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

In the late nineteenth century, Olin J. Garlock devised a better way to seal piston rods in steam engines. Since then sealing materials have...

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...

Building a successful service business is huge challenge. Focusing on service excellence, creating value for customers and at the same time controlling your costs...

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

Although fulfilling the original design intent and functioning as intended, many “traditional” sealing systems found in industrial applications waste considerable amounts of energy. The uncontrolled...

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...

For years, the pump industry has been challenged. The need for a new wear material product, providing better performance, dimensional stability at high temperature,...

The intent of this article is to document better and more effective ways to select one of the primary components of process pumps—mechanical seals....

By Riccardo Marcotti, Lewa Nikkiso Italy As part of a gas field expansion in Saudi Arabia, an international group approached the specialists at pump manufacturer...