Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coatings Are Ready for Hard Work
By Dr. Florian Rovere, Oerlikon Balzers
Within the universe of wear resistant thin films, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as the ideal solution for...
To Succeed, Control Your Speed
By Mark Harshman, Siemens
Medium voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs) are often the best choice to capitalize on opportunities to significantly reduce the operating and...
Drive-based Functional Safety
Today, new drive technology is making the previously complicated job of implementing a machine safety system much easier. Recent technical advances make safer operation...
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...
Claim the power you need
One of the largest hire providers of equipment and tools in Europe, Boels Rental, is utilizing a cutting-edge battery energy storage system (BESS) powered...
From the Plan to the Plant
By Cliff Knight, KnightHawk Engineering
Crushers and slag grinders are often applied in materials handling and gasification plants to reduce the size of quenched slag...
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...
Benefits of Screw Pumps in Oil-and-Gas Fluid-Handling Applications: Part 2 of...
As mentioned in part 1 of this series, the solution to the shortcomings of centrifugal pumps can be positive displacement (PD) screw pumps. The...
Coming Through in the Clutch
Across a number of markets, for commercial, municipal, or industrial uses, incline and standard conveyors need to perform under demanding conditions with reliability and...
Toward a New Era of Motor-Driven Compressor
Demands for reductions in CO2 emissions from factories continue to rise in response to global warming concerns. Such demands, coupled with the desire to...









