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...
Extending the Life of Precision Components in Demanding Applications: Part 1...
Although bearings, gears, rollers, and other precision components are generally made of hardened steel or metal alloys, those utilized in high load applications still...
Benefits of Permanently Installed Automatic Insulation Resistance (IR) Testing: Part 3...
Throughout this series, we have noted the critical need for accurate electrical condition (IR) of the insulation in your equipment and the issues that...
Intelligent Pumping Means Efficient Motor Use
Pump users are asking for greater efficiency and more integrated solutions from both their pumps and motors, and Grundfos constantly strives to make its...
Important Considerations for Replacing and Sizing AC Motors
Every business is trying to conserve energy in the face of high utility costs, so getting the best return on investment (ROI) is critical...
Protecting Critical Pump Motors with Automatic Notification
By Jeff Elliott
Although municipal and industrial process engineers have streamlined the monitoring and control of critical equipment through SCADA systems and other means of...
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...
Sizing Pumps and Pump Motors
End users or service centers often need to specify replacement pumps or pump motors, sometimes involving a retrofit or re-application project. A successful outcome...
What Is Three Minutes of Motor Testing Worth to You?
Motor testing is among the most common yet underutilized diagnostic and measurement tools that yields an incredible return on investment. The following case study...
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...









