Canned Motor Pumps Update
By Heinz P. Bloch
In part 1 of this series, we asked the question, “who should repair canned motor pumps?” For decades, the answer, according...
Say good-bye to brake wear
Force Control introduces the Magnashear® electric coupler brake which feature oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint....
When the Tail Wags the Dog
Cascade MVS was contracted as a last resort to confirm or dispute previous findings and recommendations in solving a vibration problem involving an 11,000...
The power of severe-duty motors
Severe-duty motors are designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions, where extreme environments challenge equipment performance and longevity. Industries such as oil and...
Getting the Most from Your Bearings: Part 2 of 2
For mechanical design of a fluid film bearing, the bearing designer must not only consider the proper sizing of the bearing to handle the...
Precision Meets Connectivity
Big Data, Cloud, Internet of Things, and Smart Factory: This is just a selection of the buzzwords currently dominating the discussions in many industry...
Compact Drives-and-Controls Solution Leads to New Performance Levels
Advanced PLC-controlled drive systems ideal for packed engine rooms of PSVsModular liquid-cooled drives and PLCs from ABB have been included in VARD Electro’s innovative,...
Ferryboat Travels into the Future with Danfoss VLT Drives
Carrying people and goods across rivers by ferryboat is a two-century old form of transportation that existed long before modern bridges. But for Clackamas...
Enhancing wireless scalability, flexibility, range, and efficiency
The need for a secure, reliable, and fast industrial wireless network has never been greater. From moment-by-moment flow readings from smart pumps to real-time...
Taking It to the Edge
By Lin Liu and Suri Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest Inc.
In this article, fracture propagation is simulated using a finite element model for a gearbox that is...