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The Need For HEPA Filtration During Mushroom Cultivation
Description: For thousands of years, foraging mushrooms in nature has been a human pursuit. Modern scientists, called mycologists, study molds, yeasts, and other fungi to determine which ones are edible, toxic, or ...
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Understanding VOC Gas and Its Impact on the Environment
From: Environics, Inc.Description: This article dives into the origins and effects of VOC gas on the environment and on human health. ...
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What does IP grade mean?
Description: When we purchase PLC and other equipment, we often see the item of IP level, such as IP20, IP65 and so on. The full name of IP level is IP protection level, which is the dustproof and moisture proof ...
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Component of PLC
Description: Among them, the power supply is responsible for providing power support to the equipment, and the more common specification is 9-30VDC. The input IO port is responsible for collecting digital or ...
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7 Ways to Reduce Production Downtime
From: Busch Vacuum SolutionsDescription: It looks like you are using an old version of the Microsoft Edge browser. To get the best experience with the Busch website, please update your browser. Production downtime is one of the biggest risks ...
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A Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing
Description: 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that uses thin layers of filament (in most cases, plastic) to create a physical object from a three-dimensional model. A digital file creates the model ...
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Automotive Manufacturing: High-Accuracy and Repeatability Using Large Volume Raise3D Printers
Description: By integrating Raise3D additive manufacturing, DRAKES has elevated its manufacturing process to directly print final pieces in a faster and more accurate process than traditional fabrication. ...
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How is 3D Printing Used in the Medical Industry?
Description: Professionals in the medical field are working directly with people. Their work affects families. As such, the medical field updates their methods and tactics to make procedures safer, diagnosis more ...
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How to Use 3D Printing for Prototyping
Description: Prototyping is always a mandatory process for product development. It plays a role to ensure the design outcome performing right in every aspect and feasible for mass-production ...
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Process heating electrification: Total cost benefits beyond reduced carbon emissions
From: ChromaloxDescription: In 2023, there is significant concern over the environmental impact of carbon emissions, with industry representing one of the chief worldwide CO2 emitters. This has led to a concerted push for ...
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Agriculture Chemical Flow Meter
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A leading manufacturer of Agriculture Chem Stations was looking for improved flowmeter accuracy as their long standing nutating disc-type meter was having issues accurately measuring differing fluids. ...
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Is PLC a strong current device or a weak current device?
Description: The so-called strong electricity refers to the electricity that is mainly used for energy transmission, such as electric fans will turn when they are supported by electricity, lights will turn on when ...
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3 Mixer and Blender Parts to Keep on Hand to Avoid Downtime
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: When it comes to processing equipment like mixers and blenders, it's often not a question of if, but when a crucial component will start to wear out. ...
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4 Screener and Sifter Parts that will Save You in an Emergency
From: Kason CorporationDescription: Just like death and taxes, one thing is certain about screeners and sifters: Some of their internal components won't last forever. ...
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5 Questions to Ask Before Ordering Processing Equipment Parts
From: Kason CorporationDescription: A checklist can ensure you're getting exactly what your equipment needs and help you save money in the process. ...
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6 Things to Check Before Ordering Processing Equipment Parts
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: Before you place your next parts order for a mixer, blender or related type of processing equipment, there are a few things you should check to make sure you are getting the right parts - and the most ...
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The 3 Most Common Processing Equipment Installation Mistakes
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: Successful material processing equipment installations don't happen by osmosis. It takes careful planning and a keen understanding of how your equipment works to avoid the kinds of hiccups that can ...
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The 3 Worst Processing Equipment Installation Mishaps (And How to Avoid Them)
From: Kason CorporationDescription: Having your material processing equipment installed correctly the first time doesn't happen by chance. It requires diligent planning and a thorough understanding of how the equipment works within a ...
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When Does Refurbishing Make More Sense than Buying New?
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: While we'd love it if everyone bought new mixers and blenders all the time, the truth is it's not always necessary. In fact, there are a few situations where it makes more sense to refurbish an older ...
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Measuring Instruments and Solutions in Pulp and Paper
From: Micro Sensor Co., Ltd.Description: The paper industry is the basic raw material industry of the national economy and an important industry closely related to social civilization and economic development. The paper-making process is a ...
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Case Study Hydroelectric Turbine Oil Fill
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: Macnaught M50 & MX50 Meters have been OEM specified for decades & are used in numerous Americas Hydroelectric projects to accurately measure critical Turbine equipment lubrication ...
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Ceramic Heating Element for 3D Printer Extruder Hot Ends
Description: In September 201, the 3D manufacturing accessories manufacturer E3D Online and the new Phaee successively released the 3D hot end in the current season, and the application of the Tusi semiconductor ...
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Difference Between DC and AC Motor
Description: First of all, we have to mention two professional terms, rotor and stator. The rotor is the part that rotates and is usually attached to the drive structure, while the stator is the non-moving part ...
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Using Spark OES for Metal Injection Molding
Description: Since its first demonstration back in the 1930s, metal injection molding (MIM) has become an essential metal fabrication technique. MIM at a basic level is the formation of small metal shapes from a ...
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Indoor Air Quality Concerns For Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printing
Description: Compared to traditional printing methods, DTF is relatively new and the safety of its long-term use has not been established. Therefore, there is limited information available about latent health ...
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CASE STUDY: Automation Group Nails Proof of Concept with Cobot Screwdriver Assist
Description: An appliance manufacturer purchased a handheld automatic screwdriver to speed up production on a fan assembly. Their in-house machine build group began exploring the idea of taking automation to the ...
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CASE STUDY: Smooth Robot Integration and Solid Performance Reported by Integrator
Description: A machine builder was working on a very challenging assembly project for an aerospace component assembly application. They began searching for a fastening solution to accurately and repeatably drive ...
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Mainstream PLC CPU comparison
Description: Have you ever wondered what is the frequency of the CPU used by the PLC? ...
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Spare Part Onsite Instant Supply: Innovation Tech LLC.
Description: Instead of resorting to a conventional solution, Innovation Tech decided to reach out to a Raise3D service contact who owned a Raise3D RMF500 3D printer, and that happened to be located close by. The ...
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How to Prevent Mistakes in PLC system
Description: There are many reasons for PLC system errors. The following are some common problems and preventive measures. ...
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Application Note - Automated Water Treatment as Protection Against Legionella
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: Protection against legionella thanks to automated water treatment ...
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Application Note - Precise Process Monitoring and Full Transparency for your Process Water Treatment Plants
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: Pure and ultra-pure water treatment systems ...
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What is a PLC?
Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a computer designed to operate reliably under harsh industrial environments such as extreme temperatures, wet, dry, and/or dusty conditions. PLCs are used to ...
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How to turn Raspberry Pi into PLC
Description: Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, credit-card-sized computer that can be used for a variety of purposes. Here are some examples of what you can do with Raspberry Pi: ...
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Difference Between DCS and SCADA
Description: The main difference between DCS (Distributed Control System) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems is the scale at which they are used and the level of control they provide. ...
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How to make an Obstacle Avoiding Robot?
From: Utmel Electronic LimitedDescription: A robot that is capable of avoiding obstacles is known as an obstacle avoidance robot, and it operates autonomously. This means that when it encounters an obstacle while moving forward, it will ...
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Control Panel Design and Assembly Steps
From: Automationdirect.comDescription: Here are basic steps for creating control panel designs. ...
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Advantages of Laser Microscopes for Measuring the Roughness of Copper Foil used in 5G PCBs
From: Evident ScientificDescription: Nicknamed the mother of electronic products, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are critical to modern electronic devices in just about every industry. A key step in manufacturing PCBs is bonding copper ...
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HB Carbide Grade Selector
From: H.B. Carbide CompanyDescription: Grade selection is crucial to meeting today's strict quality requirements and technical challenges, while maximizing productivity. Use our Grade Selection Tool to find a match for your project needs. ...
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What is Baud Rate and Serial Communication
Description: Baud rate is the rate at which the number of signal elements or changes to the signal occurs per second when it passes through a transmission medium. The higher a baud rate is, the faster the data is ...
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Agricultural Chemical Blending Case Study
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A multi-national manufacturer of Agriculture Chemicals producing insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers & fungicides has used Macnaught Oval Gear Flow Technology in a number of their Global ...
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Bio Diesel Blending Measurement Case Study
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A Bio Blend OEM has incorporated Macnaught MX 2" and 1.5" Oval Gear units into their standard system offerings. Using PLC logic this integrator requires accurate, robust and compact measurement of Bio ...
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Commercial Laundry Chemical Injection Case Study
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A large mid-west Chemical Manufacturer provides automated dispensing equipment to their Commercial / Institutional Laundry client base. ...
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Fuel Additive Measurement Case Study
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A specialty OEM systems integrator with a focus on high resolution fuel additive blending systems was looking to standardize on a meter for their small batch ratio measurement needs. ...
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Marine Vessel Fuel Measurement Case Study
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A West Coast Marine Fuel Management Integrator has standardized on Macnaught Positive Displacement Oval Gear Flowmeters for their commercial vessel fuel management packages. The two meters above are ...
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OEM Footprint Flexibility
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A Global manufacturer of critical process Hydraulic Oil Tools, needed a better way to annually validate their equipment's hydraulic oil rate. Previously, customers had to ship bulky, heavy equipment ...
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Precision DEF Measurement Case Study
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: A leading USA manufacturer of fueling systems selected & specified Macnaught Oval Gear Flow technology for their popular DEF dispensing packages. The CR025 PPS Body & PPS Rotor model was ...
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Propylene Glycol Precision Batching
From: Macnaught USA, Inc.Description: Client needed highly accurate batching devices for precise metering of PG binders with a number of other blended chemistries. Common in fragrance, food, pharmaceutical and aerosols - this process loop ...
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Robotics: Accelerating Adoption and Decreasing Costs - Insights from Ark Invest's Big Ideas 2023 Report
From: DOBOTDescription: Robotics has been identified as one of the top technology and innovation trends in the Big Ideas 2023 annual report published by Ark Invest. According to the report, the adoption rate of robotics is ...
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The Difference Between PLC and PAC
Description: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are integral to industrial automation and industrial process control. They manage various actuators, analog, and digital sensors, and communicate complex ...
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China PLC Market Analysis Report 2023
Description: Recently, China Industrial Control Network released the "China PLC Market Analysis Report 2023", which conducted a comprehensive survey and analysis of the development status, market size, competitive ...
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How a Marlo Stratomizer Works
Description: The Marlo Stratomizer® Dampered Face and Bypass Coil – also known as an Integral Face and Bypass Coil (IFB) – provides the most reliable method of preheating and tempering fresh ...
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Turbine Inlet Coils Part 1: The Importance of Inlet Heating
Description: Turbine inlet heating coils are used in gas-fired power plants to heat the air entering the gas turbines. There are two main ways that a plant can benefit from adding heating coils to its turbines: ...
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Why Choose Absolute Encoders for Servo Motors
Description: Why do servo manufacturers choose absolute encoders? We know that the encoder is one of the most important structures of the servo system, and it is also the first element that distinguishes it from ...
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What is the Photometric Procedure for Ozone Transfer Standards
From: Environics, Inc.Description: Ozone transfer standards are used in vital processes and equipment that analyze air quality, ensuring the accuracy and traceability of ozone measurements. ...
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What Role Does Gas Chromatography Play in Analytical Chemistry?
From: Environics, Inc.Description: Here we will delve into the principles of gas chromatography and how it helps analytical chemists obtain, process, and communicate information about different substances' chemical and structural ...
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Contact Type Liquid Level Detection Capacitive Sensor-CR18XT
Description: Meet a variety of contact liquid level measurement needs. The distance can be adjusted according to the detected object (sensitivity button.) PTEE shell, with excellent chemical resistance and oil ...
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Dewatering Solutions for Paper Mills
From: Vooner FloGard LLCDescription: Dewatering fabric on a paper machine consumes energy to physically remove particles of water. If the vacuum pump is worn and airflow is down to 60% of original, energy and pump seal water is wasted ...
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DOBOT CR3: Streamlining Screwdriving in Manufacturing
From: DOBOTDescription: In 2023, robots have become a familiar sight in various industries. While traditional humanoid robots may take up space and require proximity to humans to communicate, cobots have proven to be an ...
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Vooner Engineers Pulp Washer Showers
From: Vooner FloGard LLCDescription: The wires on bleach drum washers can become plugged with oxalate and debris buildup reducing the capacity of a drum washer. An oscillating high pressure shower supported off the doctor blade holder ...
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Vooner Supplies a 316 SS Flue Gas Compressor Assembly - Under Budget
From: Vooner FloGard LLCDescription: In order to meet the customer's needs, CVN Vooner had to provide a flexible design that allowed the customer to use their own motor to run the assembly. ...
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What are the Common Types of Motors
Description: Motors are also called electric motors and motors, which are very common in our daily life. So, what are the common types of motors? To put it simply: From the top level, motors are divided into DC ...
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3D Printing Creates a Whirlwind of Innovation in the Field of Education
Description: How Can 3D Printing be Applied in Education? ...
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5 Times Faster, Cost Reduced by 90%: 3D Printing Benefits Prototype Design of Automobile Parts
Description: Unitycoon uses 3D printers from Raise3D to produce spare parts models for prototyping and testing, enabling them to save costs and improve the success rate of prototype verification ...
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A Larger-Than-Life Coral Reef Sculpture: How 3D Printing Allows Us to Explore the World Beneath the Sea
Description: Feeling inspired from this collaboration, Jon Goebel began a project of 3D printing the e.Mandrinus coral to a larger-than-life scale, by printing it 80,000% of its original size. ...
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Advanced Radiation Medical Treatment Made Possible by 3D Printing
Description: The Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences uses a Pro2 Plus dual-extruder professional 3D printer in its laboratory. The team, led by Dr. Jonah Choi, makes use of the Pro2 Plus to ...
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Advances in Orthopedics: How 3D Printing Improves Medical Orthopedic Insoles
Description: Dr. Mirko Valenti introduced 3D printing technology to treat clinical cases of posterior tibial tenosynovitis with conservative corrective therapy. Dr. Valenti's introduction of 3D printing was both ...
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Architectural Models: Airflow Simulations Become Cheaper, Quicker and More Refined Using Raise3D Ecosystem
Description: Airflow patterns around buildings in a city can be very complex, especially when the buildings are too close to each other. The airflow often splits as it flows over and around the building, ...
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Bettidrink: Better Parts for Beverage Vending Machines Thanks to 3D Printing
Description: Bettidrink's RnD team applied 3D printing technology to mass-produce customized parts used in beverage vending machines. The company partnered with Raise3D to improve printing efficiency and the ...
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Diamond-Cutting: How Sonmak Was Able To Add Flexibility to its Production Line with 3D Printing
Description: Obstacles encountered when manufacturing parts without 3D printing ...
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Improved Learning: Education and Community Outreach Using 3D Printing
Description: Before 3D printing was introduced into university education, teachers lacked intuitive teaching tools in classroom teaching. ...
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Raise3d E2 Brings Interdisciplinary Design and Production in Art, Design, and Technology to Bolton School
Description: Aaron Winstanley, head of design and technology at Bolton School Junior Boys (Park Road Junior School) implemented 3D printing into Bolton education using the Raise3D's E2 IDEX desktop 3D printer. ...
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Willemse Technical Solutions: Successful Mass Customization with Engineering Material
Description: Willemse relied on the Raise3D Ecosystem comprised of six Raise3D printers and RaiseCloud management software to enable cost-effective low-volume production with fast turnaround times. ...
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2023 Top Trend: Adoption of Collaborative Robots
From: DOBOTDescription: Investment research firm EqualOcean recently published its outlook for 2023, in which it closely examined the top trends in the Chinese technology industry and interviewed experts to identify 6 of the ...
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CANopen Communication System (Part 1)
Description: CANopen can be defined in basic terms as the communication language used when transferring data on the CAN bus. The definition of data information by the sender and the receiver needs to follow a ...
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What are End Effectors and Why are they So Important in Robotics?
From: igus® inc.Description: The end effector (also referred to as end-of-arm tooling) is one of, if not the, most important component in a robotic arm. Without the end effector, a robotic arm is essentially useless. Whether ...
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Case Study: Handheld Screwdriving System Helps a Hamper Manufacturer Double Production
Description: A long time Visumatic customer manufacturing laundry hampers has been experiencing sustained sales growth. Production was given the task of nearly doubling production of this product at their ...
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Application Spotlight - Higher Torque Screws Installed in Tight Spots
Description: Assembly Process: Automatically feed and drive, one per cycle, an M4 x 20mm long torx drive pan head screw to required 4.8 Nm torque to secure a fan clutch housing. ...
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How To Improve Plant Safety, Raise Staff Morale And Reduce Batch Process Time By 70% - Biovation Labs; A Case Study
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: Products Used: Marion 60 Cubic Foot Paddle Mixer, Piab Pneumatic Conveyor, Kason Vibratory Sifter ...
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Increasing Mixing Capacity 150% While Reducing Batch Mix Time - Origin Nutraceutical; A Case Study
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: Read the informative article to learn how Origin Nutraceutical Inc. significantly increased mixing capacity, while reducing batch mix times! ...
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Selecting a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Description: Until the PLC was created in 1968, industrial processes were handled by a series of hardwired relay banks, timers, and counters. These banks required a large amount of space and were time consuming to ...
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Electroplating Wastewater Treatment use PLC
Description: The electroplating process is the process of plating a thin layer of other metals or alloys on the surface of some metals by using the principle of electrolysis, which can add some new characteristics ...
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Semiconductor Vacuum Pump Helicoflex® Case Study
From: Technetics GroupDescription: Technetics Improves Vacuum Seal Performance with Innovative Engineering ...
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Gantry Crane can be Controlled by PLC
Description: Gantry cranes are mainly used for loading and unloading operations of outdoor cargo yards, material yards, and bulk cargo.To manufacture large ships, giant gantry cranes are essential. In addition, ...
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Dobot Advances the Home Appliance Industry with Automation
From: DOBOTDescription: New demands from consumers: There is a greater need for personalized products in the industry. The market is looking for products that are high-end, intelligent and customizable. This forces ...
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6 Things to Check Before Ordering Material Processing Parts
From: Kason CorporationDescription: Before you place your next parts order for a sifter, screener or related type of processing equipment, there are a few things you should check to make sure you are getting the right parts - and the ...
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Codesys PLC and Desulfurization System
Description: We are a country rich in coal and low in oil. Coal has always been in an absolute leading position in the composition of energy utilization. Even after many years of energy conservation and emission ...
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Our First Step in Testing: Understanding Your Process
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: A successful test starts from the beginning. ...
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Testing with Marion and Kason: A Step-by-Step Guide
From: Marion Process SolutionsDescription: For those who haven't tested with us in the past, we wanted to give a step-by-step guide of what to expect. ...
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The 3 Most Common Processing Equipment Installation Mistakes
From: Kason CorporationDescription: Successful material processing equipment installations don't happen by osmosis. It takes careful planning and a keen understanding of how your equipment works to avoid the kinds of hiccups that can ...
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Automation for Wastewater Treatment
Description: The automatic control system for wastewater treatment can efficiently realize the treatment of industrial wastewater, without the need for too many workers to monitor on site, and avoids the safety ...
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How to Get Your Building Ready for Winter
Description: Whether you like it or not, winter is on its way. So make sure you're prepared for the colder temperatures before they arrive. Now is the perfect time to check your building's HVAC system - including ...
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Predictive Maintenance Technologies Increase Operating Life of Tubular Drag Conveyor Systems
From: Cablevey ConveyorsDescription: Conveyance systems are critical to the efficient operations in many different fields of manufacturing. The biggest headaches of tubular drag conveyance systems are the constant maintenance tasks and ...
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What Can a Closed Loop Servo Do
Description: Closed-loop servo is actually a servo motor, because it has an encoder structure that can feed back the motion state of the motor to form a closed-loop control. Compared with other open-loop control ...
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Integrated Stepping Servo
Description: Integrated stepping servo belongs to the category of stepping servo. It is an industrial control execution structure commonly used in the field of automated production. Its operation can drive the ...
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Evaluating and Determining your Risks with Sick Safety Experts
From: SICKDescription: Employees responsible for safety are faced with complex laws, regulations, labeling measures and guidelines, making it difficult to remember the minute details. This is where the safety experts at ...
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Meet Fast Open/Close Times with Polygon™ LT
Description: McElroy's Polygon™ is the premier lightweight solution for fusing polypropylene pipe and fittings. This line of compact fusion equipment includes DataLogger® compatibility, allowing ...
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5 Benefits of Custom Gas Mixers for Chromatography Calibration
From: Environics, Inc.Description: The accuracy of any gas chromatograph is utterly dependent on the system's reliability, which can only be verified by gas calibration. ...
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Notes on Environmental Factors for Using PLC
Description: The scientific name of PLC is programmable logic controller, which is an essential machine for realizing industrial automation production. Next, let's talk about what environmental factors should be ...
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Why Gas Mixers are More Cost-effective than Cylinders in GC Calibration
From: Environics, Inc.Description: What is GC Calibration? ...