“How dare you mix the modern word predictive with the ancient concept of running equipment to failure! Those are on opposite ends of the maintenance maturity spectrum! See the graphic below… what is wrong with you!”
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Case Study: Reduce Downtime with Tank Cleaning Equipment Rebuild Services Rodem – Smart Sanitary Processes Posted 10/24/2024 In the pharmaceutical industry, time is money. Even minimal downtime can have serious consequences for profits and production schedules. A key to minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput is efficient cleaning between production runs. As part of this critical
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Now with the advent and update of the Reliability Strategies in MAS 9.0, a fair amount of the initial structure and definition of the typical RCM study can occur in MAS, greatly reducing the distance from the RCM study to changes to the EAM. Reducing the distance and increasing the velocity of the value-add changes to the EAM are good goals to always have in mind, enabling the ability to go from idea to implementation quickly.
Reliability Strategies Function for MAS 9.0 (MAS RS) Read More »
The focus of the previous installment was on cooling water microbiological fouling and control basics, as fouling can cause the most prompt and intense damage in cooling systems. However, scaling and corrosion can be problematic as well. Because scale and corrosion control programs often overlap, the next two installments will outline, respectively, primary scale-forming and corrosion mechanisms (scale formation in cooling water systems). We will tie these together in Part 5 when examining the evolution of scale/corrosion control programs.
Scale Formation in Cooling Water Systems: Protecting Cooling Water Systems, Part 3 Read More »
How do you determine the optimal frequency and scope of performing preventive maintenance tasks? This article presents several thoughtful ways to refine what is being performed on equipment and when. Be prepared to not think “one and done,” but rather a long-term iterative approach.
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This week’s newsletter contains a list of 5 resources for reliability and maintenance case studies to help you on the path to success (plus two bonus case studies at the end!). Digging into mistakes that can be made and analyzing how they were fixed is beneficial to any maintenance professional looking to become an expert in their field.
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In the evolving landscape of global maintenance, the traditional approach often stumbled over the hurdles of time zone disparities and restricted working hours. These limitations not only impeded the pace of work but also posed significant challenges in managing and resolving maintenance issues swiftly. Enter Follow-the-Sun (FTS) maintenance, a strategy that revolutionizes this scenario by establishing a seamless, non-stop 24-hour operational cycle. This model leverages the power of global team collaboration, transforming time zone differences from a challenge into a strategic advantage.
Embracing the Sun: How VR/AR is Revolutionizing Follow-the-Sun Maintenance Read More »
Today’s maintenance departments can benefit from autonomous maintenance functions in CMMS systems that go a step further in controlling the daily tasks of plant and machine operators.
Autonomous Maintenance: Maximize Equipment Uptime with CMMS Read More »
There are many AI and Machine Learning (ML) tools out in the market today, and many more are being created while you have been reading this article. While you may think AI/ML is still an emerging technology, you would be correct, but you may be shocked to realize the growing number and focus on AI/ML tools that are already in existence. What might you need to have in place before being able to take advantage of these new tools, and what might the process to adopt them look like?
Data Preparation Strategies & AutoAI Advancements: Watson Studio Essentials Read More »
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