The modern-day world of paint and coatings bears little resemblance to the days when cavemen used primitive ingredients to construct the “paints” that they used to adorn their cave walls. Helping create this growth will be next generation paint and coatings formulations that incorporate all of the available new technologies. These technologies rely on a […]
Pumps play a critical role in the handling and transferring of dangerous chemicals, as they are used throughout the chemical supply chain to transfer chemicals from the pipeline or bulk tank, to name a few applications. With multiple key transfer points in the process, it is crucial that manufacturers select the proper pump for their […]
This paper will help you understand your piping systems requirements and basic expansion joint functions that are key to achieving optimal performance. This article was first published in Pumps & Systems magazine. Download your copy to learn more.
Pumping systems absorb in the neighbourhood of 20% of all motor driven electrical energy usage in the United States. However, established efficiency incentive programs only contribute a small proportion of incentive dollars to save energy in pumping systems. The programs today are mostly centred around the use of high efficiency motors, which only result in […]
The Fluid Sealing Association, an international trade association of sealing device manufacturers, has established an educational initiative called Sealing Systems Matter. A primary objective of the initiative is to influence the decision-making process applied to the purchase, specification, and upgrade of sealing systems used in the process industries and municipalities. In today’s highly competitive market, an increasing number of […]
If you are new to the pump arena, you may be a bit taken back by the number of pump models offered by various pump manufacturers. And, when you take a look at their performance curves you will see that they come in a plethora of shapes and sizes. Please note Joe’s email address has […]
Download Normalized Bearing File that contains approximated bearing fault frequencies without the need to know the manufacturer and other difficult to obtain bearing information.
Laser alignment is an essential component of a proactive maintenance strategy for belt-driven machines. This practical guide provides guidelines and information for the implementation of good pulley alignment of belt-driven equipment, including terminology, proper alignment methods, soft foot, and best maintenance practices.
To achieve the lowest possible total cost of ownership, it is essential to consider how all of the factors described above are interrelated. Pumps that are properly adapted to the overall system and facilities, are constructed of materials that reflect the properties of the pumped liquid, and whose pumping principles fit well with the operational conditions will reduce overall costs.
Robday Mining Supplies, agents of Verder Pumps SA (Pty) Ltd, provide mining supplies to most of the mines in the Rustenburg area. Of these, the Angloplat operation has 3 running VF125 pumps at their Waterval Smelter plant. With the change of processes at the smelter and the need for reliable quality pumps, Div de Villiers, Engineering Specialist at […]
One of the greatest advantages of the British made Verderflex hose pump is its immunity to the detrimental effects of handling high solid content and abrasive substances. Whilst other pump designs become subject to costly maintenance and part replacement, Verderflex peristaltic hose pump users can enjoy trouble-free production and low running costs.