Labor cost is based on $45 per hour for manufacturers' standard repair times. But the comparison is more important here than the actual dollar amounts. A Level II overhaul after failure can easily ...

How the right grease prevents equipment wear and reduces maintenance costs. How high-performance greases improve equipment uptime. How grease technologies can offer longer service intervals. How ...

Construction projects depend on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment that must run safely and efficiently to keep to project schedules. Any unexpected downtime or breakdowns can delay work, ...

Technicians inspect a belt. Belts are one of the moving components most likely to fail. Photos courtesy of Chesapeake Systems LLC. July 13, 2023 I’ve heard more than a few stories about catastrophic ...

Imagine a construction site where materials are tracked in real time, and potential equipment failures are predicted before they happen. This isn’t the future—it’s happening now, thanks to the ...

Fasteners are fundamental to the construction industry. They hold everything together, from the foundation to the roof. But loose fasteners can fail, and when they do, it can have serious safety ...

In today’s world, so-called “high-performance, sustainable” facilities are a dime a dozen. But many of these buildings rely on overly complex mechanical systems to carry out their mission. While these ...