ISO 55000 in Maintenance: Asset Management for DACH Industrial Operations
Learn how the ISO 55000 transforms maintenance in DACH industrial operations from reactive to risk-based. Including checklist, liability risks and standards reference.
Standards & Safety
Extensive guides on industrial standards and safety regulations: ISO, DIN, ATEX, machine directives.
CE Marking for Replacement Components: When a Retrofit Requires New Certification
Analyze the technical and legal criteria for the replacement of industrial components and execution of retrofits in Brazil, addressing the CE marking, NR-12, NR-10, and…
Calculation of the Performance Level (PL) according to ISO 13849-1 for Industrial Safety Circuits
Technical guide for the calculation of Performance Level (PL) according to the standard UNE-EN ISO 13849-1, directed to maintenance and industrial safety engineers.
ISO 13849-1 and Performance Level (PL): Calculation and Implementation of Safety-Related Control Systems in Maintenance
1. Introduction The Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV) and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC require operators of industrial installations in the DACH region to provide uncompromising protection…
Welding Standards EN 1090 and ISO 3834: Compliance for Structural Steel Repairs in MRO
A technical guide for maintenance managers on EN 1090 and ISO 3834 compliance for structural steel repairs in industrial MRO operations, featuring a complete 18-point…
Electrical Servicing Safety According to NFPA 70E Standards: Arc Flash Protection, PPE and MRO Procedures
Detailed technical review of NFPA 70E standards for industrial MRO in Ukraine. Considered categories of arc flash protection, PPE classes, compliance checklist and liability for…
Repairs of Steel Structures for Machine Tools: Compliance with Standards EN 1090 and ISO 3834 in MRO
Technical analysis of standards EN 1090 and ISO 3834 applied to the repair and extraordinary maintenance of steel structures for machine tools. Practical guide for…
REACH and RoHS Compliance in Industrial MRO Spare Parts Procurement
A technical guide for maintenance managers and plant engineers on managing REACH and RoHS compliance for MRO spare parts procurement in the UK and US.
EN 60204-1 Electrical Safety of Machines: Practical Guide for MRO Managers in the Benelux
Practical guide on EN 60204-1 for MRO managers. Covers technical requirements, component selection, liability and a practical checklist for machine safety.
Compressed air quality according to the ISO 8573 standard: Classes, analysis and selection of components in machine tools
Technical guide on compressed air quality according to the UNI EN ISO 8573 standard for the machine tool sector. Analysis of purity classes, maintenance checklist…
Functional safety according to IEC 61508 and IEC 62061: Practical guidelines for maintenance teams in the DACH region
1. IntroductionThe operational safety of industrial systems depends largely on the reliability of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic systems (E/E/PE systems). In the modern…
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED): Replacement Parts and Repair Obligations in the Benelux
A comprehensive technical guide on the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU) for MRO professionals in the Benelux. Learn everything about replacement obligations, certification of spare…