Issue Archive

Valves evolve
Contributing Editor Sheila Kennedy reports that advances in valve-control materials, design and construction improve performance, reduce costs and simplify maintenance.

Bring them back
How to recondition motor controls.

Of greed and giving
Managing Editor Lisa Towers talks to one bearing manufacturer who has gotten the generosity ball rolling.

Ensure good coverage
Follow these strategies for maintaining coatings of exposed equipment.

Killing time
In this edition of In the Trenches, Acme employees respond to accusations of submitting fraudulent timecards. Remember, only the names are changed to protect the innocent.

Rally 'Round
Paul Studebaker, CMRP, editor in chief, says recent economic woes call for us to expand our concept of extended family.

Four ideas for energy conservation
Use these design features to minimize energy consumption during low-lift chiller applications.

Potpourri XI
Executive Editor Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, presents his annual collection of cyberspatial oddities for your reading pleasure.

Beyond the boob tube
Contributing Editor Joel Leonard says Skill TV is proving to be a crucial tool to fix the maintenance crisis.

Aging workers
Contributing Editor David Berger, P. Eng., shows you how to make the most of tough demographics.

Energy evangelists and converts
Energy Expert Peter Garforth asks, "Are we finally getting it?"

Chemical plant boils with hydrogen
A multi-fuel steam-generation system reduces both the plant's fuel bill and carbon footprint.

Call it convergence: Software strategists raise emphasis on integration

First lube company certified for food safety

Survey: U.S. workers taking chances with safety by not wearing PPE

Is clean air a luxury?