Sean Silvey, Diagnostic Product Specialist, Fluke Corporation
On this episode of the RS Expert Advice podcast, Sean Silvey, a Diagnostic Product Specialist at Fluke Corporation, talks with us about the critical role that diagnostic equipment plays in manufacturing environments. From sustainability and productivity to safety and cost savings, diagnostic equipment is an often-overlooked critical aspect of production and processing environments, and can also be a key enabler for predictive and preventative maintenance activities. Sean covers what’s at stake when selecting diagnostic, testing and measurement equipment and how these technologies can help manufactures improve safety, sustainability and productivity.
Learn more about the full range of Fluke products available from RS at: https://us.rs-online.com/manufacturers/fluke/.
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1:25 – Tell us a little about your role at Fluke and what type of equipment Fluke specializes in.
2:42 – What role does diagnostic equipment play overall in the manufacturing environment, and what are some of the most common types of things that Fluke equipment is monitoring in a typical plant?
4:46 – What happens if that equipment malfunctions or isn’t in place? What’s at stake?
5:50 – Safety is a key concern for plant managers. How does proper diagnostic equipment help facilities maintain safety and what tools are most important in doing that.
9:39 – RS recently made a public commitment to several major sustainability goals and we are seeing more and more manufacturers take similar steps lately – how can proper diagnostic equipment help support making manufacturing operations “greener”?
11:22 – Any examples of customers leveraging Fluke products to improve sustainability/energy efficiency that you can talk about?
12:01 – Diagnostic equipment is absolutely critical to preventative and predictive maintenance. How does having tools in place help prevent costly downtime and save money for manufacturers?
14:09 – Any tips for manufacturing operators out there who are looking to upgrade their diagnostic and monitoring capabilities? Where would you suggest someone start if they are looking to refresh their technology?
15:48 – And lastly, what does the future of diagnostics in the manufacturing environment look like? What are you seeing at Fluke in terms of new diagnostic tools or equipment that are either just coming on the market or might be coming available soon?
