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    Chart illustrating the life expectancy of a machine, showing asset condition stages from design to breakdown maintenance, highlighting installation practices like laser alignment and the P to F interval.
    Articles & Case Studies

    Easy-Laser Releases XT660 Shaft & XT190 BTA Pulley Alignment ToolsMachine Life Expectancy – What should the maintenance organization focus on?

    January 25, 20180

    You can also find this article it in MRO Magazine’s December Digital Edition here.

    Recently I have been seeing the P to F interval curve popping up a lot on my LinkedIn feed and in articles that I have read. It was a concept that I was first introduced to when I was implementing Reliability Centred Maintenance into the Engineering and Maintenance department at the plant where I worked at the time. It was a great idea, that if done correctly is maintenance benefit. Why, because its cost savings and cost avoidance. Let me explain this.

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    Technician using Easy-Laser XT660 shaft alignment tool on machinery, showcasing advanced alignment technology in industrial setting.
    Shaft Alignment

    The Easy-Laser XT660 Shaft Alignment tool – Awaited and Appreciated

    January 9, 20180

    The following was written by our partner Easy-Laser® AB and can also be viewed on their Blog here. Enjoy!

    It might well be this year’s most awaited product in the alignment industry. Since its release in October, the Easy-LaserXT660 shaft alignment tool has received a great deal of praise all over the world, as it unlocks new possibilities allowing advanced shaft alignment on the groundbreaking XT platform.

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    MRO Magazine cover featuring a technician in a hard hat using a tablet near machinery, emphasizing maintenance and service in industrial settings.
    BENCHMARK PDM News

    “Good Vibrations” – MRO Magazine article from KSB Pumps

    December 11, 20170

    MRO Magazine recently published a good article by Mehran Masoudi from KSB Pumps on vibration in pumps and pumping systems. As we know, vibration can cause serious problems or issues for maintenance departments. This article provides some tips on things like potential sources of vibration, pump vibrations on critical speeds, piping system vibrations and diagnosing them and advice for controlling certain vibrations. Use these tips from one of the most knowledgeable engineering pump solution’s provider in the industry to stem downtime at your plant!

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    Wind turbines on a green landscape with a blue sky and clouds, representing growth in the wind power industry and sustainable energy solutions.
    Articles & Case Studies

    Maintaining Growth in the Wind Power Industry

    October 5, 20170

    You cannot say it’s a new industry because its been around for quite some time however, you can call it a growth industry because yes, it’s still growing. In fact, I can see it getting bigger. My reason for this is that I can see some remote communities taking advantage of this technology, technology that is improving with better power storage and other modern machinery. I can also see some large manufacturing plants generating their own power to save on the costs because as we know, power is expensive to buy. I cannot say that we are there yet but as costs come down it looks like a viable alternative to what we do now in many cases.

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    Shaft alignment process using Easy-Laser XT660 tool on a motor and pump assembly, featuring digital measuring devices for precision maintenance.
    Shaft Alignment

    Easy-Laser release new XT660 Shaft Alignment tool and XT190 BTA pulley Alignment tool

    September 19, 20170

    The Easy-Laser® XT660 is here!

    We are happy to announce the next system in Generation XT, the Easy-Laser®XT660 shaft alignment tool, which builds on Easy-Laser’s groundbreaking cross-platform technology. You can use your own iOS/Android phone or tablet as a display unit, or purchase the watertight, rugged XT11. Or why not do both? The app is free to download, both now and in the future. The choice is yours!

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    Podcast episode titled "Condition Monitoring with John Lambert," featuring a play button and progress bar, related to maintenance and reliability topics.
    Podcasts

    Listen to latest Rooted in Reliability podcast on “Condition Monitoring”

    August 29, 20170

    The Rooted in Reliability podcast is a weekly Maintenance and Reliability podcast covering common industry challenges and what you can learn from them. Each episode dives deeper into critical issues and explains who you can begin correcting theses maintenance flaws today. Sharing new tips and techniques to help you achieve industry best practice and shining a light on widely debated maintenance topics with special guest experts.

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    Podcast episode titled "Understanding Thermal Growth" featuring John Lambert, with a play button and progress bar interface.
    Podcasts

    Listen to latest Rooted in Reliability podcast on “Understanding Thermal Growth”

    July 11, 20170

    The Rooted in Reliability podcast is a weekly Maintenance and Reliability podcast covering common industry challenges and what you can learn from them. Each episode dives deeper into critical issues and explains who you can begin correcting theses maintenance flaws today. Sharing new tips and techniques to help you achieve industry best practice and shining a light on widely debated maintenance topics with special guest experts.

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    MRO Magazine cover featuring vibrant pipes and valves, highlighting fluid transfer management with a focus on hoses, seals, and pipes, relevant to maintenance and reliability in industrial settings.
    BENCHMARK PDM News

    “Driven By Precision” – MRO Magazine does Feature Interview with John Lambert in June 2017 Issue

    June 26, 20170

    The popular MRO Magazine, who have been “serving machinery & equipment maintenance professionals across Canada” since 2009, have recently published an interview John Lambert in their latest edition. The interview, called “Driven by Precision” features John Lambert, President of Benchmark PDM, and about passing on his many years of experience to the colleges and the next generation.

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    Easy-Laser E720 system in a carrying case with tools, recognized as 2016 Product of the Year Bronze Award by Plant Engineering for maintenance tools and equipment.
    BENCHMARK PDM News

    Easy-Laser E720 system wins 2016 Product of the Year Bronze Award!

    April 10, 20170

    Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year recognizes new and innovative products in the manufacturing industry. The competition features products in fifteen different categories, all which can help make the manufacturing process smarter, safer and more efficient. The Easy-Laser® E720 was one of thirteen nominees in the category Maintenance Tools & Equipment. The Easy-Laser® E720 won the Bronze Award in this years Plant Engineering’s 2016 Product of the Year awards!

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    Easy-Laser XT11 display unit featuring the "Easy-Laser XT" logo, highlighted by the 2017 iF Design Award badge, showcasing its rugged design and advanced technology for precision maintenance in industrial settings.
    Shaft Alignment

    Easy-Laser Receives Global Design Award For New Product!

    February 22, 20170

    Easy-Laser has been awarded the 2017 iF DESIGN AWARD for the XT11 display unit. The award was part of the Industry/Skilled Trades category.

    Easy-Laser XT11 Display runs our XT Laser Alignment app, which can also be run on iOS and Android phones and tablets. This is a unique feature in the alignment industry – the user can combine display units and different types of measuring units to suit their needs and budget – but will only have to learn one program! Still, because of the rugged design many users prefer to use display devices like the XT11 in industrial environments.

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