Maintenance Minders
The Effects of Oversizing or Undersizing a Pump
Why you should design with caution and keep efficiency in mind.
The Role of Application in Seal Reliability 
Defining how a mechanical seal will be used and its environment is critical for optimal operation and life.
How to Manage a Maintenance Backlog 
Best practices help teams tackle repairs in a timely manner.
Comply with Critical Lead-Free Water System Regulations 
Understand calculations and specifications.





International Standards Improve Industrial Motor Efficiency Performance
Service-oriented drives work to reduce energy usage.
7 Elements of IoT for Predictive Pump Maintenance
Learn the steps to get consistent value from predictive maintenance programs.
Your Guide to Capacity Assurance Maintenance
This approach focuses on ensuring inherent reliability.
Connected Tools & Sensors Minimize Manual Activities
Maximize CMMS functionality with integrated data





IIoT Offers Affordable Options for Maintaining Equipment Health
Maintenance strategies for efficient installed assets
Cut Back on Wastewater Treatment Maintenance with a Venturi Aeration System
Users who need dependability and greater depth capabilities may find their answer.
Follow 6 Steps Before Measuring Power Quality 
Save time in the long run with the right setup.
Rotor Rubbing in Pumps
Learn the risk factors and how to mitigate damage.
Precision Lubrication for Oil Lubricated Process Pumps
While performing unnecessary oil changes is a waste of time and resources, never changing the oil is far worse.
Avoid Lubrication Maintenance Mistakes
Problems cause wear and damage, create friction and heat, and can lead to costly repairs.
Gear Pumps: Design, Operation & Reliability
These positive displacement pumps can be a good choice for high-pressure applications.
Machinery Maintenance Modeling & Diagnostic Advancements 
Software can support experience when decisions about system optimization are made.
Analytics Help Petrochemical Supplier Resolve Equipment Failure
Businesses can reap multiple benefits by using predictive maintenance techniques.
How Portable Condition Monitoring Improves Maintenance 
If intermittent problems go unnoticed or cannot be measured and investigated, small issues can become failures.
End User’s Checklist for Centrifugal Pump Performance Testing
How to specify and witness a test in order to achieve the best possible outcome for a facility.
Meter Biocides for Cleaner Cooling Tower Systems
Meter Biocides for Cleaner Cooling Tower Systems
Cut down on microorganism growth to overcome fouling and potentially hazardous conditions.
How to Identify & Mitigate Low-Flow Damage to Centrifugal Pumps 
Understanding the pros and cons of various minimum flow protection systems can help you optimize your entire system.
A Novel Way of Protecting Parallel Centrifugal Pumps 
One application used a pump flow algorithm in place of a conventional flow meter to protect pumps in parallel operation.
6 Common Threats to Pumps in Mining Applications
Many pumps fall prey to a myriad of problems that include corrosion and being crushed by heavier machinery.
Smart Vibration Tools Bridge the Gap Between Technicians & Experts 
These technologies can help make maintenance more efficient and effective.
The Importance of Fasteners & Dynamic Components
These examples show how overlooking simple issues can carry catastrophic consequences.
Troubleshooting Vibration Issues Without an Expensive Analyzer 
Crunching numbers and evaluating costs are critical steps in determining the best way to maintain equipment.
Understanding Available Technology Is Necessary for Successful Vibration Monitoring
Effective predictive maintenance requires a commitment to a comprehensive program, which can result in cost savings.
How Does Your Facility's Maintenance Program Rank?
Pump users must think outside the box to ensure their equipment will avoid impending failure.
Eddy Current Drives Defy Trend of Early Obsolescence
This technology provides long service life and reliability for variable speed applications.
How Reliable Is Your Control Valve 
Maintenance Program? 
Read these guidelines, and use the scorecard at the end of the article to find out.