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Articles Tagged with ''maintenance''

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How to Maximize the Life of Your Food Processing Equipment

Jack Grote_Grote Company
Jack Grote
October 6, 2025

As machinery ages, what are the options for keeping it running smoothly and extending its lifespan? There are specific best practices that can help food processors extend the life of their machinery. 


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Using AI to improve OEE

OEE + AI: Smart Tweaks for a Better Manufacturing Future

Four key areas of OEE improvement benefit from the latest in artificial intelligence technology.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
September 9, 2025

Achieving a high OEE score has been elusive in the past as processors grapple with where to begin in troubleshooting OEE issues. The future of OEE, with the help of AI technology, will help manufacturers find the most miniscule of line problems and be on top of their game.


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Siemens TIA Portal

New Open Source and AI Tools Make Keeping Track of Machine Programming Easier

Change management, aka version control, can be a challenge when all you want to do is get the packaging machine back up and running after a line change.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 8, 2025

Keeping track of your PLCs’ programming is easy as long as you don’t have to change it. When you do need to make program changes, the ability to keep track of them is easier with modern tools and AI.


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Lubricant

Exploring the Role Food-Grade Lubricants Play in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

John Sander_Lubrication Engineers
John Sander
March 24, 2025

Food-grade lubricants, specifically designed for use in food processing and handling equipment, are essential components in preventing contamination and ensuring smooth operations.


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Using Data

Using Data to Drive Predictive Maintenance Strategies

Food and beverage manufacturers are discovering that machine learning is a vital ingredient in moving to predictive maintenance strategies. Larger food companies have the jump on digital transformations, but smaller companies are starting small and increasing spending to start the journey.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
February 10, 2025

Food and beverage manufacturers are discovering that machine learning is a vital ingredient in moving to predictive maintenance strategies. Larger food companies have the jump on digital transformations, but smaller companies are starting small and increasing spending to start the journey. 


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AI

Planning for AI-based Automation Systems

Artificial intelligence, coupled with machine learning, promises to improve plant operations from sensor level to the enterprise, but adoption has been slow with some overzealous starts.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
December 12, 2024

A well-thought-out strategy can maximize the benefit of having the right sensors in the right place with the right controls.


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Kano Labs Kroil Clear
Paints/Coatings

Kano Labs Introduces Kroil Clear Penetrating Oil

September 17, 2024

This new odorless and non-staining food grade penetrating oil features the performance of Kroil’s original formula, with the added benefit of meeting NSF-H1 and Kosher food-safe standards.


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APV Aseptic Pulsation Dampener
Processing

SPX Flow Introduces APV Aseptic Pulsation Dampener

September 6, 2024

Pulsation dampeners are critical in ensuring smooth homogenizer operation in dairy and plant-based ultra-high temperature processing.


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Allagash Brewing 70 BBL Brewhouse
Case Study

Allagash Brewing Company turns to Limble to Reduce Reactive Maintenance

June 11, 2024

Allagash Brewing Company reports that it has experienced a more than 40% reduction in unplanned work orders since implementing Limble, a CMMS and asset management platform, across its maintenance organization.


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APM Steam heat exchanger
Supplier News

APM Steam Highlights Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Service

May 16, 2024

APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Service enhances energy efficiency, operational integrity and safety in facility steam systems.


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