FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: CSA launches new confined-space standard NEWS: 9 lubrication systems that keep chains up and running According to chain manufacturers, 70 percent of all failures are a direct result of some form of improper lubrication. From spray systems to automated pump systems, explore the various types of lubrication methods available to you. To find more, click here. Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag 'More streamlined' Canadian Manufacturing Week back in October Now that the recession is declared over, there's no better time for Canadian manufacturers to rediscover themselves, according to the SME. And they say that with a new format, new location and an improved program, Canadian Manufacturing Week (CMW) 2010 in Toronto is the place to do it. To find out more, click here. PTDA welcomes 8 new members, including 1 from Ontario PThe Power Transmission Distributors Association welcomed eight new members in the first quarter of 2010, including one distributor from Mississauga, Ont. To find out more, click here. Bearing Specialists Association elects 2010-'11 officers, directors At its 2010 Annual Convention, from May 1 to 4, 2010, in Florida, the Bearing Specialists Association elected a new slate of officers and directors to serve in 2010-2011. To find out more, click here.

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FEATURES: Oil & Lubrication

Ontario egg-processing plant places focus on food-grade lubricants Each week, six million eggs pass through the Burnbrae Farms processing plant in Strathroy, Ont. In order to make sure the eggs are safe and the machines keep running, they require lubricants that meet the high standards of the food industry. Read how... 11 bearing myths to avoid Uncover these 11 pervasive myths common to many bearing applications. The author addresses incorrect installation, problematic lubrication and misapplication to help you keep your machines running smoothly. Find out more...

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PRODUCTS:

Video borescope system Omega's new borescope is a portable, hand-held, complete borescope system with 89 mm (3.5'') extra-wide monitor, camera and video. more...	Toyota's 8-Series, 4-wheel AC electric lift truck Toyota Canada Industrial Equipment unveiled its innovative new line of lift trucks, available in 4,000 to 6,500 pound load capacities. more...	Flexible tubing Ark-Plas Products manufactures a complete line of flexible tubing for pneumatic and fluid applications, available in virtually every increment. more...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

May 11: Oil & lubrication May 26: Lighting & flooring June 7: Health and Safety June 21: PTDA Report & Electrical systems July 12: Power transmission

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DIGITAL EDITION:

PdM Power: Improve uptime with infrared Sound Waves: Ensure equipment health with ultrasound Get more for less from your CMMS systems Green Maintenance: Strive to achieve energy efficient savings

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

The Canadian Institute's Shutdown Symposium, May 26 - 27, The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax.

MainTrain Fort McMurray, Sept. 15 - 17, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.