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May 18, 2012

MSS Facility Renews AS9100 Certification

Germantown, MD—Meggitt, a leading supplier of quality vibration sensors and sensor networks, has upgraded the Germantown facility’s AS9100 Aerospace Standard for Quality Systems certification.

May 18, 2012

GRAPHALLOY® Bushings Outperform Metal Wear Parts in CO2 Service

Yonkers, NY - GRAPHALLOY® wear rings and bushings from Graphite Metallizing Corporation provide performance superior to standard metal stationary and rotating wear parts in pumps for CO2 service in oil field applications. Self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY®, a graphite/metal alloy, eliminates concern about bearing failures or possible flashing of CO2.

May 18, 2012

Silicon Designs Introduces MEMS Variable Capacitive Accelerometers

Kirkland, Washington, USA - Silicon Designs, Inc. (SDI) (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a global industry manufacturer of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has introduced the new model 2266, a high-precision accelerometer with simple four-wire snap-in removable connector, designed to allow users the added ability to exchange, move, reposition, and replace accelerometers within a given test setup for greater flexibility, convenience and cost savings. Units are immediately available on customer pre-order for June 2012 delivery.

May 18, 2012

Unisource Releases New Facility Supplies Catalog

NORCROSS, GA - Unisource Worldwide, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States and a provider of comprehensive customer solutions including facility supplies and equipment, announces the release of its 2012 Facility Supplies Catalog. Featuring products from leading manufacturers, along with Unisource’s own RespectTM private-label brand, the catalog showcases not only an extensive line of facility supply products, but also tools to help customers improve their bottom line performance.

May 18, 2012

Mueller Electric Company Announces New Static Discharge Grounding Cable Product Line Offerings

Akron, Ohio, USA - Mueller Electric Company, Inc. (www.muellerelectric.com), a global manufacturer and distributor of test leads, cables, clips, connectors, custom cable assemblies and accessories for the electronic component, factory automation, and test & measurement markets, has announced the offering of static and electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding cables, designed to protect workers and associated equipment from the potential harmful efforts of static electricity and electrostatic discharge. These cables are now available for online purchase directly from the Mueller Electric Company website, located at www.muellerelectric.com, or via the company’s expanding global distribution network.

May 18, 2012

The Benefits of Multi-Channel Vibration Measurement

The old adage that “Time is money” is a hard fact of life for many plant operators who must deal with the possibility of equipment breakdowns and loss of productivity as part of their daily routine. Particularly in the current economy, such occurrences go directly to a company’s bottom line. Thus, the need for a reliable and effective condition monitoring program to protect a facility’s all-important maintenance and operations is a key consideration.

May 18, 2012

Siemens and Fluitec Work Together to Improve Lubrication Performance

JERSEY CITY, N.J.,/PRNewswire via COMTEX/—Siemens AG, a global leader throughout the energy supply chain, and Fluitec, a clean technology company focused on lubricant condition monitoring and contamination control, have entered into an agreement to maximize the performance of lubricants used in rotating equipment. The safe and reliable operation of turbines and compressors depend upon contaminant-free lubricants. Siemens has long recognized the correlation between poor lubrication and reduced equipment reliability. To ensure that their equipment provides best-in-class performance, they have been engaged in advanced laboratory testing for many years to monitor the condition of the fluids used in their rotating equipment. This research has allowed Siemens to be on the cutting edge of lubrication used in rotating equipment.

May 14, 2012

Starter Leak Detection Kit Ideal for Finding Leaks in Oil-Based Fluid Systems!

Westbury, New York - Spectronics Corporation has introduced the OPK-541 Industrial Leak Detection Kit, a new starter kit designed to effectively pinpoint the exact source of all leaks in hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes, fuel and other synthetic and petroleum-based fluid systems.

May 14, 2012

ABM Acquires TEGG Franchise Operations

ABM (NYSE:ABM - News), a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, today announced that Linc Network, LLC, a subsidiary of ABM Facility Solutions, has acquired the franchise operations of TEGG Corporation, an expansive network delivering comprehensive electrical service and preventive and predictive maintenance solutions to commercial and industrial facilities. TEGG’s franchise network, concentrated mainly in North America, spans 19 countries - expanding ABM’s international reach, increasing its service network and supporting the Company’s vision of becoming the global leader in integrated facility solutions.

May 14, 2012

US Navy Awards CTRL Contract to Expand Ultrasound to Fleet

WESTMINSTER, MD. - CTRL has been awarded a contract to test expanded usage of the UL101 on-board ship. The testing will be a collaborative effort between CTRL, Newport News, and NAVSEA and focuses on early detection utilizing ultrasound. The scope of work includes assessment and comparison of current methods to ultrasound, development of detailed procedures, and integration. The CTRL project was chosen from a pool of proposals by a panel for its benefits to current U.S. Naval Operations testing Ultrasound will be tested to improve safety and current diagnostic capabilities by the technician during deployment with minimal training. Ultrasound identifies problems in very early stages, requires less time, is non-intrusive, and provides the technician on-board ship with immediate information to be more proactive.

May 14, 2012

VIDEO: Thermal Growth and Machinery Alignment

The biggest contribution one can make to lower the operating costs of rotating machines is to align them correctly using accurate target values.

May 7, 2012

Alignment Supplies, Inc. Announces The First iPad Geometric Measurement System

Greg Knitz, President of Alignment Supplies, Inc., announced today the North American launch of the ALiSENSOR™ LEVEL, a revolutionary new system designed for superaccurate geometric measurements.

May 7, 2012

SMRP Showcases Maintenance & Reliability at the USA Science and Engineering Festival

ATLANTA, GA- USA Science & Engineering Festival, the nation’s largest celebration of science and engineering, was hosted at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., April 27-29, 2012.

A Platinum Sponsor, Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) presented “Are You Hot or Are You Cool?” to showcase infrared camera technology and ultrasonic detection technology. Another interactive activity built into the booth was an airplane-making workshop demonstrating the manufacturing process and how engineers can improve processes over time. The exhibit attracted the attention of thousands of festival attendees’ of all ages.

May 7, 2012

Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Endevco Micro-miniature “Flip-Chip” MEMS Pressure Transducer Die

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA - Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the global market introduction of the Endevco® model 40931, a low-cost MEMS-based flip-chip mountable piezoresistive pressure transducer die, designed to provide high-accuracy, high-repeatability performance within medical OEM, surface airflow and other pressure measurement applications calling for high output within a micro-miniature package.

May 7, 2012

New Product Launch - SDT200 Ultrasonic Detector Energy Conservation for the Masses

Introducing the SDT200, an ultrasound detector without compromise. From the moment you pick up the SDT200 and grip its robust chassis you know that SDT has not sacrificed quality for the sake of price. Now slip on the cushion comfort headphones and transport your senses to a world of crystal clear, high definiton ultrasonic enjoyment. Suddenly you realize that the SDT200 makes “the world of ultrasonic inspection” obtainable for every budget… without compromise.

April 30, 2012

NRG Systems Expands into Condition-Monitoring for Turbines

Hinesburg, VT (USA)-Building on three decades of expertise in sensor-based wind measurement, NRG Systems has expanded its offerings to the wind energy operations and maintenance segment. Its patented TurbinePhDTM system monitors the health of turbine components for more cost-effective operations and maintenance.

April 30, 2012

Revolutionary New Portable IR Model PSC-IRVT Series

Process Sensors presents a new series of economically priced, excellent value non-contact infrared video cameras for fast, easy and accurate temperature measurement featuring image and video capture in an instant with built-in recording and playback functionality.

April 30, 2012

Silicon Designs Announces New Global Corporate Headquarters

Relocation Reflects Company’s Rapid Sales Growth and Development Objectives

Kirkland, Washington, USA - Silicon Designs, Inc.  (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design,  development and manufacture of industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the successful relocation of its world headquarters to a 59,000 square foot sales, engineering and manufacturing facility, located at 13905 Northeast 128th Street,  Kirkland, Washington, USA.

April 30, 2012

Meggitt Sensing Systems Announces Best Selling Endevco Piezoelectric Accelerometer of 2011

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA - Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced that its model 2220E, a miniature piezoelectric accelerometer designed for high-temperature vibration measurements of up to +260°C (+500°C) on smaller structures and objects,  was its best-selling Endevco® piezoelectric accelerometer of 2011.

April 23, 2012

MOGAS Announces New Division for Precision Cleaning

Houston, TX - MOGAS Industries, Inc is excited to announce a new division, MOMENTUM SERVICES, which will begin operations immediately. MOMENTUM SERVICES will initially be responsible for industrial customers requiring precision cleaning of equipment for stringent service. “Unlike other cleanrooms in this region, MOMENTUM SERVICES will have the unique capability of handling heavy components with our 2, 3 and 5 ton cranes. We currently have over 3,000 square feet of clean environment with more than 1,400 square feet of that footprint dedicated to procedural cleaning, assembly and packaging.

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