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...

Mechanical seals can fail for many reasons, and vacuum applications present particular challenges. For example, certain seal faces exposed to vacuum can become starved...

By Richard Smith and Chris Booth, AESSeal Sealing devices account for only a small fraction of the energy consumed by pumps. The scope for energy...

The first thermal Colossus liner hanger systems manufactured in Oman are designed to withstand superheated steam at 600 degrees Fahrenheit (316 degrees Celsius) and...

Chicago Bridge and Iron Company utilizes General Rubber’s in-line pressure balanced and other conventional rubber expansion joint designs for their EPC contract at the...

In 2025, the 500,000th RV pump have rolled off the production line in Lutín, Czechia. A remarkable milestone for a pump that has redefined...

With oil and gas prices down by half from their recent highs, operations managers and corrosion engineers are finding that one of the best...

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...

Several industries, such as power generation, chemicals, iron, and steel, have a carbon problem.  The imperative to reduce carbon emissions has become more pressing...

Control valves (CV) are found throughout municipal water distribution systems and are integral to maintaining consistent water pressure and supply. The importance and ubiquity...