Why Do Mechanical Seals Fail?
By John Calder, Dura Pump
Mechanical seals prevent pumps from leaking by containing the pressure of the pumping process and withstanding the friction caused by...
How to Choose the Type of Gasket to Use
Many variables affect the selection of a gasket for a pressure vessel or piping system. Our focus here will be to look at the...
Measure Flow without Restrictions
By Sara Fisk, Endress+Hauser
Proline Promag W is the world’s first electromagnetic flowmeter without measuring tube restriction, resulting in reliable measurements independent of the flow...
Innovative synthetic lubricant tackles extreme conditions in power plant operations
For heavy-duty power generation applications, particularly coal-fired plants relying on large open gear systems, finding a lubricant that can withstand these conditions while also...
High performance south of the border
Over the past six years, Vesconite Bearings has witnessed a significant uptick in its supply of bearings to Mexico—a testament to the growing recognition...
Holding It All Together
Master Bond EP31 is a two-component epoxy-based resin that is primarily designed for bonding applications. As with our other epoxy-based adhesives, it features high...
Strategic Mechanical Seal Partnerships
It would be inappropriate to criticize equitable owner-manufacturer partnerships; however, there is still a need to become more aware of the hidden, long-term adverse...
The Use of Thermoplastics in Fluid Handling
Thermoplastics are lightweight, averaging a weight of 1/16th of comparable metal materials.
The advantages of using thermoplastics in fluid handling applications are constantly being discovered....
The Quiet Storm
Lubrication is the lifeblood of industrial machinery. Whether it is pumps, motors, or other high-end equipment, the demands of constant use common in industrial...
Gas Turbine Power Generation Gets a Boost
In recent years, the demand for clean and affordable energy has increased the popularity of gas turbine power generation in industrial and commercial co-...









