Maximum rotor protection and pump reliability

Progressing cavity pumps, sometimes referred to as screw pumps, are the workhorse for many industries when an application demands reliable, steady movement of often...

Know Your Pump Base Plate Installation Options

Part 2 of a 3-Part Series In part 1 of this series, we looked at many of the ways in which pumps can be mounted—introducing...

Fire Codes: A Foundation of Safety for a Rapidly Changing World

The world’s tallest skyscrapers that are transforming city skylines from Shanghai to Dubai are impressive for their architecture and engineering, but perhaps their most...

Sourcing Electronic Components Post-Pandemic

With the unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime disruption of the supply chain for electronic components in the rear-view mirror, the market is finally beginning to stabilize. For...

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.”...

Controlling Dangerous Dusts in the Chemical Processing Industry: Part 2 of...

By David Steil, Camfil Air Pollution Control In the previous month’s introduction, we set out to examine the dangers of combustible dust generated in chemical...

The Proper Pump, Maintenance, and Air Line Accessories Mitigate Problems Caused...

Pumping system operators seeking durable, low-maintenance, easy-to-run equipment for fluid management often look to air-operated diaphragm (AOD) pumps. These pumps can move fluids of...

Checkweighers of the past, present, and future

From manual weight checks using balance scales to advanced automated checkweighing systems, we have always needed weighing technology throughout food production history. Below, we...

Precise Dimensioning of Pump Piping Systems: Part 2 of 2

Synchronization of several pumps is an effective way to reduce pressure pulsations and vibrations in the pipelines. In part 1 of this series, we...

Equipment Maintenance and Monitoring Best Practices

Pumping machinery is continually subjected to wear and tear and therefore is vulnerable to failure. Correct operation, timely maintenance, and upkeep of pumping station...