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The article presents a preview of several maintenance equipment including the Bush-Lok combination fitting from the power management company Eaton, the low volt pinhole detector from Paul Nn. Gardner Company Incorporated, and the safety light curtains from SICK in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The article evaluates several maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) related products used in the industrial production process including the Eaton 420 Series pumps from Eaton Corp., the 878 TAB Series plastic conveyor chain from the company Emerson Industrial Automation and the VACON 20 compact alternate current AC drives from Vacon Inc.

The article presents a comparison of maintenance equipment and supplies including Fiberscope from Lenox Instrument Co., ScaleBlaster from Clearwater Enviro Technologies and Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun from EXAIR Corp.

Features a variety of products for industrial maintenance and plant operation. Proximity sensors; Wire storage; Gearheads; Absorbent mat; Torch gun; Balancing valve; DC motor kits; Tension sensor; Gas analyzer; Lighting fixtures; Combustion analyzer; Calibrator; Spray adhesive; Thickness gauge.

Features products for industrial maintenance and plant operation from various vendors. Runway; Thermometer; Cutter pliers; Stirrer; Weld system; Mats; Roller conveyor; Receptacles; Tension control brake; Interconnection systems; Torque wrench; Rebar protection; Snap-action switch; Workstations; Washers; Analyzers; Lighting device; Video inspection; Horizontal carousel.

Introduces several products that may be of interest to industry maintenance and plant operations professionals. Welding goggles from Jackson Products Inc.; L Series of pneumatically driven vacuum pumps from PIAB Vacuum Products.

Features various equipment and supplies for industrial maintenance and plant operation. Includes staplers; Filter replacement service kits; Paint applicators; Differential pressure instruments; Input multiplexers.

The article offers information on how to reduce company spending up to 25% by managing the 20-30% of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials which are commonly stocked. It discusses the stages of different inventory management approaches such as stocked, managed, and leveraged. It adds that the different approaches will help businesses to properly use the Grainger's Consulting Services estimated 12 billion dollars worth of stocked MRO materials in the U.S. in 2011.

The article offers information on how to prevent risk of unexpected downtime in the manufacturing industry. It suggests the need for plant management to evaluate the diversity and quantity of spare parts to keep in a supply room to increase spare parts shortages. Moreover, companies should develop proactive plans to identify risk factors inherent in manufacturing including those which are specific to location, equipment, and practices.

The article focuses on the innovation and significance of dock equipment maintenance system in plant facilities in the U.S. The primary goal of the featured equipment is to provide lowering cost of ownership, and expressing more better than just the initial equipment investment. Dock levelers offer bigger structural strength and durability including heavy-duty vertical uprights and adjustable pad on pit floor. Vehicle restraints are recognized as the basic elements for effective dock safety.

The article presents a comparison of maintenance tools and equipment including hand crimp tool from ETCO Inc., cordless tools from Chicago Pneumatic and the BobCat air tool from Weiler Corp.

Features products for industrial maintenance and plant operation from various manufacturers. Motor feedback system; Vacuum pumps; I/O; Power suppliers; Software; Hazard warning device; i200s current clamp; C25 soft meter case; Fluke 89 Series IV logging multimeter; Fluke Industrial ScopeMeter 123; FlukeView ScopeMeter software for DOS or Windows.

Features a variety of products for industrial maintenance and plant operation from various manufacturers. Filter/ventilator systems; Chuck stops; Quiet pumps; AC servo drives; Luminaire; Metal pump; Dispenser; Hydraulic motor; Oil skimmers; Digital crane scale; Positioning table; Humidifier.

Features various products for industrial maintenance and plant operation. Thermal imager; Sensors; Serial communications cards; Portable mixer; Solvent; Ultrasonic inspection.

The article reports that Grainger Inc., distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, has entered into a partnership with Mike Rowe, creator, executive producer, and host of Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs," in January 2009. As reported, Rowe will be featured on the cover of the company's 2009 catalog. According to Rowe, the people at Grainger have always known the importance of 'getting it done' for their customers.

The article presents a comparison of industrial maintenance equipment and supplies including Super Ion Air Knife, Ionizing Bars and Ion Air Cannon from EXAIR Corp.

The article focuses on various types of preventive maintenance technologies and on their significant role in industries. The devices are held necessary, because they determine or predict the type of repairs and maintenance required for various production equipment. The predictive maintenance technologies include functions like thermography assessments, vibration monitoring and oil analysis.

The article discusses the ways that the cement industry had taken in order to increase their productivity despite the complicated processes. Ash Grove Cement Co. in Durkee, Oregon thinks on solutions that would maximize preventive maintenance and thus, minimize downtime. With this, they installed a computerized maintenance management system that improved the efficiency of equipment and production systems for the increased productivity.

The article features a troubleshooting kit manufactured by Fluke Corp. in the U.S. The 1587/MDT Advanced Motor and Drive Troubleshooting Kit has a combined insulation multimeter, current clamp and rotary field indicator, packaged in a single rugged case. The equipment can be used for preventive maintenance.

The article focuses in the Twin-Task-3 Laser Combo light from Streamlight Inc. It has a laser pointer to target repair problems. The light's patented Xenon/light-emitting diode combination gives workers the choice between two lighting modes.

The article focuses the Spectroline UV-400 SuperFlood ultraviolet lamp from Spectronics Corp. It is suitable for parts degreasing, inspections and wash inspections.

The article focuses on infrared thermography which can be a part of a well-planned maintenance program. The best use of thermography is locating potential problems, not measuring temperatures. This is difficult for many managers to accept since they were probably sold the technology based on its measurement capabilities. Measuring temperatures may be useful, but it is not the highest use of the technology. Used properly, an electrical inspection will quickly reveal the high-resistance problems that, over time, result in unscheduled outages. Thermal images of mechanical systems can clearly show impending failures that are impossible to detect otherwise.

The article reports that GKN Aerospace's largest U.S. manufacturing site, based in St. Louis is a 17 million- sq.-ft. under roof, 76-acre campus. The facility specializes in designing and machining large-frame aerospace structures, components and assemblies for aircraft and aero engine manufacturers. GKN purchased the business in 2001 from Boeing, which is one of GKN's largest customers. Bart Weihl, senior director, engineering, argues that their goal was to turn, what used to be a Boeing feeder shop facility for many years, into a first-tier supplier operation.

Feature the Oil Safe Lubrication Tools manufactured by Companion Products Inc. Design; Sizes; Contact information.

Features several maintenance equipment in the U.S. I-Zone Area Detection System of Rite-Hite Doors Inc.; Multi-Sweep line of Midland Machinery Co. Inc.; Sound-blocking panels of Illbruck Inc.

Features catalogs and brochures of industrial maintenance and plant operation products. Lighting selection guide; Ferroplate magnets brochure; Sensor products; Lift-truck reference; Thermostatic mixing valve brochure; Stainless steel reel catalog; Cooling solutions.

Features brochures and catalogs for industrial maintenance and plant operation products. Fluid-sealing products brochure; Sling and accessory data catalog; Lock online catalog; Belt-driven mixers bulletin; Electrical conduit; Steel connection system catalog.

Presents information about anaerobic adhesives used by manufacturers for assembly and equipment maintenance. Common misconceptions; Uses.

Introduces several pamphlets and commercial catalogs that may be of interest to industrial maintenance and plant operations professionals. Lab Safety Supply Inc.'s catalog of testing instruments; Kaeser Compressors Inc.'s catalog of clean-air treatment product line.

Introduces several brochures and commercial catalogs that may be of interest to industrial maintenance and plant operations professionals. 2000 Washer and Spacer Catalog from Boker's Inc.; Weldmann Lighting's brochure of the Geneva task light.

Presents a round-up of products that may be of interest to buildings and grounds maintenance professionals. 8017 mini-excavator from JCB Inc.; Sphexide Wasp & Hornet Killer insecticide from STS.

Spotlights several products that may be of interest to industry maintenance and plant operations professionals. Waterless industrial hand cleaners from Kimberly-Clark Corp.; SPI IMPAX soft-face, dead-blow hammers from Nupla Corp.

Features several electrical plant maintenance products. Batteries; Electronic timer switches; Cord reel; Mini clamp.

Features several plant maintenance chemicals. Cleaner/degreaser; Coating; Tapping fluid; Adhesive and sealant.

Presents various brands of building and grounds maintenance equipment. Includes the Elgin Five Star Series AirBear street sweeping system; Lock center from Safety Technology International Inc.; Outdoor motion sensor from Watt Stopper Inc.

Presents information on various product literature for industrial maintenance and plant operations. Includes catalog on screeners; Spray noozles; Handling systems.

Features various equipment and supplies for industrial maintenance and plant operation. Includes lighting; Tape measures; Software; Benches; Forklifts.