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....

In part 1 of this series, we established that thermoplastics present many benefits across a range of industry areas because they are dielectric, exhibit...

Operators looking to protect shaft seals in hydraulic systems now have another option in Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptors, which provide an extra layer of...

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)....

The study and quantification of oil and gas reservoirs is of critical importance for petroleum engineering and energy extraction. Of particular importance is characterizing...

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...

Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an O-ring's optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. One critical factor to consider...

With asset utilization critical and community and regulatory pressure always looming, it is essential that tank farm owners proactively prevent any loss of containment...

By Benjamin Budde, Stallkamp   The biogas plant in Hammel near Aarhus can now consider its latest tank as the biggest glycerin tank in Denmark. It...

Tanks and the substances they hold are a critical part of many business processes with downtime an unacceptable risk if levels run low or,...