Utilizing Maintenance Sensors is an Extension of Preventive Maintenance, by John Kravontka… Predictive Sensor Overview/Strategy Utilizing maintenance sensors is an extension of preventive maintenance. It is based on the theory that equipment operates efficiently when measurements of temperature, vibration, sound, amperage, accuracy/alignment, pressure, etc., fall within acceptable limits. As the equipment wears, these measurements drift […]
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Who is the Maintenance Geek?
Here are some reasons to follow us.Learn about MTBF, MTTR, TPM, and preventive Maintenance…
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 […]
Step 1: Rank your Equipment and collect some simple data. Step 2: Control your critical spare parts. Step 3 Stop Wasted PMs Step 4 Focused Improvement Events Set up an event with one of your most critical pieces of equipment. Who should be the Players in your focused improvement event? Maintenance Personnel , Operations Management, Operators, […]
Step 1: Rank your Equipment and collect some simple data. Step 2: Control your critical spare parts. Use these questions to decide what is critical. Is the item obsolete or likely to be obsolete in 6 months? Can you use something else that you have in stock as a substitute? Can […]
I Found a good article from C.E.D. Compressed Air Inc. For many organizations, compressed air comprises a large part of an ever-growing utility bill, so now […]
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Who We Are!
Who is the Maintenance Geek Here is a link to who we are. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgbmTCAUgnI&feature=youtu.be