FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: Editor André Voshart examines how to get the most from oil analysis. NEWS: Lay groundwork for your oil analysis program Ensure your oil analysis program runs with a minimum of problems and will ensure the best ROI. Review these seven recommendations prior to meeting with an oil analysis vendor. Get the 7 tips here... • Join PEM on Twiiter @PEMmag Dematic software allows constant view of material-handling systems Dematic has introduced a new support capability for users of automated material handling systems that provides a constant view of the system. Get product details... WIN 1 of 5 $100 gift certificates: Take survey to provide insight into Canadian manufacturing strategies One of PEM's sister publications, Manufacturing AUTOMATION, is conducting its fifth annual Canadian Manufacturing Study. Fill out the 20-question survey to win... PTM named Western Canada distribution centre for Lafert N.A. PTM Industries Inc. in Toronto and Lafert North America in Mississauga, Ont., have extended their existing partnership. Find out which product lines are involved... Maple Leaf fined $100K after pump severs finger Maple Leaf Consumer Foods Inc., in Kitchener Ont., was fined $100,000 this week for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was injured. Find out how the injury occurred... Worker fatally injured during pumpjack maintenance While completing maintenance on a pumpjack in Alberta, a contractor was killed, according to a Safety Alert released last month by Enform. Find out the circumstances and recommended corrective actions...

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FEATURES: POWER TRANSMISSION

Cut It Out: Replace your inefficient motors and reducers By Mike Fulton As energy costs rise, manufacturers are now, more than ever, looking for strategies to cut their energy usage. With energy such a huge factor in motor use, investing an energy-efficient models is key. Pick the right motor for its entire life cycle... An Eye on Tension: Get accurate with belt-vibration measurement tools By Ron Francis Proper tensioning is paramount in newer-generation belt operation. There is a direct relationship between belt tension and a belt's natural frequency of vibration. Read this feature to uncover at least two ways to detect belt vibration with appropriate instrumentation. Read the full feature...

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PRODUCTS: POWER TRANSMISSION

Upgraded gearmotors Bodine Electric has introduced its new WX gearhead in conjunction with its upgraded 34B-frame brushless DC motor. Link...	Custom-machined precision rolled ball screws Lee Linear now provides fast turnaround of high quality end-machined precision rolled ball screws. Link...	Consistent communication interfaces for Baldor Baldor has upgraded its range of smart drives with HMS, now able to communicate with a PLC. Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Aug. 24: Oil & Lubrication Aug. 31: Welding Sept. 7: Salary survey results

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Get a Hold on Power: How to manage your plant's energy footprint Buying In: Sense of equipment ownership key to green success An Eye on Tension: Get accurate with belt-vibration measurement tools On All Floors: Choosing the right surface prep tools

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

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.