Outsourcing Critical Aspects of Processing Systems

For equipment designers in processing industries, there are aspects of any system that are more functional in nature, yet still critical. This includes gas,...

Revolutionizing Pump Performance on the Gulf Coast

One of Vesconite Bearings’ innovative bushing materials, Vesconite Hilube, has assisted a U.S. pump manufacturing company on the Gulf Coast in coping with its...

Estimating True Life-cycle Cost

By Ben Keiser, Applied Flow Technology We all want reliable pumps and piping systems that meet requirements with a cost-effective design. The resulting design may...

Proper Equipment Calibration Essential to Accurate Gas Sample Analysis

Gas sampling equipment is one of the most widely used tools in medical, food processing, brewing and landfill gas (LFG) monitoring applications. Units range...

The Disastrous Consequences of Neglecting Health and Safety

When it comes to health and safety in food and drink factories, many tend focus on hygiene within production and the threat of contamination...

Purpose-built forged parts optimized for power generation

When forging seamless rolled rings for the power and energy industries, it is crucial to tailor components for their specific applications, or “end use.”...

Eliminating Pipe Failures from Pneumatic Conveying Line

Robert Forgione, P.E. and his team at the Upper Occoquan Water Reclamation Plant in Centreville, Virginia were wading through yet another dust cloud to...

Achieving true ultra-fine grit removal: Part 1 of 2

We naturally adjust our expectations within the constraints of what is practical. When we lived in an analog world, we didn't expect or even...

How Many Mils Is Your Coating?

From the job shop to the robotic assembly floor, it is vital that the product be made well and correctly coated for protection, aesthetics,...

The importance of Adopting New Automation and AI Technology

In an increasingly automated world, the importance of digital transformation, IoT, AI, and Industry 4.0 has been recognized within a range of industries, and...