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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
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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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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)

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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 ...

Onset Announces Expanded Measurement Options for HOBO Data Loggers

Popular HOBO U12 loggers can now measure and record kilowatts, DC current, and more.

CorDEX Introduces the Centurion XPC Class I, Div. 1 Explosion-Proof Digital Camera to the U.S.

TRANSCAT named first authorized distributor.

CorDEX Instruments, a certified manufacturer of equipment for explosive area applications, has introduced its CSA Certified Centurion XPC explosion-proof digital cameras in the United States.

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Eliminating Spare Parts Stock Outs

One of the main fears of most reliability and maintenance engineers is that, at the time of actual need, the required spare part will not be available. This is commonly referred to as a stock

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What Is A Stock Turn?

Because inventory requires a significant financial investment and that investment involves significant ongoing costs, it is also important to measure the financial performance. Tracking the The ...

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Calculating Spare Parts Stock Levels

Do we hold the right levels of spare parts? Have we done the right analysis? These are two questions that keep maintenance and reliability engineers awake at night. Determining which approach ...

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Back to Basics Maintenance Tip #2

I have used this method of improving settings for packaging line equipment but can also be applied to most equipment where that piece of equipment can be affected by movement.

The example here was

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Back to Basics Maintenance Tip #1

I have used this basic maintenance tip mainly with pumps but can also be applied to most equipment where that piece of equipment can be affected by internal or external forces. When you have

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CFE Media Acquires Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Plant Engineering from Reed

CFE Media LLC today announced the acquisition of the Plant Engineering, Control Engineering and Consulting-Specifying Engineer publishing assets from Reed Business Information. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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