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Complete Directory of Products for Design, Assembly, Manufacturing and Maintenance

NEW LOCTITER ADHESIVE SOURCEBOOK ALLOWS FAST AND EASY PRODUCT SELECTION

Rocky Hill, Conn. - The LoctiteR Adhesive Sourcebook, Volume 10 is a 214-page, comprehensive resource guide from Henkel Corporation that provides information on the company’s complete line of more than 800 LoctiteR adhesive, sealant, coating, and lubricant products for industrial manufacturing and maintenance repair. The Sourcebook also features information on related dispensing and curing equipment.

Kitting best practices in the support of maintenance

Kitting best practices in the support of maintenance

An 45-minute long Webinar On Demand Led by Daniel DeWald, CPIM, CPMM SME Materials Management Professional Consultant, GP Allied

Discussed are Kitting best practices in the support of maintenance. There are four stages of Kitting -Pre-Kitting, Filling the Kit, Completion of the Kit, and Delivery. Each stage is unique when it is applied as a support to maintenance. Kitting is a coordinated effort between the planner, the storeroom, and maintenance.

Benefits that are expected when Kitting is fully implemented are-(1) Eliminates the craftsman searching for parts; (2) Improved communication between the planner, storeroom, and the craftsman; and (3) Deliveries to the job site decreases equipment downtime, and improves craftsman's productivity.

Participate to learn:

1) Kits require a secure area to stage and pick parts

2) Kits are to have all the parts filled before it is delivered.

3) Kits are delivered to the job site

Effective Cycle Counting

Effective Cycle Counting

An 9-minute iPresentation by Daniel DeWald, CPIM, GP Allied

Discussion involves the differences between a physical inventory once a year and a daily cycle count. A daily cycle count is preferred because it provides a continual measurement of inventory accuracy that is visible to both management and storeroom associates. Storeroom preparation to make cycle counting effective is essential and the steps are discussed to make this happen. Also scheduling counters and assigning tasks create responsibility and achieve more accurate inventories.

Oniqua CEO and Co-Founder Andy Hill to Speak at Ivara Reliability Leadership Summit

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, /24-7PressRelease/—Oniqua Enterprise Analytics (www.oniqua.com), a leading provider of analytics-based MRO optimization solutions for asset-intensive organizations, today announced that Oniqua CEO and co-founder Andy Hill will speak at the Ivara Reliability Leadership Summit on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. The event will take place September 21-23, 2010, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

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Removing Duplicate Part Numbers


Before you purchase software (such as "Fuzzy Duplicate Finder") to determine the duplicate part numbers in your storeroom, use the excel spreadsheet to break down the part numbers and descriptions into five categories---part number, noun, attribute, specifications, and further descriptions.

Once sorted it becomes very clear what part numbers are similar, but may be different. It enables you to physically check a few items to see if there is an actual match. Once found the

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Company Supports Race Driver’s Efforts to Encourage and Inspire Severely Wounded Veterans

HENKEL ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF RACING FOR OUR HEROES:
PROGRAM HOSTS WOUNDED SOLDIERS AT AMERICAN LE MANS EVENTS

How Storeroom Security Puts Reliability at Risk

Many companies are fully aware of the importance of maintaining security around their spare parts inventories. They secure their spares in lock-up areas, ensure staff are on hand to manage the

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Henkel Turns To YouTube to Ease Anaerobic Anxiety…

Rocky Hill, Conn. - To answer common questions and educate users on the simplicity of Loctite® brand anaerobic adhesives and sealants, Henkel Corporation - has introduced a series of short videos that will appear on YouTube and on Loctite® websites.  Running approximately 60 seconds each, these videos succinctly illustrate the simplicity of using, applying and removing these adhesives.

Eliminating Excess Spare Parts Inventory

The impact of not holding a required spare part can be massive. Downtime costs often far outweigh the purchase and holding costs of spares and this can lead to holding far more of some spares

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Managing MRO Inventory by Using ABC Classification

Managing MRO Inventory by Using ABC Classification

An 8-minute iPresentation by Daniel DeWald, CPIM, GP Allied

ABC management is an underutilized management tool that can assist in four areas-cycle counting, lot sizing, obsolescence, and storeroom reorganization. The result is improved inventory decision-making, and better control of the inventory dollars.

Bonus WhitePaper Download (PDF) - Click here to download ABC Classicfiation

Care For Your Spares

Poor Spare Parts Maintenance Can Kill Your Plant’s Efficiency

by Wally Wilson, CMRP, CPIM

You could, unknowingly, be introducing premature failure to your equipment assets. And inadequate inventory management practices for spare parts in your Maintenance, Repair, and Operating supplies (MRO) storeroom could be the cause.  The storeroom is one of the foundation blocks that support the maintenance department’s efforts to keep production equipment running at the most efficient levels possible.

Inconsistent Part Numbers and Descriptions Cause Part Shortages, and Delays in Repairs

Inconsistent Part Numbers and Descriptions Cause Part Shortages, and Delays in Repairs. How do you change this outcome?

For one, be consistent on establishing part numbers, whether the computer

Is Stock Turns the OEE of Spares Management?

Imagine for a moment that you oversee three production facilities. Imagine that these facilities require significant capital investment and sit on sizable and valuable blocks of land. Imagine also that each of these facilities produces nearly identical product that is all channelled through a single central distribution center. Now imagine that each facility operates for one shift per day, five days per week and has done so for years because the market is mature and steady. If it were your money invested in these facilities, what would you?

Look Sharp With A Sharpie

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

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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Correct Sensor Mounting for High Frequency Detection, Enveloping or Demodulation to Monitor Bearings

Many people use one of these high frequency techniques to detect and monitor bearing wear. However, the location and mounting of the accelerometer on the machine will determine the ultimate

Mounting: Your accelerometer should be stud mounted. Magnetic mounts and handheld probes should not be used. The accelerometer should be mounted on a surface that has been spot faced and tapped to accept the accelerometer stud per manufacturer instructions. When it is installed, the stud should be tight, stretching the stud to ensure proper contact and coupling across the entire face of the accelerometer. Burrs or dirt on the face or a poorly drilled and tapped hole will degrade the signal, so be sure to use the appropriate tools. If you must use a portable sensor, be sure to use one of the stud mounting systems offered by several manufacturers.

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Global Market for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services for Power Plants to Exceed $32.3 Billion

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Power Plant Services markets. The world market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for power plants is projected to exceed $32.3 billion by the year 2015. This is primarily driven by rising demand for energy and the condition of power producing equipment. Additionally, electricity regulations are also contributing to the market growth.

Reviewing Critical Spare Parts

Maintenance and reliability engineers will happily (well, not happily) undertake a review of spare parts that are not classified as critical, yet they will shy away from reviewing items that are

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Welding on Equipment “Tool Box Training”

Maintenance Supervisors should use this tool to train their maintenance techs, welders and contractors - 10-20 minutes - Post them in the Maintenance Shop after use

Electric Arc caused by welding

...(Caution: follow these recommendations only if you want to stop self induced failures caused by welding)

How to Prevent Kits from Being Short after Being Completed

Kits are often assembled outside the storeroom in an unsecure area. When out in the open the temptation is to take a part that is short and use it from another Kit, thinking that this can be ...