Electric motor noise: How to identify the cause and implement a ...
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Running the motor at reduced voltage is a simple diagnostic tool. For example, if the motor is noisy at full voltage but sounds fine at half of rated voltage, focus on the air gap and such issues as mis-machined housing or an eccentric rotor. Causes of an unequal air gap are: Eccentric rotor. Eccentric stator.
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Podcast: 4 ways Six Sigma can improve your supply chain
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · This article will take you through four vital Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and illustrate the positive impact Six Sigma can have on supply chain management and logistics operations. Six Sigma is a set of methodologies and tools used to improve business practices by reducing errors, minimizing …
John Deere Power Products invests $15 million to expand …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · John Deere Power Products has announced plans to expand its manufacturing presence in Greeneville, Tennessee. The company, which is part of the Small Ag & Turf division at Deere & Company, will invest $15 million into the project, creating 25 new jobs in the process.
Preventive maintenance checklist for centrifugal pumps
WEBJul 17, 2017 · Pump manufacturers supply a manual with recommended maintenance procedures for their centrifugal pumps. However, routine preventive and protective maintenance practices should, at a minimum, include the monitoring of the following: Bearing and lubricant condition. Monitor bearing temperatures, lubricant level, and vibration.
In the groove: Common myths about mechanical pipe joints
WEBMar 31, 2010 · Grooved mechanical pipe joining is a technique pioneered during World War I as a fast, reliable way to transport fuel and water to the Allied troops. It has become a viable joining method on utility and process piping applications when compared with welding, threading and flanging. The mechanical joint, or …
Incobrasa Industries invests $250 million to expand soybean …
WEBSep 14, 2023 · Incobrasa Industries LTD has begun construction on its soybean processing plant expansion in Gilman, Illinois. The company will invest $250 million into the project, creating 40 new full-time jobs. The expansion will include a new soybean crushing facility, adding 170,000 square feet of production space, and a 50-acre solar array.
How to effectively measure performance at your plant
WEBMar 8, 2022 · A Performance Management Scorecard (PMS) helps manage performance in a balanced, systematic, and consistent manner. It is a management system that translates vision and strategy into a tool that effectively communicates strategic intent, and motivates and tracks performance against established goals. …
AFL invests $50 million to expand fiber optic cable manufacturing …
WEBApr 23, 2024 · AFL has announced plans to expand its fiber optic cable manufacturing operations in South Carolina. The company, which specializes in producing fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, will invest $50 million into the project, creating new jobs at its manufacturing facilities. According to the company, this expansion will increase ...
How (and why) to train operators on maintenance - Plant Services
WEBAug 22, 2016 · 1. Front-line reliability: This empowers operators to be more proactive, self-reliant, and responsive to problems by performing front-line tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, inspections, and quick repairs. Maintenance craftspeople train operators via on-the-job training. Equipment cleaning: Reveals hidden problems and aids ...