A simple tool like a sharpie can provide a lot of information. Use it to mark a date on a spare part when you receive it. That date can help with FIFO information and also show you instant

Leadership for Reliability

Active Supervision

Active supervision can improve productivity by 15%. The question is what is active supervision? Active supervision occurs when the supervisor spends substantial time on the shop floor helping

... - The accuracy of all analysis is derived from the work order. If the work order is complete and accurate then decision making is dramatically easier. The supervisor is always auditing paperwork and returning it when it is deficient. He or she should always look at work orders on the floor and insure entries are being made contemporaneously (at the same time) as the activity.

Reliability Engineering for Maintenance

Equipment Protection Meets Problem Detection

In addition to preventing contaminant ingression, disposable desiccant breathers can also serve as early notice of abnormally functioning equipment. Desiccant breathers are widely used in Common ...

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Leadership for Reliability

Communicate Often and With a Plan…

No matter what type of reliability initiative you are planning, there's one thing that remains true for every single initiative: Communication. Communication is one of the most important tasks in

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Asset Condition Management

How do you Determine Whether to Repair or Scrap an Electric Motor?

a. Is the motor greater than 25 horsepower? If the motor is greater than 25 horsepower, the first step would be to price a new motor, and compare it to the quote from the motor repair ...

Leadership for Reliability

Definition: Total Effective Equipment Performance (TEEP)

A measure of how well an organization is creating value from its assets.

TEEP = utilization x availability x performance x quality - utilization x OEE

Tip excerpted from The Professional's Guide To

Asset Condition Management

Flash Over on Wound Rotor Motor Slip Rings

Preventing flash over on a Wound Rotor Motor's (WRM) slip rings requires periodic inspection and testing of the rotor's insulation system. The point of the rotor's lowest insulation resistance on

Asset Condition Management

Don’t Forget the Walk Around

Believe it: Visual inspection of plant equipment is one of the most useful tools available. A good set of eyes and the ability to see subtle changes in equipment is invaluable. For over two

Work Execution Management

Together We Can Make a Difference

Link the "PAST:"PRESENT" and FUTURE for improved Maintenance Productivity and Equipment Reliability.

1) Reflect the Past

2) Observe the Present "In Real Time"

3) Take actions immediately

4) Protect from the Real Root Causes of Equipment Down-Time and Loss of Maintenance Productivity.

Team Work and Collaboration are KEY to

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Work Execution Management

MP-2 and You (Part Two)

Another common misunderstood area of MP-2 is INSTRUCTIONS and TASKS. INSTRUCTIONS are developed for specific activities and linked together as TASKS. The INSTRUCTIONS are the necessary steps to

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Work Execution Management

Bearing Handling “Tool Box Training”

Reference: SKF Bearing Installation and Maintenance Guide

General Rules which must be followed:

"If any of these rules are not followed they will result in reduced life of a bearing resulting in

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