Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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Two-Tiered Predictive Maintenance Programs for Multiple Plant Organizations Jack Nicholas, Brent Miley and John Shinn, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati A two-tiered predictive maintenance (PdM) program can improve team member productivity and employment for organizations with multiple plants. PdM team members serving widely dispersed plants are often unable to provide adequate coverage. This problem can be eased if local repair personnel are provided with simple, easy-to-learn PdM tools that can confirm when a problem exists, even if its exact nature cannot be determined until a team member is called to the site. Cooperation between PdM team members and repair personnel can be developed so that overall maintenance effectiveness is enhanced. In this session, attendees will learn the details for setting up a two-tiered PdM program, including the benefits, frequently encountered problems and technologies employed at each level of the program. Using Ultrasound-Assisted Lubrication Adrian Messer, UE Systems, Inc. Most premature bearing failures are the result of lubrication-related problems, and the majority of plants and facilities struggle with these types of issues. By using ultrasound, you can help to reduce over- or under-lubrication of bearings. The trend is toward more condition-based lubrication rather than time-based lubrication. In this session, you will learn how ultrasound technology can be utilized to assist current lubrication practices, including data collection and analysis, as well as hear sound examples of bearings in the process of being lubricated. :: See a comprehensive list of sessions at Conference.Reliableplant.com :: MONDAY, APRIL 15 — 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. THIS UNIQUE EXCURSION INCLUDES: Need an uplifting furlough before the conference kicks off? Gather your troops and make plans to attend a one-of-a-kind tour at Motts Military Museum, just south of Columbus. • Round trip transportation to/from the Greater Columbus Convention Center (approximately 15 minutes each way) Founded in 1987 by Warren E. Motts, its mission is to "educate the public on the importance of America's military past through documentation, collection, interpretation and preservation of tangible artifacts and personal stories of the men and women who served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces." Originally established in the Motts family's 1870 residence, the museum moved in 1999 to a more modern 5,100 square foot facility on four acres of land. Over the next several years, donations poured in from veterans and their families and the museum grew to accommodate military vehicles and aircraft. In 2001, the museum broke ground for a new wing measuring 5,200 square feet and featuring the nation's second largest collection of Holocaust memorabilia, and also a large collection of artifacts from 9/11 – both the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon. This brand new wing is not yet open to the public; HOWEVER, attendees of this special RELIABLE PLANT offsite tour will be given proprietary "sneak peek" access on April 15th only! Tour attendees will depart via bus from the designated entrance of the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Monday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. and return around 11:30 a.m. Cost is $40 per person inclusive. Space is limited, so register today at Conference.Reliableplant.com – click on the registration tab. Registration cut-off is Friday, March 29, 2013. No day-of registrations accepted. 15 • Admission to Motts Military Museum • 90-minute guided tour • Coverage of two wings and outdoor grounds featuring exhibits on the Battle of 1776, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm > Including a medal gallery, POW exhibit, NASA, 9/11 artifacts, and an outdoor military memorial brick garden > And special exhibits for Medal of Honor Recipient Ronald E. Rosser, General Paul Tibbets, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, and The Tuskegee Airmen • Snacks and beverages • Commemorative Reliable Plant 2013 souvenir