October 28, 2005 The Rolling Bearings Troubleshooter’s Guide
The Ultimate Technical Resource on Bearings - The Convenience of CD-ROM
Do you find yourself replacing the same bearing again and again? It seems like you just got that machine back on-line and now you’re tearing it down again to replace that same bearing for the umpteenth time. What aggravation!
It’s not only aggravating - it’s expensive. Not to mention the boss is standing over you, chewing you out, and wanting to know when “his” line will be back up again.
Bearing failures occur regularly in every plant; and thousands of dollars in lost production time and unnecessary bearing purchases can occur as a result. That’s why it’s critical - no imperative - to identify the root cause of a premature bearing failure and implement a solution to prevent a reoccurrence.
Sound familiar? Well fortunately, there’s a better way. TWI Press is pleased to announce the availability of a new resource tool to help you avoid some of the aggravation described above.
Learn more about the Rolling Bearings Troubleshooter’s Guide
October 28, 2005 HotShot - Infrared Camera for Predictive Maintenance
HotShot is a totally new concept in infrared cameras featuring our unique rotating infrared camera eyeball and data logger design. HotShot’s design began with a simple question. What do thermographers do while out in the field? The answer, they collect information.
Unlike point and shoot cameras HotShot is designed to capture all relevant information like equipment name, diagnosis, repair recommendation and automatically generate reports without having to struggle with field notes or transposing voice notes.
• Lightweight – Under 2 lb.
• Advance ergonomic design
• 4 hour battery life
• Windows CE interface is familiar to a wide range of users
• Articulating camera with motorized focus
• Touch screen interface
• Brightest display available
• 11” minimum focus distance with standard lens
• 3X telephoto and wide angle lenses available at prices
that won’t bust your budget
• Automatic report generation
• Advanced measurement tools including multiple spots, line profile and area (XL model)
• Accurate measurement at all specified ambient operating temperatures
• Option – Expansion port ensure steady upgrade path
Once you see, hold and operate HotShot you’ll immediately “get it” and no other camera will do. Is HotShot the best infrared camera on the market today? Contact us today to schedule a demonstration and find out.
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October 28, 2005 Improving Proving Maintenance & Reliability Through Cultural Change
By Stephen J. Thomas
2005, 356 pages, Illustrated, ISBN 0-8311-3190-X, $41.95
This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organization’s culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how.
Distinctive Features You’ll Find…
• Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change.
• Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus.
• Presents the subject in a way that middle managers will be able to understand and apply.
• Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.
SPECIAL OFFER…receive a 15% discount by providing special offer code RW2-05 when checking out! Offer expires February 28, 2006.
Get more information or place your order here
October 28, 2005 5 Pillars: Maintenance & Reliability Professional Review Course
This comprehensive self guided course emphasizes proven techniques for building high performance maintenance programs. The course is based on the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) 5 Pillars of required knowledge for maintenance & reliability professionals, and is backed by extensive benchmarking and real-world application. SMRP does not endorse any commercial activities including this training course. Completing this course does not ensure that you will pass the CMRP exam.
Students will gain valuable know-how for constructing and working in an exceptional maintenance organization.
The “Five Pillars” model is discussed in detail, with useful examples included in each subject area:
• Business & Management
• Manufacturing Process Reliability
• Equipment Reliability
• People Skills
• Work Management
The Maintenance & Reliability Professional Review Course will provide the critical tools needed to transform your maintenance organization into a cost cutting, failure eliminating partner in any operation.
Watch a preview and learn more online
October 28, 2005 IMC-2005 Certificate Workshops
The 20th International Maintenance Conference™
“Mastering The Maintenance Process”
December 6-9, 2005 - Tampa Florida
Enhance your IMC-2005 learning experience by registering for pre- and/or post-conference workshops. IMC-2005 already provides 12 hours toward CMRP and other professional Re-certification. Each workshop is valued at 6 additional hours of credit toward CMRP Re-certification. A certificate will be provided for each workshop.
You can register for each individual workshop or save money by choosing a 3 or 4 day IMC-2005 conference pass.
Courses include:
• 5 Pillars: Maintenance & Reliability Professional Review
by Dave Krings, CMRP
• Best Practices Maintenance Management
by Terry Wireman, CMRP, CPMM
• Sustainable Inventory Reduction Workshop
by Philip Slater
• Physical Asset Optimization
by John Mitchell
• Lean Maintenance
by Ricky Smith, CMRP, Maxzor
• Lubrication Best Practices
by Ray Thibault, CLS, OMA
• Introduction to Infrared Thermography for Managers
by John Snell, Level 3 IR
• Root Cause Analysis -
Improving Performance for Bottom Line Results
by Robert J. Latino
• Developing Key Performance Indicators for Managing Maintenance
by Terry Wireman, CMRP
• Procedure Based Maintenance
Procedure and Checklist Development Workshop
by Jack Nicholas Jr., CMRP
• Integrating Ultrasonics into a PdM program
by James Hall
• Change Management for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
by Steve Thomas
• Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Oil Analysis
by Ray Thibault CLS OMA and Kevan Slater and Paul Goldman and Ray Dalley
• The Reliability Game
by Tim White, MRG
IMC also features 50+ short courses and learning zone sessions. Bring your whole maintenance team. Buy 4 passes and get the 5th free!
Come in from the cold: Discount hotel rooms in beautiful Tampa Florida until November 1 - so reserve your space today.
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