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Artesis Delivers Wireless Communications with New Predictive Maintenance Solution

Motor Condition monitorArtesis, a leading supplier of intelligent predictive maintenance solutions, is pushing the boundaries of machine monitoring technology with its next generation solution. Delivering a range of powerful new functionality the Artesis MCM (Motor Condition Monitor) system now includes wireless technology for deployment in remote and inaccessible locations; fully automated condition assessment reports for even faster diagnostics; and the ability for engineers to easily and quickly customise the application for wider enterprise use.

Building on the success of the MCM system that has revolutionised automated fault diagnostics, Artesis has now integrated robust wireless technology, using intelligent GPRS modems, to allow the use of remote communications in condition monitoring. This allows cost-effective, easy installation of wireless monitoring stations at any site in remote, hazardous or inaccessible locations, while maintaining reliable and transparent access with centralised users via the Artesis communications server.

THE TEN QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK ABOUT your maintenance activity and physical assets

Maintenance Engineer As someone involved in the maintenance of a company’s assets, which may include   plant machinery, vehicles, long term hire equipment, stock and spares; you will be aware of the bewildering amount of  guidance on the subject. You may well be new to the subject having just been delegated to look at your company’s asset portfolio, or given this task in addition to other  operations work.

  But what ever the situation this short check guide from MCP will help you look at the macro questions which effect correct maintenance activity and asset management.

  1. Are all the assets your computerised maintenance management system identified registered, and recorded, and how many are not being used?

  2. Do you know which assets present the greatest risk to your business in terms of:

Massive improvement for sensitive applications

BekokatUntil now, absolutely oil-free compressed air for sensitive applications could only be produced using relatively costly, often interconnected compressor- and filter-based technology.

In many cases not entirely re-liably. Now a newly developed and effective catalysis method and an extremely reliable residual-oil monitoring system point the way to the future of permanent high-quality compressed-air processing and moni-toring.


Testo launches Testo 6682 Humidity Transmitter for Hazardous Areas

The Testo 6682 humidity transmitterTesto, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of humidity measurement technology, now offers a humidity transmitter for hazradous areas. The new Testo 6682 humidity transmitter for Ex applications meets the most stringent requirements for process monitoring in industries including pharmaceutical, chemical and process technology.

The Testo 6682 humidity transmitter is intended for protection class ATEX II 2 (1) G Ex ia [ia] IIC T4, the digital testo 6616 humidity probe for protection class ATEX II 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T4/T3.

Compact Environment Meter

The ATP Compact 4-in-1 Multi-Function Environment MeterThe ATP Compact 4-in-1 Multi-Function Environment Meter is proving a popular addition to ATP Instrumentation

Compact Environment Meter

The ATP Compact 4-in-1 Multi-Function Environment MeterThe ATP Compact 4-in-1 Multi-Function Environment Meter is proving a popular addition to ATP Instrumentation

Spirax Sarco publishes expanded Steam System Training schedule for 2009

Steam training brochureFour new courses have been added to this year

Spirax Sarco publishes expanded Steam System Training schedule for 2009

Steam training brochureFour new courses have been added to this year

Basics of Lean and Reliability Based Spare Parts and Materials Management.

spare parts and materials storesIn about 50% of organizations spare parts and materials stores reports to the maintenance organization. In about 50 % of organizations spare parts and materials stores is part of the purchasing function.

One of the areas that are first attacked when an organization wants to become lean is the materials and spare parts areas. Through reducing the value of spare parts and material kept in storage you can of course reduce costs. It is true that there are often big opportunities to lower the value in many stores, but it can also become very expensive if it is not done correctly.

Free Fluke Thermography and Power Quality Webinars

Fluke Thermal ImagerFluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, is offering free participation in Industrial/Building Thermography, Power Quality and Leonardo ENERGY seminars via the Web.

Each hour-long Webinar explains the techniques used to carry out straightforward but powerful troubleshooting and preventive maintenance programmes using the latest handheld and portable instruments.