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machine temperature at a distance,
and allows users to take photos and
videos showing the actual measured
surface temperature from the
equipment. These readings can then
be reviewed and shared by maintenance
technicians and operators.
The detection of abnormal or high
temperatures ultimately can help
prevent problems and unplanned
machinery downtime associated
with potential lubricant or bearing
damage. The TKTL 40 is easy to use
by simply aiming and pulling the
trigger. The thermometer performs
with a distance-to-spot ratio of 50:1
for accurate surface-temperature
readings of very small areas, even
at long measuring distances. Features
of the unit include a backlit
display, dual-laser sighting, a Ktype
probe connection (for directcontact
temperature measurement)
and a bright LED illuminator for
visibility, even in poorly lit environments.
A data-logging function can
be engaged to track temperature
changes over time. - SKF USA,
Inc., Lansdale, Pa.
www.skfusa.com
Manage and prioritize spareparts
inventory with this system
This company's specialized software
system for identifying and
managing critical spare parts and
machinery is designed to fill in
gaps in typical enterprise-resourceplanning
(ERP) and computerized
maintenance-management systems.
The software provides appropriate
replenishment-level algorithms
(incorporating lead-time, usage and
other parameters) for spare parts
inventory, and also manages controls
for repair and warranty parts.
When users upload data about
existing inventory, parts and machines
are associated and organized
based on machine-criticality levels,
allowing for prioritization of what
parts need to be stocked, while also
identifying any obsolete or redundant
inventory. Additionally, probability
of part failure is considered,
enabling proactive scheduling for
predictive maintenance tasks. -
MaxUp Advantage, Las Vegas, Nev.
www.maxupadvantage.com
ProSoft Technology
GTI Predictive Technology
A predictive maintenance
solution for iPad tablets
VibePro6 (photo) is a predictive
maintenance system that is designed
specifically to run on an
Apple iPad tablet. Providing functionality
for vibration analysis,
dynamic balancing, IR thermography
and laser shaft alignment in
a single device, VibePro6 is a more
affordable solution than other comparable
systems on the market,
says the company. The vibrationanalysis
software is specifically
designed to communicate directly
to the alignment component and
any reports generated from the
shaft laser-alignment unit can
be instantly accessed. VibePro6
also offers efficient documentation.
Full reports on corrective actions
can be archived - IR images,
photos, videos and other data can
be integrated into these reports.
- GTI Predictive Technology,
Manchester, N.H.
www.gtipredictive.com
Remote site monitoring, even
without wireless network access
The ICX30-HWC Industrial Cellular
Gateway (photo) allows remote-site
access for device monitoring where
wireless-network capabilities may
not be available. The ICX30-HWC
provides secure wireless Ethernet
and serial connectivity to remote
devices and equipment over 3G cellular-service
networks. Compatible
with cellular networks worldwide,
the ICX30-HWC is appropriate for
use in a number of industrial applications,
including programming,
maintenance tasks, remote data collection,
location-based monitoring
and supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA). - ProSoft
Technology, Inc., Bakersfield, Calif.
www.psft.com
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New interface features for this
data-management software
The new features of this company's
Plant Resource Manager (PRM) version
R3.12 software provide robust
central-management techniques
for large amounts of data from
plant-monitoring and control devices.
The centrally located remote
monitoring of field-device status
provided by PRM R3.12 facilitates
more efficiency in maintenance and
diagnostics in many process industries,
such as oil, natural gas, petrochemicals,
chemicals, power, iron
and steel, and pulp and paper. Selfdiagnostic
information (namely,
failure, check-function, out-of-specification
and maintenance-required
data) is displayed in an intuitive
format, enabling maintenance personnel
to quickly prioritize actions.
Also, network functions have been
enhanced to include narrow-band
wireless and satellite communications.
- Yokogawa Corp. of America,
Newnan, Ga.
www.yokogawa.com/us
This toolkit automates bearing
commissioning and maintenance
This company's Automated Commissioning
System is a toolkit (photo,
p. 29) of intelligent programs that
aid in commissioning and maintenance
tasks for magnetic bearing
systems. The unit's computerbased
automation scheme guides
users through a highly structured
sequence of commissioning procedures,
decreasing the time required
for typical hands-on commissioning.
The Automated Commissioning
System also delivers automatic
collection and archiving of essential
data, which reduces the time
required for planned maintenance.
Capable of monitoring machine
progress to rapidly identify deg
http://www.skfusa.com http://www.gtipredictive.com http://www.yokogawa.com/us http://www.maxupadvantage.com http://www.psft.com http://www.Che.Com
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