Advancements in sealing technologies for rotating equipment can sometimes go unnoticed. Most bearings are protected through the use of contact…
Read about the use of thermal spray coatings for metal-seated valves on EmpoweringValves.com.
Author: Henri Azibert Rarely does a conversation about modern maintenance practices not include the topic of condition monitoring. It is considered…
Understand the Application Shutdowns for valve maintenance or replacement are costly to plant capacity, and ultimately revenue. As end users strive…
Pumping systems account for over 40% of industrial energy usage, revealing a vast industry need for more reliable and more…
Stainless motors used in food processing facilities are most likely classified as "Washdown Duty" by the motor manufacturer, but it…
American municipalities face aging infrastructure problems in almost every aspect of their services to citizens - from roadways, electrical distribution,…
Author: Steve Bullen, A.W. Chesterton Company In 2015, the US industrial sector consumed 800.7 million megawatt hours of electricity at a…
Look out for these common pitfalls, and don’t assume that a lubrication leak means seal failure. A well-known technique for increasing…
Figure 1 - top view of double-suction pump showing plain elbow (a) creates cavitation while a Suction Diffuser Flex (b) promotes…
In Part 3, we review the true differentiators between Two and Three Level Active Front End Drives and provide an…