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19/8/2008
Heavy duty foaming detergent cleans condenser coils
Bradken to upgrade equipment and capabilities
Weighbridge refurbished at world’s largest brick works
Emerson to aid automatic maintenance of Indonesian plant
Environmental protection and control unit logs events
Silver crushing circuit to be upgraded
Power substation to be upgraded
Lubricant with thermally activated wear protection
Inspection management software gets upgrade
Give us today our dairy pay
Councils get lessons in asset and maintenance management
Refinery disabled by blocked pipeline

15/8/2008
Refinery disabled by blocked pipeline
Emerson to aid automatic maintenance of Indonesian plant
Councils get lessons in asset and maintenance management
Bradken to upgrade equipment and capabilities
Weighbridge refurbished at world’s largest brick works
Industrial UV disinfection allows irrigation with effluent
Maintenance workers stand up to National Foods
Maintenance concerns for Victorian power stations
Sydney treatment technology helps Beijing reuse wastewater
Case study: infrared thermography finds spiritual application
Industrial waste management company opens NSW facility
Heavy duty foaming detergent cleans condenser coils

12/8/2008
Maintenance workers stand up to National Foods
Maintenance concerns for Victorian power stations
Electrical Maintenance and Safety Forum
Compact interface module converts analogue device signals
Case study: environmentally-friendly safety conduits underground
Industrial wastewater company expands scope, changes name
Maintenance supplies to see strong demand
Industrial UV disinfection allows irrigation with effluent
Bearing isolators demystified
Plant upgrade will enable training of maintenance personnel
Optimising drives for energy savings: seminar
Engineering shortage set to double in 10 years

8/8/2008
Engineering shortage set to double in 10 years
Plant upgrade will enable training of maintenance personnel
Electrical Maintenance and Safety Forum
Possible Royal Commission for Varanus explosion
Corrosion-resistant flow meter improves processes
Weighbridge overhaul eliminates maintenance costs
Local indigenous people step up to maintenance challenges
Bearing isolators demystified
Carpet manufacturer upgrades for efficiency and environment
Parmalat ammonia leak fixed
Compact interface module converts analogue device signals
Optimising drives for energy savings: seminar

5/8/2008
Parmalat ammonia leak fixed
Possible Royal Commission for Varanus explosion
The circle of instrument maintenance and decay
Three specific greasing kits
Dust settles on dust and noise control conference
Carpet manufacturer upgrades for efficiency and environment
Three types of self-lubricating bearings
Thermoplastic a suitable replacement part
Equipment maintenance led to crushing death
Maintenance software conference declared a success
Low level gas emission detector aids calibration, maintenance
Dual mode camera allows pixel-by-pixel diagnostic comparison

1/8/2008
Dual mode camera allows pixel-by-pixel diagnostic comparison
Maintenance software conference declared a success
Low level gas emission detector aids calibration, maintenance
Thermoplastic a suitable replacement part
Equipment maintenance led to crushing death
Weir Minerals gold plant refurbishment nears finish
Lightweight long-burning headlamp
Australian consultant optimises Chinese power plant
Electrical maintenance issues addressed quickly
Three types of self-lubricating bearings
Let there be portable light
Carbon dioxide as refrigerant

29/7/2008
Carbon dioxide as refrigerant
Weir Minerals gold plant refurbishment nears finish
Pressure transmitters optimise hazardous plants
Leak detector pinpoints sources of leaks
Lubrication cleanliness
Let there be portable light
Anti-microbial floor easy to clean
FAE to support underwater maintenance robots
Refurbished mill to boost tin production
Remote condition monitoring system for energy chains
Real-time pump diagnostic and pressure sensor
Vibration analysis sensor prevents unplanned downtime

25/7/2008
Vibration analysis sensor prevents unplanned downtime
Remote condition monitoring system for energy chains
Real-time pump diagnostic and pressure sensor
FAE to support underwater maintenance robots
Refurbished mill to boost tin production
Portable fluorescent and LED lamps
Eximo moves HQ, streamlines operations
Cooper-Standard sells industrial lubrication division
High pressure steam generator emulsifies grease
Replacement and repair equipment procured
Beware the unlicensed electricians
Anti-microbial floor easy to clean

22/7/2008
Eximo moves HQ, streamlines operations
Cooper-Standard sells industrial lubrication division
Portable fluorescent and LED lamps
Phosphate Hill plant operational, cost $49m
Compact thermal infrared camera
Portable sound level meter for daily use
Apprenticeships to alleviate maintenance shortage
Tough flooring withstands food processing rigours
Neptune gains Access
Concerns about pipelines eleven months before explosion
Call for boilers and furnaces papers
Rio Tinto to upgrade operational power infrastructure

18/7/2008
Rio Tinto to upgrade operational power infrastructure
Phosphate Hill plant operational, cost $49m
Power strike affects maintenance
Electrical test and tag service expands
Anti-bacterial corrosion solution to see US trials
Nine tips for energy-efficient air compressors
Call for boilers and furnaces papers
Green and clean detergent fluid
Seven steps for compliant maintenance records
Apprenticeships to alleviate maintenance shortage
Compact thermal infrared camera
Portable sound level meter for daily use

15/7/2008
Seven steps for compliant maintenance records
Power strike affects maintenance
Energy-efficient wireless motion detector
China takes up Australian moisture prevention system
Concrete maintenance hire service goes to Queensland
Green and clean detergent fluid
Radiation contamination monitors
Adaptable modular total edge management system
Maintenance malfunction fouls up river
Is that an inspection tool in your pocket…?
Maintenance and engineering sees strong demand
Hidden costs of in-house testing and tagging

11/7/2008
Hidden costs of in-house testing and tagging
Diamond chainsaw provides quick access
Is that an inspection tool in your pocket…?
Maintenance and engineering sees strong demand
Adaptable modular total edge management system
Maintenance malfunction fouls up river
Multi-talented specialist company acquired
Case study: air filtration system halves energy costs
Full service agreement lowers maintenance costs
RCR eyes resources industry in SA and Victoria
Radiation contamination monitors
Portable meter simulator tests load controllers

8/7/2008
Portable meter simulator tests load controllers
Diamond chainsaw provides quick access
Rockwell distributes compact circuit breakers
Quay reduces fire risk at alloy plant
John Holland to upgrade RAAF base
Degreaser performance without danger
Building services provider acquires plumbing specialist
True power monitoring provides early warning
Fantastic statistics
Waste management group acquires service business
Sewerage facility upgraded
Multi-talented specialist company acquired

4/7/2008
Sewerage facility upgraded
Degreaser performance without danger
Fantastic statistics
Waste management group acquires service business
Building services provider acquires plumbing specialist
Connection interface increases reliability
Reinforced anti-slip roof walkway plant access
Engineering company to optimise Brazilian port
Wireless temperature nodes enable monitoring and maintenance
Mill energised and rotated
Milling circuit expansion increases production
True power monitoring provides early warning

1/7/2008
Reinforced anti-slip roof walkway plant access
Engineering company to optimise Brazilian port
Canegrowers blame poor maintenance for mill closure
Clarifier tank collapse clarified
Thermoplastics lower maintenance costs
Motor management and maintenance
Refurbished gold processing plant exceeding expectations
Connection interface increases reliability
Electrolysed water cleans without chemicals
Moisture removal system to dry out London Underground
Advances and costs of predictive maintenance systems
Reliable vibratory switches measure liquid levels

27/6/2008
Reliable vibratory switches measure liquid levels
Canegrowers blame poor maintenance for mill closure
Tank collapse shuts down sugar mill
Maintenance engineering firm leaps ahead
Self-cleaning oil-in-water monitors
Super strong double-sided tape
Advances and costs of predictive maintenance systems
Library of ultrasound files
Equipment maintenance provider acquired
Moisture removal system to dry out London Underground
Clarifier tank collapse clarified
Electrolysed water cleans without chemicals

24/6/2008
Equipment maintenance provider acquired
Tank collapse shuts down sugar mill
Durable and ergonomic screwdrivers
Reliability planning conference
Faulty tank shuts plant
Library of ultrasound files
Upgrades improve mineral production
Australian company’s subsidiary to upgrade refinery
Concerned maintenance workers stop work
Oil drainers suited for industrial fluids
Triggers for gas pipeline explosions
New infrastructure for Pilbara

20/6/2008
New infrastructure for Pilbara
Oil drainers suited for industrial fluids
Triggers for gas pipeline explosions
Australian company’s subsidiary to upgrade refinery
Concerned maintenance workers stop work
Regular valve maintenance is necessary
Air versus electricity
Upgrades to corrosion-resistant drainage systems
Apache sources repair materials for Varanus
Subscribe now to five new industrial sites
Upgrades improve mineral production
Clough to help repair Varanus Island
Using ultrasonic instruments to find leaks

17/6/2008
Using ultrasonic instruments to find leaks
Regular valve maintenance is necessary
Pistol grip cordless screwdriver
Offshore gas facility complete
Power upgrade to smelter guarantees future
Clough to help repair Varanus Island
Application: micro-leak sealing
Remote gas monitoring detector
Upgrades to a wastewater treatment plant
Portable surface roughness instrument
Power station passes reliability test
Concerns over smelter’s operations

13/6/2008
Concerns over smelter’s operations
Portable surface roughness instrument
Power station passes reliability test
Remote gas monitoring detector
Upgrades to a wastewater treatment plant
Leak-proof connectors for pressure tests
Gold processing plant refurbishment complete
WA Energy Minister to inspect Varanus plant
Coal process monitoring system
Ergonomic handheld infrared cameras
Cascading effects of insufficient maintenance
Application: micro-leak sealing
Battery-free wireless condition monitoring

10/6/2008
Two-way drum pump for fast liquid cleanup
Polymer pipes for plant refurbishment
High pressure pipe relining system certified
Gas explosion cloud has maintenance silver lining
Leak-proof connectors for pressure tests
Coal process monitoring system
Ergonomic handheld infrared cameras
Gold processing plant refurbishment complete
WA Energy Minister to inspect Varanus plant
A breath of fresh air for water utilities
Contractor to provide support for offshore facilities
Battery-free wireless condition monitoring

6/6/2008
Contractor to provide support for offshore facilities
Gas explosion cloud has maintenance silver lining
High pressure pipe relining system certified
A breath of fresh air for water utilities
Polymer pipes for plant refurbishment
Clean-up burn-off stabilises gas flow
Two-way drum pump for fast liquid cleanup
Recycled plastic panels
Emergency lights automatically shine in darkness
Flow loop could reduce pipeline failures
Transparent power usage with meters
Battery-free wireless condition monitoring

3/6/2008
Pneumatic output pressure switches
Emergency lights automatically shine in darkness
Flow loop could reduce pipeline failures
Waste treatment group spurns takeover bid
Compact digital meter has internal memory
Press controller bypasses hydraulics modifications
Smart instruments are the future
The proper use of vibration analysis
Factory parts manufacturer upgrades capabilities
Gold processing plant dismantled early
BlueScope to overhaul blast furnace
Recycled plastic panels

30/5/2008
Smart instruments are the future
Compact digital meter has internal memory
Press controller bypasses hydraulics modifications
Developing asset criticality rankings
Ammonia leak leads to evacuation
Aerodynamic exhaust ventilator
Failsafe thermostat
Waste treatment group spurns takeover bid
Pneumatic output pressure switches
The proper use of vibration analysis
Aussie company modernising China’s mines
Telescopic technology fills ducts

27/5/2008
Telescopic technology fills ducts
Developing asset criticality rankings
Operating in hazardous conditions under pressure
Optical strain gauges
Deadly underground treasures
Aussie company modernising China’s mines
High visibility LED beacons for factories
Seven steps to achieve focused continuous improvement
UV disinfection technology beats corrosion
Let there be diffused light
Troubleshooting trembling turbines
Maintenance worker crushed

23/5/2008
Maintenance worker crushed
Let there be diffused light
Troubleshooting trembling turbines
Seven steps to achieve focused continuous improvement
UV disinfection technology beats corrosion
Staple retainer secures longwall equipment
Wet weather could delay maintenance
Energy workers protest missing maintenance
Centralising monitoring for multiple buildings
Fingerprint-based security system
Braking manufacturer to open service centre network
High visibility LED beacons for factories

20/5/2008
Wet weather could delay maintenance
Energy workers protest missing maintenance
Remediate data for better reliability
Workshop service plans, fits out, streamlines
Small infrared camera
Consistent torque flange
Small pipe cameras navigate fine pipes
Staple retainer secures longwall equipment
Maintenance solutions providers in partnership
Four tips on arguing for maintenance
Grants to improve manufacturing efficiency
Infrared inspection windows minimise fuss

16/5/2008
Infrared inspection windows minimise fuss
Remediate data for better reliability
Four tips on arguing for maintenance
Grants to improve manufacturing efficiency
Handheld infrared camera with GPS
Continuous radar level measurement transmitter
Case study: Reaching for the ceiling
Power overwhelming
Case study: smelter tunnel ventilation over 200m
Uninformed maintenance work can lead to vapour explosions
Maintenance solutions providers in partnership
Workshop service plans, fits out, streamlines

13/5/2008
Grinding without fumes and dust
Handheld infrared camera with GPS
Continuous radar level measurement transmitter
Case study: Reaching for the ceiling
Pipe tracing systems maintain temperatures
ABB acquires power conditioning technology
Inspection reveals structural defects on oil platform
Power upgrades to reduce downtime
Catalogue highlights sensor additions
Thermal monitoring for steelworks
Remote control trench roller
Portable spill containment devices

9/5/2008
Vibration transmitter for predictive maintenance
Portable spill containment devices
Power prices pound productivity
Sensors resist washdown
Remote control trench roller
Grinding without fumes and dust
Catalogue highlights sensor additions
Thermal monitoring for steelworks
Inspection reveals structural defects on oil platform
Power upgrades to reduce downtime
Pipe tracing systems maintain temperatures
ABB acquires power conditioning technology

6/5/2008
Sensors resist washdown
Vibration transmitter for predictive maintenance
Remote maintenance service for robots
Refinery maintenance and expansion to boost production
Multifunctional serial lock-out relay
Stepping away from reactionary maintenance
Power prices pound productivity
Adhesive lubricant range
Flexible continuous level system
Preventative maintenance by analysing alarm and trend data
Maintenance software user conference
Unused drums converted to bins

2/5/2008
Preventative maintenance by analysing alarm and trend data
Maintenance software user conference
Remote maintenance service for robots
Flexible continuous level system
Unused drums converted to bins
Solutions manager for infrastructure and maintenance provider
Magnesium plant damaged by fire
Divine maintenance
Solar power for perimeter security
Lift inspection and maintenance program
Fatty acids as industrial sensors
Adhesive lubricant range

29/4/2008
Magnesium plant damaged by fire
Divine maintenance
Tough piping easy to install and maintain
Lightweight timber replacement
Desperate for maintenance workers
Maintenance impacts on gold production
Tri-axial shock recorder
Industrial maintenance service relocates to Kurri Kurri
Second version for electrical safety testing unit
Compact manoeuvrable excavators
Infrared camera wins design award
Solutions manager for infrastructure and maintenance provider

22/4/2008
Autostart for waste compaction baler
Camera with interchangeable lenses
Maintenance group makes its move
Software merges maintenance and production
Maintenance and building scaffolding
Maintenance and upgrades for weighbridge
Energy-saving air distribution
Catalogue of process instrumentation
Thermo-hygrometer measures condensation risks
Hydraulic breaker for loaders
Cabinet coolers for tight spaces
Socket suits five bolt head types

18/4/2008
Maintenance and upgrades for weighbridge
Software merges maintenance and production
Maintenance and building scaffolding
Camera with interchangeable lenses
Maintenance group makes its move
Custom safe wheel changer
Circuit isolator for safe maintenance
Voltage cable joint uses insulation liquid
Safe leak detector
Absorbent cleaning cloth
Liquid filters for pipes
Autostart for waste compaction baler

15/4/2008
Circuit isolator for safe maintenance
Voltage cable joint uses insulation liquid
Machinery service division for Melbourne
Modular and portable dust collection
New generation of gas analysers
Root cause analysis workshops
Oil recirculation system
Custom safe wheel changer
Improving Plant Production with Wireless Condition Monitoring
Sanitary pressure gauges
Flexible dust control
Multi-function electrical safety analyser

11/4/2008
Multi-function electrical safety analyser
Sanitary pressure gauges
Machinery service division for Melbourne
All-weather version grease gun
Keeping mills grinding
Pipe joint fails under pressure
Improving Plant Production with Wireless Condition Monitoring
Strain-relief bushing secures wires
Long range infrared thermometer
Oil level sight glass works under pressure
Modular and portable dust collection
Flexible dust control

8/4/2008
Oil level sight glass works under pressure
Long range infrared thermometer
Integrated circuit breaker saves space
Water in panels cause ceiling collapse
Grease selection in plants
Challenges in lubricating metal stamps
Leak detector system pinpoints locations
Environmental monitor logs data
Strain-relief bushing secures wires
Floor glazer with integrated air filter
Mining and processing equipment repair services

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