Reliability Gets Its Groove Back
Experienced industrial automation manufacturer and an industrial internet of things tools developer Opto 22 today announced a groundbreaking new industrial system to address the...
Wasted Energy Means Wasted Dollars: Part 3 of 3
In the conclusion of this series, we will examine the necessity of a functional precision alignment program, specifically how savings will begin to accrue...
Key resources for renewable energy applications
Consider the following statistics from Renewable Energy World that emphasize an important trend toward renewable energy sources: 13.7 million, the number of people employed...
Curing a Raw Water Pumping Facility’s Unremitting Driveshaft Failures: Part 1...
One of the major pump OEMs had invited Mechanical Solutions, Inc. to resolve an occurrence of multiple pump driveshaft failures for one of their...
Preventing Rust Formation with Electronic Water Treatment
The growing demand for water for industrial applications, power production and water supply has resulted in an increasing need for water treatment. The water...
Laser Cladding as a Technical Improvement Over Traditional Spray and Fuse...
Laser metal deposition on pump screw; Dan Hayden (left), Tim Wetherbe (right)
Typical weld characteristics are a single layer deposit thickness of around 0.04 inches,...
Pipeline Collapse Shows Urgent Need for Two-Way Air Valves
The recent catastrophic collapse of a pipeline at a $10 million project in Central America is clear proof that current procurement of air valves...
How to Check a Motor Armature for Damaged Windings
If you have access to a volt/ohm meter, there are three quick checks you can do that will tell you if a motor armature...
Training reliability professionals and subject matter experts: Part 1 of 2
As in all professions, there are individuals who graduated near the top of their class, and others who graduated last. Rarely would we want...
Pump and System Curves for Multi-branched Systems
By Ben Keiser, Applied Flow Technology
Creating a pump and system curve for a simple piping system with a single flow path and no control...









