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.
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.
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.
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.
Digital electronics
The ins and
outs of digital I/O. David P. Tryling. January 2004, p. 36.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Graph Plotting
Deriving the
stator thermal damage curve. Richard L. Nailen. February
2005, p. 32.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
