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If you own or manage construction equipment, Fluid Analysis for Mobile Equipment...

If you own or manage construction equipment, Fluid Analysis for Mobile Equipment is your resource to get the most out of your machinery assets.  With nearly 100 years of combined machinery and lubrication experience, the authors show you how to interpret fluid test results.  You will be able to achieve...

In the course of fluid monitoring, it is necessary to know when...

In the course of fluid monitoring, it is necessary to know when fluid contamination can be repaired, or when a system needs to be flushed. Careful evaluation helps determine if the fluid is salvageable, and if not, it is important to know how much fluid will be needed to flush...

When it comes to food processing, effective lubrication is fundamental to reliable...

When it comes to food processing, effective lubrication is fundamental to reliable and efficient manufacturing. When the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was enacted in 2011, manufacturers contributing to the creation of food, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements were mandated to implement systems and controls that specifically address the hazards which...

TBT04 is a general once over inspection of the whole asset, component,...

TBT04 is a general once over inspection of the whole asset, component, or machine. List of Objectives How to perform a general inspection When to perform the inspection What conditions to observe Which conditions to report Overview of why to perform a general inspection Length of Course in Hours or...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type,...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type, but they are not the only type. Greases are generally characterized and sold according to their thickener type and/or base fluid composition. While lithium complex thickened greases have historically been the choice for high performance applications, recent advances...

The definitive book on the science of grease lubrication for roller and...

The definitive book on the science of grease lubrication for roller and needle bearings in industrial and vehicle engineering. Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings provides an overview of the existing knowledge on the various aspects of grease lubrication (including lubrication systems) and the state of the art models that exist today....

This paper explores how a basic lubrication program implemented in the year...

This paper explores how a basic lubrication program implemented in the year 2000 progressively moved to pacesetter performance in 2006. Lubrication is the bloodline of rotating equipment. Through proper handling, contamination control, personnel education, and testing, there is great potential for increased equipment reliability along with reduced costs. The author...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization?...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization? How are you communicating that value - both internally and externally? If you're not talking about driving shareholder value and economic value added (EVA), you're missing what reliability truly means for your business and your bottom line. This...

Instructor:  Jeremy Wright Course Length:   3 Hours License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor:  Jeremy Wright Course Length:   3 Hours License: 1 seat x 365 days* Targeting root causes of failure with laser-like focus is a sure-fire way to maximize the impact of a lubrication program. Successful companies are relentless in their efforts to control and eliminate lubrication failure modes. Objectives: How to...

Now you can avoid the costly trial-and-error approach to predictive maintenance. This...

Now you can avoid the costly trial-and-error approach to predictive maintenance. This paper outlines a proven path to success in PdM. Whether you want to improve your PdM program or start one from scratch, you'll find the facts you can put into practice immediately, such as: Basic Concept of Predictive...

Time and again, oil analysis has proved to be a useful tool...

Time and again, oil analysis has proved to be a useful tool in preventing and identifying failures that if left, can lead to expensive replacement of parts, additional maintenance costs and loss of revenue. Current oil analysis practices at most remote wind turbine sights has proven to be useful, but...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright License: 1 seat x 365 days* Effective lubrication programs...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright License: 1 seat x 365 days* Effective lubrication programs can drastically reduce downtime and deliver a healthy return on investment. The best programs are well-planned and have a roadmap to achieve the desired goals. This presentation focuses on the four phases of lubrication program development: assessing the...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get your advice? Friends? Salesmen? Commercials? Before spending any more money on oil changes, synthetic oils, premium filters, engine flushes or oil treatments, learn what leading lubrication expert Jim Fitch recommends.  Don't worry about getting a sales pitch in...

ICML 55.0 StandardOptimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview Establishes WHY do...

ICML 55.0 StandardOptimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview Establishes WHY do it? Provides context between asset management principles and an engineered, well-balanced lubrication management system (LMS) Applicable to effective management of all physical assets related to lubrication Companion document that works together with ICML 55.1 Requirements and ICML 55.2...

Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets With over 40...

Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets With over 40 subject matter experts contributing their time and energy across several years, the ICML 55.1 requirements document represents a consensus of the worldwide machine lubrication community pertaining to well-established best management practices. It identifies and defines the requirements for...

NEW RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE BOOK Whether you call it a Shutdown, Outage...

NEW RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE BOOK Whether you call it a Shutdown, Outage or Turnaround the fact is that these events have a serious impact on the financials of an operation. The key to a successful event is to have a well-thought out strategy and plan.  This practical guide puts you...

Knocking Bolts is Christer Idhammar's journey through a successful career that began as...

Knocking Bolts is Christer Idhammar's journey through a successful career that began as an 18-year-old merchant mariner in Sweden and took him around the world as a Reliability and Maintenance Management consultant. He has been instrumental in improving the reliability and maintenance field. He implemented sustainable maintenance centers in developing countries...

Knocking Bolts is Christer Idhammar's journey through a successful career that began as...

Knocking Bolts is Christer Idhammar's journey through a successful career that began as an 18-year-old merchant mariner in Sweden and took him around the world as a Reliability and Maintenance Management consultant. He has been instrumental in improving the reliability and maintenance field. He implemented sustainable maintenance centers in developing countries...

A “must have” for all maintenance professionals! It is a unique resource...

A “must have” for all maintenance professionals! It is a unique resource for improving maintenance management processes and learning smart preventive maintenance (PM), condition monitoring, inspection and troubleshooting techniques on a wide variety of components including pumps, motors, gears, bearings, chain, pipes and valves, couplings, seals, fans, lubrications, lifting equipment,...

When asked to describe the largest issue they face in organizing maintenance...

When asked to describe the largest issue they face in organizing maintenance work, many planners and supervisors reply, "Finding materials and getting them to the right place at the right time". Spare Parts and materials are a large part of any plant's costs and not having the right materials in...

A highly-illustrated (over 400 illustrations and photos) failure analysis guide for automotive...

A highly-illustrated (over 400 illustrations and photos) failure analysis guide for automotive and off-road vehicle parts. Lots of pictures and descriptions of common machine parts failures. Main topics include: Pistons, Rings, Cylinder Liners, Gaskets, Journal Bearings, Valve Gear Train, Turbochargers, Gears, Shafts, Axles, Spindles, Universal Joints, Hydrostatic Transmissions, Anti-Friction Bearings,...

TBT05 goes into how to properly perform an inspection on a Bottom...

TBT05 goes into how to properly perform an inspection on a Bottom Sediment and Water Bowl on a machine. List of Objectives What is a BS&W Bowl? Why Inspect it? When To inspect a BS&W Bowl? Who will be performing the inspection? How to properly perform the inspection. Length of...

Inspecting a Bullseye Sight Glass TBT02 simply an overview of how to...

Inspecting a Bullseye Sight Glass TBT02 simply an overview of how to properly perform an inspection on a Bullseye Sight Glass List of Objectives What is a Bullseye Sight Glass? Who performs the inspection on Bullseyes? When to inspect them? How to Properly Inspect a Bullseye Sight Glass. Length of...

TBT03 is going to train personnel on how to properly inspect a...

TBT03 is going to train personnel on how to properly inspect a Columnar Level Gauge. List of Objectives What is a Columnar Level Gauge? Who performs the inspections on them? When to inspect them? How to Properly Inspect a Columnar Level Gauge? Length of Course in Hours or Minutes00:10:50

TBT06 How to properly perform an inspection on a single point automatic...

TBT06 How to properly perform an inspection on a single point automatic lubricator. List of Objectives What is a Single Point Lubricator? Why we inspect them. Who will be performing the inspections? Conditions to be aware of or report. Length of Course in Hours or Minutes00:10:17

Benefit from improved safety, performance, and product deliveries to your customers. Achieve...

Benefit from improved safety, performance, and product deliveries to your customers. Achieve a higher rate of equipment availability, performance, product quality, and reliability. Integrated Reliability: Condition Monitoring and Maintenance of Equipment incorporates reliable engineering and mathematical modeling to help you move toward sustainable development in reliability condition monitoring and maintenance....

This compact and unique reference provides those who deal with industrial machines...

This compact and unique reference provides those who deal with industrial machines a handy guide for assessing the potential risk of failure and offers a solid basis for reliable and safe machinery operation. Combining the most commonly used assessment tools into one source, it is meant to be taken into...

This poster reminds everyone that contamination control of lubricated machinery is important....

This poster reminds everyone that contamination control of lubricated machinery is important. When dirt is on the outside of equipment, it can easily get into the lubricant. Use this poster to send a clear message that contamination control and lubricant quality are important to your organization. Poster Title: Keep Our...

Do you ever worry about Bob retiring and how the place is...

Do you ever worry about Bob retiring and how the place is going keep running? Do you ever ask yourself, How did we do that last time? Do the decision-makers and the implementers in your organization know where to go for good reliable information and experience on all aspects of...

To reduce costs and improve production, most large manufacturing and process companies...

To reduce costs and improve production, most large manufacturing and process companies that have embraced the Lean Enterprise concept have taken an approach of building all of the systems and infrastructure throughout the organization. The result of this traditional approach has been erratic implementation efforts that often stall-out, or are...

The book is about applying Lean manufacturing principles to industrial maintenance in...

The book is about applying Lean manufacturing principles to industrial maintenance in order to improve the efficiency and be able to do more with the same (or less) resources. By industrial maintenance we mean the maintenance that takes place in factories and industrial facilities. The book is the result of...

Divided into three basic sections, this unique resource provides an understandable and...

Divided into three basic sections, this unique resource provides an understandable and implementable approach to inserting Lean in a manufacturing operation, pointing out the stumbling blocks and pitfalls to avoid. Its goal is to to help American manufacturing more effectively go about the task of making Lean a viable process....

For major crime scenes, the amount of resources expended in evidence preservation...

For major crime scenes, the amount of resources expended in evidence preservation is enormous. This is acceptable because there is really no other method available that can reliably produce the required results, and the criminals must be caught. Unfortunately, when an equipment malfunction occurs, many businesses do not conduct such...

More than 385 flash cards to use as a study aid for...

More than 385 flash cards to use as a study aid for preparing for both the ICML Level I MLT and MLA certification exams. Flash cards let you study in small, digestible bits of information and then use repetition to help remember the information. Repetition is one of the most...

Included: Practice Exam This 125 question multiple-choice practice test is a great...

Included: Practice Exam This 125 question multiple-choice practice test is a great self-assessment tool and helps you prepare for both Level I MLT and MLA ICML certification. The answer key is detached for easy grading. Comprehensive explanations teach you the reasoning behind the correct answers. Licensed for use by one...

Serious about preparing for ICML Level I Machinery Lubrication or Oil Analysis...

Serious about preparing for ICML Level I Machinery Lubrication or Oil Analysis certification? Repetition, thorough preparation and self-assessment is a process that rewards those that are striving to pass certification exams. This Practice Exam and Flash Card Pack is a fast and effective tool for committing the information to memory...