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REBUILD OR BUY NEW' HOW TO RENEW LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Before purchasing new equipment, do this evaluation: Should a crane or other lifting device be modified to fix a recurring problem? Can it be upgraded to handle larger loads, more severe duty cycles or temperature extremes? Here?s how to answer those questions.

'SCRAPPING' THE SCRAP REMOVAL PROBLEM

The story of how conveyor builder Magnetic Products helped one Midwest manufacturer overcome an unusually high drop from the pass line onto the scrap removal conveyor of its recently installed press.

START YOUR ENGINES FROM THE START

Colin Roberts of SKF reports how on-line monitoring is critical for the high productivity and quality achieved with multifunction machine tools used to produce engines in a Dongfeng Honda plant in China.

TURNING POINT: FIT AND FORGET

Sliding slewing ring bearings are a low-cost replacement for expensive roller bearings, but Tom Miller of igus explains why the environment, loads, speeds and rpm, and other parameters must be considered before selecting the right type of bearing for your application.

QUICK ON THE DRAW

Can a machine actually be rebuilt to run better than when it was new? Dana Budney and Chester Perry of Essex Machine Tool Services answer by showing how they use advanced power drawbar technology to rebuild and remanufacture conventional vertical turret lathes to CNC.

CHECK-UP ON PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR HYDRAULIC PRESSES

Guest columnists Thomas Lavoie and Carl Jean of Greenerd Press & Machine Company explain how, by knowing when a hydraulic press is running well or is in need of attention, and by consistently conducting preventative maintenance, the lifespan of a press can be significantly increased to maximize your investment.

STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Need to reduce your costs in these tough times? Opportunities for sustainability improvements can be found in virtually every piece of equipment and among all applications and processes ? and the rewards can be substantial. Check out this nugget of ideas from William C. McGlocklin of SKF USA.

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