Going Against the Current

The LDT Dosatron proportional dosing system is used for the dosing of coolant lubricants and its innovative design significantly increases the energy efficiency of...

Fish Friendly Pumps Go Direct Drive

Bedford Pumps, the UK’s leading manufacturer of large submersible and conventional pumps for the Land Drainage industry, has recently installed and commissioned a direct...

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...

Encompassing an Optimized Match Between Bearings and Applications: Part 1 of...

Wherever there is rotating machinery—pumps included—rolling bearings perform vital functions. In general, they support shaft loads, reduce friction through rolling motion, and provide shaft...

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...

North American Refiners Find Success with New Drive Offering

By David Pell, Voith Turbo North America A petroleum refiner in the Southern United States placed two orders for Voith’s new VoreconNX variable speed drive and...

Encompassing an Optimized Match Between Bearings and Applications: Part 1 of...

In last month’s introduction to this article, we discussed how the evolution of ISO standards has gradually refined life calculation methods to help close...

Maximum Results from Mini Drive

Equipment manufacturers seeking to give induction motors a selectable scalar (V/F) or voltage vector control (VVW) now have a new solution at their fingertips....

More Sustainable Pumping Using Permanent Magnet Motor Technology: Part 1 of...

Being good stewards of natural resources like water and energy while still maintaining or even improving productivity is an ever-growing challenge for business owners...

Maximizing Power Plant Flexibility: Part 1 of 3

As renewables grow in the energy mix used by North American power producers, keeping generating assets best utilized requires operating them with a flexibility...