New Fluke ProcessMeter combines the functionality of a loop calibrator with an industrial safety-rated DMM

Addition of a simple module enables wireless connectivity to a mobile phone using the Fluke Connect app

Fluke has introduced the Fluke 787B ProcessMeter™ which offers double troubleshoot¬ing capabilities by combining the power of an industrial safety-rated digital multimeter (DMM) and a mA loop calibrator into a single, (Read More)

CBM by ifm - Condition-based maintenance

The more a plant runs, the more efficient it is. That is, of course, until it breaks down.  

Different operating philosophies can be applied to running any operation. Traditionally it was common to take the machine out of service on a regular basis, service it, and then put it back into operation but more recently that has been seen as potentially wasteful, because there might (Read More) 

Need To Keep Track Of Your Maintenance Activities?

Machine Sentry® provides the perfect tool to do this. Whilst not directly linking to an enterprise financial/stock management program like SAP, Machine Sentry® is a convenient and inexpensive method of collecting and reporting data, planning maintenance activities and monitoring adherence to a plan. (Read More)

Mitsubishi Electric Adds Advanced Condition Monitoring Capabilities To The FR-A800-E Inverter Series

Mitsubishi Electric has extended the diagnostics capabilities of variable speed drives by integrating smart condition monitoring (SCM) technology in a new version of the FR-A800 inverter series. (Read More)

Condition Monitoring. A different type of insurance

Insurance. It is probably fair to say that no one likes paying for it, but we are relieved to have it when the time comes to make a claim for an unexpected breakdown, loss of equipment or loss of output.

A real bugbear of insurance is that it can feel like ‘lost’ money in the years when a claim is not made. (Read More)

Which Technologies Should You Use?

How do you decide which condition monitoring technologies to use?

There are many condition monitoring technologies that your company should employ. And within each technology there are sub-technologies. For example, within vibration analysis we can use high frequency analysis, spectrum analysis, time waveform analysis and phase analysis. (Read More) 

Fulton Celebrates As 1000Th Trainee Gains City & Guilds Certification

Just three-and-a-half-years after their introduction, Fulton Limited – the leading heat transfer specialist – is celebrating having welcomed its 1,000th trainee onto its City & Guilds Accredited training course. (Read More)

Watkins Hire Rolls Out New WASPS Service To Cover Mandatory Steam Boiler Inspections And Emergencies

A leading UK packaging manufacturer is among the first companies to sign up for the pioneering Watkins Annual Steam Protection Service (WASPS), which guarantees business continuity during mandatory steam boiler inspections. (Read More)

Byworth Boiler Hire Appoint Sales Director

Michael Rutter, who joined Keighley based Byworth Boiler Hire in 2006, has been promoted to Sales Director.

Originally appointed as Hire Sales Engineer over the last ten years he has been involved in many aspects of the business including training, service work, sales and hire of industrial steam and hot water boilers. (Read More)

Riello introduces low NOx versions to popular RS series

Riello has introduced low NOx (<80mg/kWh) ‘blue flame’ versions to all sizes of its RS range of burners. This is achieved through the use of a low NOx combustion head to ensure emissions conforming to EN 676 Class 3 in capacities from 3,600 kW to 6,250 kW. (Read More)