http://reliabilityweb.com Articles, maintenance news and maintenance tips en-us tohanlon@reliabilityweb.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-15T12:12:13+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/caterpillar_endorses_amt_for_mining_products/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/caterpillar_endorses_amt_for_mining_products/#When:11:12:13Z Caterpillar Inc. has officially endorsed iSolutions International Pty Ltd.‘s AMT Asset Management software as “their preferred software tool for the management of Caterpillar mining products” Asset Management 2013-05-15T11:12:13+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/definition_mean_time_between_failure/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/definition_mean_time_between_failure/#When:19:57:38Z The average length of time between one failure and another for an asset or component. MTBF is usually used for repairable assets of similar type. Another term, Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) is usually used for non-repairable assets i.e. light bulbs, rocket engines, etc. Both terms are used as a measure of asset reliability. These terms are synonymous with mean life. MTBF is the reciprocal of the Failure Rate. Tip excerpted from: The… Maintenance Management 2013-05-14T19:57:38+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/seeing_how_the_best_do_it/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/seeing_how_the_best_do_it/#When:17:43:58Z Don’t hold meetings to decide what to talk about in meetings. Set an agenda, give expectations, and make sure everyone measures up. Meetings should be for making decisions based on information. If you’re required to be there, then be there. If you are not able to make the meeting, make sure everyone knows.  The point of progress and change is benefit - usually on the bottom line. Make sure that whatever… Maintenance Management 2013-05-14T17:43:58+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/The_effect_of_misalignment_on_oil_quality/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/The_effect_of_misalignment_on_oil_quality/#When:04:17:51Z It can be argued that lubricants are the lifeblood of equipment. It is extremely difficult to assure equipment reliability when lubrication integrity is not maintained. The key is to keep the lubrication system clean, cool and dry. According to the Arrhenius Rate Rule, every 18-degree (F) increase in oil temperature in operation reduces oil life by half. Excessive lubrication temperatures can lead to additive depletion, oxidation, varnishing, hazards, corrosion, increased frequency of oil changes and… Alignment and Balancing 2013-05-14T04:17:51+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/setting_acquisition_time_for_slow_speed_bearing_monitoring/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/setting_acquisition_time_for_slow_speed_bearing_monitoring/#When:13:16:30Z Ultrasonics 2013-05-13T13:16:30+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/iso_55000_asset_management_standard_update/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/iso_55000_asset_management_standard_update/#When:12:56:12Z ISO/PC 251 had held its fourth meeting in June 2012. Following that meeting Draft International Standard (DIS) versions of its three standards had been released for ballot; each had been approved by a significant majority, allowing ISO/PC 251 to enter the Confirmation Stage. Asset Management 2013-05-13T12:56:12+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/dp_world_to_transform_asset_management_practices_across_its_global_operatio/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/dp_world_to_transform_asset_management_practices_across_its_global_operatio/#When:11:17:53Z Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 May, 2013: As part of its drive to improve efficiency, DP World has launched the industry’s largest asset management programme, covering its entire global operations. Asset Management 2013-05-13T11:17:53+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/definition_high_potential_testing/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/definition_high_potential_testing/#When:19:57:15Z A test done to confirm the reliability of an electrical insulation system where a high voltage (twice the operating voltage plus 1000 volts) is applied to cables and motor windings. This is typically a “go/no-go” test. Industry practice calls for HiPot tests on new and rewound motors only. This test stresses the insulation system and can induce premature failures in marginal motors. Tip excerpted from: The Professional’s Guide to Maintenance and Reliability Terminology… Motor and Power System Testing 2013-05-12T19:57:15+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/checklists_and_procedures_in_maintenance/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/checklists_and_procedures_in_maintenance/#When:13:05:06Z Every organization claims they have procedures or “checklists” to eliminate self-induced failures or missed steps, but are they followed? Are they accurate? Are they written to a sufficient level of detail? Have they ever been reviewed? Do we know the difference and when to use them? A checklist is a type of informational job aid used to reduce failure by compensating for potential limits of human memory and attention. It helps to ensure consistency and… Maintenance Management 2013-05-12T13:05:06+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/can_i_work_live_above_40cal/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/can_i_work_live_above_40cal/#When:18:07:29Z Prevailing wisdom is that working energized (‘live”) on equipment with incident energy levels over 40 cal/cm2 is prohibited. Similarly, folk lore has taught many a student in NFPA 70E classes that blasts above 40 cal/cm2 are so powerful that “the bomb suit simply provides family with a corpse to burry since the blast forces are so powerful that it will turn your bones to jelly!” But like many things that are “known” about 70E and… Infrared Thermal Imaging 2013-05-09T18:07:29+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/disposal_options_for_excess_mro_inventory/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/disposal_options_for_excess_mro_inventory/#When:14:40:38Z When faced with disposing of excess MRO inventory, the majority of companies simply toss inactive inventory items in the closest site dumpster.  Although this approach does free up room in the Storeroom or Maintenance Warehouse, it is only one method to disposing of obsolete or unused inventory.  In reality, this should be the last resort.  Let’s look at some other, more economical options in disposing of obsolete, non-moving, excess inventory: TRANSFER: Transfer the items… MRO - Spares Management 2013-05-09T14:40:38+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/ultrasound_as_key_safety_tool/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/ultrasound_as_key_safety_tool/#When:14:29:34Z Ultrasound can be a key part of any safety program. Whether it be detecting gas leaks, safely inspecting electrical equipment and preventing Arc Flash incidents, performing mechanical inspections on Environmental Health & Safety equipment to ensure they are functioning properly or a bevy of other safety applications, ultrasound can not only increase reliability but can keep your greatest assets, your people, safe. Read more >> Tip provided by: Maureen Gribble,  UE… Ultrasonics 2013-05-09T14:29:34+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/industrial_innovations_zero_drip_nozzle_eliminates_lubrication_waste/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/industrial_innovations_zero_drip_nozzle_eliminates_lubrication_waste/#When:15:54:08Z Wyoming, Michigan, May 7, 2013— Industrial Innovations, a leading provider of industrial lubrication equipment, announces the availability of its Z (zero drip)-nozzle with magnetic base that secures the nozzle tightly to its mount, yet can easily be moved and repositioned as needed for various applications. Lubrication 2013-05-08T15:54:08+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/advanced_manufacturing_focus_of_june_10-14_conference/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/advanced_manufacturing_focus_of_june_10-14_conference/#When:17:23:32Z MADISON, Wis. - Featuring a broad swath of leading-edge research from around the world, an advanced manufacturing research conference June 10-14, 2013, will draw nearly 500 academic, industrial and governmental participants to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. Training 2013-05-07T17:23:32+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/new_smrp_award_program_launched/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/new_smrp_award_program_launched/#When:19:21:55Z ATLANTA -  The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) is announcing the launch of the CMRP of the Year Awards to recognize outstanding achievement among the 3,500 individuals possessing the SMRP Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.  The CMRP is the top credentialing program for certifying knowledge, skills and experience of M&R professionals and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Training 2013-05-06T19:21:55+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/isa_publishes_new_book_to_help_manufacturers_move_to_real-time_operations_i/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/isa_publishes_new_book_to_help_manufacturers_move_to_real-time_operations_i/#When:17:13:51Z Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA (6 May 2013) -The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces that it has published the third collection of its Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) methodology white papers designed to help manufacturers transform their paper-based processes into real-time operations intelligence that drives innovation and optimizes global supply chain management. Training 2013-05-06T17:13:51+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/michigan_manufacturing_international_a_new_name_and_a_new_web_site/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/michigan_manufacturing_international_a_new_name_and_a_new_web_site/#When:13:27:21Z Stevensville, Md., May 1, 2013 - Michigan Mechanical, a leading broad line supplier of high-quality mechanical assemblies and components, is pleased to announce the company’s new name: Michigan Manufacturing International (MMI). The new name provides a more accurate description of the company’s services and reflects its global presence. Asset Management 2013-05-06T13:27:21+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/new_precision_temperature_controller_with_user-friendly_software_and_d/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/new_precision_temperature_controller_with_user-friendly_software_and_d/#When:13:20:47Z Oven Industries features a Temperature Controller with easy-to-use software. Reliability-Centered Maintenance 2013-05-06T13:20:47+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/new_from_meggitt_endevco_model_7284_lightly_damped_triaxial_high_g_sho/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_news/new_from_meggitt_endevco_model_7284_lightly_damped_triaxial_high_g_sho/#When:07:11:17Z Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 7284 series, a family of lightly damped, high g triaxial piezoresistive shock accelerometers, designed to support weapons testing, high g data recorders, missile fuzes and other extreme g applications. These very rugged sensors, available in 20,000 g and 60,000 g ranges, offer superior survivability and low power consumption. Vibration Analysis 2013-05-02T07:11:17+00:00 http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/filtering_hard_to_reach_yet_critical_equipment/ http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/maintenance_tips/filtering_hard_to_reach_yet_critical_equipment/#When:18:37:47Z For equipment that is difficult to access or expensive to maintain, permanently mounted filtration units are usually the best choice for improving equipment reliability because they are continuous-duty, “always-on” filtration that cleans the oil 24/7. These units, such as the Des-Case panel unit, also can serve as stationary maintenance locations where lubricants can be brought to be filtered. Tip provided by: Nekasha Pratt, Product Marketing Manager, Des-Case Corporation Lubrication 2013-04-30T18:37:47+00:00