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» Accounting » Associations, Conventions & Trade shows » Automation »  Balancing (see Vibration) »  Business Management »    Codes  &  Standards »  Coil  winding  shows (see Associations) »  Computers  »  Controls  &  Control  systems »  Core  loss  testers (see motors & generators)  »  Data  processing (see accounting, computers, business management, programming, software)   Digital  electronics  »  Disasters (see emergencies)  »  Drives,  Inverters  Drug/alcohol  abuse (see safety and health)  »  Electric  shock (see safety and health)   »   Electric  vehicles   »   Electrical Apparatus Service  Association (see associations)   »   Electrical/Electronics Insulation  Conference (see associations)   »   Electrical  enclosures   »  Electrical maintenance  departments   »   Electromagnetic  fields   »   Electromagnetic  interference (see Electromagnetic  fields)   »   Electronic/computer  circuitry   »   Electronic  technology   »   Elevators (see service shops and Electrical maintenance departments)   »   Emergencies   »   Energy   »   Energy  efficient  motors (see energy, energy legislation, motor performance, motors & generators)  »   Energy  legislation    »  Entrepreneurship   »   Environmental Protection  Agency  (EPA)   »   Equipment  reliability   »   Expositions (see Associations)   »   Fiber  optics    »  Financing  »     Fire  protection   »   Floods  - see also Emergencies   »  Generators - see also Motors and Generators   »   Globalization  »  Glossaries    »   Graph  plotting   »   Hurricanes (see emergencies)   »   Industry  history   »   Injuries (See safety)   »   Installing  machinery   »   Instruments (see testing and measuring)   »  Insulation   »   International   »   Inventory  control   »   Lighting   »   Magnetic  fields (see electromagnetic fields)   »   Maintenance   »   Manufacturing   »   Marketing   »   Microprocessors   »   Motor  performance   »   Motor  protection   »   Motor  redesign (see Motors & Generators)   »   Motors  &  Generators  National  Electrical  Code (see also codes and standards)   »   Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - (See Safety&Health and  codes and standards)   »   Parts  &  Equipment  cleaning   »   Plant  Engineering  Shows (see Associations)   »   Plant  &  Facility  maintenance (see Electrical maintenance departments)   »  Power/control  circuitry    »  Power  distribution (see Power systems)   »  Power  factor   »   Power  systems    »  Power transmission,  mechanical   »   Preventive  maintenance (see service shops and electrical maintenance departments   »   Programming   »   Purchasing    »  Quality  control   »   Reconditioned  equipment (See used equipment)   »  Repair Operations  » Safety  &  Health  »    Service  shops  Shop  equipment  Software  &  software  applications   »   Solid  state  electronics (see Electronic/computer circuitry and  Controls &Control systems)   »   Starters  &  Starting   »   Terminology   »   Testing  &  Measuring   »   Training   »   Utilities  »   V-Belts (See Power transmission,mechanical)   »  Vacuum pressure impregnation  (VPI)    »  Variable  frequency  controls (See controls and control systems)   »   Varnish (see insulation)    »  Vibration    »  Wire &  Cable   »  

Accounting

Interpreting financial statements. William H. Wiersema. January 2003, p. 40.

Quoting the right price. William H. Wiersema. February 2003, p. 37.

Basic controls over spending. William H. Wiersema. May 2003, p. 37.

Changes in federal tax laws may provide some relief. William H. Wiersema. December 2003, p. 32.

Getting more out of financial statements. William H. Wiersema. May 2004, p. 34.

Getting the most from each department. William H. Wiersema. June 2004, p. 35.

Judging management by its numbers. William H. Wiersema. July 2004, p. 30.

Costing service. William H. Wiersema. August 2004, p. 35.

Closing the books on 2004. William H. Wiersema. November 2004, p. 46.

Factoring numbers into the big decisions. William H. Wiersema. December 2004, p. 33.

What makes an accounting system “good”? William H. Wiersema. February 2005, p. 38.

Why budgeting is essential for a business. William H. Wiersema. March 2005, p. 38.

The importance of accounting controls. William H. Wiersema. June 2005, p. 42.

Saving taxes with research. William H. Wiersema. September 2005, p. 38.

Accounting for “shrinkage.”  William H. Wiersema. October 2005, p. 38.

Conquering downtime. William H. Wiersema. December 2005, p. 34.

Sarbanes-Oxley: Beyond public companies. William H. Wiersema. February 2006, p. 34.

Watch those supply costs! William H. Wiersema. August 2006, p. 34.

Financial tools to improve business. William H. Wiersema. September 2006, p. 42.

The need to budget. William H. Wiersema. October 2006, p. 44.

Overcoming the pitfalls of automated inventory records. William H. Wiersema. February 2007, p. 28.

How audit standards affect your business. William H. Wiersema. March 2007, p. 35.

What does this job really cost? William H. Wiersema. June 2007, p. 48.

Audits of private companies held to new standards. William H. Wiersema. September 2007, p. 36.

Avoiding tax pitfalls when buying a business. William H. Wiersema. December 2007, p. 32.

Associations, Conventions & Trade shows

Predictive maintenance on agenda at Plant Show. Kevin Jones & Stacy Whitman. February 2003, p. 14.

Beyond the basics in the City by the Bay. Erik S. McMahon. May 2003, p. 16.

Testing and fundamentals dominate convention agenda. Kevin Jones. May 2003, p. 18.

What’s new in service technology. Kevin Jones. June 2003, p. 39.

The few and the proud. Joe Barks & Richard L. Nailen. August 2003, p. 31.

Testing and maintenance on conference agenda. Kevin Jones. September 2003, p. 16.

Crossroads of America. Joseph Hoff. September 2003, p. 17.

Learning the latest in electrical manufacturing. Kevin Jones. November 2003, p. 27.

Safety and efficiency focus of plant show. Kevin Jones. February 2004, p. 9.

A smaller manufacturing show aims to help plant personnel work smarter. April 2004, p. 30.

A capital idea: Squeezing profits out of operations. Kevin Jones. May 2004, p. 14.

EASA goes to Washington. Joseph F. Hoff. May 2004, p. 16.

What to see at this month’s EASA Convention. June 2004, p. 19.

Paths to better efficiency and productivity. August 2004, p. 27.

Examining the new and old at electrical manufacturing show. Kevin Jones. September 2004, p. 12.

Electrical Manufacturing Expo offers full plate of sessions. November 2004, p. 16.

Staying on top of commission jobs. David P. Tryling. March 2005, p. 29.

See spot stop: Counting to position. David P. Tryling. September 2005, p. 30.

Greater efficiency for competitiveness abroad. Kevin Jones. February 2005, p. 27.

Manufacturers broaden their view. April 2005, p. 32.

Maintaining machines—and customer relations. Kevin Jones. May 2005, p. 14.

Service increasingly mechanical and on-site. August 2005, p. 25.

Innovations in manufacturing and insulation. Kevin Jones. September 2005, p. 34.

New markets, new technology. December 2005, p. 28.

Automation conference stresses safety, security. January 2006, p. 32.

What to expect at manufacturing show. March 2006, p. 16.

Old to meet new in Las Vegas. Kevin Jones. May 2006, p. 14.

A desert menagerie. Joseph S. Hoff. May 2006, p. 18.

Wireless control comes of age. Kevin Jones. May 2006, p. 31.

Products and services being featured at EASA Convention. June 2006, p. 18.

Energy and efficiency on manufacturing show agenda. Kevin Jones. August 2006, p. 12.

Service company owners get down to business. August 2006, p. 25.

Something for everyone at manufacturing show. Kevin Jones & Joseph Hoff. September 2006, p. 10.

Electrical manufacturing given an automotive spin. November 2006, p. 14.

Meet the Twins. Joseph S. Hoff. May 2007, p. 10.

Servicers get technical. Kevin Jones. May 2007, p. 16.

Products and services on display at the EASA Show. June 2007, p. 20.

Twin City Tech. August 2007, p. 27.

New time and place for Manufacturing Week. Kevin Jones. August 2007, p. 33.

Motor application dominates manufacturing, insulation show. Kevin Jones. September 2007, p. 25.

Nashville: where past and future intersect. Joseph S. Hoff. September 2007, p. 25.

Solid leads, new technology. December 2007, p. 26.

Automation

Laser sensing for industrial systems. David P. Tryling. May 2003, p. 30.

Automation projects: seven rules for success. David P. Tryling. September 2003, p. 29.

What’s ahead in automation. David P. Tryling. March 2006, p. 30.

Don’t forget the drawings! David P. Tryling. June 2006, p. 38.

Five one-day summer projects. David P. Tryling. July 2006, p. 21.

The year in automation. David P. Tryling. December 2006, p. 24.

Machine interfacing. David P. Tryling. February 2007, p. 23.

Balancing (See Vibration)

Bearings & Lubrication

Sleeve bearing load limits. Richard L. Nailen. June 2003, p. 45.

Bearing life versus temperature. Richard L. Nailen. May 2004, p. 25.

Water and oil: not a good mix. Richard L. Nailen. June 2006, p. 40.

Business management (See also Accounting, Computers, and Safety & Health)

Becoming a more efficient distributor. William H. Wiersema. March 2003, p. 35.

Staying afloat when cash is tight. William H. Wiersema. April 2003, p. 34.

Controlling payroll and personnel. William H. Wiersema. June 2003, p. 47.

Estate planning important at any age. William H. Wiersema. July 2003, p. 39.

Taking a service specialty national. William H. Wiersema. August 2003, p. 40.

Taking your business global. William H. Wiersema. September 2003, p. 44.

Assessing your business. William H. Wiersema. October 2003, p. 32.

Operating a service business in tough times. William H. Wiersema. November 2003, p. 36.

Changes in federal tax laws may provide some relief. William H. Wiersema. December 2003, p. 32.

What the future may hold for electrical power control. Kevin Jones. January 2004, p. 39.

Is it time to sell your business? William H. Wiersema. January 2004, p. 40.

Getting profitable by careful cost management. William H. Wiersema. February 2004, p. 38.

Business insurance is good business. William H. Wiersema. March 2004, p. 38.

A capital idea: Squeezing profits out of operations. Kevin Jones. May 2004, p. 14.

Getting more out of financial statements. William H. Wiersema. May 2004, p. 34.

Getting the most from each department. William H. Wiersema. June 2004, p. 35.

Judging management by its numbers. William H. Wiersema. June 2004, p. 30.

Automation security. David P. Tryling. September 2004, p. 34

Importing electrical products from China. Richard L. Nailen. September 2004, p. 36.

Is exporting right for your company? William H. Wiersema. October 2004, p. 36.

Closing the books on 2004. William H. Wiersema. November 2004, p. 46.

Your company’s return on investment. William H. Wiersema. January 2005, p. 36.

Getting others involved in your business. William H. Wiersema. April 2005, p. 35.

Billing what it’s worth. William H. Wiersema. July 2005, p. 38.

Standards for service quality. William H. Wiersema. August 2005, p. 38.

One service center management’s retirement plan: employee ownership. Richard L. Nailen. October 2005, p. 19.

Is doing business in China for everyone? William H. Wiersema. January 2006, p. 36.

New businesses can save on income taxes. William H. Wiersema. March 2006, p. 36.

Succession and the future of your business. William H. Wiersema. April 2006, p. 34.

Tax strategies for business real estate. William H. Wiersema. May 2006, p. 37.

Look before you leap. William H. Wiersema. June 2006, p. 41.

Doing business in China may cost more than you expect. William H. Wiersema. July 2006, p. 32.

Repair or replace? Is it time to buy a new machine? William H. Wiersema. November 2006, p. 38.

Preparing to sell your business? William H. Wiersema. January 2007, p. 30.

Keys to business success. William H. Wiersema. April 2007, p. 31.

Working with the bank. William H. Wiersema. May 2007, p. 30.

New tax rules about research. William H. Wiersema. July 2007, p. 34.

Beating the big guys. William H. Wiersema. August 2007, p. 36.

Avoiding tax pitfalls when buying a business. William H. Wiersema. December 2007, p. 32.

Codes & Standards

Worldwide standards? Not yet . . . and maybe never. Richard L. Nailen. July 2003, p. 34.

Something new: a NEMA document for premium motors. Richard L. Nailen. November 2003, p. 32.

Choosing motor efficiency: Europe versus U.S. Richard L. Nailen. February 2004, p. 35.

What are “power-limited” circuits? Richard L. Nailen. March 2004, p. 33.

No standard definition of standard. Richard L. Nailen. May 2004, p. 31.

No standards yet for “small motor” efficiency. Richard L. Nailen. September 2004, p. 28.

When a “neutral” isn’t neutral. Richard L. Nailen. October 2004, p. 21.

Which phase is which? Richard L. Nailen. October 2004, p. 33.

Dealing with workplace arc hazards. Richard L. Nailen. November 2004, p. 27.

Bigger than ever: the 2005 National Electrical Code. Richard L. Nailen. January 2005, p. 27.

Voltage drop in motor circuits. Richard L. Nailen. March 2005, p. 31.

“Objective” versus “prescriptive” electrical code. Richard L. Nailen. March 2005, p. 33.

Why we must be concerned with transformers. Richard L. Nailen. May 2005, p. 29.

Approved—by whom? Richard L. Nailen. May 2005, p. 48.

ANSI develops “United States Standard Strategy.”  Richard L. Nailen. June 2005, p. 39.

Understanding apparatus temperature ratings. Richard L. Nailen. July 2005, p. 29.

Managing hazardous wastes. Richard B. Elsberry. October 2005, p. 36.

How to use cable trays. Richard L. Nailen. February 2006, p. 23.

What color is your enclosure? Richard L. Nailen. June 2006, p. 49.

2006, a significant year in standards. Richard L. Nailen. December 2006, p. 21.

Are electronics hazardous to your health? Richard L. Nailen. January 2007, p. 17.

How low is “low”? Richard L. Nailen. January 2007, p. 10.

563 things you need to do to run a safe workplace. Richard B. Elsberry. February 2007, p. 26.

Once is enough. Richard L. Nailen. March 2007, p. 17.

The alphabet soup of international standards. Richard L. Nailen. April 2007, p. 25.

Arc flash hazard raises many questions. Richard L. Nailen. April 2007, p. 27.

New horses in the motor efficiency derby. Richard L. Nailen. September 2007, p. 39.

A new standard for large drives. Richard L. Nailen. October 2007, p. 23.

Why all those current ratings? Richard L. Nailen. October 2007, p. 27.

The NEC’s stealth provision on control panel inspection. David P. Tryling. November 2007, p. 21.

A sneak peek at the 2008 National Electrical Code. Richard L. Nailen. December 2007, p. 17.

Coil winding shows (See Associations, Conventions & Trade shows)

Computers

Industrial computing: a status report. David P. Tryling. November 2003, p. 25.

To PC or not to PC. David P. Tryling. January 2006, p. 34.

The basics of operator interface programming. David P. Tryling. September 2006, p. 35.

Controls & Control systems

Choosing the right human/machine interface. David P. Tryling. March 2004, p. 31.

Analog sensor calibration. David P. Tryling. May 2004, p. 26.

Summertime, ice cream, and data acquisition. David P. Tryling. July 2004, p. 25.

What makes a motor starter soft? Richard L. Nailen. November 2004, p. 15.

Planning a machine controls retrofit. David P. Tryling. November 2004, p. 34.

Staying on top of commission jobs. David P. Tryling. March 2005, p. 29.

See spot stop: Counting to position. David P. Tryling. September 2005, p. 30.

What’s involved in bypassing an adjustable-speed drive. Richard L. Nailen. December 2005, p. 23.

To PC or not to PC. David P. Tryling. January 2006, p. 34.

Wireless control comes of age. Kevin Jones. May 2006, p. 31.

Don’t forget the drawings! David P. Tryling. May 2006, p. 34.

Don’t forget the drawings. David P. Tryling. June 2006, p. 38.

Simple motion control. David P. Tryling. November 2006, p. 33.

The basics of operator interface programming. David P. Tryling. September 2006, p. 35.

Light curtains can enhance machine safety and productivity. Richard B. Elsberry. March 2007, p. 33.

Electronic control for the environmentally conscientious. David P. Tryling. June 2007, p. 39.

Circuit breaker servicing: is it for you? Richard L. Nailen. June 2007, p. 41.

Really small PLC’s. David P. Tryling. August 2007, p. 25.

The NEC’s stealth provision on control panel inspection. David P. Tryling. November 2007, p. 21.

After a quarter century, the Nola device continues to play a role in electrical energy conservation. Richard L. Nailen. December 2007, p. 21.

Core loss testers (See Motors & Generators and Plant & Shop equipment)

Data processing (See Accounting, Computers, and Business management)

Digital electronics

The ins and outs of digital I/O. David P. Tryling. January 2004, p. 36.

Disasters (See Emergencies)

Drives, Inverters

Back to basics with stepper drive systems. David P. Tryling. March 2003, p. 31.

Why install an isolation transformer? Richard L. Nailen. July 2004, p. 27.

21st Century service in a 19th Century landmark. Richard L. Nailen. August 2005, p. 21.

What’s involved in bypassing an adjustable-speed drive. Richard L. Nailen. December 2005, p. 23.

Converter vs. inverter. Richard L. Nailen. October 2006, p. 16.

A new standard for large drives. Richard L. Nailen. October 2007, p. 23.

Drug/alcohol abuse (See Safety & Health)

Electric shock (See Safety & Health)

Electrical Apparatus Service Association (See Associations, Conventions & Trade shows)

Electrical/Electronics Insulation Conference (See Associations, Conventions & Trade shows)

Electrical maintenance departments (featured in full-length articles)

Encore Gourmet, Montreal, PQ, Canada. Spicing up productivity. Megan Satrom. March 2004, p. 23.

Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville, Tenn. Hockey game plan: getting up early to prepare the rink. November 2003, p. 17.

Hilton Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Ill. Electromechanical maintenance for “a city within a city.”  February 2003, p. 23.

Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wis. Operation and maintenance in a unique museum setting. Richard L. Nailen. November 2007, p. 17.

New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins, Colo. How maintenance adds to the brew. May 2003, p. 20.

Plus Mark, Franklin, Tenn. Where the presses start rolling in Spring to wrap up a Merry Christmas. December 2003, p. 17.

S&C Electric, Chicago, Ill.  Asset management.  July 2006, p. 17.

Electromagnetic fields

The why and how of transposed conductors. Richard L. Nailen. April 2003, p. 25.

How maps reveal field behavior. Richard L. Nailen. April 2007, p. 17.

Electromagnetic interference (See Electromagnetic fields)

Electronic technology

The ins and outs of digital I/O. David P. Tryling. January 2004, p. 36.

Choosing the right human/machine interface. David P. Tryling. March 2004, p. 31.

Summertime, ice cream, and data acquisition. David P. Tryling. July 2004, p. 25.

Five for 2005. David P. Tryling. January 2005, p. 33.

Time to wake up to alarms. David P. Tryling. July 2005, p. 27.

Don’t forget the drawings. David P. Tryling. May 2006, p. 34.

Converter vs. inverter. Richard L. Nailen. October 2006, p. 16.

The year in automation. David P. Tryling. December 2006, p. 24.

Machine interfacing. David P. Tryling. February 2007, p. 23.

Planning for obsolescence. David P. Tryling. April 2007, p. 23.

Elevators (See Service & Sales companies and Electrical maintenance departments)

Emergencies

Business insurance is good business. William H. Wiersema. March 2004, p. 38.

Disaster preparedness requires an early response plan. Richard B. Elsberry. October 2007, p. 34.

Energy

Saving energy could leave you in the dark. Richard L. Nailen, February 2003, p. 33.

“Verifying” motor efficiency is no easy task. Richard L. Nailen. May 2003, p. 25.

Does reduced system voltage save energy? Richard L. Nailen. May 2003, p. 32.

Shedding light on the blackout. Richard L. Nailen. October 2003, p. 17.

Electricity from the sun: where do we stand? Richard L. Nailen. August 2004, p. 21.

Electrical energy is where you find it. Barbara Wolcott. September 2004, p. 25.

Back to the future II. Richard L. Nailen. October 2004, p. 29.

Motor efficiency versus reliability: Is it an issue? Richard L. Nailen. May 2007, p. 17.

Electronic control for the environmentally conscientious. David P. Tryling. June 2007, p. 39.

New horses in the motor efficiency derby. Richard L. Nailen. September 2007, p. 39.

After a quarter century, the Nola device continues to play a role in electrical energy conservation. Richard L. Nailen. December 2007, p. 21.

Energy efficient motors (See Energy, Energy legislation, Motor performance, Motors & Generators)

Energy legislation

No standards yet for “small motor” efficiency. Richard L. Nailen. September 2004, p. 28.

Why we must be concerned with transformers. Richard L. Nailen. May 2005, p. 29.

Entrepreneurship

Is it time to sell your business? William H. Wiersema. January 2004, p. 40.

Equipment reliability

Is a repaired motor less reliable? Richard L. Nailen. January 2004, p. 23.

Expositions (See Associations, Conventions & Trade shows)

Financing

Interpreting financial statements. William H. Wiersema. January 2003, p. 40.

Is now the right time to buy a business? William H. Wiersema. April 2004, p. 34.

Finding financing. William H. Wiersema. September 2004, p. 42.

Financing the unfinanceable. William H. Wiersema. May 2005, p. 42.

Look before you leap. William H. Wiersema. June 2006, p. 41.

Funding growth. William H. Wiersema. December 2006, p. 36,

Where to go for private lending. William H. Wiersema. November 2007, p. 32.

Working with the bank. William H. Wiersema. May 2007, p. 30.

Fire protection

Avoid flare-ups over the word flammable. Richard L. Nailen. January 2004, p. 9.

Floods (See Emergencies)

Foreign trade

Importing electrical products from China. Richard L. Nailen. September 2004, p. 36.

Is exporting right for your company? William H. Wiersema. October 2004, p. 36.

When electrical manufacturing goes global. Kevin Jones. November 2004, p. 36.

Is doing business in China for everyone? William H. Wiersema. January 2006, p. 36.

Doing business in China may cost more than you expect. William H. Wiersema, July 2006, p. 32.

Electromechanical sales and service go global. Kevin Jones. December 2006, p. 21.

2006: a significant year in standards. Richard L. Nailen. December 2006, p. 21.

Generators (See Motors & Generators)

Graph Plotting

Deriving the stator thermal damage curve. Richard L. Nailen. February 2005, p. 32.

Hurricanes (See Emergencies)

Injuries (See Safety & Health)

Installing machinery

How to go about “commissioning” a new motor. Richard L. Nailen. August 2003, p. 25.

Avoiding unsafe rigging and lifting practices. Richard L. Nailen. September 2003, p. 31.

How tight is “tight”? Richard L. Nailen. October 2003, p. 20.

Dealing with corrosion. Richard L. Nailen. December 2003, p. 20.

Instruments (See Testing & Measuring)

Insulation (See also Motors & Generators)

Choosing the right insulation test. Richard L. Nailen. August 2005, p. 31.

Innovations in manufacturing and insulation. Kevin Jones. September 2005, p. 34.

New developments in insulation and manufacturing. October 2005, p. 32.

What are the right temperatures for drying windings? Richard L. Nailen. October 2005, p. 34.

Slot wedges—essential, yet often misunderstood. Richard L. Nailen. April 2006, p. 23.

Understanding overpotential testing. Richard L. Nailen. October 2006, p. 23.

The difference between insulation “systems” and insulation “materials.”  Richard L. Nailen. October 2006, p. 34.

Inventory control

Becoming a more efficient distributor. William H. Wiersema. March 2003, p. 35.

Accounting for “shrinkage.”  William H. Wiersema. October 2005, p. 38.

Overcoming the pitfalls of automated inventory records. William H. Wiersema. February 2007, p. 28.

Better inventory records. William H. Wiersema. October 2007, p. 32.0

Lighting

Saving energy could leave you in the dark. Richard L. Nailen. February 2003, p. 33.

An update on flicker. Richard L. Nailen. March 2007, p. 21.

Magnetic fields (See Electromagnetic fields)

Maintenance (See also Electrical maintenance departments)

Predictive maintenance on agenda at Plant Show. Kevin Jones & Stacy Whitman. February 2003, p. 14.

Dealing with corrosion. Richard L. Nailen. December 2003, p. 20.

Lubrication: important for circuit breakers, too. Richard L. Nailen. March 2004, p. 34.

Control humidity for long brush life. Richard L. Nailen. June 2004, p. 37.

Service from a distance. David P. Tryling. May 2005, p. 27.

Achieving (and maintaining) electrical connection tightness. Richard L. Nailen. January 2006, p. 19.

Five one-day summer projects. David P. Tryling. July 2006, p. 21.

Manufacturing

The why and how of transposed conductors. Richard L. Nailen. April 2003, p. 25.

Industrial computing: a status report. David P. Tryling. November 2003, p. 25.

Learning the latest in electrical manufacturing. Kevin Jones. November 2003, p. 27.

Safety and efficiency focus of plant show. Kevin Jones. February 2004, p. 9.

Spicing up productivity. Megan Satrom. March 2004, p. 23.

Choosing the right human/machine interface. David P. Tryling. March 2004, p. 31.

Examining the new and old at electrical manufacturing show. Kevin Jones. September 2004, p. 12.

Electrical Manufacturing Expo offers full plate of sessions. November 2004, p. 16.

Planning a machine controls retrofit. David P. Tryling. November 2004, p. 34.

When electrical manufacturing goes global. Kevin Jones. November 2004, p. 36.

Greater efficiency for competitiveness abroad. Kevin Jones. February 2005, p. 27.

Manufacturers broaden their view. April 2005, p. 32.

ANSI develops “United States Standard Strategy.”  Richard L. Nailen. June 2005, p. 39.

Innovations in manufacturing and insulation. Kevin Jones. September 2005, p. 34.

New developments in insulation and manufacturing. October 2005, p. 32.

Wireless control comes of age. Kevin Jones. May 2006, p. 31.

“Asset management.”  Richard L. Nailen. July 2006, p. 17.

Something for everyone at manufacturing show. Kevin Jones & Joseph Hoff. September 2006, p. 10.

Electrical manufacturing show given an automotive spin. November 2006, p. 14.

Coil forming: more than simple geometry. Richard L. Nailen. November 2006, p. 25.

Are electronics hazardous to your health? Richard L. Nailen. January 2007, p. 17.

Solid leads, new technology. December 2007, p. 26.

Marketing

Taking your business global. William H. Wiersema. September 2003, p. 44.

Motor performance

Understanding the “deep bar effect.”  Richard L. Nailen. October 2003, p. 29.

When does electric motor repair become redesign? Richard L. Nailen. November 2003, p. 31.

Something new: a NEMA document for premium motors. Richard L. Nailen. November 2003, p. 32.

When isn’t vibration bad? Richard L. Nailen. February 2004, p. 19.

Choosing motor efficiency: Europe versus U.S. Richard L. Nailen. February 2004, p. 35.

Crusher duty: What’s it all about? Richard L. Nailen. March 2004, p. 26.

The trouble with plugging. Richard L. Nailen. April 2004, p. 25.

The fine art of load testing d-c motors. Richard L. Nailen. July 2004, p. 19.

Foot-pounds or pound-feet? Richard L. Nailen. September 2004, p. 22.

What’s “average”? Richard L. Nailen. October 2004, p. 21.

Which “time constant” do you mean? Richard L. Nailen. December 2004, p. 16.

How consistent are motor temperatures? Richard L. Nailen. December 2004, p. 25.

The importance of “slot combination” in a-c motor design. Richard L. Nailen. June 2005, p. 27.

What is “saturation”? Richard L. Nailen. April 2006, p. 29.

Are published speed-torque curves realistic? Richard L. Nailen. September 2006, p. 37.

New horses in the motor efficiency derby. Richard L. Nailen. September 2007, p. 39.

Motor curves: Which ones do you want? Richard L. Nailen. November 2007, p. 15.

Motor protection

Which is better protection: fuses . . . or breakers? Richard L. Nailen. March 2003, p. 33.

The trouble with plugging. Richard L. Nailen. April 2004, p. 25.

Deriving the stator thermal damage curve. Richard L. Nailen. February 2005, p. 32.

What’s the point of differential protection? Richard L. Nailen. April 2005, p. 30.

Motor redesign (See Motors & Generators)

Motors & Generators (See also Motor performance, Motor protection, and specific topics)

Rotating machines’ common problem. Richard L. Nailen. January 2003, p. 23.

Which rotor design: copper . . . or aluminum? Richard L. Nailen. February 2003, p. 26.

Back to basics with stepper drive systems. David P. Tryling. March 2003, p. 31.

The why and how of transposed conductors. Richard L. Nailen. April 2003, p. 25.

When (and why) is motor surface temperature important? Richard L. Nailen. June 2003, p. 33.

Can rotor bars be “too long”? Richard L. Nailen. July 2003, p. 27.

Can they follow your directions? Richard L. Nailen. July 2003, p. 43.

How to go about “commissioning” a new motor. Richard L. Nailen. August 2003, p. 25.

Which end is which? Richard L. Nailen. December 2003, p. 15.

Applying electric motors in hazardous areas. Richard L. Nailen. November 2003, p. 20.

Is a repaired motor less reliable? Richard L. Nailen. January 2004, p. 23.

Control humidity for long brush life. Richard L. Nailen. June 2004, p. 37.

A new language for motor research & development. Richard L. Nailen. April 2005, p. 19.

What’s an “embedded” temperature sensor? Richard L. Nailen. August 2005, p. 44.

A necessary evil: the air gap in rotating machines. Richard L. Nailen. September 2005, p. 25.

“Catching the wave” in a-c machines. Richard L. Nailen. October 2005, p. 25.

Be specific about “dual voltage.”  Richard L. Nailen. October 2005, p. 40.

Electrical apparatus “life”: What does it mean? Richard L. Nailen. February 2006, p. 33.

Safe starting time—what does it mean? Richard L. Nailen. March 2006, p. 25.

Slot wedges—essential, yet often misunderstood. Richard L. Nailen. April 2006, p. 23.

Capacitors on a large motor circuit—an unexpected problem. Richard L. Nailen. May 2006, p. 36.

The motor shaft: Not as simple as it looks. Richard L. Nailen. September 2006, p. 27.

Internet questions (and answers) reveal motor misunderstandings. Richard L. Nailen. December 2006, p. 27.

How maps reveal field behavior. Richard L. Nailen. April 2007, p. 17.

Motor efficiency versus reliability: Is it an issue? Richard L. Nailen. May 2007, p. 17.

What determines motor end play? Richard L. Nailen. July 2007, p. 25.

Before you buy: A motor purchasing checklist. Richard L. Nailen. August 2007, p. 19.

Motor application dominates manufacturing, insulation show. Kevin Jones. September 2007, p. 25.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (See Safety & Health and Codes & Standards)

Plant & Shop equipment (See also Safety & Health)

No “good vibrations” from vibratory hand tools. Richard B. Elsberry. December 2003, p. 33.

The alarming gap in forklift safety. Richard B. Elsberry. May 2004, p. 32.

Plant Engineering Shows (See Associations, Conventions & Trade shows)

Power distribution (See Power systems)

Power factor

Capacitors on a large motor circuit—an unexpected problem. Richard L. Nailen. May 2006, p. 36.

Power systems

Low-voltage busway: an overview. Richard L. Nailen. March 2003, p. 26.

Does reduced system voltage save energy? Richard L. Nailen. May 2003, p. 32.

Uninterruptible power supplies broaden their industrial appeal. David P. Tryling. July 2003, p. 32.

Shedding light on the blackout. Richard L. Nailen. October 2003, p. 17.

Battle of the currents. Kevin Jones. October 2003, p. 20..

What the future may hold for electrical power control. Kevin Jones. January 2004, p. 39.

Electricity from the sun: where do we stand? Richard L. Nailen. August 2004, p. 21.

A look at the changing electrical energy transmission operations. Richard L. Nailen. August 2004, p. 33.

Electrical energy is where you can find it. Barbara Wolcott. September 2004, p. 25.

When a “neutral” isn’t neutral. Richard L. Nailen. October 2004, p. 21.

Which phase is which? Richard L. Nailen. October 2004, p. 33.

How do you calculate voltage unbalance? Richard L. Nailen. November 2004, p. 38.

Motor starting from “isolated” power sources. Richard L. Nailen. February 2005, p. 21.

Voltage drop in motor circuits. Richard L. Nailen. March 2005, p. 31.

Are three phases better than one? Richard L. Nailen. May 2005, p. 37.

Achieving (and maintaining) electrical connection tightness. Richard L. Nailen. January 2006, p. 19.

How to use cable trays. Richard L. Nailen. January 2006, p. 23.

The significance of transformer impedance. Richard L. Nailen. January 2006, p. 31.

Full voltage starting: do you really mean it? Richard L. Nailen. April 2006, p. 17.

EMF revisited: the studies continue. Richard L. Nailen. May 2006, p. 23.

Skin effect: what it is, what it does. Richard L. Nailen. August 2006, p. 19.

What do all those factors mean? Richard L. Nailen. November 2006, p. 35.

When less is more. Barbara Wolcott. December 2006, p. 17.

Phase versus Polarity. Richard L. Nailen. February 2007, p. 25.

An update on flicker. Richard L. Nailen. March 2007, p. 21.

A closer look at voltage drop. Richard L. Nailen. November 2007, p. 23.

Power transmission, mechanical

Flat belts: Are they still around? Richard L. Nailen. June 2004, p. 29.

The motor shaft: Not as simple as it looks. Richard L. Nailen. September 2006, p. 27.

Purchasing

Calling for  high quality may not get it. Richard L. Nailen. February 2005, p. 43.

Watch those supply costs! William H. Wiersema. August 2006, p. 34.

Quality control

Quest for quality. Kevin Jones. April 2004, p. 21.

Standards for service quality. William H. Wiersema. August 2005, p. 38.

Before you buy: A motor purchasing checklist. Richard L. Nailen. August 2007, p. 19.

Repair operations

How tight is “tight”? Richard L. Nailen. October 2003, p. 23.

When does electric motor repair become redesign? Richard L. Nailen. November 2003, p. 31.

How to—and how not to—write a motor repair specification. Richard L. Nailen. March 2005, p. 23.

Welders require protection from head to toe. Richard B. Elsberry. August 2005, p. 40.

What are the right temperatures for drying windings? Richard L. Nailen. October 2005. p. 34.

How to deal with stator core damage. Richard L. Nailen. July 2006, p. 23.

Coil forming: more than simple geometry. Richard L. Nailen. November 2006, p. 25.

Circuit breaker servicing: is it for you? Richard L. Nailen. June 2007, p. 41.

What does this job really cost? William H. Wiersema. June 2007, p. 48.

Welding fumes raise new health concerns. Richard B. Elsberry. June 2007, p. 50.

Safety & Health

Diabetes: a disease that needs to be taken seriously. Richard B. Elsberry. January 2003, p. 38.

Safe drinking water critical to employee health. Richard B. Elsberry. February 2003, p. 35.

Thirty million workers still ignoring sound advice. Richard B. Elsberry. March 2003, p. 38.

Back injuries: major workplace hazard. Richard B. Elsberry. April 2003, p. 32.

Looking for disease before there are symptoms. Richard B. Elsberry. May 2003, p. 34.

The key to a safe workplace. Richard B. Elsberry. June 2003, p. 49.

Complying with OSHA’s “Safe Emergency Egress Standard.”  Richard B. Elsberry. July 2003, p. 37.

How and why immunizations can prevent serious illnesses. Richard B. Elsberry. August 2003, p. 38.

Avoiding unsafe rigging and lifting practices. Richard L. Nailen. September 2003, p. 31.

Fall protection is an all-season job. Richard B. Elsberry. September 2003, p. 42.

Bright ideas for emergency preparedness. Richard B. Elsberry. October 2003, p. 30.

Applying electric motors in hazardous areas. Richard L. Nailen. November 2003, p. 20.

Taking steps to prevent foot injuries. Richard B. Elsberry. November 2003, p. 34.

No “good vibrations” from vibratory hand tools. Richard B. Elsberry. December 2003, p. 33.

Avoid flare-ups over the word flammable. Richard L. Nailen. January 2004, p. 9.

Head protection is a top priority. Richard B. Elsberry. January 2004, p. 42.

Toxic mold, a growing problem. Richard B. Elsberry. February 2004, p. 30.

Facing up to eye protection. Richard B. Elsberry. March 2004, p. 36.

Helping employees survive a heart attack. Richard B. Elsberry. April 2004, p. 36.

The alarming gap in forklift safety. Richard B. Elsberry. May 2004, p. 32.

Chronically fatigued: Tired blood? You may be anemic. Richard B. Elsberry. June 2004, p. 34.

Protecting employees against low-voltage shock. Richard B. Elsberry. July 2004, p. 32.

Physician access fees. Richard B. Elsberry. August 2004, p. 37.

Contagious respiratory infections pose work force threat. Richard B. Elsberry. September 2004, p. 44.

Dealing with workplace arc hazards. Richard L. Nailen. November 2004, p. 27.

Is knee surgery in your future? Richard B. Elsberry. October 2004, p. 38.

Safety programs for employees with special needs. Richard B. Elsberry. November 2004, p. 41.

The continuing challenge of cholesterol. Richard B. Elsberry. December 2004, p. 35.

Bigger than ever: the 2005 National Electrical Code. Richard L. Nailen. January 2005, p. 27.

Fire down below. Richard B. Elsberry. January 2005, p. 38.

Carbon-based fibers improving personal protection technology. Richard B. Elsberry. February 2005, p. 40.

Increasing employee safety awareness on and off the job. Richard B. Elsberry. April 2005, p. 34.

Repairing a hernia is now faster, easier. Richard B. Elsberry. June 2005, p. 40.

Time to wake up to alarms. David P. Tryling. July 2000, p. 27.

When it gets too hot to work. Richard B. Elsberry. July 2005, p. 36.

Welders require protection from head to toe. Richard B. Elsberry. August 2005, p. 40.

Arc flash!—minimizing the risk. Richard L. Nailen. September 2005, p. 32.

New help for the “hard of hearing.”  Richard B. Elsberry. September 2005, p. 36.

Managing hazardous wastes. Richard B. Elsberry. October 2005, p. 36.

The two faces of OSHA. Richard B. Elsberry. December 2005, p. 32.

Winning the battle of the “cold” war. Richard B. Elsberry. January 2006, p. 38.

Sleep disorders. Richard B. Elsberry. February 2006, p. 36.

Arc burns—a hot topic in more ways than one. Richard L. Nailen. March 2006, p. 32.

In search of a good night’s sleep. Richard B. Elsberry. March 2006, p. 34.

New CPR procedures call for retraining. Richard B. Elsberry. April 2006, p. 32.

EMF revisited: the studies continue. Richard L. Nailen. May 2006, p. 23.

Using safety knives safely. Richard B. Elsberry. May 2006, p. 40.

Making the most dangerous job safer. Richard B. Elsberry. June 2006, p. 43.

Creating a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Richard B. Elsberry. July 2006, p. 34.

Pain killers: why you need to read the label before using. Richard B. Elsberry. August 2006, p. 32.

Hands-on training is key to successful safety programs. Richard B. Elsberry. September 2006, p. 40.

An important safety rule to follow. Richard B. Elsberry. October 2006, p. 42.

Does your workplace permit smoking tobacco and smoking guns? Richard B. Elsberry. November 2006, p. 40.

Standees deliver more if they have happy feet. Richard B. Elsberry. December 2006, p. 34.

Are electronics hazardous to your health? Richard L. Nailen. January 2007, p. 11.

The wind chill factor can cripple your work force. Richard B. Elsberry. January 2007, p. 28.

How low is “low”? Richard L. Nailen. January 2007, p.. 10.

Electronics waste is moved offshore. Richard L. Nailen. February 2007, p. 19.

563 things you need to do to run a safe workplace. Richard B. Elsberry. February 2007, p. 26.

Light curtains can enhance machine safety and productivity. Richard B. Elsberry. March 2007, p. 33.

Arc flash hazard raises many questions. Richard L. Nailen. April 2007, p. 27.

Viruses, like terrorists, can attack without warning. Richard B. Elsberry. April 2007, p. 30.

What is a “safety factor”? Richard L. Nailen, May 2007, p. 23.

Machining toxic metals requires special safety precautions. Richard B. Elsberry. May 2007, p. 32.

Welding fumes raise new health concerns. Richard B. Elsberry. June 2007, p. 50.

Puncture wounds require care to avoid lockjaw. Richard B. Elsberry. July 2007, p. 32.

Indoor air pollution can sicken office workers. Richard B. Elsberry. August 2007, p. 34.

Workplace injuries and illnesses require quick medical response. Richard B. Elsberry. September 2007, p. 35.

Disaster preparedness requires an early response plan. Richard B. Elsberry. October 2007, p. 34.

Eye safety and sun safety should be a top priority. Richard B. Elsberry. November 2007, p. 30.

Joint replacement can eliminate aches and pains. Richard B. Elsberry. December 2007, p. 30.

Service & Sales Companies (featured in full-length articles)

Atlantic-Kenmark Electric, Inc., North Arlington, N.J. A passion for perfection. July 2003, p. 21.

Badger Electric Motor, Milwaukee, Wis. Holding their own in the “Rust Belt.”  February 2006, p. 19.

B&B Electric Motor Co., Wichita, Kan. Coming back after 9/11. June 2005, p. 35.

Cascade Machinery & Electric, Seattle, Wash. Seventy-five years old and still growing. January 2005, p. 15.

DMS Electric Apparatus Service, Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich. Quest for quality. April 2004, p. 21.