Voices: What Works
What Works is a collection of case histories that provides real-world examples of best practices and how to implement them.
Solving maintenance skills gaps with supplier help
In this edition of What Works, an Arkansas steel mill looks to a performance-based contract for bearings to cut unplanned downtime and help better train staff.
Nov 12, 2018
It’s easy to buy things. Something breaks, or is about to break, you buy a new one. Maybe you get smarter about using and maintaining that thing so that next time, you can go a longer time without having to buy a new one. But you’re still buying a thing, and that’s still, of course, the dominant purchasing model in manufacturing.
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When lightning strikes twice, reliability modeling to the rescue
Apr 9, 2018In this edition of What Works, SABIC turns to data modeling to find out, “What are the odds?”Checking your work: Maintenance validation via smart sensors
Mar 12, 2018In this edition of What Works, connected vibration sensors make an immediate impact on building management.Coming through in the clutch: How one company is delivering the parts you need when you need them
Feb 23, 2018In this edition of What Works, best practices and a dependable partner get the job done in a valve emergency.Water recycling: Waste not, want not
Nov 28, 2017In this edition of What Works, software powers smarter water management in drought-stricken southeast Australia.How a new CMMS can set the structure for success
Aug 7, 2017In this edition of What Works, a new CMMS (and patience) proves a lifeline for a casting company drowning in data.How to future-proof your plant via training
Jul 11, 2017In this installment of What Works, Southwest Baking turns to accelerated training to better equip fast-rising talent.Benz's building blocks for reliability buy-in
Jun 12, 2017In this installment of What Works, learn how a Mercedes plant conquered cynicism to help a reliability overhaul succeed.Taking off the PdM training wheels
May 8, 2017In this installment of What Works, an Arizona utility finds success shifting predictive analytics control back in-house.Nobody likes an ore loser: Predictive analytics helps keep a refinery's milling equipment moving
Apr 10, 2017In this installment of What Works, learn how predictive analytics is helping a soda ash producer bump up its grind.Partnering to fuel fleet efficiency
Mar 14, 2017In this installment of What Works, Purdue and Indiana manufacturers are teaming up to make fleet trucks more efficient.Maximizing safety in real time
Nov 7, 2016In this installment of What Works, wireless test tools assist in high-voltage upgrades, data collection at Linamar plant.Simulating their way to success
Oct 3, 2016In this installment of What Works, Whirlpool's partnership with UMich students pays off in process improvement.Getting schooled on energy savings
Aug 2, 2016In this installment of What Works, a Virginia school district is saving millions through a comprehensive energy plan.Brighter prospects: How one company implemented a new, smarter lighting solution
Jun 8, 2016In this installment of What Works, an evolution in business focus spurs an evolution in lighting – and yields big savings.Get your alignment in line: Don't jiggle while you work
May 3, 2016In this installment of What Works, the J.M. Smucker Co. slashes downtime by getting its pulleys straight.Good vibrations: Condition-based monitoring for petrochem
May 3, 2016In this installment of What Works, condition-based pump monitoring nets firm half a million dollars in avoided costs.Laser-focused: Align it right
Mar 7, 2016In this installment of What Works, laser alignment fixes production problems for a Virginia manufacturer.How the IIoT can be a gold mine of efficiency
Feb 8, 2016In this installment of What Works, enhanced connectivity means better safety, productivity for a Canadian mine.Generating maintenance success: Proactive maintenance for power gen
Jan 11, 2016In this installment of What Works, a North Dakota power-gen plant corrects a slide to reactive maintenance by overhauling work management and scheduling.Steam savings for the long haul
Jan 11, 2016In this installment of What Works, an OEM service partnership helps keep a historic paper maker up and running.How high-speed doors help control temps, cut energy waste
Nov 11, 2015In this installment of What Works, the secret sauce for quality control at a high-volume foodservice distribution center is high-performance doors.Lessons learned from an international CMMS implementation
Oct 8, 2015In this installment of What Works, a strategic plant design results in optimized efficiency for New Zealand dairy exporter.Boost efficiency with lean for info management
Sep 4, 2015In this installment of What Works, Crane revamps info management to boost overall operational efficiency.Getting the LED in: Choosing the right fixture can have a huge energy impact
Aug 10, 2015In this installment of What Works, switching to LED lighting nets a Massachusetts manufacturer an incredible 75% savings on electricity.A jolt of new life for old cable
Jun 4, 2015In this installment of What Works, cable rejuvenation gives a Missouri electric company more bang for its buck.A failure to communicate can be the root cause of expensive machine breakdowns
May 11, 2015In this installment of What Works, a customized, cloud-based reliability program helps Eastman Chemical close communications gaps and cut unplanned downtime.IR on ice: Bringing condition monitoring to curling
Jan 15, 2015In this installment of What Works, ice technicians maintain quality using thermographic tools and techniques.Stepping up to reduce electrical system downtime
Dec 1, 2014Western Kentucky University upgrades legacy power transformers with custom solution.Compressed air system solutions for deep surface mining
Sep 30, 2014In this installment of What Works, a Chinese mining operation uses compressed air to move underground.Machine builder improves remote access
Sep 29, 2014In this installment of What Works, a paper converting machine company improves access for local operators and distant engineers.What’s brewing at Redhook
Sep 25, 2014Sustainability-driven conversion to dry-running conveyor yields savings in energy, maintenance, material, and water.Ohio injection molding plant gets cooler and brighter
Sep 24, 2014In this installment of What Works, new fans and lights boost comfort and productivity.From manual to automated: How a bulk bag filler saved time and increased productivity for one plant
Sep 10, 2014In this installment of What Works, a North Carolina plant turns farming into a sweet business.Materials reservations increase threefold
Aug 19, 2014In this installment of What Works, a Canadian uranium conversion facility improves production with reliability.Designed-in data collection
Aug 7, 2014In this installment of What Works, sandbag-filling equipment is built with monitoring mobile machinery in mind.Proper alignment helps one plant keep on pumping
Aug 4, 2014In this installment of What Works, an Ohio treatment plant avoids failures with proper alignment.Sub-millimeter levels of accuracy
Jul 31, 2014In this installment of What Works, U.K. steel and aluminum mills find perfect alignment.Computer part manufacturer recycles its process rinse water
Jun 27, 2014In this installment of What Works, Leading Technologies’ new program saves about $250,000 annually.Steel manufacturer conducts engineering study on water treatment
Jun 25, 2014In this installment of What Works, US Steel gets its $1.8 million waste treatment under control.Window manufacturer mitigates chromium releases
Jun 23, 2014In this installment of What Works, Pella reduces 33/50 Program chemicals by 83%.Reduced HVAC energy waste
Jun 22, 2014In this installment of What Works, a South Carolina plant leads by example with its own service and cuts maintenance incidents by almost a third.2 months of meticulous maintenance
Jun 22, 2014In this installment of What Works, a German petrochemical plant manages a shutdown with singular focus.Asset management and process safety benefit from PAS 55
Jun 6, 2014In this installment of What Works, ScottishPower emphasizes leadership, business-led projects, and culture change.Dust collectors make maintenance easier and reduce fire hazards
May 28, 2014In this installment of What Works, an automotive seating manufacturer expects $30,000 savings with dust and fume collection system on robotic weld cells.Track assets and consumption
Apr 21, 2014In this installment of What Works, the city of Des Moines generates six-figure savings with sustainability technology.Increased safety, decreased cost
Apr 9, 2014In this installment of What Works, switch-rated connectors lower maintenance and changeout costs while making LOTO easier and safer at craft brewer.Keep product cold, vehicles secure, and workers safe
Apr 3, 2014In this installment of What Works, Sartori and Arctic Cold Storage solve the dock dilemma.How to achieve better HVAC and dust collection
Feb 27, 2014In this installment of What Works, a system solves ingredient processor’s dust and air-conditioning challenges.Change the beat of the manufacturing process
Dec 23, 2013In this installment of What Works, a drumstick maker switches tempo on its production process.Heat recovery and energy efficiency go hand in hand
Dec 17, 2013In this installment of What Works, an HVAC contractor designs and builds industrial ventilation system for Iowa manufacturer.HVLS fan keeps workers hot, cool and comfortable
Nov 6, 2013In this installment of What Works, a Virginia company improves equipment shop comfort and efficiency.Welding made breathable: Reducing haze and improving overall air quality on the shop floor
Oct 18, 2013In this installment of What Works, an Ohio manufacturer boosts air quality with fume extraction measures.New control system implementation reduces response time without outages
Oct 9, 2013In this installment of What Works, a cogeneration plant migrates it existing control system to a non-proprietary control system.CHEP leverages compressed-air efficiency
Aug 5, 2013In this installment of What Works, a U.K. pallet company reduces carbon emissions by more than 1,000 tonnes.What is your energy data really saying?
Jul 22, 2013In this installment of What Works, a U.K. brewer caps compressed air and water usage.Use HVLS fans to supplement your green HVAC system for improved energy efficiency
Jul 2, 2013In this installment of What Works, a contractor reduces AC tonnage in warehouses by incorporating HVLS fans.Hello, plastic cooling towers. Goodbye, maintenance costs.
Jun 12, 2013In this installment of What Works, plastic cooling towers keep harsh chemicals under control and processes uninterrupted.Follow the magnetic tape to automatic guided assembly
Jun 5, 2013In this installment of What Works, a John Deere plant consolidates three product lines into one.How ultrasonic technology helps equipment speak
Apr 17, 2013In this installment of What Works, Citizens Energy Group uses ultrasonic technology to improve vertical lift pump performance.Fabricator exceeds 99% uptime
Feb 21, 2013In this installment of What Works, Midland Metal Products measures its way to ISO 9000 certification with CMMS.Smart grid, smart water and smart buildings
Nov 30, 2012In this installment of What Works, 60,000 sensors and meters help to achieve energy efficiency and water savings.Fans fight mold and improve efficiency
Sep 24, 2012In this installment of What Works, a warehouse mitigates mold conditions on clean pallets by moving air.On a mission for lubrication excellence
Aug 14, 2012In this installment of What Works, a "keep it simple" reliability strategy earns acclaim.PdM information on the right track
Jul 3, 2012In this edition of What Works, a smelter improves predictive maintenance through advanced data and defect tracking.Safety born out of sustainability
Jun 27, 2012In this installment of What Works, a manufacturer turns environmental foresight into a company culture.Improve air quality while reducing energy costs
Jun 22, 2012In this installment of What Works, a ventilation-on-demand system reduces energy costs in an underground mine.LEDs shine on energy efficiency
Jun 19, 2012In this installment of What Works, a paper-product plant upgrades its lighting to improve energy costs and lighting efficacy.Material handling meets energy efficiency
Mar 16, 2012In this installment of What Works, lift trucks and conveyors combine forces to quadruple production in a LEED Gold-certified facility.Part cleaning technique enables sustainable practices
Feb 2, 2012In this installment of What Works, Volkswagen Plastics Technology relies on CO2 snow jet technology to clean injection-molded parts.On-the-fly motor phasing
Jan 19, 2012In this installment of What Works, a bindery simplifies maintenance and increases productivity by 20%.Operations management in a bottle
Nov 28, 2011In this installment of What Works, a bottler changes its shop-floor culture as it enables lean principles with an automated data system.Lift truck power, naturally
Nov 11, 2011In this installment of What Works, hydrogen fuel cells provide an alternative energy source for a material-handling fleet.Utility achieves contract transparency and cost control
Nov 2, 2011In this installment of What Works, PNM automates its maintenance contractor management process.Streaming video can economize vendor acceptance tests on equipment
Oct 28, 2011In this installment of What Works, P&G discovers the benefits of one engineer and a camera.A tale of 2 industrial plants
Oct 27, 2011In this installment of What Works, destratification controls temperatures to help with heating costs at a lubricant manufacturer and a steel manufacturer.The road to improved uptime is paved with asset management
Oct 11, 2011In this installment of What Works, CMMS helps a maintenance manager shrink downtime to less than 1%.Control system helps to gather maintenance data
Aug 29, 2011In this installment of What Works, a power company installs condition monitoring modules to make better maintenance decisions.Brewing success through sustainability
Aug 18, 2011In this installment of What Works, MillerCoors builds its own biogas-powered cogeneration plant.CMMS tracks equipment health for better asset management
Aug 8, 2011In this installment of What Works, a recycling plant cut maintenance costs by 40%.Control system integrates PLCs and PACs
Aug 4, 2011In this installment of What Works, a control system upgrade improves reliability and reduces maintenance costs.Distributed control system with benefits
Jul 29, 2011In this installment of What Works, a DCS upgrade enhances data acquisition and improves machine performance.Propane-fueled material handling
Jul 26, 2011In this installment of What Works, a Chicago manufacturer powers its forklifts with propane.Reliability-centered maintenance optimizes production and increases safety
Jun 29, 2011In this installment of What Works, plant-wide reliability training saves one hot strip mill $2 million.Pump and motor repairs decrease with predictive maintenance
Jun 27, 2011In this installment of What Works, a fuels refinery uses vibration monitoring to increase mean time between failures.EAM + SCADA = Energy Savings
Jun 17, 2011In this installment of What Works, a wastewater reclamation authority improves energy efficiency and condition monitoring.Control and supervisory software creates big bang at CERN
Jun 10, 2011In this installment of What Works, a SCADA system monitors cooling and ventilation for the Large Hadron Collider.Destratification and lighting create a more energy efficient warehouse and distribution center
May 26, 2011In this installment of What Works, warehousing centers improve energy efficiency with new fans and fluorescent lighting.Real-time data improves lift truck purchase planning and maintenance management
May 6, 2011In this installment of What Works, Bunzl North America monitors its lift truck fleet for maintenance and replacement.Bring oil analysis in-house
Apr 20, 2011In this installment of What Works, a paper plant's in-house oil analysis saves machinery and costs.Real-time data acquisition with WirelessHART technology
Apr 7, 2011In this installment of What Works, an electric utility works to stamp out inefficiency with portable data acquisition systems.Sensors, software and RFID technologies protect workers
Mar 8, 2011In this installment of What Works, interlocked access panels prevent operators from getting too close to moving machinery.Control dust with an air-supported conveyor
Mar 7, 2011In this installment of What Works, an air-supported conveyor system eliminates idlers and dust.Energy monitoring provides data to optimize air compressor efficiency
Feb 4, 2011In this installment of What Works, monitoring system collects energy consumption data.Direct drive simplifies installation and operation
Feb 3, 2011The height of efficiency: Municipal trash incinerator saves on installation and ownership costs.Meat packing plant solves temperature mystery by monitoring energy
Jan 12, 2011You can't fix what you don't measure: Rising energy costs warrant monitoring system.Keeping air filters clean is the key to energy efficiency
Jan 7, 2011In this installment of What Works, off-site management and analysis helps power plant increase efficiency.Grounding rings on plant motors mitigate potentially damaging shaft voltages
Dec 8, 2010In this installment of What Works, grounding rings enhance reliability in a dusty environment.Technology prevents bearing failure at a steel mill
Dec 7, 2010Steel roll mill temperature monitoring: Online monitoring averts major gearbox failure on the mill stand gear drive in areas F1 and F2.In-house oil analysis helps plant avoid catastrophic failure
Nov 9, 2010In this installment of What Works, a lubrication program enables a plant to trend data on its equipment.Measure energy consumption to know how to reduce it
Oct 20, 2010In this installment of What Works, industrial energy consumption reduction starts with measurement.Intelligent process cooling helps SSI Schaefer boost capacity while cutting water and energy use
Oct 14, 2010Closed-loop water and energy savings: Container manufacturer finds process efficiencies in an often-overlooked place.Online vibration spectral data analysis helps mine keep critical equipment running
Oct 12, 2010The ups and downs of monitoring: Canadian mine drum hoist raises the level of remote data analysis.Warehouse supply centers reduce energy costs with thermal destratification
Sep 16, 2010In this installment of What Works, large fans increase year-round comfort while cutting energy costs.New antimicrobial flooring finished in six weeks
Sep 8, 2010Produce processor picks premium floor: Decision driven by immersion, temperature, traffic and anti-bacterial properties.Linen supply company boosts wastewater recycling capacity 67%
Aug 11, 2010In this installment of What Works, screener capacity is upped thanks to a recycle screening deck.A plant gets lumens aplenty with high efficiency and low total cost of ownership
Jul 6, 2010In this installment of What Works, LEDs light High Bay fixtures in Ohio.Custom-designed slurry pump seals slash maintenance and downtime
Jun 8, 2010In this installment of What Works, the Xstrata-Copper Kidd Metallurgical Plant site ousts its packed stuffing box assemblies.Fast, safe reconfiguration boosts flexibility and efficiency
May 12, 2010In this installment of What Works, Edison Welding Institute utilizes switch-rated plugs and receptacles for improved safety and efficiency.Boiler controls save mega BTUs
May 7, 2010In this installment of What Works, an emissions project provides one-year payback in improved efficiency.OEM air system indicted in Massachusetts
Apr 6, 2010In this installment of What Works, a glass maker clearly benefits from new survey after oven addition.Firearm maker targets lube costs
Mar 10, 2010In this installment of What Works, Smith and Wesson pulls trigger on in-house oil conditioning system.Generating nitrogen on site cuts costs
Feb 8, 2010In this installment of What Works, a complete system revamp involves no capital cost for the manufacturing plant.Condensing boilers boost efficiency
Jan 13, 2010In this installment of "What Works," gas consumption is cut 25% in Connecticut.Remote monitoring through turbine retrofit
Dec 8, 2009In this installment of "What Works," control update gives HPI the ability to protect, integrate and communicate.What Works: Automated order picking lifts same-day shipments
Nov 4, 2009In this installment of "What Works," Mazak lifts same-day shipments to 97.5%.What Works: Vibration monitoring saves bearings
Oct 7, 2009In this installment of "What Works," vibration monitoring saves expensive bearings and downtime.What Works: Glass handling simplified with custom lift truck
Jul 7, 2009Custom lift truck crushes glass handling problems.Integrated motion controls keep rewinder working smoothly
Jun 5, 2009Integrated motion controls streamline configuration and maintenance.Replace beats repair for circuit breakers
Apr 29, 2009Solid-state breakers increase reliability, cut costs at a nuclear plant.Remote stress analysis troubleshoots through the web
Apr 15, 2009Million-horsepower steam turbine problem solved by remote stress analysis.What Works: Dry ice blast ups cleaning productivity by 80%
Mar 20, 2009Food manufacturer finds fast ROI by shooting carbon dioxide.What Works: Lift truck fleet sized and managed for success
Mar 20, 2009Music and movies moved by the millions.What Works: Fiber-optic cabling keeps steel fabrication flowing
Jan 13, 2009In this edition of "What Works," fiber-optic cabling keeps steel fabrication flowing.Steam system reduces costs and emissions
Dec 11, 2008A multi-fuel steam-generation system reduces both the plant's fuel bill and carbon footprint.Inspect moving parts with strobe lights
Nov 11, 2008Strobe lamps enable operators to inspect moving parts.Steel mill cuts emissions through instrument calibration
Nov 10, 2008In this installment of "What Works," noninvasive milliamp measurements ease instrument calibrations.What Works: Trading compressor hardware for 100% reliable air supply
Oct 7, 2008Plants trade compressor hardware for 100% reliable air supply.Energy performance contract paying off
Oct 7, 2008Coating company replaces RTOs at no net costWhat Works: iron-strength aggregate floor topping
Oct 7, 2008Iron aggregate toughens floor topping.What works: Solar system powers tool plant
Sep 10, 2008This solar system produced 500,000 kWh in 2007.What Works: Boating supplier boosts lighting efficiency
Sep 10, 2008Reflective fixtures boost fluorescent lighting efficiency.What Works: Grit grinds away at reliability
Aug 12, 2008In this edition of "What Works," a reliability problem is solved by sealed units and strain sensors.What Works: Damp pipes not a problem to polyurethane coating
Jun 4, 2008In this "What Works" installment, a moisture-cured coating renews protection of pipes at the Hammond Water Filtration Plant in Hammond, Ind.What Works: Transformer fire averted through power diagnostics
May 8, 2008In this installment of "What Works," a relays event reports offer data needed to diagnose a power problem.Steam valves get overhauled on-site with the help of a boring machine
May 7, 2008In this installment of What Works, a fast, in situ seat repair relies on a powerful, portable boring machine.Bearing isolator slashes seal failure rates
Apr 7, 2008In this installment of What Works, a cement plant cuts vertical roller mill downtime with bearing isolator.Infrared imaging spies leaks in gas-handling equipment
Apr 7, 2008In this installment of What Works, infrared imaging pinpoints VOC and greenhouse gas emissions.Safe, environmentally friendly floor for steel forging facility
Apr 7, 2008In this installment of What Works, a steel mill renovates its concrete floors with minimal downtime.Conveyors simplify automatic meter reader manufacturing
Mar 7, 2008In this installment of What Works, Itron marks 25 millionth meter reader.Reconstructed St. Louis cold room improves throughput
Mar 7, 2008In this installment of What Works, problem-solvers meet trouble on a tight schedule at Sigma-Aldrichs St. Louis chemical plant.Use pump controllers to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
Feb 8, 2008New ethanol plants can improve production reliability, output and quality by reviewing and improving their controls.Metal roof renewal system keeps things cool and improves energy efficiency
Feb 8, 2008In this installment of What Works, a new metal roof renewal system stops leaks and reflects rays.High-pressure air recycling slashes blow molding costs
Jan 7, 2008Blow molding costs are deflated by recycling high-pressure compressed air.What Works: Samuel Adams facility refreshed in Cincinnati
Dec 10, 2007Using urethane floor coating to resurface a beer filtration rooms ceiling has significantly reduced maintenance costs at one of Americas favorite microbreweries.What Works: Pump plant conserves and treats water
Nov 12, 2007Reducing water usage is an essential ingredient of productivity and profitability, to conserve water and to reduce treatment and disposal costs. Separating and removing contaminants such as oil, grease and dirt can increase the lifespan of water-based coolants, cleaners and lubricants.What Works: Compliance simplified with new oxidizer
Oct 25, 2007Rotary-valve regenerative thermal oxidizer simplifies compliance.What Works: Shanghai plant deals with gas oxidation
Oct 12, 2007Gas oxidation had halved capacities of hot, high-power rotary compressors. Learn how the problem was addressed in this What Works case study.What Works: Full compliance says goodbye to arc flash in Pompano Beach
Sep 19, 2007Medical supply maker ensures safety via full code compliance.Plant remains functional as new building is built over old one
Sep 12, 2007What Works: No more bearing failures for one Memphis plant
Aug 27, 2007What Works: Warehouse operations streamlined with wireless PCs
Aug 24, 2007What Works: A cure for hyperthermia from PA keeps things safe and comfortable
Jul 18, 2007Roof cooling system preserves safety and productivity.What Works: Toyota plant's Governor's Award started at its trash compactor
Jun 14, 2007Toyota plants path to Governors Award began at its trash compactor.What Works: Revamped boring machine reaps exciting ROI
Jun 11, 2007A 60-tonne boring machine was reconditioned and reaped significant ROI upon completion.What Works: Extruder lubricant upgrades solve throughput and motor load problems
May 24, 2007Extruder lubricant upgrades allow higher throughput and reduces motor loads.Waterproof loading seals increase productivity for paper goods plant
May 15, 2007Wisconsin-based paper maker faced a problem with heavy rains and snow melt interfering with trailer loading. Learn how their solution increased productivity in this What Works case study.What Works: Flooring reflects dedication to quality control
Apr 27, 2007How one company turned emissions into free fuel
Mar 29, 2007Lasco Bathware found free fuel as part of MACT compliance in this What Works case study.What Works: Electric provider uses lubricant analysis for quick problem response
Feb 7, 2007Learn about the predictive maintenance initiative an electric power provider undertook and the results from lubrication analysis.Documented predictive maintenance reduces failure and increases sales
Jan 25, 2007Thanks to installing a new CMMS system that has reduced mechanical failure and downtime, Gormac Products has seen an increase in sales.How one company cut down acetone spills
Jan 25, 2007Spills are inevitable, and spill kits with related mats, pigs, dams and related equipment are necessary. Incomplete drainage can result in throwing away costly chemicals.A municipal waste incinerator meets federal regulations with a semi-dry sorbent injection system
Nov 5, 2003In this installment of What Works, a company searches for new air pollution control equipment to meet federal regulations.Is your maintenance proactive? It could double your production capacity
May 22, 2003In this installment of What Works, a plant doubles its production capacity by enhancing equipment maintenance.Roof reconstruction after a tornado leas to more efficient choices
May 22, 2003In this installment of What Works, a company works to reconstruct its roof after a tornado.Reduce maintenance efforts with synchronous belts
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, synchronous belts improve a company's "fix it before it fails" motto.Fight corrosion with fiberglass
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a brewery uses fiberglass enclosures to address corrosion problems.Benefits of a cold-applied bitumen roof
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a company considers the benefits of a cold-applied roofing system.An alternative to sodium bisulfate that doesn't damage delicate RO membranes
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a company uses ultraviolet dechloriation for non-chemical disinfection.Predictive maintenance technology saves time and money
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, DaimlerChrysler applies predictive maintenance to its new machinery at a new facility.Scrubbers help to meet emission control standards
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a paper products manufacturer uses scrubbers to meet emission control standards.Fabric ducts save metal fabricating plant $500,000
Dec 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a metal fabricating company uses fabric ducts to cut costs.Wheelabrator Technologies chooses the ideal CMMS/EAM application to improve maintenance cost-efficiency
Nov 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a company uses CMMS/EAM technology to improve maintenance and increase cost-efficiency.Software makes pumps "smarter"; helps monitor and react to system conditions
Nov 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a manufacturing plant uses software to help pumps monitor and react to system conditions.Locking devices keep lighting system securely connected
Nov 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a company uses locking devices to ensure that its lighting system stays connected.Drives boost cement plant production capacity by 550,000 tons annually
Sep 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a cement plant uses drives to maximize efficiency and uptime.Packaging producer upgrades energy infrastructure with four-stage compression system
Sep 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, one company shows its commitment to continuous improvement of operational efficiency.Modular drawers make it easier to locate parts
Aug 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, an automobile manufacturer uses Kaisen to improve performance.Ultra-compact high-pressure boilers leave space to spare and reduced maintenance time
Aug 15, 2002In this installment of What Works, a company increases steam capacity to expand production.