Distillery Saved From Coupling Failure Catastrophe

Writing for Renew in the week before the 2024 general election, Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson explains why his organisation is calling on whoever is in government after the vote to ensure a modern, long-term industrial policy is announced within the first 100 days.

Employing condition monitoring in hazardous areas creates a range of challenges. Chris Callander explains how modern solutions, compliant with directives like ATEX and standards such as IECEx, make the approach more feasible and reliable in hazardous areas.

Carrying out routine maintenance can be a chore, but failing to complete regular checks on essential pieces of machinery can result in unexpected downtime and lost productivity. Sulzer’s service centre in the USA, recently completed an urgent repair on a 700HP (522kW) motor caused by a failed bearing that could have been easily avoided, bringing the motor back online ahead of schedule and minimising lost production.

According to Rockwell Automation’s 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, the adoption of AI tools will be surging throughout 2024 – but what impact, if any, will they have on maintenance teams? And could these tools perhaps be the key to better maintenance? Sandy D’Souza, from Rockwell’s Fiix computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) business, gives his view and looks at how barriers to adoption can be overcome.

In a new report titled 'The True Cost of Downtime 2024', Siemens has explored the financial ramifications of unplanned downtime for manufacturers. The report underscores the critical role of predictive maintenance in curbing these expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.

Ultrasound technology specialist, UE Systems, has used its solutions to identify bearing failure on a slow-speed oven motor, which is typically a challenging task. Renew found out more about the technology and how it helped.