Two local food processing plants were experiencing high bearing failure rates due to high temperatures, high pressure, and caustic washdown. We replaced their outdated bearings with the new IP69k rated Food Safe Bearings from CBT partner, ABB Dodge which led to a reduction in downtime and maintenance costs.
Essential services are running at capacity, pushing their systems more than ever before. It is critical to the success of these services that systems and equipment are reliable.
The skills gap is a growing issue that manufacturers face daily. CBT offers a wide variety of training courses that can equip you with the skills you need to succed.
The COVID-19 crisis has pushed several plants to shut down. What should you consider as you prepare to take systems and equipment offline? What can small teams do to ensure future success of the plant? CBT partner Fluke Corporation, has a three-part plan for shutting your systems down, coming back online, and operating at-capacity systems. This is the first installment in the series, stay tuned for the next articles that will help you acclimate as business operations start to return to normal.
Cybersecurity risks can put your entire plant at risks costing you time and money. Take the necessary steps to protect your assets and processes.
Right now, remote work is at an all-time high and we are having to get creative and find ways to continue doing our jobs as though we were still in the office or capable of visiting plants in person. RealWare headsets make remote collaboration possible; their new partnership with Microsoft Teams takes the device to the next level while remaining safe and socially distant.
As we face the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are being told to wash our hands, limit contact with others, sneeze into our arms, and stay home if we feel ill. In other words, live like we work in a food plant. Food and beverage companies across the country have been implementing these hygienic precautions for decades, but there may still be room for improvement.
As the old saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. And when unexpected plant shutdowns occur, safety and plant managers should capitalize on the opportunity to evaluate and improve their safety procedures
