Issue Archive

Polyurethane takes on damp pipes
In this "What Works" installment, a moisture-cured coating renews protection of pipes at the Hammond Water Filtration Plant in Hammond, Ind.

‘Les Misérables’ de maintenance
Contributing Editor Joel Leonard's recent travels to Europe led him to uncover that aversion to skilled labor is not just characteristic of Americans.

Investing in success
Managing Editor Lisa Towers reports on a CMMS acquisition trend that reemphasizes, to industry insiders and outsiders, the importance of asset management.

Watch your language
Contributing Editor David Berger, P.Eng., explains how communications planning is vital to the success of your CMMS project.

Help wanted
Energy Expert Peter Garforth says we have energy answers, but wonders if and how we can reach full scale. When companies reach out to the market to find expertise, they all too often come up dry.

Helices and diamonds
Contributing editor Sheila Kennedy reports on new features that help mechanical seals last longer and handle tougher environments.

Different types of green
In this installment, an Acme employee learns the difference between minimizing trash and maximizing cash. Remember, only the names are changed to protect the innocent.

Punch it up
Contributing Editor Sheila Kennedy brings you 10 work-management strategies that represent the diversity of approaches being put into practice today, and which benefit not only the organization, but workers, too.

Sharing what you know
Executive Editor Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, reports that wikis are where wise workers write words of wisdom for the world. Read on to find out how wikis can help you around the plant, too.

Three easy lessons
Online and offline motor analysis can prevent catastrophic motor failures.

Stimulation conundrum
Editor in Chief Paul Studebaker asks for your input: What would you do to improve the economy? And just how are you spending your economic stimulus check?

Cover the problems
Tight controls will ensure the success of your next protective coating project.

Keep ‘em spinning
What steps can maintenance personnel and engineers take to minimize the chances of catastrophic failure? Read on to find out how to protect critical fans in your plant.

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