Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation back issues from April 2003:
Editorial comments.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Award Yourself In addition to budget support, quality programs need buy-in at every level. Obtaining it can be difficult, but buy-in tends to build as a company's culture unites in its belief that change is necessary. One way to encourage unification is to pursue an award. ...
U.S. manufacturing sector in 'crisis,' according to NAM survey. (Industry Newsline).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Nearly three-fourths of National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) membership believe the U.S. is facing a manufacturing crisis, according to the Washington, D.C.-based trade group. Based on survey results it released in Chicago last month during National Manufacturing Week events, NAM ...
Boeing will redevelop part of Renton, WA, site. (Industry Newsline).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Boeing Co. and the city of Renton, WA, have announced four development alternatives for Boeing's 280-acre property in the city, home to the company's largest production facility. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, two of the plans reflect Boeing's ongoing efforts to make its ...
'03 Shingo Prize winners announced. (Industry Newsline).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Administrators of the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing announced 25 finalists and 15 2003 recipients (winners) for the prestigious award last month. The Shingo Prize is considered the only industrial excellence award that focuses on lean manufacturing concepts first implemented ...
GE/China turbine deal worth $900 million. (Industry Newsline).
Apr 01, 2003 ... General Electric Power Systems (GEPS) signed contracts last month with five Chinese power producers, under which the Atlanta, GA-based company will supply them 13 GE 9FA gas turbine-based systems, valued at $900 million. It was one of largest purchases ever by the Chinese power industry, ...
Isuzu to leave Indiana plant next year. (Industry Newsline).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Isuzu Motors Ltd. said it will sever its manufacturing ties with the state of Indiana next year, when it ceases to produce its Axiom and Rodeo sport utility vehicles at its plant in Lafayette, IN. According to a report in the Indianapolis Star, the Tokyo, Japan-based maker of SUVs and ...
OSHA crackdown targets dangerous sites, repeat offenders. (Industry Newsline).
Apr 01, 2003 ... A new enforcement policy announced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration last month will target employers who have received "high gravity" citations. According to OSHA, these are issued when an employer's violations are considered to be at the highest level of severity ....
Lapp USA, Inc.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Caption: Lapp USA, Inc., marks its one-year anniversary this month in its new, 130,000 sq.-ft headquarters facility in Florham Park, NJ (right). The totally renovated building includes 71,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 21,000 sq. ft. devoted to ...
Sta-Kon[R] terminals for quick, error-free wire termination.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Don't overlook these small but critical wiring components that can provide big savings in time--and virtually eliminate costly mistakes. * Full line includes ring and fork-tongue terminals, tab receptacles, splices, disconnects, pigtails. * Ergonomic hand tools ...
DuraGard[R] connectors withstand 1000 PSI water spray.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Our Russellstoll[R] DuraGard line includes industrial plugs, connectors and receptacles designed to withstand the most severe washdown conditions. * Waterproof connections with no .extra boots or adapters. * Available for 20, 30, and 50 Amps, 600 VAC and 20 Amp, 250 ...
Blackjack[R] grounding bushings save time, avoid awkward threading positions.
Apr 01, 2003 ... A real time saver -- especially good for grounding conduit in small spaces, tight corners and multiple conduit runs. * Patented design allows bushing to rotate to any position for faster, more positive connection to ground. * No threading of bushing required--mounting ...
Superior watertight protection with T&B Hub fittings.
Apr 01, 2003 ... This patented design provides unequalled sealing performance in a widerange of applications. * Sealing ring and grooved design outperforms standard O-ring designs, with a 360[degrees] seal even if conduit is misaligned. * Locknut design with peripheral ...
Portable power crimper for large wire termination.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Our Battpac[R] LT compression crimping tool makes it easy to terminate large .wires anywhere in your plant, including awkward locations and confined spaces. * Tool weighs only 8 pounds, yet delivers 6 tons of crimping pressure. ...
Color-Keyed Compression lugs provide the right angle.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Cut installation time on those difficult but critical connections where space and accessibility is a problem: * For power distribution panels, switchgear, circuit breakers, motor control enclosures, etc. * Available in 45[degrees] and ...
Disconnects speed change-out of electric motors.
Apr 01, 2003 ... Color-Keyed[R] motor lead disconnects allow reliable and speedy change-outs without nuts, bolts and taping hassles. * Male and female disconnects meet or exceed the electrical and mechanical performance of bolted connectors ...
National Manufacturing Week. (News Briefs).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Speaking at last month's National Manufacturing Week events, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Dan Evans released the Bush administration's "pro-growth" manufacturing agenda. Elements include Bush's plan to eliminate dividend taxes, as well as the elimination of all industrial ...
General Motors Corp. (News Briefs).
Apr 01, 2003 ... In a move to shed non-automotive products, General Motors Corp. has put its commercial mortgage business up for sale. The ...
General Electric Co. (News Briefs).
Apr 01, 2003 ... General Electric Co.'s Specialty Materials business has completed its acquisition of Osmonics, Inc., a Minnesota-based manufacturer of water purification, filtration and water-handling ...
New York Blower Co. (News Briefs).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The New York Blower Co., Willow-brook, IL, has acquired TLT-Babcock, an Akron, OH-based unit of Babcock Borsig Power AG of ...
American Chemistry Council (ACC). (News Briefs).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The U.S. chemical industry will record "fairly solid" growth in sales and earnings this year, according to an annual industry assessment conducted by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Arlington, VA. Based on ...
Calendar.
Apr 01, 2003 ... * Apr. 15-17 * Quality Expo International; Rosemont, IL; Reed Exhibition Cos.; 203-840-5448; quality.reedexpo.com. * May 6-8 * Automated Manufacturing Exposition; Greenville, SC; Assn. for Manufacturing Excellence; 803-779-4005; am-expo.com. * May 12-15 * Rapid ...
Interval timers. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... C500 series timers are available for standard toggle switchplate applications. A controlled device switches off automatically after a pre-set time interval. The C500 series feature metal fronts, require no ...
Tool-holding system. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Triplit allows up to three tools mounted in a single lathe turret station. The additional capacity allows parts that require rechucking to be machined in one operation. A tool pre-setter is available and a ...
Rewind hose reels. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The N700 spring-rewind hose reel features a non-sparking, separate ratchet assembly that makes the reels safer to operate, and offers better access to the pawl and pin. A sealed arbor provides ...
Budgeting for quality: improving quality on a budget is a challenge, especially in tough times. Here's how two manufacturers have improved their processes while keeping the cost of quality under control. (Cover Story).
Apr 01, 2003; ... A decade ago, W. Edwards Deming introduced his theory of quality in his book, The New Economics. Part of his theory involved what he called the System of Profound Knowledge. This states that any business can implement change by following a few simple rules. The rules include the following: ...
Extending the Reach of Your CMMS. (CMMS Solutions).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Most CMMS solutions are used in a departmental manner: They support the informational needs of the maintenance department. As such, they are generally run within the physical confines of a maintenance office and related work areas. Users typically access these packages either on standalone ...
Industrial vacuum improves boat maker's air quality. (Field Report).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Shamrock Boats, Cape Coral, FL,. custom-builds fiberglass boats for sport fishermen and recreational boaters. Workers at the 27-year-old company both construct hulls by hand-lamination and mechanically applied fiberglass roll stock and resin. The boats are manufactured in a 60,000-sq.-ft ....
Forklift. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Rider Counterbalanced Turret Explosion-Proof Forklift (ROTEX) features a left-right rotating turret attachment with tilt capability. The unit is suitable for ...
Power supply. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The S8VS switch-mode power supply provides lifetime and run-time predictive maintenance information on an LED display. The unit features overload and ...
Flowmeter. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The thermal mass FlexMASSter ST98 Flowmeter Series with sensor delivers gas-flow measurement and supports high-temperature processes. It features flex-circuitry ...
Marker. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The 100-P is an oil-based paintmarker available in 12 permanent colors. It is suited for marking on a variety of surfaces, offering resistance to abrasion, water and sunlight. The marker features ...
Hot box. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Zero Ground-Clearance Sahara- Hot Box accommodates loading and unloading with a hand-pallet jack. Two-side mounted steam-heating coils and an air-circulation blower promote ...
Lead screws. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... For vertical applications, these non-ball lead screws can be designed to self-lock and prevent back driving, without an external brake. The sliding friction between the nut and the ...
Color-Keyed Compression lugs provide the right angle. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Cut installation time on those difficult but critical connections where space and accessibility is a problem: * For power distribution panels, switchgear, circuit breakers, motor control enclosures, etc * Available ...
Portable power crimper for large wire termination. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Our Battpack[R] LT compression crimping tool makes it easy to terminate large wires anywhere in your plant, including awkward locations and confined spaces. * Tool weighs only 8 pounds, yet delivers 6 tons of crimping pressure. ...
Superior watertight protection with T&B Hub fittings. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... This patented design provides unequalled sealing performance in a wide range of applications. * Sealing ring and grooved design out performs standard 0-ring designs, with a 360[degrees] seal even if conduit is misaligned. * Locknut design with ...
Wash units. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... ANSI-compliant Swing-Down Eye and Swing-Down Eye/Face Wash units provide space savings and flexibility, fitting into any work environment. Available in universal counter or wall-mount design, the units operate by pulling down the ...
Identification system. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Hazcom Identification System (THIS) labels provide information that help employees protect themselves against chemicals in the workplace. A starter kit provides all of the materials a company needs to set up a hazcom identification training program for English- and Spanish-speaking ...
Floor warnings. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Lamba line of floor warnings signs include two warning-code package systems for three cones and five cones in either green or yellow. The four-sided design is available ...
Fall prevention. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The KeeGuard fall-prevention railing system for flat roofs is a freestanding counterbalanced modular guardrail system that installs without drilling or penetrating the roof membrane. The streamlined design eliminates the T-cross and ...
Fire and security control. (Product Focus).
Apr 01, 2003 ... UniNet 2000 enables operators to integrate diverse fire and security building systems into a customized, graphics-oriented platform. The system features a history manager that provides access to stored events using complex filters and configurable automatic history backups. It ...
Immersion heaters. (Product Round-Up: Heaters & Blowers).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Immersion heaters are available in screw-plug, flange and over-the-side styles for process industries. Standard features include MgO-heating elements and moisture- or ...
Rotary-lobe blowers. (Product Round-Up: Heaters & Blowers).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Positive-displacement rotary-lobe blowers are available as bare blowers in a variety of drive-shaft configurations or in the Omega-pak blower package. They feature ...
Cartridge heaters. (Product Round-Up: Heaters & Blowers).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Watt-Flex Split-Sheath Cartridge Heaters can deliver heat to the tip, making them suitable for applications, such as injection-molding. When used in molding probes, the units minimize gate freeze-off. They can be zoned to create custom temperature profiles. Split-sheath ...
Electric-blower heaters. (Product Round-Up: Heaters & Blowers).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The SuperDragon line of industrial-grade and portable electric-blower heaters are suitable for applications requiring high-pressure air flow and high-volume heat applications. Two thermostats and pneumatic tires are included; high-capacity fans are field-adjustable. The units ...
Box & cover assemblies. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Pre-fabricated electrical box and cover assemblies include 48 combinations of boxes, brackets and covers. Each comes with a square box, a pre-installed grounding pigtail, and bracket and cover ...
Free electrical designers reference software. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... A fully integrated set of electrical calculation modules and design procedures for engineers, designers, contractors, inspectors and instructors is now available free from Littelfuse. EDR -- Electrical Designer's Reference -- performs a variety of calculations ...
Portable hoist. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... This portable hoist with integrated variable-frequency drive controller attaches to I-Beams using adjustable trolleys. Motorized trolleys for horizontal and vertical movement are also ...
Containers. (Product Round-Up: Storage Equipment).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The L-Series 4548 container, constructed of high-density polyethylene, is suitable for applications involving bulky, lightweight products such as aluminum components, beverage preforms, blowmolded bottles, plastic-molded ...
Pallet Rack systems. (Product Round-Up: Storage Equipment).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Pallet Rack systems use high-strength steel for storage of palletized items. Upright frames are fabricated and welded into rigid units. Standard finish for uprights is gray-baked enamel. Beams are available in various ...
Storage and retrieval. (Product Round-Up: Storage Equipment).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The MegaLift vertical-lift module (VLM) is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an ergonomically designed extraction platform and computerized controls. The Flexi-space feature allows random storage of products. The vertical-carousel rotating shelves ...
Vertical Carousels. (Product Round-Up: Storage Equipment).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The freezer vertical carousels provide high-density storage with access to items via a system of vertically arranged rotating carriers. The carriers bring the item position to the operator at a suitable height for picking. A ...
Joints. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... CLEAN-IN-PLACE joints are silicone-lined metal expansion joints and flexible connectors, engineered to protect a piping system from vibration and thermal expansion and contraction. They are designed with a ...
Connector system. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The TL 3 HT is a four-way connector system that consists of housings with 8-mm spacing. The housing is made of a high-temperature-resistance plastic metal, and the receptacle is steel, ...
Tool backpack. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The ToolPak-4Panel is a backpack for tools that features ergonomic shoulder straps for carrying items hands-free. Four fold-out tool panels feature more than 60 pockets to hold tools ...
Safety light curtain. (Product News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... C 4000 series safety light curtain is a self-contained, non-contact, control-reliable machine-safeguarding device designed for point-of-operation, perimeter, entry/exit and area-machine safeguarding applications. Emergency ...
A guide to tube and pipe fittings: ten types examined. (Tech Check).
Apr 01, 2003; ... System leakage most often occurs at the connections. This is why selecting, installing and maintaining fitting connections is an important component of plant operation. In energy costs alone, a few small leaks in a facility using air at 100 lbs. per sq. in., for example, with an ...
Adhesive Patch. (Tech Bench: Buildings & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Zip Patch is adhesive-impregnated fiberglass that cures to a hard, waterproof surface. It is suitable to repair punctured or abrasion-damaged surfaces and ...
Pressure washer. (Tech Bench: Buildings & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Semi-Pro pressure washer can produce pressures from 2400 to 4000 psi. Units are powered by Honda GX or Robin-Subaru engines with a choice of AR or General pumps. The line features an aircraft-grade aluminum frame with lifetime warranty ....
Polyurea-hybrid coating. (Tech Bench: Buildings & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... VFI 540/540FR polyurea-hybrid coating is spray-applied to repair and protect roofs. Color finishes naturally age. The coatings are suitable for sloped and ...
Wall & ceiling systems. (Tech Bench: Buildings & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... These wall and ceiling systems feature fiberglass-sandwich composite panels, hardware and accessories with antimicrobial surface. Designed for controlled and clean-room environments, the systems include patented ceiling tiles and large panels that minimize joints and edges where microbial ...
Rider scrubber. (Tech Bench: Buildings & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The SR5730 compact rider scrubber features floating side squeegees that follow the contours of the floor surface. Other features include: modulated brake system; speed-sense programmable speed controller; dual-vacuum shutoff system; and self-diagnostic testing. The SR5730 ...
Corrosion inhibitor. (Tech Bench: Buildings & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... BrightCoat Cold Galvanize is a corrosion inhibitor with a shiny zinc-rich coating that protects ferrous metals. It restores hot-dip galvanizing and protects rusted or welded surfaces. It is suitable for use on chain-link fences, ...
Vacuum. (TechBench).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The CWR 75SS vacuum performs maintenance, spillage removal and wet/dry collection tasks. It collects powders, liquids, chemicals, and allergens. It can be used in cleanrooms and manufacturing areas. The system may consist of up to three HEPNULPA filters ...
Sump pump. (Tech Bench: Building & Grounds Maintenance).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The KaiSump converts a wet vacuum into a disaster and flood recovery system. Secure the discharge line to a drain and pump will continuously remove ...