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...
Enhancing wireless scalability, flexibility, range, and efficiency
The need for a secure, reliable, and fast industrial wireless network has never been greater. From moment-by-moment flow readings from smart pumps to real-time...
The world’s largest untapped resource: excess heat: Part 1 of 3
Among experts there is increasing consensus that spiking energy prices are likely to linger on for the next few years, at least. While the...
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...
Vibration monitoring that anyone can afford: Part 2 of 2
see Part 1 here
In last month’s installment of this series, we discussed how vibration monitoring is an affordable and reliable component for almost any...
Finding Reliability at High Altitude
By CHRIS BRAND, ABB
The open-pit gold-silver mine project by the South African mining company Gold Fields is located in the Atacama Desert among the...
PVD Coatings Extend the Life of High-Value IGT and Steam...
By Paul Brooks, Oerlikon Balzers
Industrial gas turbine (IGT) manufacturers and MROs are continually seeking new ways to improve the performance and longevity of critical...
How PMAC Motors Are Often the Best Solution for Processing Applications
By Matt Hanson, Bison Gear and Engineering
Selecting the right type of motor for your next machine build now includes a new option to consider....
Innovative Vibration Learning System: Part 2 of 2
By Dr. Budhaditya Hazra, Liang Xu, and Dr. Suri Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest
In last month’s introduction, we touched on how SpectraQuest has introduced a new innovative...
Shedding Light on Submersibles
Recent changes in solar pumping technology have the potential to turn the market on its head. For years, solar-powered pumping systems have been used...