Reaching for the Stars

Two new products from Regal are increasing efficiency for HVAC systems and making life easier for their operators. Regal’s DEC Star system combines patented...

How to Assess Pump Performance

Conventional centrifugal water pumps are unable to be significantly improved; however the Stelth “Solid Body Vortex” principle, employed as a pump, approaches the problem...

Motor Search Made Easy

Many search tools in the electric motor industry only allow you to choose search parameters from a drop-down menu. The problem with this method...

A Light Solution for Deep Water

SKF has supplied magnetic bearings for use in the world’s first subsea gas compression system at the Asgard gas field off the Norwegian coast....

Constant Water Pressure Where and When You Need It

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day. Nearly 70 percent...

How Do You Power a Planet?

Most of the world’s energy is consumed by industry and buildings. But, according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency can deliver 38 percent...

Turning Away from Tradition

Companies around the world have come to rely on screw conveyor drive systems for reliable drive solutions to meet the demands of transporting bulk...

Encompassing an Optimized Match Between Bearings and Applications: Part 1 of...

In last month’s introduction to this article, we discussed how the evolution of ISO standards has gradually refined life calculation methods to help close...

Encompassing an Optimized Match Between Bearings and Applications: Part 1 of...

Wherever there is rotating machinery—pumps included—rolling bearings perform vital functions. In general, they support shaft loads, reduce friction through rolling motion, and provide shaft...

Customers Demand Higher Power and Increased Safety

North American motor users require a variety of electric motors and have been seeking a solution that includes motors for safe area operation and...