The support bearings of literally millions of machines are located at or near the ends of the shafts so supported. However, design, configuration constraints...

The most common and effective solution to mitigate excessive pressure and manage leakage in a water distribution system is the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)....

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...

Energy Management is critical to operational efficiency. Reviewing energy use in each link of the supply chain of a business can produce significant benefits....

By Martin Lawrence, NanoRustX LLC For the marine shipping industry, preventing corrosion is a critically important operational and safety issue for fleets, whether tanker, container,...

Historically, when it comes to butterfly valves, metal was the material of choice. The robustness and economic efficiency were convincing arguments for choosing metal...

By Nadine Kalt On the basis of vacuum technology, the plant manufacturer Tartler now offers several system solutions for degassing high- and low-viscosity materials. Primarily...

The plumbing profession is all about trust—using tried and true methods that have stood the test of time to ensure that pipe connections will...

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

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