Snagging Project Remedial Work
The Importance of Snagging in Engineering Projects Every engineering project management program reaches a stage where the production line or facility being installed needs tidying up. While most of the work is complete, several minor (and sometimes major) issues still need addressing. At this point, the installation company often loses interest; they see it as […]
Manufacturing Improvements and OEE
Manufacturing Improvements and OEE: Boosting Efficiency & Performance It was a Friday afternoon, I was making my way home when the phone started ringing. A food manufacturer in the ready meals space was on the other end. They were having some problems and needed to improve their efficiency to get more production out of the […]
Treating Engineering Maintenance as a Cost is just wrong, here’s why…
Engineering Maintenance activities are often seen as a cost, a necessary evil in the persuit of manufacturing goods. The problem with looking at it this way is everything is cost and budget related. This is not the best way to build an efficient engineering department and not the best way to get the most from […]
Engineering Support For Manufacturers- What The Industry Is Missing
Testing a Faulty Electric Motor
Testing a Faulty Electric Motor: Electric motors are essential components in various applications, from industrial machinery to household appliances. Understanding how to test a faulty electric motor can save time and money. This blog post delves into the details of how to test a faulty electric motor, some of the test methods in this blog […]
How to Test a Variable Frequency Drive, VFD or Invertor
In this guide, we’ll delve into the process of testing an Inverter or a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Many engineers are unaware of how to test these devices, even though they are very common in Factory machinery. Let’s break down the process step by step. This blog post started life as a video on our […]
Zero Volt Contact Explained
Understanding Zero Volt or Volt-Free Contacts: Demystifying the Terminology There’s a common misconception surrounding the term “volt-free contact.” Even seasoned engineers sometimes grapple with its exact meaning partly due to the variety of names it goes by. In this post, we’ll dive deep into what a volt-free contact is, its applications, and why it’s essential […]
How Much Are Compressed Air Leaks Costing You?
Getting on top of Compressed air leaks has a direct beneficial impact on a factories expences. Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities to generate, as a rough rule of thumb it costs 10 times the cost of Electricity. At the same time industry is a huge user of compressed air, often many […]