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Discusses the importance of spare parts in the economy and in the military policy of the United States. Argument that the U.S. remains in control of the weapons sold to other countries because of the continuing need for spare parts; Broader implications of spare parts as tools of foreign policy; Missed opportunities for using spare parts as a force in international affairs.

The article evaluates the PumpMD, a tool for predictive maintenance of hydraulic pumps.

The article offers information on several snow and ice management equipment including the Go iLawn property measuring software from GIS Dynamics LLC, a snow event management software from Hindsite Software LLC, and the FastMaint CMMS v. 8 maintenance management software program from SMGlobal Inc.

The article evaluates several maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products including the Flow Monitor B3000 Series from Badger Meter, the industrial grinder from Baldor, and the Keyless Bushings B-LOC®B112 Series from Fenner Drives.

The article reports on the impact of the railroad industry's labor turnover to the maintenance of railroads during winter in the U.S. It states that the overburdened manpower and equipment have been anticipated to cause the delays, breakdowns and tie-ups. However, the Office of Defense Transportation (ODT) has created the 13-point manpower program for the railroads to be able to solve the labor shortage.

The article focuses on the National School of Heavy Equipment Operation situated near Charlotte, North Carolina that offers courses on the care and operation of earthmovers. The school was set up by Gilbert S. Shaw and offered courses on the operation and maintenance of the crawler tractor and the self-propelled and tractor-drawn scraper, the operation of the motor grader and a specialization in crane and shovel work. It cites the scarcity of skilled maintenance men forcing contractors to pull a good operator off his machine and put him in the shop.

This article focuses on the benefits of vibration sensors for automated data collection of faults in various industrial applications. Topics include use of such sensors for the monitoring and maintenance of rotating assets such as motors, pumps, and gearboxes in HVAC, chemical, food and beverage, wastewater, oil and gas, and automotive industries.

The article offers information on the mold preventive maintenance (PM) across molding industry. Topics discussed include return on investment (ROI) on pulling a mold from production; issues relating to the component failure, processing and manifold leakage across molding industry; and the information on a best PM strategy.

The article focuses on 2018 Grainger Show of industrial supply company Grainger, held in Orlando, Florida, featuring its maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services for electrical contractors, and facility maintenance personnel. Topics include Grainger's online ordering options; its KeepStock inventory management services; changes to its service offerings and branch network; its emphasis on digital commerce; and its disaster recovery efforts during hurricanes and wildfires.

The article offers tips for the preventive maintenance and checks services (PMCS) of maintenance platforms. It says that the platform should has complete handrails, which must be repaired or replaced when corroded, bent or cracked. It states that operators must check for proper lubrication and ensure wheels are not damaged. It adds that the handwheel must be inspected for a collapsible handle and jackscrew.

The article presents questions and answers related to van or truck storage and organization of carpet cleaning and restoration tools and accessories.

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 offers brief information on several maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) equipment, which include the conductive epoxy, dessicant breather D-series from Air Sentry, and PowerSTAR® 730 Series hypoid gearmotors from Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.

The article offers information on the predictive maintenance technology to be debuted by Prophecy Sensorlytics at the NPE 2015 trade show. Topics discussed include the machine-mounted sensors made out of a single silicon chip and the installation of a wireless sensor network. The monitoring of various machine signals that hint at incipient failure and the use of a cloud-based data management system are also mentioned.

The article discusses the need for offshore renewables sector to learn from oil and gas industries to maximise their maintenance strategies. It mentions that operations and maintenance (O&M) is a vital aspect of any renewables project and represents big proportion of the overall cost of installation. It looks at an offshore wind farm installation wherein maintenance will be driven by the recommendations made within the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) manual. It notes that renewables operators must seek a better, fuller understanding of the risks of their plants and a knowledge and confidence in the costs that comes along with managing these risks.

The article focuses on the plan of TCR to expand by finding a niche in the U.S. market with its model of GSE fleet support in North America. TCR offers service for GSE fleet including equipment rental, maintenance, and fleet management and operates at 50 airports in seven different countries and aims as well on its growth on North America. TCR has the advantage which other companies do not have which is doing both by leasing ground equipment to ground handlers and maintaining it.

The article offers information on the progress of diesel and electric locomotive restoration projects in Great Britain. It Details the developments and condition of various locomotive types including D9521, D9555, and 21066. It adds that most locomotives have suffered from age which have bodyworks that are no longer acceptable to run but they will remain a valuable source of spare parts for other classes.

The article offers perspectives of maintenance managers on upgrading spaces in the U.S. According to Mike Steger, director of Physical Plant Services at the Palm Beach Atlantic University, believes that eventhough these places are the dumping site of used furnishings and equipment, it is how well one organizes these things and putting it in the right places that counts.

The article focuses on the floor maintenance program of the universities and colleges in the U.S. The floor maintenance program is consists of the service procedures to be performed, the frequency they are performed, and the allocated budget and time for it. It explores the strengths of chemicals, supplies, and technical skills as the components needed for the stability of the program. It also notes that hard-floor maintenance during tough economic times does not mean reduction in its costs.

The article evaluates various parts for the Jeep JK Wrangler off-road vehicle including the VersaMount metal plate from Cool Tech, the 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks with Compression Adjuster from Fox Racing Shox, and the JK Muffler Skid from Kilby Enterprises.

The author shares information and processes for obtaining a good paint job. Coatings are only as good as their application and cannot be expected to perform good if they are not properly applied. He discusses the processes for surface preparation, maintenance of equipment, mixing paint and coating application.

The article stresses the need to check the spare parts of a boat before cruising.

The article provides information on Nord Drivesystems intelligent algorithms and virtual sensors which transfer information from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance to prevent stoppage of machinery by Nord Drivesystems Kg.

Focuses on the benefits of the BunkerGuard, a three-dimensional liner integrated with a polypropylene fiber matrix from North American Green to golf courses. Features of BunkerGuard; Significance of bunkers to golf courses; Advantages of the erosion control products.

Azuradisc Inc. patented a device in 1995 that removes scratches from an optical disc and repairs it to like-new condition. In 2004, the company released four models to accommodate a variety of needs from minor disc main disc maintenance and repair to heavy-duty gouge removal. The Model 747, priced at $495, is designed for quick maintenance or simple cleaning of standard 4.75-inch and smaller discs of all types of clear media. It is designed for a long life and low per-disc, with consumables averaging $.12 to $.20 per disc. The Model 1000 is an industrial-strength, single-step polisher designed for the high-volume customer who operators in a warehouse environment and needs to clean and polish 5-inch clear discs in one minute or less. The Model 1600 is referred to as the Money Maker. It is designed to be the complete solution for any disc repair station. It handles everything from quick maintenance polishing to deep scratches. Target markets range from large libraries and independent video stores that need to maintain their collection of discs quickly to high-volume, used-music retailers who buy hundreds of scratched discs per week, resurface them and resell them. The One Touch Professional model is fully automatic. Owners can repair one disc at a time or load up to 180 discs at a time.

Introduces equipment and supplies for school facilities as of March 2000. Automatic scrubber from Tennant; Restroom dispensers from Kimberly-Clark; Floor care line from Tennant; Portable partitions from Screenflex; Floor finish from Spartan.

The article discusses routines for boat trailer maintenance for winter season. The tasks are divided into time frames, for one hour which involves doing absolute minimum, for one afternoon which involves doing a bunch of routine and leaving the remainder for next spring, and for an entire day which deals with doing every maintenance activity to prepare the trailer for the rest of the winter.

Mentions the Booklover's Repair Kit from Knopf. Price and contents; Dedication to the Library of Congress.

The article discusses the use of new chemical treatments as a preventive maintenance strategy for cracked gas compressor (CGC) units in olefin production facilities. Topics covered include an overview of the function of CGCs in downstream units, and the common causes of compressor fouling and deterioration. It suggests that long-term prevention of compressor fouling can be achieved through chemical formulation treatments that have antioxidant and inhibitor properties.

The article offers new alternatives for taking care of equipment, citing the revised policy of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on preventive maintenance which allows health care facilities to implement optional maintenance programs. Topics include the Survey and Certification Group memo issued by CMS on December 2, 2011 specifying limitations in alternative maintenance programs, the CMS guidelines on alternate equipment management (AEM) programs and the program's development.

The article focuses on the process of removing tear gas residue in structural maintenance due to its danger and effect to people's health. Topics include determining the type and how much tear gas was used by law enforcement, identifying the presence of tear gas residue and biological material during room inspection, and repeating sniff test inspection process if one feels the effects of the residue.

The article focuses on how maintenance and reliability in gas analysis supports hydrocarbon processing installations. Topics discussed include the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the need for preparation into sharp focus for industrial plants; and maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime have taken on new levels of importance, and it has become essential to ensure the right spare parts, consumables and other equipment are available when needed.

The article offers information on system shutdowns due to equipment wear and failure are expensive for mine operators and can lead to millions of dollars in lost production each year. Topics include mining operations dependent on knife gate valves, valve change outs have been particularly costly because inspection and repair require line isolation and a valve's complete removal from the piping system, and the operational budgets are further strained by the cost of spare parts and storage.