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...
Hydrogen Innovation Delivers Clean Energy
Hydrogen use is growing rapidly worldwide to provide a clean source of energy in a variety of industrial applications, but until now the residential...
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...
The New Frontier of Self-Lubricating Solutions
Metallized Carbon Corporation, a global leader in the manufacture of oil-free, self-lubricating, carbon-graphite materials for severe service lubrication applications, is committed to expanding the...
Securing efficiency with seamless automation
Innovation is a driving force behind many industries, and although plant operators are constantly seeking new methods and technologies to increase efficiency, integrating the...
How to Choose an Industrial Automation Controller
There are many important items to consider when choosing a controller for machine and process automation. Breaking down the equipment’s operational needs is a...
AMPing It Up
Emerson's Power Transmission Solutions introduces industry's first online tool for tracking the location, life history and latest revision drawings and installation instructions for all...
Driven Toward Innovation
Ferdinand Porsche is best known today for the sports cars that bear his name, but, among other engineering breakthroughs, he also built the first...
Extending the Life of Eddy Current Variable Speed Drive Systems
Figure 1: Original Dynamatic® Assembling Drawings
Eddy current drive technology can be a reliable proven alternative to traditional VFDs. An eddy current drive controls speed...
Drive-based Functional Safety: Part 2 of 3
Under the directives, national and regional laws, end users, machine builders, and system integrators are generally responsible for safety of machines and systems. The...









