The Perfect Shot for Abrasive Conditions
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...
Selective Electroplating: Fast, Precise, Localized
By Thomas Chapman, SIFCO ASC
Electroless nickel has many applications, and many are mission critical. But what happens when parts need repair or retouching? Typically,...
Control and Consistency: Part 1 of 2
The GEMÜ 480 and the 490 butterfly valve series are very versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications. These butterfly...
Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality
By Del Williams
In a world full of "smart" devices (i.e., smartphones, smart watches, and smart appliances), such technology is increasingly entering manufacturing and processing...
Piece by Piece
Ham Baker and Unitspark have completed the intricate installation of a penstock at a pumping station in South London in which a severely restricted...
The Business Case for Mechanical Seals in the Mining Industry
Figure 3: Close-up of a 5-inch Model CDPH (Cartridge-Style Dual) mechanical seal.
An overview of mechanical seal experience in the mining industry is conveniently obtained...
Hidden costs of subpar lubrication in industrial settings: Part 2 of...
Read Part 1 here.
Often companies consider lubricants to be commodity supplies and opt for lower cost products without stopping to think about what this...
By Land and By Sea, Special Offshore Painting Prevents Corrosion
By Walter Richter, Lewa
For safety reasons, odorants must be added to gases that are basically odorless, such as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), in refineries...
Rise of the Colossus
The first thermal Colossus liner hanger systems manufactured in Oman are designed to withstand superheated steam at 600 degrees Fahrenheit (316 degrees Celsius) and...
The Royal Discipline of TIG Welding: Part 1 of 2
By Xavier Jauregui, Arc Machines Inc., and Matthias Schaffitz, Wolfram Industrie GmbH
Quality pays off: For example, nobody would equip a Formula 1 racing car...









