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,...
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,...
Graphalloy Bearings for LNG Pump Problems
By Eric Ford, Graphite Metallizing Corporation
Graphalloy bearings and bushings, manufactured by Graphite Metallizing Corporation, are used in many light hydrocarbon pump applications to help...
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...
Supply Chain Resilience: Part 2 of 3
see Part 1 here
In the first part of this series, we introduced how the vulnerabilities now exposed within lean manufacturing models are threatening supply...
To Repair or to Replace, That is the Question
There are philosophical choices that have sparked some of the great debates of our time: Star Wars or Star Trek? Thin crust or deep...
Frontloading Computational Fluid Dynamics Benefits Everyone: Part 1 of 2
The global competitive landscape for manufacturing is squeezing everyone—from the Tier 1 automotive companies to electronics goods manufacturers. It is shortening the required time...
Energy Efficiency and Corporate Sustainability
By Lowell Ungar and Andrew Whitlock, ACEEE
In part 1 of this series, we introduced how sustainability and financial reports are communicating the role of...
Significant Cost Savings by Replacing Traditional Biocide Program
A 60,000 gallon (227,125 liter) volume district cooling system located in downtown Chicago had a constant problem with algae and biofilm growth in the...
Intuitive user interface puts “Control” at your fingertips
THE ADVANTAGES OF WB CONTROL AT A GLANCE:
Easier feeding processes thanks to FellowFeed and GuidoFill Clear display of processes for the entire system Short click paths,...









