Manufacturing and Process Equipment Reference Materials

Description: Liquid jet eductors are unconventional pumps and, therefore, are often overlooked when pumps are being evaluated for new applications. ...

Description: Steam demand at an ExxonMobil plant has been dramatically cut, thanks to the combined efforts of ExxonMobil Engineers and Spirax Sarco Specialists ...

Description: We are proud to have been part of a £100 million project to build a gas processing facility in the North West of England ...

Description: Thermocompressors have been successfully applied to dryer drainage systems. With the increase in machine speeds, and consequent drainage problems, the use of thermocompressors has increased. Knowledge ...

Description: Wet scrubbing is a tried-and-true method for treating toxic gas discharges. This article describes how certain acidic gases are treated using wet scrubbing techniques. ...

Description: A two-turn helical coil is used for brazing the assembly. Two different bonding agents are tested for the brazing application. The first bonding agent used is braze paste... ...

Description: Cosmetic Essence, Inc. (CEI, Holmdel, NJ) produces a proprietary line of minerals-based face powders using a pin mill, also known as a centrifugal impact mill, to obtain the desired particle size. ...

Description: Induction's precision heating ensures repeatable results and less damage to surrounding substrates while demonstrating reduced heat loss and lower energy usage... ...

Description: Heat multiple joints on solar flex circuit strips to 500°F (260ºC) within ten seconds for a soldering application... ...

Description: Westons Cider is saving around £42,000 per year in fuel and water costs following the installation of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment unit from Spirax Sarco. ...

Description: If you have even light amounts of combustible metal dust accumulating in the air around your worksite, a wet dust collector is a virtual necessity. ...

Description: Taking steps to achieve the best thermal performance by minimizing mass, maximizing heat transfer to your application, and minimizing heat loss to ambient will decrease the time it takes to achieve ...

Description: I need a specific, controlled rate of heating (i.e. temperature ramp). How do I ensure that my heated bath circulator will be able to control to that temperature rate? ...

Description: OSHA requires proper ventilation to protect workers from hexavalent chromium fumes. ...

Description: What steps can I take to ensure that my heated bath circulator can actually bring my application to setpoint temperature? ...

Description: Induction heating enables brazing the cap and tube to be completed at a rate of 15 seconds per part while delivering consistent joint quality in a safer environment which a torch often can't offer... ...

Description: To heat a nickel sleeve and a copper mast for a brazing application to create a pitot tube for the aerospace industry... ...

Description: Today's massive smartphone market is often depicted as a hotbed of innovation for the continual advancement of cost-effective, power efficient solutions. Whenever smartphone developers need a new ...

Description: Learn about the benefits of pleated bag filters how they can be a cost effective solution for capturing problematic dust ...

Description: In this white paper from Donaldson Torit specifically for the grain, feed and seed industry, learn how pleated bag filters will save your company money by lasting longer, lowering energy costs and ...

Description: A twenty-turn helical coil is used to heat the chain. The chain is fed through the coil at a rate of 1 meter per minute to reach the desired 1760 ºF (960 ºC) for the tempering process...  ...

Description: The US wine market has increased dramatically over the last 10 years and has now become the number one provider of wine in the US. This boom in consumption within the US and abroad has fueled the ...

Description: The strong recovery in the global automotive market and a major technology shift towards electric motor steering systems are key factors behind a series of major orders from ZF. ...

Description: It isn't easy being a sofa. You have to look good. You have to be comfortable to sit on. And you have to be strong enough to support years of relaxing adults, jumping kids and visiting relatives. So ...

Description: Induction is proposed to replace a hand-operated flame process requiring operator training and expertise. Induction heating delivers a precise, repeatable and reliable process. Improved joint quality ...

Description: Surface irregularities can significantly impact the quality and performance of industrial products; these irregularities can then impact the value of such products. Industrial manufacturing requires ...

Description: Flexible and Stretchable Electronics ...

Description: Foldable electronics using graphene-based ink ...

Description: Surface texture measurement has a history that began a century ago with the advent of contact-type 2D measurement. Although measurement using optical instruments has been in existence almost as long ...

Description: In the world of industrial manufacturing, surface measurement plays a pivotal role in product development, process enhancement, and quality assurance. Industrial surface measurement began in the 1930s ...

Description: Single Stage Tube Maintenance & Trouble Shooting. ...

Description: True Dual 2-stage Maintenance & Trouble Shooting. ...

Description: Robotics plays an important part in lab automation and in automated medical device production. In both, their accuracy, repeatability, and reliability can increase throughput and reduce errors that ...

Description: Technical article describing processes, applications and technologies involved in the heat sealing and thermal welding of plastic films, laminated foils, textile materials-films, plastics, and heat ...

Description: Technical Article in the characteristics and requirements for the designa nd implementation of heat staking as a technique for plastic assembly. Includes basic design guidelines and process details ...

Description: The customer currently uses electric ovens that run 24 hours a day, 5 days per week and their primary concern is to save on the energy cost of heating the parts in the ovens... ...

Description: Most plants move more pounds of air than produced product, and significant energy is used in moving that air. This paper will concentrate on the cost to move the air through the system. ...

Description: Troubleshooting a dust collector cleaning system can be challenging to diagnose, especially when the cleaning system includes an on-demand controller. The following maintenance tips will allow you to ...

Description: Health Effects of Rosin-Core Solder ...

Description: Individual Portable Air Cleaners VS Central Systems ...

Description: Carbide burs are very effective in turbine applications due to their ability to cut super alloy materials and maintain their shapes during operation. They give the operator a high degree of control ...

Description: The basic function of lubrication equipment is to dispense oil or grease. The actual methods for dispensing vary widely and often require study and comparison. The following lubrication tips provide ...

Description: You can lower your ongoing nitrogen costs by up to 90% depending on the application. There are not too many technologies out there that will achieve those types of cost savings. ...

Description: Compared to a torch operation, induction is a safe, energy-efficient and flameless method of heating... ...

Description: Looking to replace an inefficient oven process, part is heated in just 30 seconds, improving efficiency for this application.... ...

Description: The advent of highly potent active pharmaceutical intermediates (HPAPI) has required a rethinking of pharmaceutical production operations. ...

Description: When developing an embedded system, deciding which portion of the system to design and which to buy off the shelf can be daunting. By designing and building a custom solution, you can customize the ...

Description: X-ray fluorescence method (XRF) provides an excellent alternative for analyzing the content of precious metals - without damaging the object. ...

Description: Overview, advantages, and applications of the Tiocent centrifuge. ...

Description: An overview and survey of inerting applications within the chemical industry. ...

Description: One five-turn and two four-turn helical coils are used to heat the end of stamps to the required temperature. Two part sizes can be run in each of coils, using the same machine settings except for ...

Description: One five-turn and two four-turn helical coils are used to heat the end of stamps to the required temperature. Two part sizes can be run in each of coils, using the same machine settings except for ...

Description: Induction heating provides reduced production cost, faster process time, hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing... ...

Description: Induction heating provides reduced production cost, faster process time, hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing... ...

Description: The flexibility and profiling power of the CAL 9500P temperature controller has provided an exceptionally powerful solution for Active Magnetic Inspection Inc. (AMI), a US company that treats and ...

Description: Solid-Liquid separation through centrifugation is often a crucial step to obtain the desired product after L.. precipitation or crystallization. thhere are two types of centrifugation (also called ...

Description: Many chemical processes in the U.S. that use centrifuges were established between the 1950s and the 1980s. As a result, most of these machines employ technology that was outdated literally generations ...

Description: Induction heating delivers reduced solder time, even distribution of heating and improved joint-to-joint consistency ... ...

Description: The Vortex Tube (VT) is a specially designed cylindrical device with no moving parts. It takes high-pressure gas and, in the course of its depressurizing, converts (vortex phenomenon) the inlet gas ...

Description: A three turn helical coil is used for the wire stripping process. The litz wire bundle is placed in the coil for 3 seconds to strip the lacquer 0.75" (19mm) from the end of the bundle. The wire bundle ...

Description: Induction heating delivers heat directly into the wire, saving energy and time, easy integration into production line, improving throughput, precise control of heat and even distribution of heat ...

Description: Strobe Light Application for Machinery problem solving. ...

Description: Croft Filters Ltd were recently approached to manufacture special oil filters for a 25,000 ton vessel that was scheduled for a 190 night world cruise and had encountered engine technical problems.. ...

Description: A vast amount of companies are involved in the waste industry and the many sustainable ways that waste can be put to great use. Here at Croft Filters we are quite often asked to find a solution to ...

Description: CAL temperature controllers from West Control Solutions are helping laboratory OEMs to provide the best possible conditions for research into the treatment of diseases such as cancer. In particular, ...

Description: One of the world's most successful racing teams has called on Croft Filters to help keep their motors running. ...

Description: Croft Filters has produced filters used in testing undersea oil and gas pipelines. The 18, 50 micron filters are part of a 'pigging unit', a device that floods subsea pipelines pushing through 'pigs', ...

Description: One particular local brewery - George Wrights of Rainford, St Helens contacted Croft to see if they could supply new filters for their site and if possible improve the existing filter design. ...

Description: Induction offers uniform heating, which flame does not offer, is more efficient than flame and can rapidly melt the materials ...

Description: Induction offers uniform heating, which flame does not offer, is more efficient than flame and can rapidly melt the materials ...

Description: To reach a temperature of around 300 F requires a minimal amount of power. ...

Description: The world's first 3D printed gun was successfully fired a few weeks ago and besides sparking numerous debates about gun laws and regulation of this technology, it also introduced 3D printing itself to ...

Description: The benefits of nitrogen blanketing include improved process safety, better product quality, and longer equipment life. Here's how to achieve the desired safety or quality results while minimizing ...

Description: The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center (HKCEC), which sits in the backdrop of the stunning skyline in Victoria Harbor, houses seven restaurants with seating for almost 1,900 people. After ...

Description: I n 2009, 120 homes near the Oxnard/ Ventura area of California were fitted with STRONGRAIL ® , Strongwell's architectural handrail and fencing system. The homes originally used wrought iron for ...

Description: Eliminate use of chemical additives, reduce water discharge and wastewater and use a salt-free system if possible. ...

Description: The use of tube internals in a rotary furnace can increase heat transfer surface area, improve radial mixing, improve gas-solid interactions, control gas flow direction, and even control material ...

Description: Generally, after the initial mixing - reactions, there is bulk separation to remove the larger product solids or unwanted solids. * There is a trend to remove the residual particle fines from the ...

Description: Accurate measurement and control of free chlorine in water is critical in many applications. Amperometric sensors are a popular alternative to colorimetric analyzers since the measurement is ...

Description: This article discusses the tampering or disabling of safety devices and how it can be prevented. By Frank Schmidt, KA Schmersal (Wuppertal, Germany) 9/1/2010 ...

Description: Winter is here, and we are in the "THICK" of it. (pun intended) Those combustion systems in service with the cold weather are working even harder to produce the required heat. ...

Description: There are many different kinds of burner control systems, each unique to its design, performance and intention ...

Description: Filter pre-coating is the practice of intentionally loading a porous particulate layer onto a filter media in a dust collector to enhance some aspect of performance. For reasons discussed in this ...

Description: Find out why nanofiber filter technology is worth the investment. ...

Description: The most common sources of product defects are errors in setting up workpieces and equipment, omitted processing steps, processing errors, missing parts, and wrong parts. More often than not, the ...

Description: Mobile phones are produced in an industrial mass production environment. Three-shift production operation places high demands on people and material. The often quoted maxim "time is money" demands ...

Description: ONE OF THE MOST Difficult challenges manufacturing engineers face is convincing management to slow down an assembly task after industrial engineers have increased speed in order to meet certain ...

Description: Understanding your screwdriving equipment source does not have to be complicated. It is important to select the proper source by matching the intended purpose with the actual obtainable result. In ...

Description: Installation of adhesive backed silicone heaters will be most successful with the following procedure: * Surface must be unified, dry and free of contaminants * Firm pressure must be applied to ...

Description: The German machine building industry has been badly affected by the current global economic crisis. Despite the slight lift in spirits in Germany's economy, as reflected in the Ifo Business Climate ...

Description: During the assembly process while fastening screws, the contamination of tiny particles has become a rising concern. When a circuit board is being assembled, should a microscopic piece of steel, ...

Description: Fierce competition has always been part of the automotive industry. Who can build the lightest car? The lower the weight, the more likely it is to meet the requirements for maximum energy efficiency. ...

Description: Every 8th adult suffers from hearing problems. Only one third of them in Germany use a hearing aid. However, according to an extended study of impaired hearing, those who decide in favor of a hearing ...

Description: Today the most popular accessories in a new car are the electronic devices. However it is these vehicle instruments which drive up the cost and weight of a vehicle. Weight, because the conventional ...

Description: Reductions in effort and improvements in comfort lead directly to increased productivity. Because an ergonomically designed tool is more comfortable to use, it will accomplish the same work with less ...

Description: Which is the ideal torque for the screw assembly of the plastic spindle into the pistons? And which rotation speed should be applied? What type of screwdriving tool best fits the task? Rudolf ...

Description: Loading the blades presented a special challenge. Careful handling was required to ensure the safety of the assembler while preserving sharpness of the edges. Initially, NAP developed a manual fixture ...

Description: Restoration counts for more than half of all building work these days. Since the 1970s the renovation of old buildings has become increasingly important. Both buildings from the post-war era and ...

Description: In the domain of technology, screw joints are the most frequently used method for joining components and, in many cases, to separate them again. Screws can be tightened and loosened again without ...

Description: The achievement of zero-reject production rates has the highest priority in the industrial assembly process. Time and again we hear of product recalls due to defective screw joints. The associated ...