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Protection package enables gear drives to withstand rigours of cleaning

To meet the higher levels of bacteria control in food- and beverage-handling environments that are being recommended by sanitation-governing bodies, there is an industry-wide focus on increasing the chemical concentration, water temperature and frequency that facilities are using for cleaning their production and processing equipment. For its part, Sumitomo has combined the gearing technology of its Cyclo and Hyponic products with its Shield360 family of food and beverage protection packages. The four packages, Shield360, MicroShield360, ChemiShield360, and UltraShield360, were developed to withstand environments ranging from general-purpose to caustic, high-pressure washdown environments. Sumitomo www.sumitomodrive.com

Dual-lead adjustment mechanism is for positional machinery

Tango link belting for conveying drops right into existing equipment. This highstrength product offers benefits over polyurethane belting, such as no welding, easy and fast installation, long belt life, and resistance to harsh environments. Making the belting to length onsite eliminates the need to purchase and hold numerous different, spare, endless belt lengths. Applications range from standard conveying to those requiring abrasion resistance, non-marking, high-temperature, or oil and chemical resistance. Fenner Drives

Ren-Adjust is a high-precision adjustment mechanism for dual lead gear sets used on positional machinery requiring a high degree of accuracy, such as rotary tables and machine tools. Quick and simple to operate, the system permits precise adjustment without the need to remove the wormshaft or drain oil, and reduces downtime whenever an adjustment needs to be made. It has been designed as a simple replacement on existing machinery and can also be specified by machine tool and rotary table manufacturers as a likefor-like component, in many cases with no need to modify existing designs. The size range covers centre distances from 67 mm to 500 mm. Renold Canada

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Increasing roll service life in harsh steel mill conditions

ConRo caster roll line units are engineered to increase roll service life and cut operating costs for steel mills in extreme slab casting conditions. These robust, selfcontained, fully sealed and modular roll units integrate bearings, sealing system, housings, grease, roll bodies and water connections, and eliminate any need for re-lubrication. They protect bearings from ingress of water and contaminants, promote proper lubrication between bearing rolling elements and raceways, and reduce lubricant degradation and metal-to-metal contact, wear and corrosion of bearings. Available in three platforms, the units mount simply without lubrication lines to enable fast roll changing, and can be remanufactured and customized. SKF www.skfusa.com

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Getting longer life from drive chain / 17

Lubrication, sprocket considerations and chain selection are the main causes of premature chain wear and failure. Here is how to deal with these problems.

departments Editor’s Notebook / 6 Industry Newswatch / 8 Business Briefs / 10 Mr. O, The Practical Problem Solver / 11 Maintenance 101 / 20 MRO On the Road / 25-26

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Product News Product Spotlight / 2 Focus on Drives / 21 Focus on Pumping / 22

Sky-high technicians get trained / 12

If working 300 feet up in the air sounds like fun, here’s how you can become a wind turbine technician.

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Focus on Fluid Power / 23

Seal science / 18

Understanding how materials behave helps in ensuring compatibility between lubricants and seals.

Solid lubricant helps bakery achieve success / 19

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What’s on your reference shelf?

In the food and beverage industry, there can be a lot to consider in selecting the right hose for the job. Repair, rebuild or replace? / 16

Rebuilding a piece of equipment can cost half as much as replacing it, is environmentally friendly and can be the most timely option.

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Making somebody responsible for improvements / 20

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MRO On The Road / 25-26 We visit the Partners in Prevention health and safety show in Toronto and report on the annual conference of the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) in Florida.

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editor’s selections ‘ While most of the students are local, some come from elsewhere in Canada and even other countries, such as Japan, South Africa, China, Germany and Ireland.’ Cal Whitehead / 12

Graphite fill extends the life of bearings from one month to an average of 12 months.

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Focus on Lubrication / 24

It takes a special kind of individual to service wind turbines, as shown by these Siemens technicians. Extensive training is needed, as well as superior physical endurance and stamina.

‘ The list of considerations for hose can be long and includes hygiene, fats and oils, cleaning processes, abrasive materials, outdoor applications, hose weight, high temperatures, static electricity and handling characteristics.’ Christine Dhiersat / 14 ‘ The end result will be a piece of equipment that will perform as well as a new replacement and in some cases, better than new.’ Paul Dzsudzsak / 16 ‘ Running a chain on misaligned sprockets introduces a lateral load and causes the pin to engage with the bushing crooked instead of straight on. This causes the bearing pressure to be concentrated at one point along the pin instead of across its entire surface. Often chain pins shear at the edge of the bushing because of this phenomenon.’ Tim Morrison / 17 ‘ If you want to improve equipment reliability, you need a person to coordinate the improvement activities. It is a full-time job that needs a full-time commitment.’ Peter Phillips / 20

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his is the third issue of our 30th anniversary year, and we’d love to hear your comments on the articles in this edition. Did page 20 inspire you to designate someone to co-ordinate equipment reliability in your operation, or did it reinforce your belief in something you’re already doing? Was it beneficial to learn about the training programs for wind turbine technicians being offered in Alberta (page 12), or the other ongoing training programs mentioned in our Industry Newswatch pages? Did any of our news stories educate or inspire, give you some new ideas you can use, make you proud of what’s going on in

maintenance, or make you concerned that you might not be doing everything right (i.e., fines for safety violations)? Did you visit our website to read the longer, more detailed versions of any of these news items? Have you found any products in our Product News pages, this month, focussing on the topics of lubrication, fluid power, pumping and drives, that could help you solve an ongoing issue with components or a problem with your equipment? Was there something that could possibly improve your productivity or equipment reliability? In our feature article pages, did you learn something new or useful about

seals, drive chains, bearing lubrication or hose products? As you can see from these questions, we tried to cover a lot of topics in this issue, and although we know there won’t be something for everyone, we’re trying our best to offer a variety of practical information here and in every issue. We also know it takes time from busy schedules to stop and write a note, but even a brief, point-form bit of feedback helps us to improve. There’s several ways to connect with us, including e-mail (editor@ mromagazine.com); phone (my direct line is 416-510-6749); via LinkedIn (Bill Roebuck @MRO Magazine), on Twitter (@mromagazine), or by commenting on a story directly on our website. And yes, you can still scribble a note on paper and pop it in the mail (80 Valleybrook Dr., Toronto, ON M3B 2S9). As some of you will already know, we send an official survey to a swath of

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Inquest into fatal mill blast makes 33 recommendations The outcome brought little satisfaction to Roche’s widow, Ronda Roche, who continued to call for a full public inquiry into the disaster at Lakeland Mills and into a similar explosion that levelled the Babine Forest Products mill near Burns Lake on Jan. 20, 2012. That blast also killed two people and injured more than 20 others. The recommendations are directed at a variety of agencies, including WorkSafeBC, the RCMP, the Steelworkers Union, the mill owners and government. The jury also recommended that penalties be introduced in the Fire Services Act for failing to comply with the fire code, and that WorkSafeBC put more emphasis on workers’ rights and that workers have the right to refuse unsafe work. The Canadian Press

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Prince George, BC – A coroner’s inquest into a deadly mill explosion in northern British Columbia has suggested that the RCMP develop a policy for investigating criminal negligence in the workplace as one of 33 recommendations aimed at preventing similar disasters. A five-person jury made the recommendations after eight hours of deliberations on May 14, 2015, but ultimately concluded that the fatal 2012 blast at Lakeland Mills in Prince George, BC, was accidental. Accidental means the deaths were the result of unintended or unexpected events. Workers Alan Little and Glenn Roche died from severe burns suffered during the April 23 explosion, while more than 20 others were injured, many seriously.

Federated Co-operatives uncovered the cause of an explosion in 2011.

REGINA BLAST CAUSED BY 50-YEAR-OLD PIPE REPAIR Regina, SK – The CEO of Federated Cooperatives Ltd. says an installation error committed 50 years ago was behind a 2011 explosion at its Regina refinery that injured 52 workers. Scott Banda says in 1961, someone put “a wrong piece of pipe” into a 70-metre-long stretch of pipe at the facility. He says the line was covered in insulation so the mistake wasn’t visible, and wasn’t detected in any of the

several inspections that have happened over the years. The company was fined $280,000 for a safety violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after it was determined the cause of the blast was a corroded pipe. Banda says the company had been revamping the area and that section of pipe was just weeks away from being replaced when the explosion happened. There has been at least one more explosion and two fires at the Co-op refinery since the October 2011 blast. A blaze in May 2012 began in a pump used to move crude oil; a failed vent plug caused a fire damaging buildings and equipment in February 2013; and a frozen line caused a blast that resulted in $77 million damage on Dec. 24, 2013.

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DISTRIBUTORS REACH YOUTH WITH FACILITY TOURS Chicago, IL – It stands to reason that to attract new, young employees to a company, it is crucial to first educate them about an industry. Restaurants, retail, banking, information technology, healthcare, advertising and other industries have done a good job of making young people aware of careers in their industries. However, in industrial distribution, that’s not the case. Research sponsored by Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) has proven that not even five of 30 ‘right fit’ individuals, aged 16-24, are aware of a career field in the industrial distribution sector. ICP’s alliance partner-driven mission is to raise awareness of the field of industrial distribution to fill positions vacated by retiring baby boomers. Because industrial distributors are located in virtually every state and province in North America, ICP has launched an initiative to encourage volunteer ICP Ambassadors to host facility tours for students as a way to make young people aware of the rewarding careers awaiting them in the field. ICP Ambassador Jay Meier, branch manager, Motion Industries Inc., St. Paul, MN, recently conducted such a tour in Minnesota for 10 students. The students had toured a Motion Industries customer location earlier in the month, and then made a stop at a local Motion Industries branch location. This provided the students an opportunity to see exactly where industrial distribution fits in their everyday world and how industrial distributors work with end users. Meier said, “These young people came in very prepared for what they were about to see. They asked intelligent

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questions and seemed to really enjoy the experience. It’s a true pleasure to educate children who are on the cusp of adulthood about the career possibilities that await them. I feel confident that some of these kids might end up in our industry and, whether they end up working at Motion Industries or in some other aspect of industrial distribution, it was really good public relations for us.” Any employee of a company affiliated through membership in an ICP Alliance Partner organization is welcome to join the ICP Ambassador Corps. Information is available at www.industrialcareerspathway.org/ambassadors.

INSPECTORS TARGET MACHINES UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE Toronto – Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors visited almost 700 workplaces

in the industrial sector during a safety blitz that focused on machines that were not properly guarded or locked out during maintenance, repair and other activities. From November 3 to December 14, 2014, Ministry of Labour inspectors issued 3,669 orders for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. This included 112 stop work orders. Inspectors visited a range of workplaces, including ones engaged in wood and metal fabrication, manufacturing, chemical and plastics, and pulp and paper. They checked that employers were taking appropriate action to assess and address possible hazards involving machines that were not properly guarded, locked out or blocked. “Workers can suffer serious injuries such as amputation of limbs or even

death if machines have improper or missing guards or if improper lockout procedures are used,” says George Gritziotis, chief prevention officer with the MOL.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW COMES TO TORONTO AREA Toronto – With a growing number of manufacturers increasing local production or returning to Canada to take advantage of home-grown manufacturing efficiencies, the ‘Made in Canada’ trend is on the rise. That’s the message of organizers of the country’s largest manufacturing event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS). Expected to draw 10,000 professionals, CMTS expects to offer Canada’s largest display of industry equipment and technology – including efficiencies such as

Calgary, AB – SAIT Polytechnic is bringing high school students to its campus for an early jump on trades training with a new dual-credit carpentry program. Students will graduate with their Grade 12 diploma and a Certificate of Completion in Pre-Employment Carpentry at the same time. They will also have the opportunity to challenge the written and practical exams for first-year Carpentry Apprenticeship. The first cohort of 16 students – Grade 10 and 11 students from the Calgary Board of Education – began taking carpentry classes at SAIT at the beginning of February. Classes run

three times a week until graduation in the spring of 2016. The Calgary Catholic School District’s first students begin in September. “This is the first trades-focused dual-credit program at SAIT and it’s a significant opportunity to expose young people and their parents to trades,” says Scott MacPherson, dean of the School of Construction at SAIT. “This program will give students a clearer sense of career options available to them with the hope that more people choose the trades to help industry fill a need for skilled workers.” SAIT’s partnerships with industry

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helped launch the dual-credit program. The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) donated tools, a tool crib and personal protective equipment valued at more than $56,000, in an effort to ensure the students are learning with the latest equipment.

lean manufacturing and automation – that are geared towards helping Canadian manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage and prepare for growth. The trade show takes place Sept. 28 to October 1, 2015, at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON. For more information, visit www.cmts.ca.

MONTREAL IS VENUE FOR NEW MANUFACTURING EVENT Montreal – As advanced manufacturing technologies are enabling companies to manufacture goods faster, better and cheaper, four industry organizations are bringing government, academia and businesses together to educate and promote the future of manufacturing. SME, along with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Manufacturers and Exporters of Quebec (MEQ) and Regroupement des équipementiers en automatisation industrielle (RÉAI), are débuting a new event – Advanced Manufacturing Canada (AMC) – in Montreal, Nov. 18-19, 2015. AMC will include a two-day conference focused on advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and robotics, additive manufacturing/3D printing, materials and software. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning environment that combines live technology demonstrations, roundtables and forums, industry experts, interactive panel discussions and technical sessions, ample networking and unprecedented access to transformational technologies and innovative applications. For more information, visit www.advancedmfg.ca.

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Business Briefs • Toronto – Milwaukee Tool has provided support to Burnaby Firefighters Local 323, whose members recently returned home from Nepal, where they assisted with rescue efforts following a devastating earthquake in April. The 19 firefighters were joined by members of the BC Firefighters Search Dog Society. The group flew to Kathmandu on April 27 to support search, rescue and extrication efforts, arriving with enhanced search equipment and $10,000 worth of Milwaukee power tools that were donated to assist with the rescue efforts. The

tools were left on site to further support local teams. Milwaukee Tool has committed to donating an additional $10,000 worth of tools to the firefighters to assist them in responding to future local and overseas emergencies. • Schaumburg, IL – Rittal Corporation, a manufacturer of electrical enclosure cabinets for power distribution systems, climate control systems and IT infrastructure, has created a program to promote energy consumption audits in production facilities and data centres. Those who register to receive a free ener-

KSB employees planted another 150 trees this year.

gy audit from Rittal (valued at over $1,500) will be entered to win one of several FLIR ONE smartphone thermal imaging cameras. The Energy Audit program is designed to provide insight into where a facility is exposed to thermal risk, and to identify places where new energyefficient air conditioner technology can reduce consumption costs. To learn more, visit www.rittalenclosures.com.

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• Mississauga, ON – In 2014, to mark the 25th anniversary of the company’s presence in Canada, the staff at KSB Pumps planted 155 trees as a contribution to the One Million Trees Mississauga initiative. This year, the KSB team returned and added another 150 trees to the ‘forest’ that is taking shape in Mississauga’s Garnetwood Park. It took just 1 hour and 15 minutes for KSB’s 20-member team to plant this year’s 150 trees – that’s two trees every minute. • Grafton, WI – Gilman Precision of Grafton, WI, has added RGW Sales Canada of Hamilton, ON, as its exclusive representative to cover portions of eastern Canada, including Ontario and Quebec. Gilman develops customized slides and spindles, and provides service for virtually any manufacturer’s equipment. RGW Sales represents eight different organizations throughout Canada, says Robert Webb, president. • Superior Abrasives LLC held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 23 for a new, 100,000-sq-ft manufacturing plant in Vandalia, OH, near its current location in Dayton. The company manufactures coated and non-woven abrasive products for the industrial metalworking industry. Distributors and end users will be able to use the new facility as a training centre.

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• Fort Smith, AR – The Manufacturing Institute has awarded Amy Lakin, executive vice-president of supply chain for Baldor Electric Company, with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award. The STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award honours women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their career. For more information on the initiative, visit www.themanufacturinginstitute .org/Women.aspx. As well, Baldor has named Chris Keyser its vice-president of channel management and industry/packaged solutions. Keyser began his career with the company in 1991. • Farmingdale, NJ – Lubricant manufacturer Bel-Ray has expanded its Raylene lubrication line with five new products engineered for mining haulage and support fleets, as well as other applications in heavy industry fleets. Additions to the product series include a new gear and transmission oil, two new hydraulic fluids, and two new viscosities of its advanced diesel engine oils, which are formulated to reduce wear, extend service intervals, and reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

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• Livonia, MI – PSI Repair Services Inc., an independent service provider to the wind energy industry, recently shipped its 20,000th repaired wind turbine part to a prominent wind energy company. Since 2009, PSI has provided economical repairs, as well as engineering services that include product upgrades, for the largest wind farms in the United States. The company uses the latest diagnostic tools to detect failures down to the microchip level. • Mississauga, ON – Festo has entered into an agreement with Zaytran Inc., to become the exclusive distributor of the company’s pneumatic grippers in the North American marketplace.

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manufacture of Philadelphia Gear brand high-speed drives. • Ann Arbor, MI. – NSK Americas has released its 2014 sustainability achievements, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to environmental protection. The manufacturer of motion and control products annually measures its achievements to advance global warming countermeasures, resource conservation and recycling, and biodiversity conservation. NSK’s past year’s accomplishments saved 27,795 trees, 757 million gallons of oil, 11.4 million gallons of water, 39,240 gallons of gasoline and 6.7 million kilowatt hours of electricity. • Montreal, QC – Walter Surface Technologies has appointed Michael Christodoulou as president and chief operating officer. Prior to joining Walter, he was president of Cummins Eastern Canada LP, the distributor for Cummins Inc. He is fluent in English, French and his native Greek.

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The 2014 Guns & Smurfs Invitational golf tournament was held in November at the La Quinta Golf resort in Palm Springs, CA. It was the 24th year for the event, which was attended by 16 guys from the bearing and power transmission industry. After three hard-fought rounds, the tournament was co-won by Don Freitas and Terry Tillsley. They will each have possession of the coveted Olim stick for six months in 2015. Shown (l-r) are: James Bartsch, Servus Credit; Gerry Brownrigg, BC Bearing (retired); Don Freitas, Motion Canada; Greg Stephen, RBC Bearing; Steve O’Brien, Advantage Sales; Bill Starr, Koyo Canada; Jim Campbell, Regal Beloit; Steve McCauley, Koyo Canada; Keary Bott, Leeson Canada; Terry Tillsley, Transmission Supply (retired); John Armolae, Carter Bearing; Harold Benz, Global Bear; Pierre Bouchard, General Bearing Service; Scott MacPherson, Motion Industries; Chip Myer, Oilite; and Rod Machtmes, Motion Canada.

Paul Cooke (left) and Berend Bracht.

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Sky-High Technicians If working 300 feet off the ground sounds like fun, you can become a wind turbine technician. BY CARROLL MCCORMICK

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A growing wind power industry is offering maintenance job opportunities. Gearboxes and other wind turbine equipment provide students with a hands-on training environment.

Lethbridge students have access to generators ranging from 660 kW to 1.8 MW. Safety training is a big part of the wind turbine technician program.

anada’s installed wind turbine capacity is increasing steadily, and the School of Renewable Energy at the Lethbridge College in Alberta has a world-class program for teaching the skills required to enter the market as a wind turbine technician. Since 2010, Canada went from having 3,499 megawatts of installed wind turbine capacity, to almost 9,700 MW by the end of 2014, according to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Very conservatively, that amounts to at least 3,600 wind turbines. They all require maintenance, and the trade requires some special skills. Lethbridge College began training wind turbine technicians in 2006. By 2011 it had graduated 250 technicians. That fall, it began offering it as a credit program, which meant that any graduates who decided not to become wind turbine technicians could smoothly switch over and complete training as journeyman electricians. To date, the school has graduated a total of 400 wind turbine technicians. The program lasts 32 weeks, with a new crop of students coming in every September and January. There is room for a maximum of 32 students at a time. The entry requirement is a high school diploma, or two years out of school for those wanting to qualify as mature students. Some 60% of the students come straight from high school or have been out of school for less than a year. The other 40% come from a variety of backgrounds, including heavy equipment technicians, millwrights and people looking for second careers. “We’ve had a fair number of electricians come in. In Alberta, wind farm operators are required to carry a certain number of electricians on site. All of our students take the first-year electrical trades courses,” says Cal

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Worldwide wind generating capacity passed 50 GW in 2014.

Whitehead, chair, School of Construction Trades and Renewable Energy, Lethbridge College. While most of the students are local, some come from elsewhere in Canada and even other countries, such as Japan, South Africa, China, Germany and Ireland. The school has a range of wind turbine equipment, including generators ranging from 660 kW to 1.8 MW, gearboxes, hubs, blades and a nacelle. Because the classrooms are on a suspended floor, the school is currently restricted in the size of the equipment it can house. Having a nacelle inside the building, for example, is out of the question. The nacelle (that bungalow-like structure perched on the top of a modern wind turbine tower) can weigh as much as 86,183 kg (190,000 lb). Instead, says Whitehead, “In our shop we have a gearbox and a generator, with a scaffolding set up over it to replicate a nacelle.” The possibilities for acquiring heavier equipment will improve when Lethbridge College completes the construction of a new building with a 50-tonne-capacity (55-ton) floor in 2017. “We are working on getting a new turbine or taking in new equipment for short periods of time,” Whitehead says. “I think we are on the cutting edge as far as shop equipment goes. We have had a lot of donations for equipment. It is actual wind turbine equipment — turbines that are used in industry.” The school also has a 23-m (75.5 ft) training tower. “It simulates the full tower. It has rest stations and tie-offs. Students rappel off the tower. The program [includes] an immense amount of safety training,” Whitehead says. Classes cover electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and blade inspection and repair, with in-depth training on topics such as communications, changing bearings, torqueing bolts, and PLC and SCADA controls. The school has five instructors. Four have over 30 years of wind turbine experience among them, and most have secondary tickets; e.g., electrician and mechanic. One instructor, who teaches glass-fibre repair, is an auto body technician. With assistance from industry representatives, the school stays current on changing technologies, although training on proprietary equipment comes later, from employers. “We teach the basics, but so much equipment is proprietary. But that training comes in the OEM programs. We just had an advisory meeting about safety equipment and what OEMs will need. We had representatives from all the OEMs in our area and one who came up from Montana to our advisory meeting,” Whitehead explains. The school also has to stay abreast of changing regulations. “Most of the time it comes down to safety practices: proper procedures and workplace hazard assessments. We are pushed by government regulations. There is talk about [classifying] the nacelle as a confined space. That would drastically change the regulations for working in the nacelles,” Whitehead says. Students graduate with a Wind Turbine Technician Certificate and, after completing 240 hours of on-the-job apprentice time, are qualified to work in Europe. “We test to a BZEE standard — a German standard — which

Students practice rappelling off a training tower.

allows our graduates to work outside North America on wind turbines,” Whitehead says. The possibilities for work are varied. The demand for technicians is currently higher in Ontario and Quebec than in Alberta. “If you get on the construction side, you will move to where construction is happening. Some technicians get into installations of new equipment, others with supply companies, and others are staffers at wind farms. Each farm is different as to the number of technicians required in the field, depending on how the machine operates. Some machines require more maintenance and repairs than others. We have had students go to blade servicing providers and general maintenance companies,” Whitehead says. One such company is Delaware, OH-based Sky Climber Wind Solutions, an independent service provider to the wind industry. It provides services to OEM wind turbine manufacturers and wind farm owner/operators throughout North America, and deploys its roughly 280 technicians to every province in Canada and every state in the United States. “We completed over 216 projects in 2014. Technicians may deploy to several projects, anywhere within the USA or Canada during a calendar year, depending on their skill set and experience,” says Chad DiFranco, vice-president, sales and marketing, Sky Climber. Sky Climber’s technicians handle a wide variety of tasks; e.g., blade inspection and repair, gearbox and generator inspection and repair, performance upgrades, scheduled maintenance, new construction support, project management, inventory coordination and turbine cleaning. The company provides basic and advanced in-house training programs. “These include basic and advanced composites (blade, nacelle, hub repair), mechanical service, electrical testing, torque and tension, basic and advanced rigging and performance upgrade installation,” DiFranco says. Previous experience is valued, of course, and technicians often come to Sky Climber with mechanical/ electrical experience, composite repair knowledge and advanced rigging certification skills. That said, DiFranco adds, “While technical experience is important, often the most important skill set a candidate can come with is strong character, leadership and work ethic. As an industry leader, we look for the best and that means more than just trade skills.” Considering the rapid growth in wind farms, the future looks very bright for wind turbine technicians. MRO Montreal-based Carroll McCormick is the award-winning senior contributing editor for Machinery & Equipment MRO.

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Hose with a red, non-stick, surface is optimized for use in winemaking.

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FOOD PRODUCTS In the food and beverage industry, there can be a lot to consider in selecting the right hose for the job. it needs to be abrasion-resistant on the inside. Abrasion-resistance on the outside is a requirement for outdoor applications. Lighter hoses make handling easier for workers and create a safer work environment. High temperatures, of more than 80°C, age hoses faster. And there are other concerns. “With dry products, for example sugar or milk powder, there can be an electrical risk, which can cause an explosion,” says Libes. “Typically these dry goods are moved at high speeds in a dry atmosphere, so a charge develops between the particles, and the electricity accumulates inside the hose. So we developed Trellvac AL EC with special electrical properties – the EC stands for electrical conductivity. The hose is designed to conduct the electrical charge in the hose to a steel connection and safely into the ground.” Another — perhaps surprising — consideration in hose design is whether the hose leaves marks on the floor as it is moved about. “Black hoses, like tires, leave marks,” explains Dhiersat. “Most of the hoses were black at first, but then we introduced blue covers, especially for the dairy industry, where everything must be kept extremely clean.” But even the blue hoses were not a universal solution. “Wine makers used to use Citerdial, the hose designed for milk and other fluids,” says Dhiersat. “But we learned that spillage of red wine on the floor would cause the covers of the blue hoses to turn very dark. So we developed special hoses for wine that have a red cover and don’t have this problem.” One of those hoses, Vinitrell, also features a non-stick surface on the cover. Dhiersat explains, “Rubber has good grip. But when you, say, empty a vat to fill another, this requires a lot of handling of the hoses from one end of a cellar to the other. Our customers said that it was

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ertrude Stein famously wrote “A rose is a rose is a rose,” but where the food and beverage industry is concerned, ‘a hose is a hose is a hose’ is certainly not the case. With such a broad range of applications in the industry – from dairies to distilleries to grain silos – a wide variety of hoses has been developed to answer various requirements. “Trelleborg has been offering hoses to this industry for more than 25 years, and some of our earliest products are still in the catalogue,” says Christine Dhiersat, product manager. Dhiersat is based at the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions facility in Clermont-Ferrand, France, where all the development and production of food and beverage hoses takes place. “Development begins with the end users,” she says. “We try to connect their necessary requirements – say, high temperatures or resistance to fats or increased flexibility. Then we start thinking about what rubber solutions could be the best fit.” Olivier Libes, marketing and product development manager, says that initially Trelleborg tried to fulfil those requirements through its existing product range. “But there were special cases, applications that required either flexibility or environmental controls or security,” he says. “So the whole range of hoses has been designed to address such needs. We use the best rubber compound, tube, cover and construction for the application.” The list of considerations for a hose can be long, even beyond hygiene. For example, fats and oils can cause a rubber compound to deteriorate, reducing the elasticity of a hose. The hoses must be able to withstand various cleaning processes, including the use of steam and chemicals such as nitric acid. If the hose handles dry material, like grain or sugar,

Different applications require different hoses. For the dairy industry, where everything must be kept extremely clean, blue covers prevent hoses from leaving black marks on the floor.

difficult to move the hoses around, so we helped find a solution – a non-stick cover.” Hose handling in the dairy industry, too, has inspired new hoses. “We developed Lactadial to improve on the weight of Citerdial,” says Dhiersat. A milk collection hose must be unloaded by a worker from a truck and pulled over to, for example, a connecting tank. “We wanted to find a way to make it lighter but still keep the characteristics that make Citerdial popular,” Dhiersat says. “So we changed the steel helix to a plastic helix, which reduced the weight but kept the flexibility and the long lifespan. For unloading milk from a truck, we offer Alikler D, which again uses a plastic helix. A truck that drives over a steel helix flattens the hose, but with plastic ones, the helix breaks. The round shape of a hose gets restored by pressure in the hose.” Alcohol production presents its own challenges for hoses. For example, in some distillery applications, there are occasions when alcohol stays in the hose for a period of time. “One of the things about alcohol is that it tends to extract

things from rubber compounds, so the alcohol may end up having a different taste,” Dhiersat says. “We’ve solved the problem with UPE, a polyethylene film inside the hose that prevents extraction.” Similarly, Libes explains, Trelleborg is now working to improve the smell of its hoses. “Natural rubber has a very specific smell,” he says. “We use natural rubber because it is softer and more flexible than any synthetic rubber compound. But we are really looking to reduce that inner smell. [This] is especially important to wine producers.” Dhiersat adds, “We must meet stringent regulations in sourcing materials for our hoses, since they will be used in food applications. Regulations are getting more and more strict, so we must stay informed, and the choice of materials is becoming more limited.” Perhaps so, but the array of hoses is nevertheless increasing. “Food applications are a growing market,” Libes says. MRO For more information, visit www.trelleborg.com.

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Repair, Rebuild or Replace? Rebuilding a piece of equipment can cost half as much as replacing it, is environmentally friendly and can be the most timely option. BY PAUL DZSUDZSAK

hen it comes to many of the pieces of equipment in any manufacturing plant, maintenance personnel have the responsibility of keeping lines running efficiently and ensuring that the work environment is safe for all. In most modern manufacturing plants, the maintenance of equipment is performed on a preventive or even predictive basis. Maintenance software is used to track machine service history to determine mean time between failure (MTBF) for many of the critical components that keep the piece of equipment running safely and efficiently. The most effective maintenance resource is to use condition monitoring equipment to continually monitor the critical components in production equipment. While there is an initial cost to install and implement the system, it allows for the optimal use of a facility’s maintenance manpower and budget. Equipment can be repaired when any deviation from normal is noted by either plant personnel or computers set up to do the monitoring. In many plants, corrective maintenance is the norm. Maintenance is performed based on PM (preventive maintenance) inspections, requests from equipment operators or routine service requirements. Corrective maintenance is a very cost-effective method for maintaining equipment. It is estimated to reduce performance costs by two to four times compared to reactive maintenance, where a piece of equipment is run to failure. However, even in well-maintained plants, some reactive maintenance is a reality. Machines that have run well for years have multiple mechanical parts that

become worn, causing a shortened life for bearings, sprockets, chain, gearboxes, shafts, etc. Often the failed parts are replaced over and over, resulting in downtime costs, lost productivity and an increased use of valuable maintenance manpower and budget dollars. With so many worn parts, however, the machine will not run as efficiently as new and it will use more energy as well. In an example that came up recently, a maintenance supervisor stated, “Chip conveyors use more of my manpower resources than anything else in the plant.” Chip conveyors are used in many plants to take away scrap metal pieces from the production line. In such a situation, the question to be answered is this: should you rebuild or replace? When any piece of equipment becomes guilty of using too many of your maintenance resources through repairs, it is time to choose between rebuilding or replacing. Rebuilding is often a good option and can bring a piece of equipment back to like-new performance. Usually a rebuild can be performed for roughly half the cost of a replacement. Existing maintenance staff can be used if they have the necessary skill sets. Often a better option, both for time and cost considerations, would be to use a facility that specializes in repair and overhaul. New parts can be purchased (bearings, sprockets, chain, belts, etc.) and if the facility is properly equipped, new parts can be reverse-engineered and reproduced (shafts, mounts, rails, etc.). If machine performance has been lacking, a professional, experienced shop can recommend upgrades and enhancements and incorporate them into the ‘new’ machine. This could include such things as heavier-duty bearings, more robust gearboxes, betterdesigned drives, etc. The end result will be a piece of equipment that will perform as well as a new replacement and in some cases, where improvements have been made, better than new. From a cost perspective, this is usually a good route to take – often half the cost of new. Rebuilding is also the most environmentally friendly choice as well, as it reuses most of the original machine components. As well, in many cases, rebuilding is the most timely option. Lead times for some gearboxes, for example, can run into several weeks when ordered new. On average,

Rebuilding is an environmentally friendly choice as it reuses most of the original machine components.

Rebuilding can bring a piece of equipment back to like-new performance.

the same gearbox can be completely rebuilt in a few days and returned to service. If you deal with a professional full-service shop, you can receive a quotation for both options – rebuild or replace. This makes it much easier to determine the best course of action under your circumstances. MRO Paul Dzsudzsak is a sales representative with J/E Bearing & Machine Ltd., Tilsonburg, ON. For more information, visit www.je-bearing.com.

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Lubrication, sprocket considerations and chain selection are the main causes of premature chain wear and failure.

Fig. 3: Consider installing new sprockets when replacing worn chain.

BY TIM MORRISON

n the world of drive chain maintenance, there are several situations that greatly decrease the serviceable life of roller chains. Chains that fail prematurely have an impact that affects a manufacturer’s bottom line by causing costly downtime and reducing overall available production time. Manufacturing sites should base chain purchasing decisions not on the initial unit price, but rather on the total cost of ownership. Since chain is a wearable component, choose a brand that provides both long-term cost savings and reduces the need for replacement products. Of the many operating conditions that can cause premature chain wear and ultimate failure, none are more predominant than lack of lubrication, sprocket considerations and improper chain selection. Lubrication Like all metal components that wear against one another, the surface of a chain’s pin and bushing slide against one another. As a chain engages with the sprocket, the pin and bushing wear against one another. Over time this mechanical wear reduces the outside diameter of the pin and increases the inside diameter of the bushing. This gradually increases the relative pitch between the pin link and the roller link and causes the overall length of the chain to increase. This is commonly referred to as chain stretch (see Fig. 1). As stretch occurs, the increasing pitch causes the rollers to ‘crawl’ up the sprocket tooth face until the chain ultimately jumps a tooth. The acceptable stretch of a chain in a drive application is dependent on the large sprocket tooth count (see Table A). The acceptable stretch for a chain in a conveyor application is 2%. The two most effective strategies to prevent chain stretch are to properly lubricate the chain, or employ a selflubricating chain. Proper lubrication Select a lubricant with a viscosity that allows flow to the bearing area of the chain (the critical area between the pin and the bushing). Ensuring your lubrication can reach this area can greatly increase chain life. Depending on the speed of the drive system, lubrication may be delivered

manually, in an oil bath, or by using a forced injection method. Ensure that the chain is periodically cleaned. Debris left on a chain can quickly build to the point where it prevents lubrication from getting to the bearing area. Additionally, select a chain with added features to ensure lubrication is retained in the pin-bushing area. For example, Tsubaki’s exclusive lube grooves on the inside surface of the bushing trap lubricant in the critical pin-bushing area (see Fig. 2). Self-lubricating chain In operations where lubrication is not practical or permitted, use a selflubricating chain (Tsubaki’s Lambda series is an example). Lambda uses an oil-impregnated sintered metal bushing. As the pin contacts the bushing during sprocket articulation, the oil in the bushing forms a barrier preventing pinbushing wear. Lambda chain affords 14 times the life when compared to a nonlubricated chain. In instances where standard chain is lubricated properly, Lambda will provide equivalent life without the added cost of lubrication. The chain is ideal for applications where contaminants prevent chains from being properly lubricated, environmental factors prevent conventional lubrication, or where accidental contact with final products must be avoided. Sprocket considerations Installing and operating chain on sprockets that are not properly aligned is a recipe for disaster (see Fig. 3). The basic design of chain is to transmit force along its pitch line. Running a chain on misaligned sprockets introduces a lateral load and causes the pin to engage with the bushing crooked instead of straight on. This causes the bearing pressure to be concentrated at one point along the pin instead of across its entire surface. Often chain pins shear at the edge of the bushing because of this phenomenon. Additionally, consider installing new sprockets when replacing your chain. This can seem like a costly piece of advice on the surface; it is common practice to replace several chains before changing the sprockets. In general, a chain will run on a worn sprocket. However, it is an example of the law of diminishing returns. Generally, for every new chain put on a worn sprocket, overall chain life is reduced. Doing this several times generally

results in the chain lasting only a fraction of the original life. Check the thickness of the tooth at the Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) and ensure it does not fall below that in Table B. Chain selection Finally a major cause of chain failure starts right at the selection process — by not taking into account all the operations that are critical for successful use of chain in industrial applications. If the chain is used in an existing application, how does it fail? Does it wear out or actually break? If it stretches, is the chain being properly lubricated? Can it be properly lubricated? Is the size sufficiently rated to handle the required horsepower or chain pull? How was the chain selected? Was it based on its tensile strength or the maximum allowable load? If the chain is breaking, does it fail due to tensile or fatigue failure? Can you tell the difference by looking at it? Would a Super chain be more suitable? Super chains are designed to handle shock loads but sacrifice wearability in the process. However, if the chain is actually breaking, then stretch is usually not a concern. These, along with a myriad of other questions, play an important part in ensuring the correct chain is selected right from the start. That is why it is crucial to align your operations with a manufacturer that specializes in problem-solving chains. MRO Tim Morrison is the technical support manager for Tsubaki of Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON. For more information, visit www.tsubaki.ca.

Fig. 1: An 11-pitch section of size 80-2 sticker chain should measure 11 in. nominally. This 11-pitch section measures nearly 11.213 in., showing more than 1.9% stretch.

TABLE A: ACCEPTABLE STRETCH Number of teeth of large sprocket

Stretch limit

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Fig. 2: Lube grooves on the inside of this bushing trap lubricant in the critical pinbushing area.

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COMPATIBILITY OF DIFFERENT LUBRICANTS WITH CERTAIN ELASTOMERS LUBRICANT TYPE

Seal Science Understanding how materials behave helps in ensuring compatibility between lubricants and seals.

seal is used to act as a barrier between spaces containing different materials or different pressures. Seal requirements are governed by the application. Principal applications are locations where material losses (e.g., lubricants) have to be

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eliminated and the penetration of foreign materials (e.g., dust) into the system must be prevented. In addition to these requirements, seals must provide reliable operation during a prescribed service life. That can be a challenge because they are subjected

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including swelling and shrinkage, and the impact of using mineral, PAO and silicon oils.

Swelling and shrinkage: Swelling and s hrinkage are the most important changes experienced by seal materials after contact with lubricants. Swelling is caused by diffusion into the surface areas of the seal material until it becomes saturated. Swelling behaviour depends not only on the chemical structure of the oil and of the polymer material, but also on the degree of crosslinking of the polymer. In most cases, shrinkage is the result of the loss of plasticizer in the polymeric seal material.

Mineral oils: It should be kept in mind

that lubricants with a mineral oil base and a high aromatic compound content generally have poorer seal compatibility than highly refined oils. Ester oils are also known to have relatively poor compatibility. With oils having a similar chemical structure, the tendency toward swelling decreases as the viscosity rises.

Polyalphaolefins (PAOs): PAO oils are synthetic hydrocarbons and unlike mineral oils, which consist of a large number of different molecules, are constructed from the same molecule. Their behaviour with respect to compatibility with elastomers is similar to that of mineral oils.

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structure, which differs greatly from that of many elastomers, silicone oils often exhibit good compatibility with seal materials.

By nature, elastomer seals are relatively soft and elastic. Due to these properties, a rubber material assumes the shape of its counterpart. This can result in the two parts sticking together. In such cases, it is important to use a lubricant as a separating medium. As a result of swelling or shrinkage, elastomers undergo a change in modulus of elasticity, tensile strength and hardness. This means that in the case of incompatibilities, the mechanical properties of elastomers can be greatly altered. In any case, it is advisable to conduct compatibility tests between the lubricant and the seal material, since elastomers in the same class can exhibit different swelling behaviours. The reasons for this may be different plasticizers, plasticizer content or the degree of polymerization. MRO This article first appeared in the Smart Lubrication Series from Molykote, published by Dow Corning Corp., Midland, MI.

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A Chicago-area bakery was replacing the tray support bearings in its ovens on a reactionary basis. Its weekly inspection cycle was resulting in two mechanics spending an average of 20 labour hours per week to replace failed bearings. The premature bearing failures were caused by a combination of the high heat and humidity in the ovens, resulting in lubrication failure and contamination. The bakery was averaging only one month of bearing life in this application.

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The bakery asked its local industrial distributor, BDI, for help. The distributor suggested the bakery start using SmartLUBE, a solid graphite fill applied to standard bearings to provide constant lubrication and prevent contamination. SmartLUBE could withstand temperatures up to 660ºF for extended periods and carried an NSF H-1 food grade certification. It could be used on bearings with an inside diameter as small as 1/4-in. and up to an outside diameter of 25 in. It also could be used on a variety of bearings, from manufacturers such as FAG, NTN, Timken, NSK, SKF, Koyo and others. Based on the 12-month average life established in testing, the bakery documented $726,573 in annual cost savings from the three ovens it had in service. Additional ovens at the company’s other bakeries were then retrofitted with the SmartLUBE bearings. The $726,573 cost saving was calculated based on reduced bearing consumption, reduced labour to replace the bearings, and increased oven production due to reduced downtime for maintenance. This calculation was MRO reviewed and approved by the company’s plant maintenance manager.

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Solid lubricant extends the life of a bakery’s bearings from one month to an average of 12 months.

The tray support bearings in this bakery’s ovens were failing monthly.

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MAKING SOMEBODY

RESPONSIBLE! If you are trying to make equipment improvements and you are not seeing the results you are looking for, it’s probably because there is nobody managing the improvement efforts.

The plant’s Focussed Improvement Activity Board includes an area on the bottom right for defect tag management.

his issue’s column continues an ongoing analysis of a current project aimed at improving maintenance operations at an Ontario food plant. Our continuous improvement efforts continue to move forward. On our previous plant visit in April, reliability activities really started to accelerate. “Why is that?,” you might ask, since things had been moving so slowly for several months. The straightforward answer is simply this. There is now a person responsible for plant improvements and equipment reliability. Previously, there were several people trying to keep improvement activities going. But with everyone so busy with other priorities, the attention given to their reliability efforts just wasn’t enough to maintain any sort of momentum. Everyone is excited about this new position and they have high expectations of what it will bring to the plant. The Focused Improvement Project now has a leader and we have a contact person at the plant who can give us continuous feedback of how the project is going. We have someone who can lead the team and who will hold people accountable to their improvement assignments and timelines. The project is spread over three shifts, with each shift working on specific improvement activities. The reliability leader coordinates it all and brings the team together. Along with the equipment-focused improvement project, the reliability

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co-ordinator also manages a Defect Tag Program. Production can now attach a defect tag to any piece of equipment that is in need of maintenance. The tag program does not replace the normal calls made to the maintenance department when immediate breakdowns occur and repairs are needed. The tag system gives production another tool to identify equipment that needs repair — but not right away. These include things the operators have noticed that can, if not addressed, become a breakdown or safety issue. The tag has a carbon copy and once the tag is filled out, the top copy is attached to the equipment that needs

repair and the copy is placed on a tag display board. The reliability co-ordinator reviews the tags on the board every day, creates a work order in the CMMS maintenance software and assigns the order to the appropriate person or department. He follows up on the work orders to ensure corrective actions are scheduled and completed. All the corrective actions originating from the defect tags will be communicated to production personnel through reports posted on the tag display board. Monthly progress graphs will also be posted there to inform everyone of the number of tags placed, the number of repairs in progress and the number of completed work orders. During the first few hours of the tag system implementation, 10 tags had been written and submitted. Further training on the defect tag system is under way to explain its function and show how everyone can participate. The Focused Improvement Project and the Defect Tag Program are two major initiatives to improve the reliability of the plant. These steps have taken time to plan and implement, and they will take time and resources to maintain. However, the return on investment will occur in a short period of time. The salary of the reliability improvement coordinator

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will be paid many times over as the plant begins to run better and better. If you need or want to improve equipment reliability, you need to find a person who is capable of coordinating the improvement activities. It is a full-time job that needs a full-time commitment. If you have read my previous columns in this magazine, you will know we have struggled at this plant over the past few months while attempting to get these improvement plans off the ground. The struggle was not because of the abilities or commitment of the people involved, but because there was nobody managing the improvement efforts. The improvement coordinator brings the reliability of equipment into the limelight. He will be the driving force of improvement activities. So, if you are trying to make equipment improvements and you are not seeing the results you are looking for, maybe it’s time to stand back and take an analytical look at how you are managing your improvement efforts. Perhaps you need to make some changes and give your improvement program the attention it needs. MRO Peter Phillips of Trailwalk Holdings, a Nova Scotia-based maintenance consulting and training company, can be reached at 902-798-3601 or by e-mail at peter@ trailwalk.ca.

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What’s new in motors and drives Compact drive built for tough mining applications

The NXC drive, an enclosed, compact, variable-speed AC drive for high-power applications, is available in NEMA 1 and NEMA 12 variations to meet demanding requirements for flexibility and robustness. Built for use in the mining, oil and gas, and water/wastewater industries, the user-friendly device finds typical application in pumps and fans, extruders, main propulsion and bow thrusters, conveyers and crushers, feeders and mixes, winches and compressors. Its control compartment is easily accessible for relays, auxiliary

terminals and other equipment, while a handy keypad on the door includes additional options for indicators, meters and switches. Enclosures are simple to install with lifting lugs, and bottom plates and earthing clamps for 360-degree earthing of motor cables are provided as standard. The drive features a power range of 110 kW to 2 mW, voltage ranges of 380 V to 500 V and 525 V to 690 V, and a Rittal TS8 frame. It is EMC approved (EN61800-3, 2nd env.) Vacon

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Linear speed control option can fix different speed in each travel direction

A linear speed control option for Model RG rolling ring linear drives has been introduced by Amacoil/Uhing. Normally, the drive moves on a driven shaft with linear speed being adjustable via a pitch control lever located on the drive unit. The option lets users fix a specific linear travel speed in one or both directions of travel. The fixed travel speed is achieved using set screws which Amacoil inserts into the drive housing. No adjustments to motor speed or controls are necessary. Based on application needs, the company will work with customers to determine custom settings for the set screw speed

control option. The option is inexpensive and is easily retrofitted to existing Uhing linear drive set-ups. Amacoil http://bit.ly/302June2015

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DC servo controller family is compact, fully controllable

A miniature, fast-response DC motor speed controller family from Sprint Electric, the extended XLV range is designed for use with permanent magnet brushed DC servo motors rated from 4 A to 12 A and is offered in a compact, easyto-use DIN rail mounting package. The controllers are suitable for use on DC supplies up to 48 V and can be used in either current or speed control modes. The 400 XLV model for motors rated up to 4 A, the 800 XLV for 8 A and the 1200 XLV for 12 A are additions to the miniature 200 XLV. Measuring just 60 mm wide, 120 mm high and 105 mm deep for the 400 and 800 models, and 69 mm wide for the 1200 model, this is a genuine four quadrant drive that can motor and brake in both directions of rotation to offer good control of motor speed and torque. MDA Controls

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Belt and chain drive e-training program explains engineering concepts

New Standard Institute’s Belt and Chain Drives is an interactive eLearning program that uses text, narration and animations. Available as a CD, download or web-based, the course includes V-Belt & Chain Nomenclature, Selecting Belt/ Chain Types, Optimal Drive Ratio, Belt/ Chain Calculators, Belt Tensioning, Sizing Roller Chain Drives, Understanding Drive Limitations, and more. The properties of synchronous V-belts, including cross-sectional images of sizes and tooth types, are discussed, as are conventional, narrow, light-duty, notched, banded, double-angle, and ribbed V-belts. New Standard Institute

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What’s new in pumping High-capacity models extend family of robust pumps

KSB has added high-capacity pump models that deliver flow rates of up to 850 cu m/h and delivered heads as high as 390 m to its range of Multitec pumps. These additions have outlet diameters of 200 mm. The rugged and versatile pump family comprises multi-stage and multi-purpose workhorses for applications where pressure requirements are above the level typically delivered by single-stage pumps and includes members with sizes that range from DN 32 to DN 200. Thanks to their modular ring-section design, these pumps can be built with anywhere from two to 15 stages (up to five stages for the new DN 200 models). They are used in water

supply systems, power stations, firefighting equipment, snow-making equipment and industrial pressurewashing systems. KSB Pumps www.ksb.ca

Four additional sizes expand magnetic drive pump portfolio

ITT’s Goulds Pumps brand has released four sizes of its 3296 EzMag pump, expanding its metal magnetic drive pump flow and head capacities and offering improved commercial fit, increasing the portfolio’s total discharge capability to 620 ft. Designed for a wide variety of fluid-processing applications, the complete line of these pumps is compliant with ANSI B73.1 dimensional standards and is designed to handle many demanding applications, including fluids difficult to seal and applications requiring zero emissions. ITT Goulds Pumps http://bit.ly/447June2015

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NKE double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings Compact design Maximum load carrying capacity Sealed on both sides For extreme operating conditions

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Rotary vane pump components suit dry and in-liquid tasks

Designed for severe service applications in rotary vane pumps, Metallized Carbon’s carbon-graphite custom vanes, rotors and end plates are built for pumping liquids with poor lubricating qualities and strong chemicals that attack metals, and to pump air, vacuum, combustion products and gasoline vapours. They are used in such dry-running applications as automotive anti-smog pumps and gasoline vapour pick-up pumps, breathable air pumps and vacuum pumps. In-liquid applications include vending machine beverage pumps, fuel and liquid chemical pumps, and medical liquid pumps. The materials are chemically resistant and compatible with FDA food and beverage regulations, while the components offer dimensional stability and high strength to weight ratio. Metallized Carbon www.metcar.com

Website gives easy access to pump product information

Altra Industrial Motion has launched a website that offers convenient access to Altra brands and products for all types of pump applications. The website is organized into pump solution product categories including Sure-Flex Couplings, Dura-Flex couplings, Torsiflex-i couplings, jaw and disc and grid couplings, belted drives, overrunning clutches and backstops, gear drives and gear motors. Product photos, features, benefits and specifications are included for each product. Links are provided to all Altra brands supporting the pump industry, including Ameridrives Couplings, TB Wood’s, Bibby Turboflex, Marland Clutch, Formsprag Clutch, Stieber Clutch, Boston Gear and Bauer Gear Motor. A link also is included for a Literature Portal containing downloadable PDFs of product brochures and catalogues, along with pump industry application profiles. Altra Industrial Motion www.AltraPumps.com

Drop-in bolted metallic pump converts clampstyle units

Versa-Matic’s 2-in. and 3-in. dimensionally interchangeable dropin bolted metallic pumps allow pump owners to upgrade installed Versa-Matic, or competitor clampstyle pumps to the bolted drop-in design, without the time and expense of system changes. The drop-in aspect allows users to easily convert from a clamp to a bolted pump unit without the expense of new foot mounts and piping changes. In addition, these pumps provide enhanced solids passage, flow rates and seal, in many cases, over clamp-style units. Versa-Matic http://bit.ly/443June2015

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What’s new in fluid power Valves, manifolds, transducers suit many applications

Durable high-pressure hose has 3 layers of reinforcement

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Swivel connector provides multi-directional air flow

Air Flex swivel connectors, which connect the air hose to the base of the tool, make rigid hoses more flexible and multi-directional for ease of use in hard-to-reach places. This additional flexibility ensures that the air hose does not become twisted and remains in position, helping to reduce the risk of tendinitis for the user. In addition, the connector reduces wear to hoses, as they are not being twisted,

Ode Valve Canada’s series of twoway and three-way high-quality affordable solenoid valves, manifolds and pressure transducers have been designed for a wide variety of applications. Multiple AC and DC coil voltages are available and housed

thereby providing reliable operation over a long service life. Available in sizes 1/4 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in., the range is capable of withstanding air pressure from 12 l/s up to 35 l/s (25 cfm up to 74 cfm). The connectors are suitable for use with handheld pneumatic tools such as impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, screwdrivers, grinders and drills. Chicago Pneumatic www.cp.com/en/whatwedo/powertools/ accessories/airline.aspx

in a NEMA 4 enclosure with brass or 316 SS valve bodies. Pressure ratings range from 0 psi to 1,450 psi and maximum temperature is up to 360°F. The company offers NSF-certified products with all valves being CSA/UL approved, including

ReinFlex thermoplastic hoses are lightweight, compact, flexible and durable. The hose features a multi-layer construction comprising three layers of reinforcing material, which include a combination of polyester fibre, polyaramid yarn, steel and aramid. Most of the hoses in this family offer a true 4:1 safety factor on burst pressure. Fourteen designs in a variety of sizes, with ID ranging from 3/32 in. up to 1 in., assure choices for transmitting all types of liquids and gases, including petroleum or synthetic-based fluids, fuel and mineral oils, most phosphate esters and many industrial gases. One configuration safely handles dynamic working pressures up to 10,000 psi. The hoses are available with a variety of fittings, including NPT, NPSM, BSP and JIC, in plated or stainless steel, male or female. Custom sizes and designs are available, as are custom colours for some hoses. The hoses can be used in many different industries, including chemical plants, oil rigs, construction and other heavy equipment, water treatment plants, vehicular applications such as line stripers, and spray foam, fire and rescue equipment. CRP Industrial www.crpreinflex.com

Manifold valve family has small footprint

The VUVG direct-wired directional control valve series is available with a large selection of valve functions, including the cost/space-saving dual 3/2 functions, flow rates from 100 l/min to 1,380 l/min with threaded connections M3 to 1/4 in., and inline or manifold mounted configurations. Featuring multiple pressure zones, manifold valves are easy to assemble, or they can be ordered fully assembled. The high flow rate to size ratio makes for an extremely compact valve series. Electrical features include multiple voltages (5 V, 12 V and 24 VDC), available in both IP40 or IP65, and various electrical connection options including M8, and large LED indicators viewable from any angle. Festo www.festo.com Online Reader Inquiry No. 135

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What’s new in lubrication Open gear lubricant performs work of 3 different products

Molylube Ultra, Bel-Ray’s highest-performing open gear lubricant, is designed for priming, running-in and service lubrication of draglines, shovels and a number of other mining and heavy industrial applications in a wide range of climates and locations around the world. Engineered to protect equipment in the most extreme environments, the lubricant features the highest level of

extreme pressure and antiwear additives and is formulated with a highviscosity, semi-synthetic, paraffinic base oil, polymers, molybdenum disulfide and graphite lubricating solids to help maximize component life and minimize equipment downtime and repair. Operating costs are reduced as mining operations only need to maintain inventory of one open gear lubricant, rather than three separate products. Bel-Ray www.belray.com

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Upgraded compressor lubricant offers extended fluid life

Sullube air compressor lubricant’s formulation has been enhanced and is claimed to improve lubricant life up to 10,000 hours. The lubricant prevents the formation of varnish and helps keep compressors running clean and cool. To launch the improved formulation, Sullair and Dow have been conducting training sessions and webinars with Sullair distributors throughout the world. Additionally, a website has been launched to provide additional information and resources about Sullube and other Sullair compressor lubricants. Sullube www.sullube.com

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Leak detection kit inspects various oil-based systems

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Global Sales Group’s EZ engine oil drain valve for industrial engines and construction equipment enables clean and easy oil changes with just a touch of a finger, installing without requiring any special tool. Features include ball valve mechanism for leak-proof operation, nickel-plating for extra protection, O-ring seal for secure sealing, and plastic lever cover for easy open/close. To operate, the lever is simply turned to drain oil and turned back to lock it closed. A hose may be attached to the hose end to drain the oil away from the engine, making it suitable for hard-to-reach stationary engines and construction equipment. An L-shaped hose end is available for tight applications. The valve also can be used for oil sampling. Global Sales Group www.ezoildrainvalve.com

Bulk filtration system helps reduce equipment costs

Donaldson has introduced Clean Fuel & Lubricant Solutions, an integral partner for contamination control strategies. This bulk filtration system features single-pass filtration on the tank inlet, which reduces the risk of contamination in bulk storage tanks and helps to maintain desired cleanliness levels and prevent costly tank cleanings. Waterabsorbing filters, T.R.A.P. breathers and active reservoir vents reduce the risk of dirt and moisture entering a bulk storage tank, so fluids are kept clean. Used together, they help guard from free water, airborne contaminants and microbial growth. Final filtration on the dispenser ensures that ISO cleanliness levels are achieved. Donaldson www.donaldsonfilters.com.au

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Conference sold out at safety event Keynote speakers provided unique perspective on health and safety issues.

A wide variety of safety equipment was displayed at more than 400 exhibits.

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Mississauga, ON – From outer space to deep sea exploration, with a infusion of mental health, the Workplace Safety and Prevention Service (WSPS) Partners in Prevention conference keynote speakers Colonel Chris Hadfield, Dr. Joe MacInnis and Michael Landsberg captivated a sold-out crowd of 4,500 at the annual workplace health and safety conference. Held April 28-29, 2015, at the International Centre, the conference featured Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who chronicled his 20 years of training in order to spend five months as Commander of the International Space Station (ISS). “We were always focused on what could kill us next,” said Hadfield, explaining the extreme consequences of a safety infraction while in orbit. Dr. Joe MacInnis, who spent 60 days at sea as a member of James Cameron’s Mariana Trench dive team, coined the term “safety intelligence” to describe the three safety principles required for a safe workplace – elevating safety eloquence, enhancing empathy and amplifying endurance. “Science-driven exploration cannot take place without these in place and fabulous fitness,” stressed McGinnis. TSN broadcaster Michael Landsberg told the crowd that the stigma of mental health keeps people ‘in the closet’. “Mental health needs to be regarded as a sickness, not perceived as a weakness,” Landsberg explained. “People need to be open and honest and not shy away from frank talk about mental health.” Opening the conference, provincial Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn was upbeat in telling the gathered that workplace injuries in Ontario have been reduced by 40% in the past 10 years, but grim in recounting that one-half of all workplace fatalities in 2014 were in the industrial sector. To resolve some of these issues, WSPS president and CEO, Elizabeth Mills, said, “We have to collaborate and continue to bring our diverse perspective and experiences together to come up with new ideas, because one idea can spark change.” A packed trade show floor, with over 400 exhibits, provided conference delegates an opportunity to interact with health and safety suppliers. Over 60 educational seminars covered a variety of workplace health and safety issues. Next year’s conference is scheduled for April 26-27, 2016. MRO

Thousands of visitors attended the Partners in Prevention trade show.

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Event shows how relationships matter

Distributors and manufacturers of bearings gather for 49 th annual convention.

melia Island, FL – The top leadership of authorized bearing distributors and bearing manufacturers attended the Bearing Specialists Association’s 2015 Convention, May 2-5, 2015, to take advantage of opportunities to grow successful relationships with their supply chain partners. At its 49th annual convention, which took place at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Amelia Island, FL, the association welcomed 28 first-time attendees, as well as new members. BSA’s newest distributor member, Alpine Bearing, was represented by Jim Levin and Jack O’Donnell, and its newest participating manufacturer, Nachi America, was represented by national sales manager Jay Campbell, national distribution manager Mike Harazin and regional manager, east, Michael Whitesides. BSA also welcomed back to the convention participating manufacturer GGB Bearing Technology and its channel sales manager, Marty Cassem. The convention opened with a presentation to acknowledge members who passed away in the past year: Mark Byrne of IBT Inc., James J. Fitzpatrick of Bearings Specialty Company and William ‘The Duke’ DuComb of W.C. DuComb Company Inc. An update on the BSA Strategic Plan reviewed some ongoing projects to address initiatives such as BSA Branding, the BSA Training Program, the HR Forum, and digitizing of the group’s photo inventory. During the event’s photo presentations (with many of the photos having been taken at various conventions by Machinery & Equipment MRO magazine), members and participating manufacturers reflected on some of the important relationships they have built at BSA. The theme of building long-term relationships was weaved throughout the convention programming, and included the presentation of the the association’s lifetime achievement award. The BSA past presidents honoured both Richard (Dick) Church, BSA executive director, and Jerilyn (Jeri) Church, BSA executive secretary, with the BSA Lifetime Achievement Award. Dick and Jeri Church have dedicated their professional lives to bettering the industry

through their work with BSA. They have been involved with BSA since the mid-1970s and their company, CM Services, has served as BSA’s association partnership company for more than 30 years. BSA convention networking activities, such as the Canadian Event, Beach Bash and Roaring Twenties reception, provided essential opportunities for relationship-building, while the business program examined how relationships are the core to successful long-term partnerships. Business program presentations included: - Dynamics of Global Relationships: Presenters included Richard Kyle, CEO and president, The Timken Company; Masahide Matsubara, director and executive vice-president, NSK Ltd.; and Tom Johnstone, recently retired president and CEO, SKF. The planning committee invited the three prominent industry leaders to talk about how relationships play a role today, tomorrow and in the future, and to identify keys to beneficial relationships and pitfalls. - The Future of Distribution panel: The panel was moderated by Peter Negri, BSA past president, and CEO, Jamaica Bearings Company Inc. The panel of executives from distributor and manufacturer companies included Carl James, chairman, president and CEO, BDI; Steve Smidler, president, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp.; Masahide Matsubara of NSK Ltd.; Tom Johnstone of SKF and Richard Kyle of The Timken Company. They addressed many audience questions, resulting in an informative discussion regarding the current state of distribution, current trends and notions for the future. Delegates also heard updates from BSA and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) on the state of the industry, and attended Conference Table Sessions that encouraged distributors and manufacturers to build problemsolving relationships. BSA is an international service and educational organization of distributors representing almost 100 companies distributing factory-warranted, anti-friction bearings, and invited manufacturers of bearings and related products. For more information, visit www.bsahome.org. MRO

Attendees at BSA’s Canadian Event included both bearing manufacturers and distributors.

Association managers Jeri Church, executive secretary, and Dick Church, executive director (centre), surrounded by past presidents, were presented the BSA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Peter Negri of Jamaica Bearings, left, moderated the Future of Distribution panel with executives from distributor and manufacturer companies.

ichard Kyle of Timken, R Masahide Matsubara of NSK and Tom Johnstone, formerly of SKF, participated in a session about the dynamics of global relationships.

Breaks provided additional opportunities for networking among the delegates.

S everal delegates dressed in costume for the convention’s Roaring Twenties reception.

Photos: Courtesy of BSA

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