Outfitting an Innovative Autogas Installation
For more than half a century, Italy has taken a leading role in Europe in identifying and utilizing alternative fuels that can power motor...
Tackling and Solving Your Mechanical Seal Problems
An actual pump reliability improvement issue might serve as a model for tackling sealing issues in modern refineries. You really don’t have to become...
Extend the Life of Your Pillow Block Bearings
The support bearings of literally millions of machines are located at or near the ends of the shafts so supported. However, design, configuration constraints...
Easier Handling and Faster Results
Leak tests are essential in semiconductor factories and in the manufacture of solar cells and flat panel displays. Identifying the smallest leaks with helium...
The secret to more stable pump operation
An Italian pump manufacturer has ordered Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings following a successful efficiency test conducted at its pump’s Best Efficiency Point (BEP)....
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...
Strategic Mechanical Seal Partnerships: Part 2 of 2
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...
The right materials enhance flexibility and safety
The safety and reliability standards for equipment that provides potable drinking water are high, and for good reason. Any point in the water treatment...
Holding Steady in Harsh Conditions
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...
Protecting Tank Farms from Corrosion
With asset utilization critical and community and regulatory pressure always looming, it is essential that tank farm owners proactively prevent any loss of containment...