August 29, 2007
RCM/EAM-2008 and MTrain-2008 Call for Papers
* RCM-2008 The Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers’ Forum
* EAM-2008 - The Enterprise Asset Management Summit
* New for 2008! MTrain-2008 - Maintenance Training and Recruiting Conference
March 18-20, 2008 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada
• Papers for RCM-2008 should focus on Reliability Centered Maintenance, PM Optimization and Reliability Engineering
• Papers for EAM-2008 should focus on Computerized Maintenance Management and Enterprise Asset Management
• Papers for MTrain-2008 should focus on Training program development, competency based training, training needs assessments, workforce retention, recruiting talent and capturing workforce knowledge and procedures.
Presenters get a free conference pass, special recognition throughout the year, opportunity to be published in Uptime Magazine or at Reliabilityweb.com and a special gift.
Interested? Here is what’s next:
1) Email a one page abstract (simple description of what you wish to speak about) - no longer than 300 words to - Using that email address will deliver your abstract to Terrence O’Hanlon (888) 575-1245 ext 111
2) Let us know the names, titles and contact details for each presenter when you send your abstract
3) Papers are accepted on a first come - first serve basis so do not delay - our events tend to fill up fast! The final deadline for one page abstracts is September 21, 2007.
We are interested in real world case studies - about an interesting maintenance and reliability project you have been involved in. Do not worry if you are still on your journey of maintenance improvement. There are not many companies that we know of that have all elements mastered at all times. We want to hear what worked and what did not work and where you plan to take it from here.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience - see you in Las Vegas!
August 29, 2007
Lubrication Storage Management IQ Quiz
You are invited to test your knowledge with this Lubrication Storage Management IQ Quiz brought to you by Trico Corporation.
You can print your score to brag to your friends and co-workers and if by chance you happen to miss an answer or two - detailed explanations of the correct answer are provided.
August 29, 2007
Reliabililtyweb.com Navigation Tip - Knowledge Bases
One of the easiest ways to explore Reliabilityweb.com is to use the knowledge base links as a starting point.
Simply choose the topic you are interested in and click the matching link from the list of knowledge bases.
Each knowledge base includes links to all the resources we have available on that subject or topic.
August 29, 2007
Lubricant Suppliers Effect on Machinery Reliability
Please help us understand the role of the lubricant supplier community on machinery reliability by participating in this short 5 minute survey.
You can take this survey anonymously or if you would like to be entered into a drawing for an iPod and 5 runner up Stainless Steel Diamond Plate Reliabilityweb.com coffee mugs - you will be given a chance once you complete the survey.
Your contact details are private and will not be disclosed, sold, rented or traded. This is an in house study by and for Reliabilityweb.com eyes only.
August 29, 2007
Reliability-Centered Motor Management Condition-Based Maintenance Selection
An iPresentation Tutorial by Howard Penrose, PhD, CMRP, Success by Design Reliability Services
Welcome to this 8 minute iPresentation on Reliability-Centered Motor Management Condition-Based Maintenance Selection.
In this presentation, we are going to discuss how to select motor system tests and inspections. These topics, and more, are taught in the SUCCESS by DESIGN Reliability-Centered Motor Management Warrior course with planning and scheduling taught in the SBD Reliability-Centered Motor Management Strategist course. The information discussed in this presentation and the classes can be applied to other machines and systems, as well.
August 29, 2007
The World’s Best Maintenance Programs Start with The International Maintenance Conference
For the past 22 years, this annual event brings 1000 of the best and brightest maintenance and reliability professionals from around the world to share knowledge experience with each other in a facilitated environment.
At IMC-2007 you will:
• Learn the systems you can use to improve reliability
• Discover the causes of failure
• Gain knowledge to appreciate what is required for
reliability
• Understand the people you who will create reliability at your company
December 4-7, 2007
Daytona Beach Florida
August 29, 2007
Effective Asset Maintenance Strategies for Optimal Results
An iPresentation Tutorial by Brian Dunks, Lawson EAM
Engineers are often asked about the effectiveness of their maintenance strategy yet it remains a difficult question to answer. When calculating risks around equipment reliability, to determine the best strategy for asset maintenance engineers have historically relied on experience, intuition or used pc based software applications that support techniques such as Reliability Centred Maintenance, however these specialized applications have been hampered by their lack of integration into an organisation’s total business strategy.
Please join EAM Expert Brian Dunks for a 14 minute iPresentation on recent technology advancements that make the analysis and forecasting of maintenance options a more accurate task. More accurate analysis and forecasting results in strategies that engender a very real and positive impact on asset reliability and availability and overall organizational success.
August 29, 2007
Analyzing and Quantifying Your Company’s Asset Management Opportunity and Selling the Program to M
A methodical approach to measuring your company’s current reliability profile and establishing your “Asset Management Opportunity” in dollars and cents for upper Management by James W. Davis, PE, SAMI
In recent years, major manufacturing companies in many industries have begun to realize the importance of Asset Management as an enterprise strategy that, properly implemented, will improve financial performance. Typical results of an effective Asset Management Strategy include a 20% - 50% reduction in maintenance cost accompanied by a 5% - 10% increase in real production capacity, with no capital investment in production equipment. More…
August 22, 2007
The 22nd International Maintenance Conference
IMC-2007 - The 22nd International Maintenance Conference
December 4-7, 2007 - Daytona Beach Florida
By What Method?
We all want to make maintenance improvements but do you know what that means? Most of us use “best efforts” to make our companies better but as quality and reliability Guru W. Edward Deming states “best efforts without knowledge is just best efforts”.
By what method do you plan to make those improvements?
Participate in the International Maintenance Conference and you will gain knowledge about methods you can put to immediate use. You will discover new strategies, new theories, new techniques and new technologies to realize the potential of your workforce and your physical assets.
Reliabilityweb.com offers the only conferences with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or your money back!
Call toll free to request a brochure, register or learn more (888) 575-1245 or ...
Find out more about The 22nd International Maintenance Conference online
August 22, 2007
Balancing Question
I just balanced an overhung fan and achieved good results on the fan bearings but the vibration on the motor points went up about 100%. How can this be? The waveforms look very sinusoidal and the 2x trend did not rise. The coupling is a Falk grid type. I am going to check phase readings and compare them to last time. I suspected misalignment but the data I have taken so far doesn’t seem to indicate it.
