On-the-fly motor phasing
In this installment of What Works, a bindery simplifies maintenance and increases productivity by 20%. Read more...
Identify the symptoms of equipment failure
Production automation and control networks provide diagnostic data to get to the root of the cause. Read more...
Allied Oil & Supply changes name to Allied Oil & Tire Company
Read more...
Visit the Plant Services industry news portal for breaking maintenance and reliability news.
Project engineering, meet maintenance
Mike Bacidore says consider equipment reliability and repair when designing systems. Read more...
Sign up for the Electrical Safety: Arc Flash Hazard webinar
Join industry experts as they explain what plants are doing to mitigate arc flash risk. Register now...
All cables connectorized
Customized modular connectors can combine optical fiber, Ethernet, coaxial, pneumatic lines and electric power. Read more...
16 epic fails in MRO master data management
Read more...
Visit the Plant Services white paper library for automation, management, efficiency and reliability solutions.
Utility achieves contract transparency and cost control
In this installment of What Works, PNM automates its maintenance contractor management process. Read more...
NAMUR NE 107 recommendations come to the United States
Diagnostic data served where operators and maintenance techs can use it. Read more...
ExxonMobil's Mobil SHC Gear series fully synthetic industrial gear oils are approved for industrial gearbox applications
Read more...
Visit the Plant Services new product resource center for hundreds of industry-leading products.
Join the Plant Services community and let your voice be heard
Like Plant Services on Facebook or join our group on LinkedIn and receive a free eBook on arc flash safety.
- Select a Voice:
Keep an eye out for counterfeits
Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, executive editor, says piracy, fakery and bogusity have become all too common in the maintenance world. More...
Nov 07, 2011
Compressed Air Savings
Optimizing your compressed air system and saving energy are both really good ideas. The Compressed Air Challenge is holding a Web-based seminar on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. eastern time with some tips on how to do both. Subsequent classes will be Nov. 16, Nov. 30, and Dec. 7.
Learn how to uncover common issues in compressed air systems in this interactive live seminar. Led by U.S. Department of Energy experts, this course covers a seven-step action plan for affordable system improvements.
Most Recent
Most Viewed
Popular Products
- Belden's Octopus 10TX Ethernet switch supports automation protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP
- Exair's Reversible Drum Vac System comes with a 30-, 55- or 110-gallon drum
- IMI Sensors' Echo Wireless Vibration System transmits data on critical assets up to 1.5 miles away
- Agilent introduces the U1273A handheld digital multimeter and the U1190 Series clamp meters
ExxonMobil's Mobil SHC 600 Series synthetic circulating oils are formulated for use in extreme conditions
Clayton Industries' 1,500-horsepower steam boiler is designed for a quick start up and shut down
Mokon's Full Range process heating and cooling systems feature a temperature range of 10° C to 315° C
Balluff's RFID tool identification system replaces manual or barcode-based tool ID and tracking methods
Zero-Max Crown right-angle gear drives provide directional motion change
Turck's 4AI4AO-VI analog I/O module provides both control and feedback
Nibco's Press System PC585-70 cast bronze ball valve features a design that allows a leak to occur during testing
Camfil Farr APC's FarrVac Junior pulse-cleaned industrial vacuum features dual-stage HEPA filtration
Kollmorgen's Value-Line servomotors are available in popular motor sizes with 12 standard windings
Brady's ToughStripe Floor Tape is available with custom color and printing options
View more products »
CMMS/EAM Software Review
More than ever, CMMS/EAM vendors need their clients to succeed. Plant Services' CMMS/EAM Software Review allows you to define, refine and source your requirements in search for the software that best fits your needs.
Best Practices Awards
Our Best Practices Awards recognize management techniques, work processes, product and service implementations as expressed in a short application story. The awards are open to anyone with a good story and the right to tell it.
Plant Maintenance and Reliability Strategies Webinar Series
Join Plant Services editors and industry experts as we engage in lively discussions about hot topics challenging today's manufacturing plant. Each of these free 60-minute webinars will inform and educate.
- Industrial plants generate their own alternative energy
- Troubleshoot pump bearing failures
- All cables connectorized
- Proactive maintenance reduces the risk of safety incidents
- More on Performance...
Browse subtopics of Performance: Automation | Buildings/Grounds | Combustion & Steam | Compressed Gas | Electric Power Components & Systems | Fluid Handling | Heating/Cooling | Lubrication | Material Handling | Motors & Drives | Power Transmission
Recent Job Postings:
Put your anonymous Career Profile up today and employers will begin pitching you job opportunities.
Your personal Job Alerts notify you by email of new jobs posted that match your search preferences.
Browse our content library, enlist the help of a trained career coach or simply ask an expert for career advice.
Sponsored Links
Plant Services Digital Edition
Access the entire print issue on-line and be notified each month via e-mail when your new issue is ready for you. Subscribe today.
- Featured White Papers















