What Are Acceptable Lockout/Tagout Locks?
When it comes to the possibility of someone accidentally restarting a piece of equipment that another employee is working on, the only device that is protecting the employee is their lockout lock.
Ocean Research Vessel Samples Success With ABB Active Heave Winch Control Technology
Hawboldt Industries has installed an ABB winch drive with unique inbuilt active heave compensation (AHC) software at the heart of a new winch and offshore crane for the Research Vessel Kilo Moana.
Evolution 4.0: Enabling the Right Moves
Speed and service are key to exceeding customer expectations, requiring more integrated practices, accessible intelligence and automated operations than ever before.
Is Predictive Maintenance Expensive? Or Are We Being Short Sighted?
In the absence of a predictive maintenance strategy, manufacturers must take care of their equipment with regularly scheduled preventive maintenance. According to Plant Engineering, manufacturers spend an average of 19 hours per week maintaining their equipment.
Statkraft Chooses ABB Synchronous Condensers to Help the UK National Grid Meet Its Zero-Carbon Targets
ABB has recently been awarded a major turnkey contract by Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, to design, manufacture and install two high-inertia synchronous condenser systems for the Lister Drive Greener Grid project at Liverpool in Northwest England.
How to Navigate the New Normal With Digital Service Technology
Traditionally, many industrial companies have relied on their service providers to help keep their operations running profitably, safely, and reliably. The need for this relationship remains, but the challenge is how to perform service and maintenance duties amid current and future lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing.
A BRAVE New World for Bearings
Some ten billion bearings are manufactured each year and, given the harsh conditions to which they are often subjected, they are incredibly reliable. Indeed, approximately 90% of these bearings outlive the equipment to which they are fitted.
Fiber Optic Sensing Helps Sulzer Improve Pump Development
Sulzer has used a fiber-optic sensing system from SKF to verify the design of a new centrifugal process pump. The sensing system measures loads directly in the bearing, which gives a deeper insight into a pump’s actual operating conditions.
Key Component Considerations for Improved Machine Safety through Automation and Control
As factory automation evolves with Industry 4.0, advanced technology continues to introduce more accurate and innovative features, many of which are used to protect personnel and equipment.
Volatile Markets: Adapted Connectivity Makes Automation Devices More Flexible
75 years of the HARTING Technology Group: During this period there have been many innovative developments and solutions in the automation market. Even though HARTING has been working in partnership with SEW-EURODRIVE for less than 75 years, there have been numerous successful joint projects over the past few decades.
LAPP USA Earns CSA Certification
LAPP’s test facility for cables is CSA certified under the CSA Supervised Manufacturer’s Testing for Certification (SMTC) Program. Although UL has a Canadian equivalent, cUL, the CSA mark is more broadly accepted by designers, contractors and machine builders in Canada and other international regions.
The COVID-19 Cold Chain: Why Refrigeration Logistics of Vaccine Distribution are Critical
As the world prepares to immunize against COVID-19 in the coming weeks and months, there will be real logistical challenges involving the storage, transportation, and distribution of the vaccine under temperature-controlled conditions throughout the entire cold chain.
Beck Electric Actuator Rapid Response Program – Same Day Shipment
Process Instrumentation & Controls’ manufacturer, BECK, understands that your business cannot always wait until it’s convenient for your actuator supplier to ship. That’s why when urgent situations arise, Beck can respond by building and shipping most actuator configurations within four hours.
Understand the Fundamentals of Coaxial Adapters to Make Better Use of These Very Useful Components
Users of electronic instrumentation equipment that involves the transmission or reception of high-frequency electrical signals are familiar with coaxial connections as they are used prolifically. So much so that such connection types can be taken somewhat for granted—until it comes time to connect multiple instruments together or extend coaxial cables.
Panel Building, Made Smarter. With Rittal and EPLAN
Rittal and EPLAN are starting the New Year by offering a chance to make their customers’ value-creating processes faster, more economical and more exact, with a value-filled event entitled “Panel building. Made smarter.” This is a great opportunity to attend this event live from anywhere around the World.
ABB Wins Contract for Hurontario Light Rail Project in Toronto
ABB has recently been awarded a contract by Hitachi Rail (Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.) to provide traction power equipment for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) project in Toronto, Canada. Among its roles, Hitachi leads the Systems and Revenue Vehicle components of the project. The contract value of the Hurontario LRT is $4.6 billion. The Hurontario LRT is expected to open in late 2024.
