...continuously at the extremes of its performance or environment limits. The inspection and maintenance list is as follow: 1. Check the belt tension: Visually inspect the drive belts for signs of wear. If any of the belts show significant wear or are cracked replace all the belts as a complete set. Frequency: First 24 Hours 2. Check the Oil Level: The pump have two oil cases, one at the drive end and one at the non-drive end. The oil levels should be checked when the pump is not running. The normal level should be the middle of the sight glass. Frequency: Weekly Drive End Oil Capacity | Non Drive End Oil Capacity | 4 Liters | 3 Liters | 3. Check the Inlet Filter is not Blocked: Open the door retaining clips on the access door. Remove the filter element retaining nuts. Remove the filter cartridge and refit the new cartridge. Frequency: Weekly 4. Drain and replace the Pump Oil: Unscrew the filler plug, Unscrew the drain plug, Drain the oil into a suitable container, Replace the drain plug, Fill with the correct grade oil to mid-way on the indicator glass, Replace the filler plug. Frequency ( First 200hurs/ 2 Weeks) 5. Grease the drive belt tension rod 6. Replace the filter cartridges. Frequency: 8,000 Hours/ Yearly 7. Inspect the Non Return Valve. Frequency: Yearly 8. Replace the drive belts. Frequency: Yearly 9. Replace the pump bearings and seals. Frequency: 8,000 Hours/...
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...HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Born in the Carolinas in 1898, Pepsi-Cola has a long and rich history. The drink is theinvention of Caleb Bradham (left), a pharmacist and drugstore owner in New Bern, NorthCarolina. In the late1890's, he had been experimenting withCoca andKola extracts in thesyrup form. By mixing this syrup with carbonated water, he produced a very pleasingbeverage that not only tasted good but also made his customers and friends feel good. Hepromoted it as a cure of dyspepsia (indigestion). Initially called Brads Drink by his local friends, the drink was formally titled PEPSI COLAin 1898. By 1902 the syrup was so popular that Caleb was devoting most of time in the preparation, packaging, marketing, advertising, and overseeing thedistribution of it to other pharmacies. His sales increased rapidly and in1904 he boughtthe Bishop Mill and converted it into his bottling plant for Pepsi Cola. In 1907, hepurchased adjoining land and built a three-story addition to the factory to serve as office space for his new company. By the end of1909 Caleb Bradham had250 franchises in24 different states, hisbusinesses continued to grow till1920 when volatile sugar prices caused the beginning ofthe rapid decline in his fortune. Bankruptcy was declared in March,1923 and the PEPSIformula passed through the series of folding companies until1931, when Loft CandyCompany in New York purchased it. In1934, Pepsi began offering twice as much softdrink for the same 5-cent price and sales soared...
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...Appearance: May, Issue #3 Status: Hero Occupation: Doctor Base: Brooklyn, New York USA Height: 5’7 Weight: 135 lbs Eyes: Hazel Hair: Brown Special Powers/Abilities: Able to see through thick walls and when its dark due to her x-ray vision. Strong sense of smell, so she can tell when there is a fire or a dangerous fume in the air. Ability to climb, so she can get into high places when it’s needed. Also has strong hearing to hear when someone is calling for help. Other abilities: Complex fighting, to show you that just because she a girl doesn’t mean she can’t do more things than an average fighter. Transportation, to move invisibly and quick/fast. Furthermore, Grapping gun, lie detector and a utility belt are special gadgets War Angel carry on her belt. Synopis: My character became a superhero when one day Cassandra was walking in the park at night she knew something was wrong, but she couldn’t actually feel it because she could hear it. At first she heard a continuous sound then it became clear. She heard a child yelling “ Help me! Help me!” She began looking for where the sound was coming from so she started walking around the park. Then she begin to run. As the sound got louder and louder. Soon she saw the two ninjas, one was in black and the other one was in grey. She spotted the little girl, it was hard to see because it was dark. Then she began to see clear, she realize she had x-ray vision. She jump high and climbed onto the wall, she realized she had the...
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...Albany plant produces plastic bottles and caps. Receiving Department The receiving department accepts the delivery of raw materials shipped to the company by truck. The raw materials, or inputs, are: 1. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic pellets 2. Cardboard 3. Adhesives 4. Ink 5. Solvent cleaners 6. Lubricating oils 7. Mold release agents 8. Electricity 9. Natural gas 10. Light bulbs The desired product is comprised of inputs sent to the molding department. The possible byproducts, wastes, or outputs, from this department are: 1. Off-spec raw materials managed as waste 2. Spilled materials that may cause land and water pollution 3. Wasted energy from lighting, heating, and processing equipment If possible, off-spec raw materials are returned to the vendor for credit. Otherwise, the material is treated as waste and sent to a landfill. Molding Department The Georgia plant does not do custom orders. To help manage costs, the products produced by the plant are offered in a standard palette of colors. Because the colors are standardized, the HDPE pellets are ordered pre-mixed with the necessary colorizing dyes. While this requires more warehouse space to store a larger amount of HDPE pellets, production costs and time are saved by not having to mix dyes and HDPE pellets. The inputs are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. HDPE pellets Lubricating oils Solvent cleaners Mold release agents Electricity Natural gas The desired product is comprised of molded plastic parts for the trimming...
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...ones? Are we just overreacting? There are in fact a large number of different toxins that are put in toys when they are made. One in three toys have harmful toxins in them. Phthalates is one of those toxins. Phthalates is used in toys that are made of plastic; it helps in the softening process. Although it may seem harmless, phthalates can cause cancer in children, it can also cause disrupt in hormone systems, and even spur an early onset of puberty in children. (Boulard, 2008) Phthalates can be found in teething rings, pacifiers, also flexible plastic toys, (Fisher, 2012) and it is also found in sleep masks. Mercury is another toxin found in toys, it is found in a large number of toys, but mainly in bath toys. Mercury is bad for any one that comes in contact with a large amount of it, or even just a little bit of it. For children it can damage their kidneys and also their nervous system. (Boulard, 2008) Cadmium is also a toxin in toys, it is used in all painted toys, and also lunch boxes. Cadmium can damage kidneys; also it can damage the lungs and the intestines. (Boulard, 2008) There is also Bisphenol-A, which is used in the polycarbonate plastic, which is used for baby bottles, (Boulard, 2008) and also the lining of plastic food containers. It can lead to hyperactivity in children, and can also impair their ability to learn. Lead is a big one used in children toys. Lead can be in anything from painted toys to backpacks. It is in little hands love book, and also the Dora the...
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...21st century, many local governments, school systems, transit agencies, and even airlines pass law regulations against practicing of wearing saggy pants. Most federal states have banned the practice of some people that might want to show their underwear. In fact, some movies have influence on young men to wear their pants like that because some movies are only advised to mature adults.Secondly, I believe that some people that does this is related to some gang or group. Most rappers wear their saggy pants are showing young men that it is ok the be cool and to stand out. Even though some have belt, but refuse to wear them on and still wear they saggy pants. Belts are to be put on your pants to keep them from being loose or falling on your body. A lot of young men are taught to wear them at school because of the school rules about saggy pants. Most school codes require that you must wear a belt to class or be sent back home. In short, I believe that all kids with sagging clothing is violating school dress codes and in the court...
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...worksheets used to complete the evaluation aided the team in locating common areas of non-sustainable practices relating to land, water, and air pollution. The three non-sustainable practices evaluated further are solid waste, and hazardous waste causing land pollution, hazardous waste causing water pollution, and gaseous waste causing air pollution. These areas are the most harmful to the immediate population, which includes the plant workers and the communities. Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Causing Land Pollution One of the non-sustainable practices is adding to land pollution. Currently, off-spec materials are sent to the landfill (Apollo, 2012). In addition to this, scrap plastic managed as waste goes to the landfill (Apollo). The biggest problem is that plastic is not biodegradable. When plastic and off-spec products are sent to the landfill, breakdown occurs but at minimal rates and these take longer to biodegrade over time. To remain compliant with government regulations, Riordan Manufacturing is required to identify hazardous waste generated each month if it exceeds 2,200 pounds (Apollo, 2012). If Riordan Manufacturing’s plants generate products in excess of 2,200 pounds per month, a set procedure needs to be followed to ensure proper disposal (Apollo). Regulations are set to minimum standards, and Riordan Manufacturing should set its goals to achieve the higher standards regardless of how much waste is generated per month. One way of doing this is to set up specific...
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...Conveyor belt From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article is about industrial conveyor belts. For information on the global flow of sea currents, see Thermohaline circulation. Point of contact between a power transmission belt and its pulley. A conveyor belt uses a wide belt and pulleys and is supported by rollers or a flat pan along its path. These conveyor structures contain belts for moving bulk sulfur from railcars to storage piles and from the piles to ships. A conveyor belt (or belt conveyor) consists of two or more pulleys, with a continuous loop of material - the conveyor belt - that rotates about them. One or both of the pulleys are powered, moving the belt and the material on the belt forward. The powered pulley is called the drive pulley while the unpowered pulley is called the idler. There are two main industrial classes of belt conveyors; Those in general material handling such as those moving boxes along inside a factory and bulk material handling such as those used to transport industrial and agricultural materials, such as grain, coal, ores, etc. generally in outdoor locations. Generally companies providing general material handling type belt conveyors do not provide the conveyors for bulk material handling. In addition there are a number of commercial applications of belt conveyors such as those in grocery stores. The belt consists of one or more layers of material. They can be made out of rubber. Many belts...
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...Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Subject of the report 3 1.2. Background of the report 3 1.3. Objectives of Report 3 1.4. Limitation and Scope of the investigation 3 1.5. Plan of Development 4 2. Methodology 4 2.1. Interview with the shift supervisor 4 2.2. Factory site visit 4 3. Unsafe conditions 4 3.1. Easy access to conveyor belts 4 3.2. Guard rails around moving machinery 4 3.3. Emergency stop buttons 5 4. Unsafe behaviours 5 4.1. Employee’s attitude towards safety 5 4.2. Method and time of payment 5 4.3. Safety precautions and standards in the factory 5 5. Conclusions 6 5.1. Easy access to the conveyor belts and moving machinery 6 5.2. Emergency stop buttons 6 5.3. Employee’s attitude towards safety 6 5.4. Methods and time of payment 6 5.5. Safety signs and standards 6 6. Recommendations 7 6.1. Adequate guard rails 7 6.2. Safety courses 7 6.3. Alternative payment method 7 6.4. Safety precautions and standards 7 1. Introduction 1.1. Subject of the report This report describes conditions which affect safety in the steel factory and ways in which such conditions can be corrected. The report will be addressed to NOSA which is deeply concerned about the rising accidents in the work-place. 1.2. Background of the report The National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) is deeply concerned about the rising number of accidents in the work-places. It has requested all of its members to write reports about...
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...following events take place simultaneously. The boarding bridge is attached (1-3mins), and passengers (PAX) disembark the plane (10-15mins). Two types of hi-loaders are used: One is for catering (that stays there for two hours), and water & toilet carts hi-loader (30 mins). The ground power unit, air conditioning unit, conveyor belt (for luggage) and tractor are all used for the full duration (2-2.5 hours). Fuel takes around 30 minutes. Bags that are destinated to arrive at the airport are taken out of their pallets, put onto the conveyer belt then taken via tractor to the terminal to be put onto the other conveyer belt accessible to passengers in time for them to come after passing through passport control. Departure: Once all the above steps have been taken, we start the departure process. Passengers check in (3-4hours in total). Bags are checked in then go through the Bag Reconciliation System (30 mins). This ensures every bag is labeled and makes its destination known. Next, bags are segregated and palletized (30 mins) so each pallet has bags that are going to the same destination and are taken to the aircraft via tractor and conveyer belts. Hand baggage collection...
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...Bullfighters In Quicksand? Quatro Sinko 11. What Do You Get From a Pampered Cow? Spoiled Milk 12. What Do You Get When You Cross a Snowman With a Vampire? Frostbite 13. What Lies At The Bottom Of The Ocean And Twitches? A Nervous Wreck 14. What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? Anyone Can Roast Beef 15. Where Do You Find a Dog With No Legs? Right Where You Left Him 16. Why Do Gorillas Have Big Nostrils? Because They Have Big Fingers 17. Why Don't Blind People Like To Sky Dive? Because It Scares The Dog 18. What Kind Of Coffee Was Served On The Titanic? Sanka 19. What Is The Difference Between a Harley And a Hoover? The Location Of The Dirt Bag 20. Why Did Pilgrims' Pants Always Fall Down? Because They Wore Their Belt Buckle On Their Hat....
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...The Sandwich Factory A) The short story "The Sandwich Factory" is written by Jason Kennedy and deals with a man’s experiences doing a low-paid job at a sandwich factory. It tells the story of how the man needs to be able to deal with a lot of things about himself and other people, to do the work and concentrate about it. We get a very good insight into his situation, but it is very much marked by his personal thoughts about it, and therefore it becomes more or less useless for us to relate to. It is very obvious that this man doesn’t like his job, and we even get the feeling that he doesn’t like his life either. To begin with the story takes place in the sandwich factory, where he works. He introduces us to some of the people he works with. In the end of the story we have a situation not happening in the factory, but in his car as he drives a girl home. At the end we are back at the factory. The main character seems to be a guy who doesn’t like his life. He is very pessimistic, which is seen in the way he reacts on different things in life, and in the way he doesn’t believe in himself: "I had zero confidence with women anyway […]" (l. 96) It is very obvious that he doesn’t have any self-confidence, as he speaks badly about everyone around him - even his job. The factory is described as a horrible place, and the narrator seems to have a lot of fun thinking about how he thinks the managers have been taught in ‘schools’: "Remember, never look confused. […] Instead use anger...
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...item. First they arrive to pick up the package, upon arrival they scan the package so they know it is now in their possession and it is able to be tracked. This is part of a manufacturing and production process, as well as a sales and marketing process. It is a manufacturing and production process because it starts the initial travel or shipping of the package to its destination. Sales and marketing is used through customer service by getting someone to use FedEx (generating an order) and by the convenience of having the package picked up from the customers door step. Once the package is picked up it is taken to a hub or sorting center. At the sorting center the package is put on a conveyer belt that sorts through the packages and sends them to their destination. While on the conveyer belt the packages are scanned by invisible laser beams which weigh each box and measure the size. The length, width, & height are measured and together they produce the volume of the package, this tells FedEx how much to charge the customer for shipping. This particular example is in the financing and accounting category of a business process. The packages are then pushed by a diverter to the appropriate slide; there are nine of these slides or chutes all of which represent a different location in the U.S. The packages that are unable to be read are sorted manually. They are then put in a container to be shipped via air. Scales weigh the container before it is put on the aircraft. FedEx has employees...
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...and acceptability. Through this paper we’ll discuss the quality improvement systems or processes adopted by Hartman Industries in order to gain and retain more and more customers and success. According to Hartman Industries, LLC (2009) the company is considered to be colossal and a leader in plastic injection molding. To be massive and in top positions Hartman Industries has adopted strategies to manage their accuracy and exactness in regard to plastic injection molding. Hartman Industries succeeded because of their efforts in implementing and improving the ISO 9000 standards. They have come up with their own quality control programs which ensure that the quality delivered is up to the mark and as per the requirements of the present trends. The company is highly renowned for their quality work which they deliver in accordance to their outstanding quality control standards. These standards are set and maintained with the help of Six Sigma, thorough research and pertaining to the advanced technology. Identify a quality management system for process or organizational improvement As per UOP (2009) Hartman Industries can be considered as the leader and on the top position in the field of plastic injection molding. This leadership and renowned position has been attained by the company through the total quality management system which they have adopted to deliver the best quality. According to Goestch (2010) Fredrick Taylor brought the concept of total quality in 1920s. The company does...
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...Delta Plastics, Inc. (A) Stephanie Baldwin Kesterson Strayer University Discuss how an organization can benefit from a Total Quality Management program. An organization can benefit from a Total Quality Management (TQM) program because TQM is focused on meeting the expectations of the customer. Reid and Sanders (2010) define TQM as an integrated effort designed to improve quality performance at every level of the organization. TQM improves business from top to bottom because everyone is working towards a common goal. TQM is also a focused approach to guarantee customer satisfaction which will increase sales as well as increase profits. Having a TQM program also improves working conditions where discussion between managers and employees is open and where employees are motivated to work better. Companies can benefit from TQM simply because it insists on quality and excellence across the whole operation. Analyzing the case more closely, speculate which definition of quality each of the four main players was adhering to and discuss your rationale for each employee. In response to Delta Plastic’s “super plastic” product, there were several key opinions. Isabelle Harrison, Director of Research and Development, believes that the product created is safe, but she would like to have the opportunity to quality test it further and fine tune the product. Jose De Costa, Director of Manufacturing, agrees with Harrison because he believes it is possible the “super plastic” could...
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