Three-phase power quality analysis November 2019, Comtest Compact and rugged, these instruments are designed specifically for technicians and engineers who need the flexibility to troubleshoot and quantify energy usage, and analyse power distribution systems. ...
Eliminate power outages caused by steam leaks November 2019, Instrotech The current system Inspecta FFT, first released some 20 years ago, is reaching its end-of-life, and Instrotech’s design engineers felt the time was right to upgrade to newer technology, by combining their ...
Do more with less and generate ROI with an Integrated Calibration Solution October 2019, QTEK Instrumentation & Calibration Solutions Instrument calibration is just one of the many maintenance-related activities in a process plant, but the last thing anyone needs is to have precious resources wasting time performing unnecessary calibrations ...
RS adds food grade maintenance line October 2019, RS South Africa RS Components has launched a new range of food grade maintenance products for use in the food processing and catering sector. All RS Pro food grade products are registered with the NSF (National Sanitisation ...
Improved design tips balance toward HV motor replacement October 2019, WEG Africa The applications knowledge of Zest WEG Group, coupled with the design capability of parent company WEG, now make it easier than ever for old high voltage (HV) motors to be replaced with new improved machines, ...
Vibration tester diagnoses machine problems October 2019, Comtest Comtest now offers the Fluke 810 vibration tester, an advanced troubleshooting instrument that enables maintenance teams to collect data, diagnose and solve mechanical problems.
The handheld instrument ...
SKF solution improves service quality at Barcelona Metro October 2019, SKF South Africa For over a century, the citizens of Barcelona have relied on the metro to travel into and around the city. At peak times, 150 trains shuttle passengers between 158 stations on the eight-line network, ...
Vibration measurement in machine maintenance October 2019, R&C Instrumentation Vibration and temperature are the most common parameters measured on process plants for machine maintenance. Temperature measurement has been around for longer, probably because it was available first ...
Accelerometer for vibration monitoring October 2019, Instrotech Monitran has introduced the General Purpose Monitoring Sensor range, for use with PLCs and other industrial controllers, which provide users with a continuous output of vibration, usually as a 4-20 mA ...
Portable thermal camera for industrial inspection October 2019, Comtest Fluke’s new PTi 120 pocket thermal imager for easy troubleshooting and industrial inspection offers a first line of defence for easy troubleshooting on the job. It is a camera small enough to carry around ...
Oil and gas producer reduces downtime by 20% September 2019, Rockwell Automation In India, the swelling middle class has created a growing market demand for petroleum products. An oil and gas producer, one of India’s largest petroleum product manufacturers and distributors, with a ...
Easy way to detect compressed air, steam and gas leaks September 2019, Comtest Comtest has announced Fluke’s new ii900, a handheld sonic industrial imager that enables maintenance teams to locate air, steam, gas and vacuum leaks. The intuitive interface allows technicians to isolate ...
Portable calibrator approved for hazardous areas September 2019, WIKA Instruments WIKA’s CPH7000 portable process calibrator has received ATEX approval. It is therefore now also suitable for use in hazardous areas.
The calibrator provides highly flexible on-site calibration for process ...
How to eliminate blocked chute woes September 2019, DRH Components The original electromechanical point level switch, Bin-Dicator diaphragm-type level controls were the first to enjoy general usage in the industry. Bin-Dicator eliminates bin overflow, empty bins, clogged ...
Adding days of production to manufacturing operations September 2019 Condition monitoring systems track equipment degradation. Typically, an equipment criticality and reliability assessment is performed to identify common failure modes. With the selected equipment and ...
Ten facts about infrared windows September 2019, R&C Instrumentation Infrared (IR) inspection is widely used and quickly becoming indispensable in electrical maintenance programmes. With the advent of IR windows, this procedure is now both safe and cost-effective. However, ...
Smart sensing reduces motor downtime September 2019, ABB South Africa Until now, the monitoring and preventive maintenance of low-voltage motors has been time-consuming and expensive. New technology from ABB transforms simple motors into intelligent machines that warn when ...
RS introduces red and green laser level tools from Fluke September 2019, RS South Africa RS Components has announced availability of a new series of PLS brand laser levels from Fluke. PLS (Pacific Laser Systems) became a Fluke company in 2015 and is well known for providing high-quality tools ...
Rolling railway maintenance to a digital destination August 2019, SKF South Africa In the rail industry, time is a valuable currency. SKF’s latest digital innovation is proven to extend maintenance levels and keep rolling stock rolling as long as possible.
Condition-based maintenance ...
