Machinery and Equipment Maintenance
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Optimize PM programs: Add lean to improve your plant’s efficiency
Eliminating eight wastes leads to world-class performance.
Operational Excellence in Energy, Chemicals and Resources Summit
June 4th 2019For oil and gas, chemicals and resources companies: to eliminate sources of risk, cost and complexity in their operations. The focus is on optimizing safety, efficiency, sustainability and reliability. Presented by IQPC and the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of…
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Prevent VFD-induced damage in electric motors
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: eMotors Direct suggests two methods to avoid bearing failure Electric motors fitted with variable frequency drives (VFD) are at risk of bearing damage due to a build-up of current in the rotor that discharges…
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Machinery manufacturers: How’s your service?
IFS study shows you can turn it into a profit centre.
Tesla cuts prices as 4Q deliveries miss analysts’ estimates
Automaker is cutting prices by $2,000 to offset the phase-out of federal electric vehicle tax credits.
CanWEA Operations and Maintenance Summit 2018
January 30th 2019Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) annual summit. Network with wind farm operators, turbine manufacturers and service providers. The event covers the latest in technical innovations, operational strategies and turbine technologies.
PEMAC: GTA Chapter Professional Development and Tour
November 29th 2018PEMAC (Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada) GTA Chapter invites you to join them for its next Professional Development event at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Don’t miss the opportunity to develop your knowledge and network with local professionals. Click…
PEMAC Webcast: Outsourcing a Part of Physical Asset Management – How to Decide
November 30th 2018Join Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) for our next lunch and learn webcast at 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern Time Zone. You’ll gain tools and tips you can use to strive for excellence in asset management, maintenance and reliability. The…
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Cameco’s asset plan: How Brad Owen’s team reduced mine costs
Cigar Lake uranium mine gets a strong start with a focused lubrication strategy.
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Achieve efficiency with alignment: All departments working together
Realize improved performance of assets while reducing costs is the objective.
Worker caught in extruder, Uponor fined $80,000
Plastic piping manufacturer failed to ensure machinery was stopped during maintenance task.
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Lower cost, increase profits while optimizing production
Make the connection with the overall cost and send savings to the bottom line.
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Scaling up production? Asset management challenges to watch
Have a preventive maintenance plan in place before you begin.
2018 STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference
October 28th 2018The Tribology Frontiers Conference (TFC). Tribology researchers share their latest work and explore science’s role in solving tomorrow’s key technical issues. More than 300 tribology researchers are expected to attend.
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TECH TIP: Softfoot and belt-driven motors
Check for soft foot during installation.
