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Engineering R&D

Monitoring machine health 24/7

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
March 5, 2015
Process and packaging machine builders have been looking for ways to cut back on client support expenses.


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Green Series

Stop the leaks before they stop your business

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
February 5, 2015
Leaks. They’re everywhere, and they’re insidious, sucking energy from your assets and robbing your bottom line.


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Engineering R&D

Improving the mechanical properties of stainless steel for food and beverage applications

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
December 2, 2014
Extending the wear resistance of stainless steel (SS) components used in food manufacturing equipment operating on production lines lengthens replacement intervals and minimizes potential component failure, resulting in decreased downtime and improved cost savings—a long, sought-after goal of any maintenance department.


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Field Reports

Brewery minimizes downtime with controls update

Two obsolete PLCs were replaced by a modern controller while the original I/O was kept, thanks to a new control network gateway.
October 7, 2014
Whether it’s football in the US or rugby in Great Britain, the two sports have one thing in common: Many of their spectators like beer.


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Field Reports

Conveyor belting should be seen and not heard

When belting runs quietly, there’s little wear, and that means long life and very little downtime.
September 4, 2014
Table Talk Pies, located in Worcester, MA since 1938, makes those four-in. round pies that, if you live in the Northeast, you’ve probably have had the opportunity to try.


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TECH FLASH

In automation, system availability is key

Machine operators expect efficiency, and for Big Drum Engineering, demand-oriented maintenance and fast troubleshooting through remote service are crucial
Jeremy Gerrard
July 29, 2014

Big Drum Engineering says an emphasis on quick, efficient maintenance and troubleshooting is required to ensure safety and security.


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Field Reports

Redesigned filter solves winery production lag

The old filter clogged easily, requiring frequent cleaning and producing a lot of downtime.
July 7, 2014
Royal Wine Corporation is a leader in the kosher wine and beverage industry.


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Maintenance Software

CMMS provides enhanced functionality

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 8, 2014
Maintenance staff can’t do their jobs if they spend more time on paperwork than maintenance.
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TECH FLASH

ISA to introduce Process Automation Boot Camp for non-maintenance personnel

The program will make its 2014 debut during the week of Monday, March 31, 2014 at ISA headquarters.
Shane O'Halloran
March 12, 2014

The program is designed for non-maintenance personnel with little or no background in the field of process measurement and control.


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Field Reports

From clipboards to CMMS, maintenance is now a snap

Fish producer uses computerized maintenance management to handle production equipment, farm equipment and operator certifications.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
January 10, 2014
Snow Island is a Nova Scotia-based salmon producer distinguished by its commitment to the environment and sustainable farming practices for raising salmon from egg to plate. The company gives its salmon extra room to grow, maintaining a 98.5 percent volume of water to 1.5 percent of fish in its pens and nets. And while many other operations house one million-plus fish per farm, Snow Island farms contain only 500,000.
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