Increasing the Reliability of Rotating Equipment
Pumps are routinely placed into severe duty applications where durability and reliability are critical. But, even the most expertly designed and stout pieces of...
Anodizing Aluminum Cylinders
Flexible hones address surface roughness and increased dimensional changes for anodized cylinders that mate with other parts.
To permit the use of aluminum instead of...
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)....
From Design to Delivery
Today, industries are exploring more and more avenues of renewable energy and seeking transitions away from fossil fuels—sometimes for sustainability concerns, other times to...
Why material choice matters
In theory, modern heat exchangers can be made from a wide range of materials, including copper, copper/nickel, aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel. In...
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...
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...
CSAPR Compliance To Drive FGD Reliablility
The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) is at the center of the regulatory debate. The EPA rule replaces the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule...
Plug and play for efficiency, robustness, and high flow rates
In modern biomethane production plants, the screw compressor is used as the primary compression stage because of its efficiency, reliability, and ability to treat...
Selective Electroplating: Fast, Precise, Localized
By Thomas Chapman, SIFCO ASC
Electroless nickel has many applications, and many are mission critical. But what happens when parts need repair or retouching? Typically,...









