Select the Right Mechanical Seals: Part 1 of 3

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....

Rise of the Colossus

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

The Mechanical Seal Industry’s Contribution to Energy Efficiency in Pumping Systems

By Richard Smith and Chris Booth, AESSeal See Part 1 Here In last month’s beginning to this article, we posited that, although sealing devices account for...

How To Detect Leaks in Your Compressed Air System

By Emily Newton Unaddressed compressed air leaks can lead to increased costs, equipment malfunctions, and other issues that cause headaches in industrial settings. However, you...

Can You Trust Push-to-Connect Fittings?

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...

Robots Tackle Infrastructure Challenge

By Dan Thompson, igus Crumbling global infrastructure has reached a critical point. In 2019, the American Society of Civil Engineers estimated the nation needed to...

Getting the Most Out of PTFE Diaphragms: Part 2 of 2

There are two grades of PTFE that can be used in the manufacture of diaphragms: conventional (homopolymer) and modified (copolymer). The lowest performing grade...

“Sweating” Pipeline Is No Sweat for Electric Utility Project

When an electric utility in the Southeastern United States sought to protect above ground natural gas pipeline against corrosion, the goal was to cost...

Innovative synthetic lubricant tackles extreme conditions in power plant operations

For heavy-duty power generation applications, particularly coal-fired plants relying on large open gear systems, finding a lubricant that can withstand these conditions while also...

Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality

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...