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“Cleaning is Inspection” – Step 1 of Autonomous Maintenance

2014-09-10T12:20:49-04:00

Step one in the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process is “Initial Cleaning.” Thoroughly clean equipment and its surroundings. Expose any hidden defects by removing contaminates. Correct any defective items on equipment, tighten bolts and lubricate, and, if needed, write a work order to correct defects requiring advanced mechanical skills. Identify sources of contamination, leaking hoses, gearboxes, [...]

“Cleaning is Inspection” – Step 1 of Autonomous Maintenance2014-09-10T12:20:49-04:00

June Employee Anniversaries

2014-09-08T13:36:28-04:00

We just wanted to let you know that your efforts at TTS do not go unnoticed. You’re all a necessary piece to this puzzle. We appreciate your dedication and service, and we know others do too. Celebrating anniversaries this month include: Dallas Hermanson –3 years on 6/13 Danny Kenjorski –1 year on 6/17 Jonah Dorman [...]

June Employee Anniversaries2014-09-08T13:36:28-04:00

Effects of Vibration on Motors and Pumps

2014-09-08T13:39:28-04:00

If you work within an industrial setting then understanding the impact of vibration on motors and pumps is likely vital to making well informed decisions. Even if you don’t directly interact with them, there are any number of decisions which have a secondary effect on maintenance and operational practices. When making such decisions, it is [...]

Effects of Vibration on Motors and Pumps2014-09-08T13:39:28-04:00

Autonomous Maintenance – Part 1 of 8

2014-09-08T13:54:09-04:00

Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is a singular part of Total Production Maintenance (TPM). TPM principals are based around improving equipment effectiveness, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, training to improve operation and maintenance skills, and better work place design. […]

Autonomous Maintenance – Part 1 of 82014-09-08T13:54:09-04:00

Bearing Inspections

2014-09-10T12:24:01-04:00

Bearing problems can result in costly downtime, equipment damage, and breakdowns. To attain reliable operation and low maintenance costs, it is essential to follow proper handling practices. This includes: Bearing storage Cleaning Inspection The life of any bearing depends on the care and maintenance it receives. This is especially true in industrial applications, where operating [...]

Bearing Inspections2014-09-10T12:24:01-04:00

Use of Torque Wrenches

2014-12-31T11:07:41-05:00

Types of Torque Wrenches The beam torque wrench Click torque wrench Electronic torque wrenches Torque wrenches have been in existence for nearly a century. There are several different types in use today. They range from the simplest, the beam type, to the advanced, programmable electronic torque/angle wrench. Depending on the application, other torque devices are [...]

Use of Torque Wrenches2014-12-31T11:07:41-05:00

May Employee Anniversaries

2014-05-06T13:00:11-04:00

We just wanted to let you know that your efforts at TTS do not go unnoticed. You’re all a necessary piece to this puzzle. We appreciate your dedication and service, and we know others do too. Celebrating anniversaries this month include: Christopher Rivera  – 7 years on 5/01 Charles Grant – 4 years on 5/01 Carlton [...]

May Employee Anniversaries2014-05-06T13:00:11-04:00

Heat Rate

2014-12-31T11:07:50-05:00

If you have never heard of heat rate before, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Heat rate is a rather uncommon term (unless you happen to work within the power industry) that is used to describe how effective a system […]

Heat Rate2014-12-31T11:07:50-05:00

Shaft Alignment

2014-09-10T12:38:55-04:00

Accurate alignment is vital to the operating life of rotating equipment. Bearings, mechanical seals, packing, and couplings are all directly affected by the alignment of shaft center lines. The goal of the alignment process […]

Shaft Alignment2014-09-10T12:38:55-04:00

SAP Implementation Project Summary

2014-04-28T10:28:31-04:00

Project Scope The core goal of the SAP Implementation Project was to prepare facilities, production equipment, and materials management data for the conversion from an outdated CMMS, JD Edwards (JDE), to the supermajor oil […]

SAP Implementation Project Summary2014-04-28T10:28:31-04:00

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