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Demonstrating once again that the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) is “the forum to enhance networking and knowledge sharing to promote the sale of bearings through authorized distributors,” the association welcomed 14 percent more attendees from a record number of companies to its 2011 Winter Meeting Jan. 16 to 18 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.
A full agenda of committee meetings allows attendees to experience committee work without obligation to join one, to see how participation can influence the direction of the industry, and to learn how committee participation can benefit them personally and improve their company's position in the marketplace. Although increasing numbers of industry leaders have leveraged this advantage of BSA’s Fall and Winter Meetings, the January 2011 event enjoyed the registration of more attendees representing more companies than ever before.
In addition to the aforementioned advantages of Winter Meeting attendance, BSA added even more value with a presentation by John Dunlop, Senior Project Engineer with the American Wind Energy Association, who shared important information about the role of bearing products in wind energy. BSA’s Information Technology and Supply Chain Committee also enjoyed a presentation on “Apple in Your Business” by Matthew Bookspan of BlackTip IT Services.
BSA distributor members and participating manufacturers will next meet at the association’s 2011 Annual Convention, “Growing Together: 45 Years Strong,” April 29-May 2 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Lost Pines (Austin), Texas. To learn more, visit the convention website at www.bsaconventions.org.
A full agenda of committee meetings allows attendees to experience committee work without obligation to join one, to see how participation can influence the direction of the industry, and to learn how committee participation can benefit them personally and improve their company's position in the marketplace. Although increasing numbers of industry leaders have leveraged this advantage of BSA’s Fall and Winter Meetings, the January 2011 event enjoyed the registration of more attendees representing more companies than ever before.
In addition to the aforementioned advantages of Winter Meeting attendance, BSA added even more value with a presentation by John Dunlop, Senior Project Engineer with the American Wind Energy Association, who shared important information about the role of bearing products in wind energy. BSA’s Information Technology and Supply Chain Committee also enjoyed a presentation on “Apple in Your Business” by Matthew Bookspan of BlackTip IT Services.
BSA distributor members and participating manufacturers will next meet at the association’s 2011 Annual Convention, “Growing Together: 45 Years Strong,” April 29-May 2 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Lost Pines (Austin), Texas. To learn more, visit the convention website at www.bsaconventions.org.
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Bruce Power Inc., a nuclear power generation plant, was fined $80,000 this month for violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker was injured doing routine maintenance on a crane, according to the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
On Oct. 9, 2008, the vault area of the company's Tiverton plant was under construction. A crew from a company called Black and McDonald was working on this construction project. While Black and McDonald workers were doing repairs, a Bruce Power electrician was on an overhead catwalk doing routine maintenance on a crane. The electrician dropped the crane's electrical panel, which fell over six meters to hit a Black and McDonald worker on the head. The Black and McDonald worker sustained minor head injuries.
A Ministry of Labour investigation found that the area under the overhead catwalk did not have signs posted to warn workers of the dangers overhead.
Bruce Power pleaded guilty to failing, as a constructor, to ensure that the work area was protected by signs to warn workers of the overhead danger.
The fine was imposed by Justice of the Peace Robert Gay. In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
www.labour.gov.on.ca/english
On Oct. 9, 2008, the vault area of the company's Tiverton plant was under construction. A crew from a company called Black and McDonald was working on this construction project. While Black and McDonald workers were doing repairs, a Bruce Power electrician was on an overhead catwalk doing routine maintenance on a crane. The electrician dropped the crane's electrical panel, which fell over six meters to hit a Black and McDonald worker on the head. The Black and McDonald worker sustained minor head injuries.
A Ministry of Labour investigation found that the area under the overhead catwalk did not have signs posted to warn workers of the dangers overhead.
Bruce Power pleaded guilty to failing, as a constructor, to ensure that the work area was protected by signs to warn workers of the overhead danger.
The fine was imposed by Justice of the Peace Robert Gay. In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
www.labour.gov.on.ca/english
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FLIR Systems Canada unveils three distinct, all-new product lines that dramatically alter the thermal imaging market by expanding options for every budget and application.
FLIR i3
The FLIR i3 is the industry’s first ever, sub-$1,300 point-and-shoot infrared camera, making the big picture of thermal imaging a realistic and affordable upgrade from single-spot infrared thermometers or “temperature guns” with numerical readouts. The fully-automatic FLIR i3 is easy to use out of the box and offers 60 x 60 pixel resolution suitable for everyday, general diagnostic work.
FLIR E-Series
FLIR’s bold new E-series is a four-model range of compact thermal imagers (E30, E40, E50, E60) that transforms infrared diagnostics by introducing a mix of powerful thermal imaging capabilities such as 76,800 pixels (320 × 240) IR resolution, <0.05˚C thermal sensitivity, 4x digital zoom, and 60Hz refresh rate as well as industry-first innovations such as Wi-Fi connectivity to personal devices such as iPads or iPhones, 3MP digital camera, and a wide, 3.5” full-view touchscreen with intuitive interface.
FLIR T620 & T640
The all-new FLIR T620 and T640 lead the industry by setting a new standard for premium, high performance thermal imaging, productivity-oriented ergonomic design, and a comprehensive feature-set. Add an industry-best 307,200 pixel (640 x 480) infrared resolution, thermal sensitivity to <0.04°C. FLIR’s best-in-class T620 and T640 tackle the performance demands of industrial, plant, utility, HVAC, and building-related professionals with premium capabilities.
All new FLIR thermal imagers are available now at FLIR-authorised distributors.
FLIR designs, manufactures, and supports thermal imaging systems and subsystems for industrial, scientific, government, commercial, and firefighting applications. With a nearly 50-year history of infrared innovation, +100,000 systems in use worldwide, and
FLIR i3The FLIR i3 is the industry’s first ever, sub-$1,300 point-and-shoot infrared camera, making the big picture of thermal imaging a realistic and affordable upgrade from single-spot infrared thermometers or “temperature guns” with numerical readouts. The fully-automatic FLIR i3 is easy to use out of the box and offers 60 x 60 pixel resolution suitable for everyday, general diagnostic work.
FLIR E-SeriesFLIR’s bold new E-series is a four-model range of compact thermal imagers (E30, E40, E50, E60) that transforms infrared diagnostics by introducing a mix of powerful thermal imaging capabilities such as 76,800 pixels (320 × 240) IR resolution, <0.05˚C thermal sensitivity, 4x digital zoom, and 60Hz refresh rate as well as industry-first innovations such as Wi-Fi connectivity to personal devices such as iPads or iPhones, 3MP digital camera, and a wide, 3.5” full-view touchscreen with intuitive interface.
FLIR T620 & T640
The all-new FLIR T620 and T640 lead the industry by setting a new standard for premium, high performance thermal imaging, productivity-oriented ergonomic design, and a comprehensive feature-set. Add an industry-best 307,200 pixel (640 x 480) infrared resolution, thermal sensitivity to <0.04°C. FLIR’s best-in-class T620 and T640 tackle the performance demands of industrial, plant, utility, HVAC, and building-related professionals with premium capabilities.
All new FLIR thermal imagers are available now at FLIR-authorised distributors.
FLIR designs, manufactures, and supports thermal imaging systems and subsystems for industrial, scientific, government, commercial, and firefighting applications. With a nearly 50-year history of infrared innovation, +100,000 systems in use worldwide, and
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Johnson Controls announced a new offering to help reduce energy consumption in central chilled water plants in buildings by up to 60 percent. Integral to achieving these savings is new system-level automation software, Johnson Controls Central Plant Optimization 10 (CPO 10) and Central Plant Optimization 30 (CPO 30), which enables persistent peak performance and energy savings in central plants in both new construction and existing buildings.
Depending on climate, region and equipment configurations, a central chilled water plant can consume more than 30 percent of the power required to run a building. To achieve peak efficiency performance, a facility’s central plant equipment and independent components can now be designed and operated as a single integrated system with Johnson Controls Central Plant Optimization software.
“Building owners and operators have the biggest opportunity to realize savings where the facility consumes the most energy—the central chilled water plant,” said Joseph Walicki, vice-president and general manager, Systems, North America, Johnson Controls. “A holistic approach to plant design and operations is necessary to drive efficiencies that minimize operating costs, reduce environmental impact and lead to a better return on investment.”
Traditionally, energy efficiency in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry has been driven by the capabilities of individual components. Central Plant Optimization offers a holistic system approach with the potential to achieve and sustain ongoing savings throughout the entire lifecycle of an HVAC system.
Both CPO 10 and CPO 30 feature innovative control technologies that are designed to provide system performance improvements based on real-time building loads. When incorporated with a modern building automation system and efficient HVAC equipment, CPO software solutions can help a chilled water plant system achieve maximum energy savings.
Johnson Controls announced a new offering to help reduce energy consumption in central chilled water plants in buildings by up to 60 percent. Integral to achieving these savings is new system-level automation software, Johnson Controls Central Plant Optimization 10 (CPO 10) and Central Plant Optimization 30 (CPO 30), which enables persistent peak performance and energy savings in central plants in both new construction and existing buildings.Depending on climate, region and equipment configurations, a central chilled water plant can consume more than 30 percent of the power required to run a building. To achieve peak efficiency performance, a facility’s central plant equipment and independent components can now be designed and operated as a single integrated system with Johnson Controls Central Plant Optimization software.
“Building owners and operators have the biggest opportunity to realize savings where the facility consumes the most energy—the central chilled water plant,” said Joseph Walicki, vice-president and general manager, Systems, North America, Johnson Controls. “A holistic approach to plant design and operations is necessary to drive efficiencies that minimize operating costs, reduce environmental impact and lead to a better return on investment.”
Traditionally, energy efficiency in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry has been driven by the capabilities of individual components. Central Plant Optimization offers a holistic system approach with the potential to achieve and sustain ongoing savings throughout the entire lifecycle of an HVAC system.
Both CPO 10 and CPO 30 feature innovative control technologies that are designed to provide system performance improvements based on real-time building loads. When incorporated with a modern building automation system and efficient HVAC equipment, CPO software solutions can help a chilled water plant system achieve maximum energy savings.
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Ontario will launch a heightened enforcement focus related to hazards in shipping and receiving areas, including loading docks, as part of an ongoing campaign to increase safety in workplaces. Ministry of Labour inspectors will visit industrial and health-care workplaces in February 2011.
They will focus on hazards involving:
The blitz is a part of the government’s Safe At Work Ontario strategy, launched in June 2008. Safe workplaces lead to increased productivity for businesses and result in less strain on the health care system.
“Workers face a variety of high-risk hazards in shipping and receiving areas of workplaces." says Labour Minister Chales Sousa. "Our government is taking steps to prevent these types of injuries and deaths. Workers have the right to return home safe and sound to their families at the end of each day.”
Fifteen workers died in incidents involving shipping and receiving areas, including loading docks, between Jan. 1, 2000, and Oct. 31, 2010, according to Ministry of Labour statistics.
These fatalities included workers being:
They will focus on hazards involving:
- Positioning and securing of vehicles, including checking that vehicles are immobilized and secured against accidental movement;
- Loading and unloading activities, including checking for hazards involving material handling equipment, fall hazards, and manual material handling that could lead to musculoskeletal disorders; and
- Entry and exit of transport vehicles, including checking for traffic hazards affecting pedestrians and the general work environment.
The blitz is a part of the government’s Safe At Work Ontario strategy, launched in June 2008. Safe workplaces lead to increased productivity for businesses and result in less strain on the health care system.
“Workers face a variety of high-risk hazards in shipping and receiving areas of workplaces." says Labour Minister Chales Sousa. "Our government is taking steps to prevent these types of injuries and deaths. Workers have the right to return home safe and sound to their families at the end of each day.”
Fifteen workers died in incidents involving shipping and receiving areas, including loading docks, between Jan. 1, 2000, and Oct. 31, 2010, according to Ministry of Labour statistics.
These fatalities included workers being:
- Pinned between forklifts
- Pinned between a loading dock and truck or trailer
- Pinned between a truck and trailer
- Struck by or run over by a truck
- Struck by falling items that were not secured, and
- Struck by a falling dock
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ABB Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Baldor Electric Co., a North American leader in industrial motors. The transaction, which was originally announced on Nov. 30, 2010, was valued at $4.2 billion, including $1.1 billion of net debt.
The acquisition of Baldor advances ABB’s strategy to become a leader in the North American industrial motors business and a global leader for movement and control in industrial applications. The combination provides an even stronger growth platform from which ABB can increase its penetration of North American markets by building on Baldor’s strong presence while at the same time facilitating the sale of Baldor’s products globally through ABB’s worldwide distribution network. The addition of Baldor’s around 6,800 North American employees brings the number of ABB’s employees in North America to approximately 17,000.
Baldor’s leadership in high-efficiency industrial electric motors positions ABB to benefit from a projected 10-15 percent growth in this business in the US in 2011 as a result of new energy regulations that were implemented in December 2010. Similar regulations mandating higher electric motor efficiency are being implemented in numerous countries around the world beginning this year that also will benefit sales of Baldor products.
Ron Tucker, Baldor’s President and CEO, will be responsible for running Baldor, including its mechanical power transmission products business, as well as ABB’s North American motor and generator business. These businesses will be headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA, which is Baldor’s current headquarters location. Baldor’s former Chairman and CEO, John McFarland, will remain with the Company to support a successful integration.
“Today marks a significant step forward in ABB’s strategy to become the global leader in the industrial motion market,” said Joe Hogan, ABB’s CEO. “Baldor has built an excellent reputation through its focus on innovation, quality and
The acquisition of Baldor advances ABB’s strategy to become a leader in the North American industrial motors business and a global leader for movement and control in industrial applications. The combination provides an even stronger growth platform from which ABB can increase its penetration of North American markets by building on Baldor’s strong presence while at the same time facilitating the sale of Baldor’s products globally through ABB’s worldwide distribution network. The addition of Baldor’s around 6,800 North American employees brings the number of ABB’s employees in North America to approximately 17,000.
Baldor’s leadership in high-efficiency industrial electric motors positions ABB to benefit from a projected 10-15 percent growth in this business in the US in 2011 as a result of new energy regulations that were implemented in December 2010. Similar regulations mandating higher electric motor efficiency are being implemented in numerous countries around the world beginning this year that also will benefit sales of Baldor products.
Ron Tucker, Baldor’s President and CEO, will be responsible for running Baldor, including its mechanical power transmission products business, as well as ABB’s North American motor and generator business. These businesses will be headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA, which is Baldor’s current headquarters location. Baldor’s former Chairman and CEO, John McFarland, will remain with the Company to support a successful integration.
“Today marks a significant step forward in ABB’s strategy to become the global leader in the industrial motion market,” said Joe Hogan, ABB’s CEO. “Baldor has built an excellent reputation through its focus on innovation, quality and
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Electromate is hosting a DC Servo Motor Sizing Made Easy Maxon seminar in Montreal and Waterloo, Ont., on March 29 and 30, 2011.
This half-day seminar provides the practical information you need to successfully select the right DC motor — be it brushed or brushless servo — for your application. The company says attendees will learn about the interpretation of motor data and how you can use this information for motor sizing. Whether they need high speed and dynamics or just high torque, this seminar will teach them to size a drive with just the right power reserves avoiding costly oversized motors.
What Attendees Receive:
What Attendees Will Learn:
This half-day seminar provides the practical information you need to successfully select the right DC motor — be it brushed or brushless servo — for your application. The company says attendees will learn about the interpretation of motor data and how you can use this information for motor sizing. Whether they need high speed and dynamics or just high torque, this seminar will teach them to size a drive with just the right power reserves avoiding costly oversized motors.
What Attendees Receive:
- Textbook: The Selection of High-Precision Microdrives (a US$65 value) — a complete, easy-to-read reference guide for motor and drive selection — or an $89 voucher to be used towards your next Maxon order (which expires Dec. 31, 2011)
- MSP Motor Sizing Software and first step exercises
- E-Learning software tutorial on USB Stick
- Maxon catalog (both English & French versions
What Attendees Will Learn:
- Basics of DC motor data. Learn how to interpret motor data sheets and use the speed/torque information for optimum motor sizing.
- Systematic drive selection in the context of your application specific requirements and boundary conditions. This includes optimum power management, control loops, accuracy and ambient conditions
- Basics of gearhead data and their impact on motor selection
- Selection criteria for DC motors. Topics include the characteristics of different commutation types for brushed and brushless DC motors and when to use them
- Maxon selection program. Find out how this software-tool can help you select a servo motor
- Application examples.
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Bio-Circle is offering a personalized, free demonstration of its environmentally friendly parts-washer system at your facility. If you sign up, the company is a offering a chance to win one of two free yearlong Care Serivce maintenance programs.
Click here to sign up.
Bio-Circle is the only self-renewing, self-regenerating parts washer system on the market that the company says is as effective as solvent-based parts washers. "It is a safe, efficient and cost-effective solution already adopted by thousands of industrial users worldwide," according to its website.
Montreal's Walter Surface Technologies also recently introduced its new national Bio‐Circle Care Serivce. For the last few years, Bio‐Circle parts washers have been successfully replacing toxic solvents in industrial facilities, thereby reducing the chemical waste streams of many companies worldwide, through biological transformation of contaminants on dirty tools and parts into plain water.
WATCH: Bio-Circle and CARE SERVICE in Action
“With the growing success of environmentally-friendly Bio‐Circle washers throughout our MRO National customer base, we are now following up with Care Serivce in all provinces. With our new fleet of Care Serivce delivery vans in operation, this means we can even “load up” and take the complete service right to our customers’ facility,” says Timothy Houghton, president and COO of Walter Surface Technologies. The “no hassle” features of Care Serivce include a 21-point maintenance procedure, carried out by professionally-trained technicians to ensure that the system is always working at peak performance. Their mission is clearly to save customers’ time and money.
The procedure includes:
Click here to sign up.
Bio-Circle is the only self-renewing, self-regenerating parts washer system on the market that the company says is as effective as solvent-based parts washers. "It is a safe, efficient and cost-effective solution already adopted by thousands of industrial users worldwide," according to its website.
Montreal's Walter Surface Technologies also recently introduced its new national Bio‐Circle Care Serivce. For the last few years, Bio‐Circle parts washers have been successfully replacing toxic solvents in industrial facilities, thereby reducing the chemical waste streams of many companies worldwide, through biological transformation of contaminants on dirty tools and parts into plain water.
WATCH: Bio-Circle and CARE SERVICE in Action
“With the growing success of environmentally-friendly Bio‐Circle washers throughout our MRO National customer base, we are now following up with Care Serivce in all provinces. With our new fleet of Care Serivce delivery vans in operation, this means we can even “load up” and take the complete service right to our customers’ facility,” says Timothy Houghton, president and COO of Walter Surface Technologies. The “no hassle” features of Care Serivce include a 21-point maintenance procedure, carried out by professionally-trained technicians to ensure that the system is always working at peak performance. Their mission is clearly to save customers’ time and money.
The procedure includes:
- Thorough cleaning of interior and exterior of the parts washer unit;
- Filtering of the cleaning solution;
- No charge replacement of filter cartridge, air diffusers and hand brush if necessary; and
