Water is a chemical contaminant in oils and at 100% relative humidity will exist as bubbles in hydraulic systems. Where water is present in a system, the effects can be dangerous if not monitored and controlled properly. When free water exists in an oil, the bubbles it forms can interfere with particle counts, and therefore affect the desired outputs. Typically excess water will give a dirtier reading than actual system cleanliness. Full story

Safety and security have traditionally been viewed as separate entities, but in industrial production, your safety and security programs are inextricably linked. Full story

Safety and security have traditionally been viewed as separate entities, but in industrial production, your safety and security programs are inextricably linked. Full story

Safety and security have traditionally been viewed as separate entities, but in industrial production, your safety and security programs are inextricably linked. Full story

When deciding to repair your industrial automation equipment, there are key things to consider, and it starts with being clear about your priorities. Full story

In order to compete in the increasingly competitive job market or to accelerate within your current role, you will need to add to your automation skills with validated and certificate training programs. Full story

Prior to NFPA 70E 2018, the process electrical workers would use to verify the absence of voltage in a panel or other electrical equipment required the use of an “…adequately rated test instrument…” Full story

Organizations attempting to do comprehensive evaluations in-house often spend a year or longer just to collect hardware data from a single facility. SMC can help with an Installed Base Evaluation. Full story