New literature

Vol. 224 No. 9

Specialized rock bits

The TSK Division of TIX Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of rock-cutting tools, has reissued their drill bit catalog. Rock bits are the mainstay products of the division, and are available in a range of models to cope with the many different formations in the field, from hard rock to soft marshland for pilings, and other specialized uses. The X-type and M-type bits are described, which have journal floating bearings. Produced under strict quality control based on API Spec. 7, these bits maximize user productivity and return on investment. The catalog also describes TSK’s range of drilling support tools.

Mechanical seal services

A new capabilities guide from Burgmann Seals America describes the capabilities of the company’s mechanical seal service for all process industries. The Multi-Vendor Services Group can help manufacturers cope with limited maintenance budgets and personnel, while reducing MRO inventories. The company has dedicated facilities for repairs, upgrades and rebuilds of all leading makes and models of seals, including those orphaned through mergers and acquisitions. Customers can send damaged seals to Burgmann for fast repairs, or replacement parts can be delivered. All seals meet or exceed OEM standards.

Vibration monitoring

A catalog from IMI Sensors Division of PCB Peizotronics, Inc., details industrial vibration-monitoring instrumentation, and features products such as accelerometers, 4 to 20-mA vibration transmitters, and signal-conditioning equipment for machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. New products featured include low-cost swivel-mount ICP accelerometers, DIN-rail signal conditioners, DC response capacitive accelerometers and a panel-mount vibration indicator/alarm.

Solve maintenance problems

Kano Laboratories offers 100 ideas for solving common maintenance problems in a free pamphlet, “Maintenance Ideas by Kano Laboratores.” A producer of industrial lubricants and specialty chemicals for 64 years, Kano has compiled scores of maintenance tricks, most of which were submitted by product users.