Pumps are routinely placed into severe duty applications where durability and reliability are critical. But, even the most expertly designed and stout pieces of...

Tanks and the substances they hold are a critical part of many business processes with downtime an unacceptable risk if levels run low or,...

By Charlie Simpson, Vesconite Bearings When the team responsible for the maintenance of the irrigation system at one of South Africa’s premier golf courses was...

In last month’s installment, we outlined a few of the unforeseen consequences that stem from the decision to single-source reliability-critical components and explained why...

It’s one thing to promise reliable performance under hazardous and demanding conditions, but what happens when a product is put to the test? A...

By Ray Daugherty and Mathew Griffin, Greene Tweed A wide range of materials can be found in life sciences applications such as the manufacturing of...

Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an O-ring's optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. One critical factor to consider...

In the first of this four-part article, we pointed out the importance of keeping contaminants away from lube oil in pump bearing housings. We...

With the discoveries of large new natural gas deposits, including shale formations, competition is intensifying for LNG supply contracts, making it imperative that LNG...

In the first part of this series, we addressed some of the basics of effective valve station planning. Continuing in that mold, let’s take...