ISO 20816: Vibration monitoring and compliance for rotating machinery
The ISO 20816 defines binding limit values for vibration monitoring of rotating machines from 15 kW. This guide explains the technical requirements, the impact on…
Regulations and Safety
Complete guides on industrial standards and safety compliance: ISO, DIN, ATEX, machinery directives.
Electrical safety of machines: Requirements of the EN 60204-1 standard and implications for industrial maintenance
Introduction The EN 60204-1:2018 standard (Safety of machines - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General rules) constitutes the essential technical reference for the…
Lifting Equipment Inspection: Compliance with FEM, ISO 4309 and National Regulations for Brazilian Industrial Plants
Complete technical guide on inspection of lifting equipment according to ISO 4309:2017, FEM and Brazilian legislation (NR-11, NR-12, NBR 10401). Includes 20-point audit checklist, steel…
ISO 14001:2015 in MRO operations – Waste management, chemicals and energy efficiency for the French aerospace and energy sectors
ISO 14001:2015 imposes strict requirements on waste management, chemicals and energy efficiency in MRO operations. This article details the technical obligations, the impacts on maintenance,…
EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230: Technical obligations and consequences for MRO from 2027
The new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 comes into force in January 2027 and requires maintenance workers to provide strict evidence of significant system changes, cybersecurity…
ISO 14001:2015 in MRO Operations – Environmental Compliance for Waste, Chemicals, and Energy
ISO 14001:2015 mandates environmental compliance in MRO operations, covering waste management, chemical handling, and energy efficiency. This guide provides a practical checklist for maintenance managers,…
ISO 14001:2015 - environmental compliance in MRO operations: waste, chemicals, energy efficiency
Practical engineering manual for the implementation of ISO 14001:2015 in MRO divisions of Ukrainian industrial enterprises. Covers waste management, chemicals, energy efficiency, component certification requirements…
Hoist testing standards: FEM, ISO 4309 and national regulations in the MRO area
Introduction: Why hoist inspections are critical for system availability Hoisting equipment such as cranes, chain hoists, rope winches and load handling equipment are indispensable resources…
EN 60204-1:2018 — Requirements for the Electrical Equipment of Machine Tools: Practical Guide to MRO Compliance
Complete technical guide to compliance EN 60204-1:2018 for the electrical equipment of machine tools. Includes operational checklist for audits, component certification requirements, analysis of sanctions…
ISO 50001 energy audit requirements: the role of MRO in energy management systems at industrial enterprises of Ukraine
The article examines ISO 50001:2018 requirements for MRO operations at industrial enterprises of Ukraine: from the selection of certified components to a practical checklist for…
Inspection Standards for Lifting Equipment: FEM, ISO 4309 and National Regulations in the Benelux
1. Introduction: The Need for Certified Lifting Equipment Lifting equipment and cranes are the physical backbone of heavy industrial operations. A failing overhead crane, winch…
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU): Repair Obligations and Replacement Components in the Machine Tool Industry
Introduction: Why PED is Critical to Safety and Operational Efficiency The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU, implemented in Italy with Legislative Decree 26/2016, represents the…