Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 31 and talking to Benny Ortega, Sr. Solutions Provider at Failure Prevention Associations about "Tools and solutions for keeping your industrial assets in peak performance".  Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:










Reliability and maintenance in the industrial sector. 0:03

Industry professionals gather at SMRP's 31st annual conference, sharing insights and networking.
Benny Ortega shared his experience in the world of rotating equipment maintenance, highlighting the passion and dedication of professionals in the field.
Ortega discussed the importance of addressing the skills gap in precision maintenance, citing the lack of emphasis on millwrights, electricians, and plumbers in academic and career development.


Reliability in maintenance, using medical and mining industries as examples. 3:53

Benny highlights the importance of starting reliability efforts with the tools already being used in a facility.
Benny notes that some facilities may have precision maintenance problems rather than vibration issues, and offers solutions accordingly.
Benny discusses challenges in aligning machines, citing lack of knowledge transfer from retiring workers.
Benny provides hands-on training and uses vernier calipers to help workers understand shim corrections.


Importance of basics in laser alignment. 8:11

Benny emphasizes importance of basics in work, like cleanliness and job details.
Benny emphasizes the importance of proper setup and pre-alignment checks before using laser alignment tools.
Benny highlights the need for proper fundamentals and data quality to ensure successful laser alignment.


Asset management, maintenance, and reliability. 12:38

Benny discussed root cause analysis and cause mapping, highlighting the importance of identifying the underlying causes of a problem rather than just treating its symptoms.
Benny shared an example of how a simple problem was solved by identifying a basic fundamental issue that was overlooked, demonstrating the power of cause mapping in finding solutions.
Benny Ortega is a valuable asset management expert on LinkedIn.
Industrial professionals can connect with Benny for real insights and solutions.












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BENNY ORTEGA'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-ortega-crl-18887b50/

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