peters, 59, of Texas, were sentenced for violating ...
Power grid easily meets summer demands. (Industry Newsline).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Despite high temperatures that produced record demands on utilities in some parts of the country, the nation's electric systems have handled this summer's heat waves with power to spare. According to various sources, even California has had a power glut this summer, a positive change from ...
Fuel cell approved for Indiana clean-coal plant. (Industry Newsline).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved plans to operate the world's first fuel cell at a clean-coal-technology power plant. DOE accepted a proposal by FuelCell Energy, Inc., Danbury, CT, to install a two-megawatt fuel-cell power plant at the Wabash River Energy Ltd., coal ...
IMPO stock watch: Grainger swings with the Dow. (Industry Newsline).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Sales at W.W. Grainger, Inc., the nation's leading distributor of MRO products, lagged 2%, according to its 2nd-quarter earnings reports. In addition, its stock price at press time was $45, down from a year-to-date high of $59 in the first quarter (indicated by percent of change in the ...
Don't let chain-hoist safety be your weakest link. (Tech Check).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Paul Smith was only trying to be helpful. As he finished loading engine fasteners from the bustling, noisy work floor to an awaiting hoist, he stood next to a railing and placed his hand on the load to balance it and prevent it from moving. He had done this many times before. At the same ...
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ACRI). (News Briefs).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Last month marked production of the 130 millionth central air-conditioning unit for residential use, according to the Virginia-based Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ACRI). The unit rolled anonymously off the assembly line at one of many factories located across the U.S., but ...
The U.S. Department of Energy. (News Briefs).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The U.S. Department of Energy is offering Energy Design Guidelines for High-Performance Schools, a six-book series of publications written to help school districts reduce annual utility bills 'by designing energy-efficient ...
The Stanley Works. (News Briefs).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Stanley Works withdrew its proposal last month to move its headquarters to Bermuda to save on taxes. The New Britain, CT-based tool maker said the idea, announced earlier this year, was considered as a way to remain competitive with both foreign ...
BAHCO North America, Inc. (News Briefs).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The J.H. Williams brand of drop-forged tools observed its 120th year in July. Introduced by toolmaker James Harvey Williams in 1882 in Flushing, NY, the brand represents the oldest continuous variety of drop forgings and drop-forged hand tools in the U.S., according to current ...
Calendar.
Sep 01, 2002 ... * Sept. 4-11 - International Manufacturing Technology Show; Chicago, IL; The Association for Manufacturing Technology; 703-827-5285. * Sept. 23-25 - Facilities America 2002; New Orleans, LA; The Association for Facilities Engineering; 513-489-2473. * Sept. 24-26 - ...
Pressure washers. (Product Round-up: Cleaning Equipment).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Six models of entry-level, oil-fired, hot pressure washers feature a heavy-duty powder-coated roll-cage frame, four pneumatic ball bearing wheels, and an industry standard gun burner. The washers ...
Cleaning tools. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The electric-powered K-1400 pressure washer, bundled with the K-12 surface cleaner attachment provide a high-pressure cleaning system that cuts through dirt, grime and oil. The K-1400 features Razor-Edge nozzle ...
Rotary basket washer. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
Sep 01, 2002 ... This washer system is designed for high-production cleaning requirements. Single or multi-stage systems are available; the rotating-basket system can be designed for various part sizes ....
Parts cleaning system. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Cellmate 200 is a subcompact parts cleaning and drying system adapted for deoiling and chip removal in single-pieced flow machining operations. It is fitted with a carousel ...
Cleaning/stripping. (Product Round-Up: Cleaning Equipment).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The model MSM self-contained system uses methylene chloride to clean and strip coatings without scrubbing or scraping. The system also cleans spray masks, mixers, molds and tools ...
Viscometers. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The FVM series of in-line viscorneters for measuring process-liquid viscosity utilizes piezoelectric ceramics instead of a drive motor. The unique design and compact size allows simple installation to a tank or pipeline, and ...
Surge protectors. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The low-voltage Smart Module surge protector features a snap-in modular design that indicates at a glance that it is working. An indicator light will engage to inform technicians when the module ...
Gas monitor. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The GT INNOVA is a portable gas monitor that detects combustible gases, oxygen and up to two toxic gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide. It includes a built-in sample draw pump, a ...
Infrared transmitter. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The OS102 mini-infrared transmitter system features a remotely mounted infrared temperature sensor and microprocessor-based signal conditioner with built-in LED. The design is suitable for ...
Goodway Technologies Corporation SDC-750 auto-drainram drain cleaner. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The is a full size main and sewer line cleaner. It features an automatic cable feeder/retriever system to push and pull the cable in and out of the line on demand. To operate the drain cleaner manually, simply disengage the automatic feeder/retriever unit. This machine comes equipped with ...
Goodway Technologies Corporation RAM-6 high flow Ream-A-Matic tube cleaner. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The RAM-6 Tube Cleaner is the ultimate rotary tube cleaning machine. It is ideal for chillers, condensers, evaporators, absorption machines and heat exchangers. As a brush or other cleaning tool is rotated through a tube at the tip of a flexible shaft, water simultaneously flushes out ...
Safety practices in high-risk industries: dangerous jobs challenge workers in extraordinary ways. They also provide safety experts valuable lessons. Here are some of them. (Cover Story).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Safety experts stress that accidents not random occurrences. They happen for a reason, usually resulting from interactions among people, machines and their environments. They're unplanned, unwanted--and nearly always preventable. Accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under ...
Air vacuum pump. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The air vacuum pump can be used with a variety of fluids, including engine oil and gear oil. The unit includes a bung adapter, suction hose and air-connection kit. It features automatic shutdown when the receiving container is full ....
3- & 4-Way Valve. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The 3L/T2Q33 Series 3- & 4-Way Valve is a small multiport valve with a heavy-duty center section that can be furnished with bolted-screwed ends or flanged ends. All body gaskets are PTFE. The valve features four seats for equal seat ...
Check valves. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
Sep 01, 2002 ... These vacuum check valves work with venturi vacuum pumps and switches to seal and maintain vacuum levels. They allow air to flow in one direction only. They are suitable for holding a vacuum while molds cool down, keeping ...
Displacement pump. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
Sep 01, 2002 ... These rotary positive-displacement pumps feature low shear, reversible direction for flow, low pulsation and mechanical efficiency. Available in internal or external gear styles, the pumps use a drive gear and ...
Solenoid-operated valve. (Product Round-Up: Fluid Power).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Tube-O-Matic valve with an aluminum body resists damage in contaminated, wet, high-flow or corrosive and caustic media environments. It uses hydraulic or pneumatic pilot pressure to open and close on an ...
Rebuild of high-voltage inductor offers huge savings over replacement. (Field Report).
Sep 01, 2002 ... Perkin Elmer Corp. is a Norwalk, CT-based manufacturer of life-science systems and analytical instruments. Among other products, the company's Optoelectronics business produces thyratrons, fast acting, high-energy switches. They are used in gas laser, radar, and other modulator ...
Welding seminars. (Training Aids).
Sep 01, 2002 ... A comprehensive seminar on aluminum Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten welding will be held on Oct. 15-18 at the Lincoln Electric Co. The program is designed to help engineers, technologists and welders become more familiar ...
Electrical Apparatus Service seminars. (Training Aids).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) fall 2002 seminar schedule is open to members and nonmembers. Topics include Root Cause Failure Analysis, and Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors. For more ...
Statistics workshop. (Training Aids).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The Statistics for Technical Professionals workshop is a computer-intensive refresher for statistical skills to achieve Six Sigma objectives and other improvement initiatives. Students learn how to calculate and interpret basic descriptive statistics and will understand ...
Relay. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The SEL-547 Distributed Generator Interconnection Relay provides utility-grade protection of distributed generation (DG)/utility system connections. It protects against abnormal conditions when using the generator in all operating modes, including ...
Drill. (Product News).
Sep 01, 2002 ... The new BE6225R+L drill with electronic speed control features a triple reduction gear train, for auger bits, Forstner-type bits, and hole saws, as well as for driving wood screws and stirring and mixing materials. The drill incorporates a reversing feature, making it easy to use for both ...
Safety show preview.
Sep 01, 2002 ... National Safety Expo, San Diego, CA/October 7-9, 2002. FALL PROTECTION The Miller Edge Fall Protection System is a portable engineered anchorage solution designed to protect crews from fall hazards. The unit, ready to use when placed in position moves when the worker ...
Clearing the record.
Sep 01, 2002 ... A June 2002 Newsline article about American Electric Power's (AEP) plan to purchase the town of Cheshire, OH, incorrectly stated the cause of a sulfuric-acid cloud that appeared ...