Pumping life back into Florida lake

When Florida’s Lake County Water Authority (LCWA)—in cooperation with the St. Johns Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection—made a plan...

Connecting the World’s Leading Repair Shops

The SKF Certified Rebuilder Analysis and Reporting Tool is a web-based database designed to keep a detailed record of repairs of electric motors, which...

Technologies that Enable Effective Energy Transition

Headwinds over the past several years have taught oil and gas companies to maintain strict cost disciplines and be more efficient than ever. Organizations...

Oil shear technology eliminates downtime

For a wide array of industrial applications, the scourge of downtime, whether due to unexpected breakdowns or routine maintenance, can mean significant differences in...

Proactive Motor Testing Protects Ethanol Plant

Ethanol has been a clean-burning fuel used in the United States since the 1850s. Ford’s Model T automobile was designed to run on ethanol,...

How Split Roller Bearings Increase Facility Efficiency and Reduce Downtime

No matter what the specific application or industry focus, efficiency is key for ensuring optimized operations in industrial facilities. But high efficiency means more...

Vibration Monitoring of an Integrally Geared Centrifugal Air Compressor

By Indira Rajagopal, Metrix A centrifugal air compressor is a rotating machine that uses centrifugal force to develop pressure for different applications. It accelerates air from...

Getting the Most from Your Bearings: Part 1 of 2

Whether selecting new or maintaining existing process equipment, bearings are a critical component in the equipment’s reliability, efficiency, and life. The majority of rotating...

Expert Motor Cooling Solutions Meet Dewatering Needs

Top pump manufacturers specialize in motor cooling technologies that enhance performance and durability. These systems are intended to perform in various applications, such as...

Extending the Life of Precision Components in Demanding Applications: Part 2...

As we saw in part 1 of this series, bearings, gears, rollers, and other precision components can experience excessive wear in applications with metal-to-metal...