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Industrial Maintenence and Plant Operation - January - February 2015 PDF
Industrial Maintenence and Plant Operation - January - February 2015 PDF
Industrial Maintenence and Plant Operation - January - February 2015 PDF
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FEATURES&REPORTS
16 MAINTENANCEMATTERS:
The Pressing Debate
DEPARTMENTS
The upfront cost of pressing may appear to be prohibitive, but there are
several benefits. This is especially true when it comes to larger maintenance facilities.
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Industry News
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Plant Practices
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New Products
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Field Report
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Global Trends
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Classifieds
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Infographic
When training, the clear and constant presence of visual reinforcement and information is key.
26 TECHTRENDS:
Anaerobic Adhesives for Eliminating Threaded Fastener Failure
In many cases, fasteners that self-loosen during equipment operation may contribute to wear and fatigue, and result in poor
operating tolerances and misalignment.
28 PROMATPREVIEW:
Material Insights
New products and solutions at ProMat 2015, along with an update on the latest technologies in industrial lifting equipment.
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Warehouse, maintenance, operations,
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department. It pretty much touches every
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of the Process Manufacturing Suite. If it
doesnt, then you arent using it to what
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The Process Manufacturing suite connects Apteans Ross ERP (Enterprise
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products to share operations data and
complement each other when customers are executing process manufacturing decisions. Most importantly, the suite
provides process manufacturers with a
single view of operations, inventory and
financial data.
Process manufacturers need operations and financial visibility at all times,
to quickly execute decisions that can
affect overall production immediately,
says Jennifer Sherman, senior vice president, product management, Aptean.
The new Process Manufacturing Suite
features integrated, best-in-class CRM
and manufacturing capabilities that
enable those crucial, real-time decisions
to be informed by a manufacturers
entire operations process.
private label in the products we participate in, in
the market.
Berners current product line includes aerosol cheese products, jarred cheeses, salsa con
queso, various flavored dips, alfredo sauces,
coffee beverages, protein energy shakes and
ethnic beverages. Berner is the primary producer of aerosol cheese products in the United
States. Were basically the last manufacturer
standing for aerosol (cheese), Kneubuehl
says. Were like the aerosol (cheese) capital
of the world here in the cornfields of northern
Illinois.
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Meagan Parrish
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IN BRIEF
Weiss-Rohling USA LLC, global freight forwarder, was officially awarded the highly
prestigious achievement of LEED Silver in
their built-to-suit facility redeveloped and
managed by CenterPoint Properties. This
accomplishment reflects the propertys
stringent faithfulness to solid green design
and practices. Many leading features, such
as energy-efficient HVAC systems, motion
operated light fixtures, warehouse equipped
PowerfoilX2.0 by B.A.F. Co. and construction
waste recycling helped contribute to LEED
certification in Weiss-Rohlings 87,975 square
foot facility.
Chad Smith, vice president, product management and engineering, at Thomas &
Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group,
was among those selected for the Memphis
Business Journals 18th annual Top 40
Under 40. The 40 finalists were selected
from more than 250 nominations. Smith
holds a bachelors degree in polymer
chemistry from the Georgia Institute of
Technology and a masters degree in business from the University of Georgia. He
joined Thomas & Betts in 2011 and has held
various roles in product management, marketing and engineering.
INDUSTRYNEWS
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Automation in Manufacturing
(AIM) Conference Announced
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An Alternative to Disposal
After being introduced to Automation Service by a colleague, Butz
learned of the companys free-of-charge reclamation program for
old process control equipment. Automation Service would come to
Butz company, pull all of the stockpile equipment and offer credit
to purchase re-manufactured instruments from Automation Service.
Not only had Butz found a way to efficiently clear out the equipment
that had been collecting dust for many years, but he was also able to
earn credit for future purchases. Butz used the $15,000 in credit to
purchase much needed equipment and improved his companys production outputs.
Our reclamation program really is win-win for all parties
involved, says Angie Kamp, sales representative at Automation
Service. Jerry Butz was able to free his company from clutter and
we were able to make that clutter into something new again.
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Solid Science
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Lithium
Series
Battery Gun Line
HYTORC (Mahwah, NJ) introduces
the Lithium Series Battery Gun, an
addition to the company's current line
of dynamic bolting equipment. Features
include an industry-leading battery life and
portability. Additionally, with the need for
external wires, pumps and additional handling
parts removed, the HYTORC battery guns
are able to greatly expand jobsite reach.
Other benefits include:
An integral metal frame with a
color graphical user interface.
The capability for both torque
and angle practices.
A product line that includes
numerous output capacities,
comprising of 250-, 700-,
1,000- and 2,000-foot-perpound models.
Air Technical Industries (ATI; Mentor, OH) announces the development of a new Smart Jib Crane. This pedestal mounted crane
is 300 tall with a boom span of 288 and capacity of 4,000 lbs.
Features include:
360 degree powered rotation that starts slow then accelerates
the rotation through travel and comes to a gradual slow to stop.
A wire rope hoist and motorized trolley equipped with a
festooning system; rotation has a collector ring so that the
smart crane can rotate continuously clock-wise or counter
clock-wise without stopping and not reversing to return in
the opposite direction to avoid twisting the wire.
Radio remote controls, with no umbilical cord necessary so that
the operator has freedom of movement and can stand wherever necessary for safety and comfort or monitoring of the load.
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Master Lock (Milwaukee, WI) has introduced Professional Lockout Services,
a group of dedicated experts who provide customized assessment, development, written procedures and training
for a Lockout program that can be tailored for any specific facility. The team
brings years of experience at developing outstanding Lockout programs for
companies across all industries to help
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TriStar, LTD. (Buffalo, NY) announces its new EDG-trac Knife Advance
System for Pre-Coat Rotary Vacuum Drum Filters (RVDF). The Encoded
Digital Guidance (EDG) system is designed to improve filtration performance and reduce energy costs. TriStar states that it will rebuild
or remanufacture existing RVDF units at its facility or retrofit the
EDG-trac system to an RVDF at a customers plant. According to
the company, the EDG-trac system removes as little as 1.4 thousandths of an inch per revolution at a drum speed as low as 0.2
RPM. This extends pre-coat life by not cutting away clean pre-coat
while maintaining acceptable solids separation and improving liquid throughput. EDG-trac also features a highly efficient, single-motor VFD to reduce energy
use and cost. A fully automated PLC controls the advance speed, retract speed and drum
speed, allowing precise control and providing valuable information to operators. An automatic
high-speed retract mode reduces time between cycles and allows the filter to be recycled and
put back online quickly.
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Visuals
When training, the clear and constant presence of visual reinforcement and information is key. Through visuals, employees have access
to instructions, guides and tools to improve their performance constantly, giving employees access to training tools constantly.
One visual training tool specifically implemented in the Heraeus
Hartland facility is the training matrix. The matrix is designed to
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Community
The culture of a facility is extremely important to the training process as it can directly shape their approach. For example, Heraeus
promotes a culture of learning throughout all levels of business.
In their guiding principles, they describe their culture as a true
learning culture: where change is welcomed as an opportunity to
improve, where challenging goals are developed and realized in
partnership, and where the performance of the team exceeds the performance of the individuals.
It is important that the process of training reflects the value of the
company and the desired plant environment, as training is the first
glimpse into the company an employee will see.
Heraeus Electro-Nite shows its dedication to its teaching and
learning values during the training process in a few ways. The first
is through mentorship. Each new employee is assigned a mentor
who helps to train the employee on the floor through real-time
examples, experiences and demonstrations.
Luer explains, Normally [the mentors] are assigned by the direct
supervisors of the department. So they start off with lesser or easier
tasks to be performed until they start working in different areas and
departments, and understand the quality plan. These are all parts that
are signed off by the supervisor week to week, month to month.
Training then becomes a communal effort that is continuous and
never ending, sustaining the learning values of the company.
The visual training matrix has another element that is also used
in the process to develop a community training environment it
is color coded. As an employee moves from a beginner to mastery
level, their color on the matrix changes, providing a clear visual for
other employees to see.
Green dots indicate the people who have been thoroughly trained
in the entire department. Because it is a visual, it means you can
actually go to one of the other employees named on this sheet, and
talk and ask them questions. The green tells you loud and clear who
to talk to, explains Luer.
Thus, training and learning becomes an effort of fellow employees as well as supervisors, giving employees a community of teachers instead of just one.
Understanding
When asked to identify one piece of advice crucial to the training process in manufacturing, Luer suggests explaining what the
device does, and having them understand why the end customer
needs this device because it is critical to their process.
Heraeus Electro-Nite is somewhat of a niche business, he
explains, so the development of an understanding of the company as
a whole is crucial during the training process.
By training new employees in not only the physical aspect of their
job, but also positioning them within the greater context of the company and customer, the worker is able to place importance and value on
their work, which is extremely important in any manufacturing job.
Solid training practices and programs are crucial to the success
of any manufacturer; without them a plant or facility simply cannot
function as efficiently or smoothly as competitors. When explaining
the benefits of a well-trained staff, Luer specifically lists on time
deliveries, and zero defects, and there are so many more. However,
reaching the point of a well-trained staff is the difficult part. For
Heraeus Electro-Nite, its a three step process, but the most important part is creating a plan that works.
keep track of employees from the time they are hired and on, giving
visual representation of competency levels and areas of improvement. It is highly specific, unique to each site and individualized to
each department and each employees level of competency within
each unique skill sets.
For example, at this specific facility, if someone were to be hired
in shipping, they would be presented with a clear sequence of tasks
from pallet mastery to forklift operations and as they improved in
each skill, their progress would be charted in the training matrix.
Hartland Plant Manager Todd Luer explains that the training
matrix offers a systematic approach to get [an employee] fully
trained. This allows training to occur naturally and in a progression, bolstered by on-site experience and advice.
Another important visual component of training is the introduction to key training manuals and providing access to them at all
times. Not only do these manuals serve as tools of reference for
employees, but they also help to reinforce certain quality standards
expected overall. Luer explains that each employee in the Heraeus
Hartland facility has access to manuals at all times, which provide
detailed instructions and descriptions of company processes.
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hreaded fasteners set and hold tolerances on assemblies ranging from light duty equipment to heavy machinery. Loosening
of these fasteners is one of the major causes of industrial
equipment failure, resulting in millions of dollars of unscheduled
downtime costs each year.
In many cases, fasteners that self-loosen during equipment operation may contribute to wear and fatigue, and result in poor operating
tolerances and misalignment. Various types of differential stresses
such as vibration and shock, thermal expansion and contraction, and
micro-movement reduce clamping force on threaded assemblies and
ultimately cause machine failure.
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The latest generation of anaerobic threadlockers are significantly more robust than earlier formulations. Both blue medium
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Heavy-Duty Forks
Precision,
flexibility and
quality are key
components
of the Demag
(Cleveland,
OH) V-type Girder, on display at this years
ProMat show. Its sophistcated design provides for greater load handling efficiency
and greater versatility. Key benefits include:
A weight up to 17 percent less than
comparable box-section profile girders.
An innovative, patent pending, design
which enables a doubled service life
of the crane, to more than 500,000
load cycles.
Oscillation reduced by 30% improved
oscillation enables heavy and sensitive
loads, such as glass panels, fluids or
aluminum aircraft shell sections, to be
positioned more precisely and quickly.
ProMat booth #3819
FlexLoader VRC
Wildeck, Inc.
(Waukesha,
WI) is showcasing its new
FlexLoader
Automated/
Integrated vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) system that
includes the companys patented AutoSenz
VRC overload detection system, and will
launch several other new products, in booth
No. 1252 at ProMat 2015. The FlexLoader is a
safer material lift for automation-duty applications. It is a fully integrated VRC system incorporating automated flush-mounted conveyors
with either a straddle or 4-post VRC and
Wildeck Overhead Safety Gates at each level.
Wildeck will also demonstrate its high-impact
guard rail, stair systems, ladders and access
gates, and unveil a completely new safety
alarm device to protect personnel in multiple
situations.
ProMat booth #1252
Reinventing Vehicle
Restraint
Rite-Hite
(Milwaukee,
WI) is reinventing the vehicle
restraint category with the
introduction
of the Dok-Lok
SHR-5000. This exclusive, new restraint uses
a patented shadow hook design to secure
traditional trailers, as well as intermodal container chassis and trailers with rear-impact
guard obstructions. The universal design of
the Dok-Lok SHR-5000 is intended to meet the
evolving needs of loading dock operators and
the rise in intermodal container traffic, which
is up 8.2 percent this year according to the
Intermodal Association of North America. In
addition to having the most substantial wrap
on rear-impact guards and the widest vertical
engagement range (9-30 inches), the Dok-Lok
SHR-5000 incorporates a shadow hook that
provides an additional layer of safety when
dealing with rear-impact guard obstructions.
ProMat booth #1827
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Lifting equipment will be heavily represented at ProMat 2015, as usual, with a variety of new technologies
and features targeting safety and reliability. We sat down with Martin Marincic, Product Manager, Cranes
North America, Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS), to get a feel for some of the newest
trends in cranes, hoists, and other industrial lifting products.
IMPO: Anything you can tell us about critical issues impacting the
crane market?
IMPO: Can you speak a little about what you have in the works for
ProMat? We find that a lot of trends surface at that show.
MM: The one area that weve focused on and many other companies are
doing the same is safety. People are not just giving it lip service anymore.
Theyre keeping track of safety issues statistically; theyre implementing
policies; theyre spending money on personal safety equipment; theyre
upping the requirements for personal safety in their own issues; training
on these issues and weve done likewise. We see it across the industrial
sector. Weve seen the requests for an addition of lifelines for working on
and off the cranes, for additional tie-off points, for additional access points to
make it easier for maintenance personnel to provide ingress and egress to our
working surfaces, and weve also seen a request for more sophisticated control equipment that provide another step of safety for lifting, positioning, and
emergency stop interlocks for critical areas. Safety certainly is a big driving
factor, and one of the most important trends that we see.
MM: The focus of the show this year is innovation, and that ties in
nicely with the products that well be displaying there. Well have
our brand new rope hoist line, and the innovative factor there is the
critical features that the customers need at a very cost effective price:
innovating towards focusing on what the customers really need.
Were also going to be launching the Aluminum Track at ProMat. The
primary reason behind that product is cost. It provides the exact same
performance as the Steel Track, except its less expensive because,
obviously, aluminum is a less expensive material. Then another product well be showcasing is our new girder design. There are several
benefits; it really takes a new look at the standard V-type girder design
and finds ways to reduce costs. We did a stress analysis on standard
box girders that are available in the industry, and the stress points in
the girder are not necessarily equivalent across the entire length of the
girder. In fact, they form a unique pattern. And we designed our new
girder to support those stress points, while taking material out of the
girder and constructing the girder in such a way that its lighter, it
supports all of the stress points both the ones that are in tension and
the ones that are in stress and it ends up being a stiffer design, so
you can have less deflection for a particular span. Also, the stress on
the material is less. So because the girder flexes less, the life of the
steel structure itself is much longer up to two times longer. So you
wind up with a girder thats much lighter, stronger, stiffer and safer.
And we think thats going to be a unique product for Terex Material
Handling in the marketplace (For more information on the V-Type
Girder Crane, see page 28).
IMPO: We know that reliability is another big area of focus when it comes
to cranes. Any new features or benefits that we should know about?
MM: Reliability is really what Demag and Terex MHPS have been about for a
long time. Demags approach has always been to build the best equipment, and
the best equipment is reliable. While others may be playing catch-up in that area,
its something that weve seen as a requirement for Demag equipment for some
time. Total lifecycle cost goes hand in hand with reliability. Thats something that
differentiates our business and were not just looking to provide the best initial
price to the customer, were looking at breakdowns and how it impacts the customer and providing a solution that ties in with training as well, so its a lower
lifecycle cost for the overall crane, rather than just focusing on the initial price.
Lifting Magnets
Neodymium Lifting Magnets
from Master Magnetics
(Castle Rock, CO) provide
extraordinary strength in
a compact size, ensuring safety and speed
for lifting heavy
loads. Designed
to lift both flat
and round ferrous metal items,
Master Magnetics
Heavy Duty Lifting Magnets are ideal
for handling steel plate, forgings, die
castings, round bar and similar items in
machine shops, warehouses and industrial processing plants.
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In Case of Emergency
For many businesses, preparation means
integrating back-up plans that account for
natural or man-made disasters. And when
planning for emergency situations, its
important to take into consideration what
is needed to mitigate risk to your business and employees, says Paul Schacht,
Duracell Professional Team Lead.
According to Schacht, key considerations
include:
how to keep the business in operation,
how to keep employees safe,
how you will communicate with
employees, customers, and suppliers,
and
how to protect data, information technology, and operating systems.
For many, the first step in mitigating risk
to personnel is visibility. Having the right
safety signage throughout your facility is
essential to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. In the event of an emergency, signage is there to tell employees how to
respond, says Tom Smith, product marketing specialist for Brady Corp., a manufacturer of solutions that identify and protect
premises, products and people. For example,
says Smith, in the event of a fire that leads
to a power outage, there could be a lot of
panic within a facility. With things like photoluminescent markings and signs in place,
employees are able to see how to quickly
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Final Thoughts
To further capitalize on this IIoT market, these companies
should consider two actions:
First, embrace digital on a much larger scale. One of
the biggest reasons IIoT is taking off is the industrys
inexorable and comprehensive shift towards digital
mindsets on a much broader scale than ever. Every business
is a digital business and every consumer is a digital
consumer. This means digital is becoming the industrys
central driver of all strategic decisions, investments and
performance metrics.
Importantly, IIoT market momentum is marching in
lockstep with digital momentum. As more of these
companies embrace digital mindsets more comprehensively,
they could be taking advantage more expansively of
IIoT business opportunities. Digital growth is fueling IIoT
growth and vice versa. To make smart investment and
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LEESON Electric (Grafton, WI) announces an expansion of its brakemotor line to include high cycle
brakemotors. The design of the brakemotor allows
for a quicker response than typical brakemotors
can offer. According to the company, high cycle
brakemotors are a perfect fit for applications that
require frequent starting
and stopping such as
conveyors. Product
features include:
An all cast iron
construction.
Stearns high cycle
brakes.
A manual release lever on
brakes.
UL & CSA recognized construction.
Availability from 1/2 to 2 HP in NEMA 56C
through 145TC enclosures.
Less Vibration
and Noise
Enhanced Belt Tracking and
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Rotating Unions
for Every
Application
Request the new 56-page catalog featuring
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AutomationDirects (Cumming,
GA) ProSense line of level sensors now includes SLT series
submersible level transmitters
designed for applications such
as lift station monitoring, tank
liquid level, wastewater and
slurry tank liquid level control.
Available in two styles, the
ProSense SLT series submersible level sensors provide liquid
level measurement by continually sensing hydrostatic pressure produced by the height
of liquid above the sensor and
providing a 4-20 mA output
signal compatible with PLCs,
panel meters, data loggers and other electronic equipment. The
SLT1 series features a slim 1" diameter housing and a ported
bullet nose cap for protection of the sensor diaphragm, and is
available in cable lengths ranging from 30 feet to 140 feet and
with sensing ranges of 0-5 psig to 0-50 psig.
The new SKF (Lansdale, PA) Machine Tool Observer MTx serves
as a single device connecting all operating-parameter sensors
to actively monitor, observe and log the performance history
of machine tool spindles, grinding machines or other rotating
equipment. This flexible solution collects information about the
accumulated condition levels of a machine tool via the connected sensors to provide intelligent monitoring with continuous
recording and long-term storage of critical operating data. The
MTx can be used as a stand-alone unit or integrated into a
control system, whether for OEM or end-user
applications. The technology ultimately
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Series General Triplex Plunger Pump; 12.0GPM
- 2800PSI; 3+5+ Lifetime Manufacturer's
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with 33,600 Effective Cleaning Units (ECUs).
This series also offers an optional portable
wheel and push handle kit. Water Cannon
Pressure Washers meet or exceed all 2014 EPA
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