Quick Payback on Wear Ring
By Phillip de Villiers, Vesconite Bearings
Metal-on-metal contact can result in galling and unwanted pump vibration, as well as severe damage to the pump; therefore,...
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...
Goodbye to Tradition
Oil or grease lubricated bearings and plastic bearings can cause problems for users needing high temperature applications. However, there are alternatives. Metallized Carbon Corporation...
Solving the API Seal Flush Plan-11 Venting Issue
One of the pumps I am handling in my current project is an OH2 self-venting centrifugal pump. It is designed for a capacity of...
Pushing the Boundaries of Valve Position Indication
Process industries demand reliability and accuracy at every step, which makes it the perfect proving ground for the newest integrated technologies associated with Industry...
Raising Protection Standards to New Heights
When seeking to protect industrial machinery from leaks and heat, two names within Emerson Industrial Automation's family of brands are raising the standard for...
Effective and Efficient Processing Technology for Quality Control
By Matt Hale, HRS Heat Exchangers
Plant-based milk is the largest plant-based category in North America, and grew 5 percent last year, with sales of...
High Process Safety Thanks to Integrated E-Monitor
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...
The Business Case for Mechanical Seals in the Mining Industry
Figure 3: Close-up of a 5-inch Model CDPH (Cartridge-Style Dual) mechanical seal.
An overview of mechanical seal experience in the mining industry is conveniently obtained...
Holding It All Together
Master Bond EP31 is a two-component epoxy-based resin that is primarily designed for bonding applications. As with our other epoxy-based adhesives, it features high...









