Maintec 'learnShops' seminars explained

At Maintec 2008 there is a comprehensive programme of short, practical 'learnShops' seminars throughout the show, covering key topics including predictive maintenance and condition monitoring

The only dedicated UK event of its kind, MAINTEC has acted as a launch pad for technical innovation and a valuable networking opportunity for industry professionals for more than three decades.

And now, in its 33rd year, the 2008 show is expected to set new records both in terms of visitor numbers and expert exhibitors.

As well as around 150 stands - featuring an array of groundbreaking innovations from new thermal imaging cameras and condition monitoring systems - there's a packed programme of learnShops seminars.

This comprehensive programme of short, practical 'learnShops' seminars across all three days of the show, covers key topics including predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, Health and Safety, and Best Practice in maintenance scheduling and execution.

Delivering these seminars will be top speakers from leading industry organisations including the Society of Operations Engineers/Institution of Plant Engineers, the British Compressed Air Society, UK Thermography Association, Society of Diagnostic Engineers and the Health and Safety Executive.

The easyFairsu Maintec 2008 learnShops include:.

1) Predictive Maintenance of robots, led by George Thompson, Customer Services Sales Manager, FANUC Robotics.

An introduction to FANUC Robotics will be followed by a look at the type of Predictive Maintenance techniques currently being used or tested, including thermal imaging, vibration analysis and lubrication analysis, and examples will be given which demonstrate their value, when used together, in indicating early signs of failure.

2) Infrared inspections for Predictive Maintenance, led by Paul Sacker, Sales and Marketing Manager, Flir Systems.

This session will introduce the basic principles of infrared thermography, with case histories showing how many different faults can be identified, monitored and reported.

Attendees will become familiar with the benefits of the technology and its role in a predictive maintenance programme.

3) Energy efficiency: why is motor testing still important? Led by Tim Thomas, Senior Applications Engineer, Baker Instruments.

Motor testing and monitoring sometimes gets viewed as a way to 'head-off' potential unplanned downtime while many other more important reasons for testing are often overlooked.

This session will discuss the role of motor testing in assessing and improving plant performance and improving energy efficiency.

4) Condition Monitoring: it doesn't have to be all or nothing, led by Trevor Holroyd, Managing Director of Holroyd Instruments UK.

The field of machinery Condition Monitoring (CM) uses a range of diverse technologies to assess mechanical condition and can be a daunting prospect for those wishing to introduce CM and reap its benefits.

This session looks at the benefits of a phased approach to introducing CM that can enable real and sustained benefits to be gained from day one, with illustrations of how even quick and simple measurements can make a big difference.

5) True wireless Condition Monitoring, led by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation will be outlining the advantages of fully wireless solutions for data gathering and analysis of critical plant and remote assets without the cost and complexity of cabling, security and IT management.

6) Electrical arc flash incidents: risk control and mitigation measures, led by John Maplesden, Managing Director of TAS Engineering.

Using client case studies from the Arc Flash Services section of the TAS Safety and Compliance division, John will highlight the methods of prevention and lessons learnt from fatal incidents, and will provide a detailed methodology for safety and compliance managers to help reduce future risk to their infrastructure.

7) Cost-effective maintenance, led by Simon Mills, Training Services Director, AV Technology.

An obvious step to achieving cost-effective maintenance management involves selecting the appropriate maintenance strategy.

This session will address: the key stages in setting up a maintenance programme; factors allowing measurement of cost-effectiveness; and common areas of weakness that companies overlook.

8) Using OEE to create the perfect picture of health, led by Smith and Nephew and Idhammar Systems.

The Hull manufacturing site of Smith and Nephew is on its way to being one of the leanest and most efficient health-product operations in the world.

The session will demonstrate how the company is using an Idhammar OEE Management system in a fully-automated environment as a key component to drive its TPM programme.

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