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March 7, 2016

Smart, Updated PCE Instruments VT 2700 Improves, Simplifies Machinery Vibration Analysis

By Jane Alexander on March 7, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, MT, Products 0

The PCE-VT 2700 vibration analyzer from PCE Instruments (PCE Americas Inc., Jupiter Beach/Palm Beach, FL) provides an effective tool for testing vibration in machine parts and installations, even moving components. Capable of measuring acceleration, velocity, and displacement, the device is equipped with an RS-232 interface for data transfer to a computer for further analysis.

Updated for improved and simplified operation, the PCE-VT 2700 features an attachable sensor with a 1.5 m cable, a 75 mm pin probe, a magnetic adaptor plate, three batteries, a carrying case, and instruction manual, along with a factory calibration certificate.

For information on PCE Instruments’ full line of condition-monitoring technologies, as well as its control systems, scales, balances, and laboratory- equipment offerings, CLICK HERE.

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March 3, 2016

Kaeser Flow Controller Separates Compressed Air Demand and Supply, Optimizes Storage and Use

By Jane Alexander on March 3, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, MT, Products 0

According to Kaeser Compressors (Fredericksburg, VA and Coburg, Germany), the recently released Kaeser Flow Controller (KFC) creates more effective storage by accumulating compressed air in receivers and only delivering what’s needed for production.

Available for system capacities from 250 to 18,000 scfm, the KFC responds rapidly to fluctuating demand and actively maintains constant system pressure downstream. More stable air pressure helps eliminate artificial demand and substantially reduces air losses through leaks.

With a KFC, stored compressed air can be used to satisfy air demand spikes without pressure drop at the point of use. This capability, in turn, leads to higher production rates, reduced maintenance costs, and significant energy savings.

The manufacturer notes the product can be installed easily in new or existing systems without reconfiguring existing piping.

For more information on Kaeser Flow Controllers, CLICK HERE.

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February 29, 2016

Regal Divisions Offer Configuration Software that Matches Motors with Gearboxes

By Jane Alexander on February 29, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, News, Products 0

Regal divisions Hub City and Marathon Motors have collaborated with PARTsolutions to create product configuration software that allows design engineers to create and download perfectly matched gear/motor configurations.

Offered as free download with automatic part-number generation, reverse part number lookup, 3D PDF data sheets, and 2D drawings, the configurator can be embedded into any existing Website or online catalog. Designers can start with the gearbox and find a motor match or vice versa. Configured files can then be downloaded in 150 CAD formats.

According to Marc Macaluso, director of Digital Marketing & Services for Regal Power Transmission Solutions, the software works on all Web browsers and is downloadable in multiple CAD formats for easy data import, thus reducing the time from design to delivery.”

For more information or to download the product configurator, CLICK HERE.

About Hub City and Marathon Motors
Hub City offers an extensive lineup of worm gears, bevel gears, parallel shaft and in-line speed reducers, speed increasers, and mounted bearings.

Marathon Motors provides products for targeted applications and delivers efficient mechanical power solutions using AC electric motors up to 1250 hp.

About Regal Beloit Corp.
Regal Beloit Corp. (Beloit, WI) is a global leader in innovative solutions that convert power into motion for customers in industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of three business segments: Climate Solutions, Commercial and Industrial Systems and Power Transmission Solutions.

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February 26, 2016

Siemens Expands 2nd-Gen HMI Mobile Panel Line with Widescreen KTP400F

By Jane Alexander on February 26, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, Products 0

Siemens has expanded its line of 2nd-generation HMI Mobile Panels with the SIMATIC HMI KTP400F. The product incorporates an easy-to-read and operate 4-in. widescreen display that features a fully-dimmable, 16-million-color display with a 16:9 aspect ratio to ensure clear and detailed images.

Other notable features include a unique illuminated emergency stop button, and flexible options to integrate into safety applications. The device variant with the emergency STOP button at the top and enabling switch in the rear provides flexible safety solution configuration. Only when the emergency STOP button is integrated with the safety circuit via the connection box is it activated, at which point it lights up red. The new device supports the analysis of safety elements using permanently wired safety relays (e.g. SIRIUS), fail-safe I/Os (e.g. SIMATIC ET 200) as well as PROFIsafe with fail-safe controllers of the SIMATIC S7 family (e.g. SIMATIC S7-1500F).

The product’s compact connection box requires only a third of the space of conventional boxes. It is easily mounted to the outside of the control cabinet and wired completely on the inside. The box can be placed anywhere on the machine or in the plant, allowing for ideal positioning of the Mobile Panel connections for the user.

According to the manufacturer, this rugged IP65 operator panel can be used across a wide range of temperatures (from 0 to 45 C); is dust-tight and resistant to chemicals; offers splash-water protection; and withstands falls up to 1.2 meters.

Operability and Configuration
The feature-rich HMI KTP400F also offers combined key and touch operation. A new-style editor allows operating screens to be adapted to design requirements at the touch of a button. According to the manufacturer, the product easily integrates into the automation system via Profinet. Configuration is done through the SIMATIC WinCC engineering tool in the TIA Portal.

For more specifics on the robust SIMATIC HMI KTP400F, CLICK HERE.

For a video overview of Siemens 2nd-gen Mobile HMI Panels, CLICK HERE.

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February 24, 2016

Baldor’s Quantis E-Z Kleen Gearmotors Maximize Reliability, High-Pressure Washdown Protection

By Jane Alexander on February 24, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, MT, Products 0

Baldor Electric Co. (Fort Smith, AR) has added Baldor•Dodge Quantis E-Z Kleen Gearmotors to its washdown family of enclosed gear-reducer products, Designed for maximum reliability (which includes ensuring water is kept out and lubricant is kept in), while providing significant levels of high-pressure washdown protection, these units are well suited for food, beverage, and meat processing applications.

Features and Capabilities

IP56 rated motor protection
Smooth, round motor frames for ease of cleaning
1450 psi, test-proven sealing technology
Super-E premium efficiency
Inverter capable operation

Availability

ILH, RHB, and MSM styles
Up to 40,000 in-lbs. rated output torque
Integral motor or brake-motor

Quantis E-Z Kleen Gearmotors ship fully assembled with factory-filled H1 lubricant. Selectable online with the company’s new Quantis Configurator, all units carry a 3-yr. factory warranty.

For a short video presentation on Quantis E-Z Kleen Gearmotors, CLICK HERE.

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February 23, 2016

Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis Service Replaces ExxonMobil Signum Oil Analysis

By Jane Alexander on February 23, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, MT, News, Products 0

Following 6+ months of successful pilot-testing with users, ExxonMobil (Spring, TX) is launching Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis, a new mobile-enabled used oil analysis service in the United States and Canada. According to the company, this offering, which replaces ExxonMobil’s Signum Oil Analysis, will be rolled out globally in other markets later this year.

This new service is part of the Mobil Serv family, ExxonMobil’s new lubricants services brand that includes an extensive range of support offerings to help customers optimize their maintenance programs, enhance equipment performance, and ensure safety.

According to the company, this paperwork-eliminating platform streamlines the entire used oil analysis process, from initial sample gathering to final reporting. Specifically, customers use QR coded scan-and-go bottles to easily deliver used-oil samples to ExxonMobil’s oil analysis laboratory. Once these samples are analyzed, customers can access the results and customized equipment recommendations on their mobile or tablet device.

Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis offers application-specific analysis options, including hydraulic, gearbox, engine, compressor, power train, and circulating analysis, among others, to meet the needs of a wide range of industries and users.

For information about the full Mobil Serv portfolio of services, CLICK HERE.

For specifics on the Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis offering, CLICK HERE.

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February 23, 2016

MultiSharp Focus Technology Boosts Thermal Imaging Clarity in Fluke Ti450 Infrared Camera

By Jane Alexander on February 23, 2016 in Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, MT, Products 0

According to Fluke Corp. (Everett, WA), its new Ti450 Infrared Camera takes thermal imaging to a new level of clarity with MultiSharp Focus. An out-of-focus thermal image, the company says, could lead to misdiagnosis of a problem, potentially costing thousands of dollars. Moreover, there’s no way to correct such images once they’ve been captured, short of taking new ones.

The recently introduced Fluke Ti450 Infrared Camera solves this problem by delivering images automatically focused throughout the field of view.   The new MultiSharp Focus technology rapidly takes multiple images and combines them to produce one in-focus image. This advanced focusing capability lets users capture an automated, focused image of multiple targets at once, delivering the image clarity needed by professional thermographers and maintenance managers to produce top-quality results and avoid costly rework.   Screen Shot 2016-02-23 at 10.43.11 AM

Additional features include  SuperResolution mode that increases effective image resolution to 640 x 480; a 2x and 4x digital zoom that allows an operator to zoom in on a small part of the target; and Fluke’s award winning LaserSharp Auto Focus that delivers instant focus on a single target, using a built-in laser distance meter to calculate and display the distance to the designated target with pinpoint accuracy.

The wireless Ti450 is part of the Fluke Connect system of wireless test tools that communicate via the Fluke Connect app, or Fluke Connect Assets software, a cloud-based solution that gathers measurements to provide a comprehensive view of critical equipment status.

With Fluke Connect, infrared images can be uploaded from anywhere and combined with measurement data from multiple Fluke Connect test tools to create and share comprehensive reports from the job site via email and collaborate in real time with other colleagues, increasing productivity in the field.

CLICK HERE for a short video about the new Fluke Ti450 with MultiSharp Focus.

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February 18, 2016

High-Definition Vibration Enveloping

By Gary Parr on February 18, 2016 in Bearings, Homepage-Right-Side, Maintenance, Maintenance Equipment, News, Products, Testing And Analysis 0

HD Enveloping is a high-definition vibration enveloping technique for detection of early-stage gear and bearing faults. A complement to traditional vibration analysis, the method detects, at a very early stage, machine problems that are generally difficult to find in good time with conventional non-enveloping techniques. Significantly extending the planning horizon for predictive maintenance, the method is said to be a boost to maintenance efficiency. The technique can be used with existing vibration transducer installations and integrates into existing industrial infrastructures while monitoring applications in the 15,000 to 20,000 rpm range.

The unit of measurement is HD Real Peak, a scalar value expressed in decibels. Representing the true amplitude levels found in the envelope signal, HD Real Peak is the primary value to use for determining the severity of a given damage. It is also used for triggering alarms. Using order tracking and symptom enhancement, applying FFT on the signal is very useful to determine the source of the signal. Spectrums and time signals provide a snapshot of machine condition to give the maintenance department a heads-up on potential problems. Straightforward setup uses a set of predefined filters, each designed to detect damages or anomalies in different stages of development.
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