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Investigating the Explosive Decompression Resistance of a Low Temperature Perfluoroelastomer

Effect of Temperature, CO2 Content and Design Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) or Explosive Decompression (ED) is a failure mode which can occur in elastomer materials following exposure to high pressure gaseous molecules followed by a rapid depressurisation event. In this work seals manufactured from a low temperature FFKM, designed primarily for use by the oil […]

Fluid Handling Industry Market Report: M&A Transactions Second Half 2014

This is a report on merger and acquisition transactions announced in the third and fourth quarters of 2014 for manufacturers, distributors or service providers for dynamic (rotating or reciprocating) fluid handling equipment or related products – except drivers and power transmission products – to industrial markets. The report is compiled by Global Equity Consulting, LLC and […]

Taco Engineering Case Study

HVAC and pump manufacturer meets customer demand and captures sales with new drives

ATFAB Case Study

Improving efficiency and saving energy in natural gas extraction with an automated solution and remote access

Romeo Engineering Case Study

Helping oil companies to answer the call to reduce cost and create automated solutions that are smaller, less costly, and more energy-efficient.

HyFab Case Study

Alternative logic and specialized HVAC controller helps meet ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Kingsly Case Study

Sophisticated, intelligent compression pumps offer remote monitoring, data gathering, and control to save energy, time, and expense

FLUID HANDLING INDUSTRY MARKET REPORT

This is a report on merger and acquisition transactions announced in the first half of 2014 for industrial pump and related businesses including manufacturers, distributors and service companies. The report is compiled by Global Equity Consulting, LLC and City Capital Advisors. Global Equity Consulting and City Capital Advisors provide merger and acquisition advisory services including: buy-side and sell-side […]

Bearing Maintenance Practices to Ensure Maximum Bearing Life

Reliability of centrifugal pumps is heavily dependent on bearing reliability. The bearings that support the impeller shaft are complex machine components whose service life is directly affected by: Contamination (both particulate and water) Lubrication method and lubricant type Mounting and dismounting techniques Selection of components Control of inactive bearing rolling elements Proper housing support and […]

A Practical Guide to Machinery Shaft Alignment

Laser alignment is an essential component of a proactive maintenance strategy for rotating machines. This practical guide provides information and guidelines for the implementation of good shaft alignment of directly coupled rotating equipment including terminology, alignment methods, troubleshooting soft foot, causes of machine breakdown and related case studies

Best Practices: Machinery Alignment Shimming

There is more to proper shimming of a machine for alignment than meets the eye. There are several things you should keep in mind.Some of these factors include shim material, labor intensiveness of repair and manufacturing, safety, proper alignment, and time that will be used (one of our most valuable commodities). The following paper will […]