Intelligent Pumping Systems
As pumping systems become increasingly intelligent, smart devices are at the core of most solutions. The “smarts” in the system may reside in many...
Say good-bye to brake wear
Force Control introduces the Magnashear® electric coupler brake which feature oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint....
Utilizing ODS and Vibration Analysis to Eliminate Ongoing Alignment Issues
The following article consists of a case study utilizing Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) in conjunction with standard vibration tools to solve problems in the...
Improving Balancing Quality and Profitability in the Overhaul of Turbochargers
For most people, turbochargers are associated with vehicles they see zooming past on the road with an extra boost of power. According to a...
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...
The Genie Grants Your Wish for Lower Operating Costs
The demand to reduce operating costs and optimize building systems is higher than ever. Xylem Inc. and its Bell & Gossett brand released the...
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...
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...
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...
Precision Meets Connectivity
Big Data, Cloud, Internet of Things, and Smart Factory: This is just a selection of the buzzwords currently dominating the discussions in many industry...









