https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/654544901 The Future of Maintenancehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/654544901 Here is the Future of Maintenance.
MTBF, MTTR, MTTF: What is the Difference. A Guide to Failure Codes and Metrics This is a terrific article I found written by Ryan Chan. Published on March 05, 2020 Equipment failure metrics make up an entire category of performance indicators. These failure data provide undeniable value in the maintenance setting, if properly used because equipment […]
Electrical Panel Heat Protection: Limitations of Fan Cooling Published on July 2, 2021 by Russ Bowman In preparation for some labor-intensive outdoor projects, I did some research into heat-related health risks, and their prevention. My first thought on prevention was getting someone else to do it, but my wife made a good case for “pride […]
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Apr 21
FLR’s are costing you a fortune…$$$
These can be costing you tens of thousands of dollars… They are easy to maintain… Greetings, The most neglected piece of equipment in anybody’s shop. The FLR (Filter, Lubricator, Regulator). This is a unit that needs to be set up with all the arrows going the same way. They will not operate properly running backwards…This […]
Shut it Off.Drop your energy bill by 20% by shutting down your compress air system when you are not running production. put in a small compressor for the equipment that must have air all the time. Fix Your Leaks.A 1/4″ air leak at 100 psi will cost you more than $2,500 a year. Older systems […]
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May 17
I got to Speak at EASTEC Tuesday
Greetings, I had a great time speaking at EASTEC Tuesday. Here is a snippet of the talk… Robert Kravontka The Maintenance Geek
Please mark you calendars: Tuesday May 16th at 3:50 pm. Register today and get ready for the EASTEC experience, including: Hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies, equipment and products Keynotes and technical presentations with industry leaders and experts Networking opportunities to meet new contacts and develop relationships Resources that can solve your […]
May 16-18, 2017 | Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Massachusetts I was pleased to find out that I have been accepted to speak at EASTEC. Here is the letter I received: Dear Robert: On behalf of SME, thank you for submitting an abstract for EASTEC 2017. We are pleased to inform you that your abstract, […]
Are your best maintenance professionals ready to retire? Do your younger people need to work smarter not harder? In General, breakdowns are 5 to 10 times more expensive that preventing it in the first place. My new book 5 Steps to a World Class Maintenance Organization is out and available on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2c78hia If you want […]
Are your best maintenance professionals ready to retire? Do your younger people need to work smarter not harder? In General, breakdowns are 5 to 10 times more expensive that preventing it in the first place. My new book 5 Steps to a World Class Maintenance Organization is coming out next week. Here are some highlights […]