One unique design transmits torque across the disc pack assemblies purely by friction, helping to prevent issues associated with stress concentration, backlash and chatter.
New equipment improves SCADA functions.Innovative Control Technologies, Inc., (ICTech) is an independent supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) designer and integrator. ICTech’s services...
Many options are available when pump repair is required.The word genuine defines something that is real and authentic. In and of itself, the word represents reliability and something worthy of being...
When stator wear was an issue, a custom-made replacement part was the solution.When a global adhesive and sealant manufacturer needed a maintenance and equipment solution for frequent and premature...
Address this problem to avoid the possibility of future crises.The crumbling infrastructure of our roads and bridges is the hot topic in today’s political discourse. However, an even bigger problem...
Q. We plan to purchase several slurry pumps and understand that this service is considered severe duty. What guidelines should be followed regarding pump selection based on good wear resistance?A....
Balancing couplings may not be the ultimate solution for vibration issues.Oil and gas industry customers are increasingly asking original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to balance their couplings to...
Determining which pumps and their associated systems to assess is the first step in the process.First of Two PartsWhat Is a Pump Assessment?A pump assessment is a mini performance test of the pump...
Last September, we spoke about the importance of pipe-to-piping alignment, evaluating actual numbers, and tabulating stress values as they approach yield stress of pipe at various values of...
Vibration analysis trending can be a helpful tool in predicting brewing problems, before they develop into a big issue. The Kemira/FinnChem plant (Kemira) in Augusta, Ga., started a vibration...
