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Is Your Rubber Tubing Failing? Tips to Help You Succeed
Description: Whether you use tubing for seals, connections or liquid transport the last thing you need is for your tubing to fail. The safety of your employees and customers depends on it. And, not all tubing is ...
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How Does an Electric Actuator Work?
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Main Components of an Electric Actuator ...
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Spotted: ifm display in a sewer cleaning vehicle
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: Thanks to the ifm display, the visualisation of the processes is simple and clear. One of these processes is the pumping of grease out of a grease trap. ...
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Braid Specifications
Description: Braid Specifications Options for your custom braiding project ...
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MINIMIZING PARTICLE AND METAL ION CONTAMINATION ON FLUID CONTROL COMPONENTS
Description: Original findings and report on efforts to improve mitigation of particle contamination in PVDF materials, resulting in the cleanest pressure regulators available. ...
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The Effects of Water Hammer And Pulsations
Description: By knowing how to avoid situations that will create water hammer or pulsations during the specification process, or while trouble shooting, you can eliminate a lot of problems, failed valves and ...
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How to Extend the Life of Your Wastewater Pumps
Description: Wastewater treatment plants use numerous pumps in a variety of types and sizes to move water through the process. Depending on plant configuration, they may pump influent, activated sludge, thickened ...
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IA-1 & IB-1 Deionized Water System Application Bulletin
Description: Pressure regulator provides constant feed pressure to booster pump. ...
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IA-3 Semiconductor Fabrication Application Bulletin
Description: Flow Control Valve and 3-Way Electrically Actuated Ball Valve provide proper flow to rinsing system. ...
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IA-4 Printed Circuit Board Fabrication Application Bulletin
Description: Relief Valve provide synchronous recirculation in washing system with deionized water. ...
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IA-5 Electronics Industry Applicaton Bulletin
Description: Check Valve provides positive seal on a vertical line in a reverse osmosis system. ...
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IA-6 Hospital/Lab Applications Bulletin
Description: Pressure regulators protect lab sinks from overpressure in 16 story building. ...
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Semiconductor Fabrication Application Bulletin
Description: Sight Glass and Gauge Guard provide visual verification of purity and pressure. ...
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How to Choose the Right Fuse for your Electric Actuator
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Although safeguards are implemented numerous times over while constructing electrically automated flow systems, overcurrent can still be crippling if fuses are inaccurately rated for the application. ...
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Troubleshooting Electric Actuators Motor Failure
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: The likelihood of a motor failure without external causes is very rare. Motor failure rates from our experience are less than 1 in 10,000 motors. Based on the statistical likelihood of an actual ...
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What does SIL stand for in safety?
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: Nowadays safety systems saturate the industrial substructure, spreading protective influence all the way to an industry's end result. Modern safety structures minimize risk with effective enhancements ...
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Solving Flow Control One Valve at a Time...
Description: Throughout more than a century of working in the manufacturing industry, The Specialty Manufacturing Company has created custom valves that solve problems and bring the ideas of a diverse engineering ...
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You Might Need a Precision Regulator When...
From: ControlAir LLCDescription: A discussion of "Accuracy" and how it relates to regulator resolution, repeatability and sensitivity. Also, how this may affect your application. ...
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Top 20 Tubing and Hose Buying Tips 11-20
Description: In Part 2 of the Top 20 Tubing & Hose Buying Tips, further considerations for tubing selection are examined. Topics such as flammability, corrosion resistance and indoor/outdoor use are reviewed. ...
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Liquid Waste Handling in Clinical Diagnostics and Laboratory Equipment
From: KNF Neuberger, Inc.Description: When determining how to transfer liquid waste within an analyzer, design engineers must examine many factors. Though several methods will work, only one provides optimized system performance and ...
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NPT Pipe Thread Sizes
From: Conax TechnologiesDescription: Supplied pipe thread dimensions are reference only. Typical thread engagement is shown in parentheses.
- How to Select the Right Pump Drive for an Application
From: jbj Techniques LimitedDescription: Whether you operate an industrial plant or need the right power take-off solution for heavy machinery, plant equipment, or mobile applications, this guide will help you understand the basics of pump ...- Accelerated Wear Testing of Water Pumps
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: According to independent testing at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University, SEEPEX progressive cavity (PC) pumps with the Smart Conveying Technology (SCT) design outlast ...- Global Clean Water Infrastructure
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: SEEPEX continues to partner with Design Outreach DO to the benefit of those in need of clean water. As a result, SEEPEX has been featured in a new article titled, "Not a Drop to Drink" in the cover ...- Progressive Cavity Pumping Solves a Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant's Biosolids Cake Conveyance Problem
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Conveyance of biosolids sludge cake from dewatering equipment to further processing or truck transport can be challenging, even under favorable design conditions. The South Florida city of Port St. ...- Air Consumption in a Pressure Regulator
From: ControlAir LLCDescription: Some of the more frequently asked questions to our applications department revolve around air pressure regulator exhaust, bleed, leakage and air consumption ...- What is a Back Pressure Regulator?
From: ControlAir LLCDescription: A blog discussing what a back pressure regulator is and how it works ...- What to Know About Ordering Stainless Steel Tubing
Description: This guide walks you through what to know when ordering stainless steel tubing and related products. The right tubing can last the lifetime of your product. ...- KC Royals Stadium
From: WattsDescription: Watts Stainless Steel ACV's Keep Iconic Fountain Running ...- Product Development Process: Energy Absorbing Aerial Refueling Hose
Description: Aerial refueling of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft provides significantly increased mission range, duration, and potential. Refueling engagement maneuvers may sometimes result in large hose ...- Pump Life Cycle Costs
Description: A Guide To LCC Analysis for Pumping Systems ...- Online Configurators Go Next Generation
From: Assured AutomationDescription: Buying complex products and services can be just that — complex. Engineers, such as David Griffiths at New York Air Brake (www.nyab.com), need to design and assemble solutions that perform under ...- What an Executive Order for Improved Chemical Facility Safety Means for Emergency Valve & Actuator Applications
From: Assured AutomationDescription: The installation of emergency block valves (EBV) on process piping and equipment is a key component of the various layers of protection. EBVs are used to shut down the system in the event of an ...- The Era of the Valve Configurator
From: Assured AutomationDescription: Today, you can go to a website, search for a valve for your application, add any variety of valve automation components, and see the quote and illustration for the configuration on your screen with ...- Pros and Cons of 3 Types of Emergency Shutdown and Emergency Isolation Valves
From: Assured AutomationDescription: The two most common methods used to trigger a thermal shutoff, eliciting a failure position in pneumatically operated Emergency Shut Down and Emergency Isolation Valves are: (1) Fusible Plugs, and (2) ...- When to Select an Electric or Pneumatic Rotary Actuator with Quarter Turn Valves
From: Assured AutomationDescription: Pneumatic and Electric Actuators each have advantages and disadvantages. The criteria in determining which is the best actuator includes the power source, on/off or modulating control valve function, ...- Emergency Isolation for Pneumatic Actuated Control Valves
From: Assured AutomationDescription: Now any pneumatic control system can be designed to automatically shutdown in a local fi re or excess heat situation. The FireChek® can be installed on most fail-safe standard pneumatically ...- A Versatile Pump for Liquids and Solids
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: The Progressive Cavity (PC) pump can offer a versatile tool in the food processing environment, providing a pumping solution that can handle a wide range of both liquid and solid food products. Food ...- API 676 Compliance of Progressive Cavity Pumps
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Owing to their operating principle and their roots in wastewater treatment, PCPs come with typical deviations against petrochemical standard API 676. ...- Award-Winning Wastewater Facility Pumps Up Technology With Innovative Processes
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: An Indiana city finds a variety of uses for progressive cavity pumps for moving different wastewater treatment plant solids streams. ...- Macerating Blades Keep Beets Moving
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Sanitary requirements are met-even for waste materials-in this New York facility. ...- Saving Energy With Progressive Cavity Pumps
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Progressive cavity (PC) pumps are some of the most versatile pumps offered. They are well-accepted across numerous industries such as chemical production - especially inorganic chemicals due to their ...- Pop-up Nozzles for Aircraft Washing
From: BETE Fog Nozzle, Inc.Description: A BETE customer had a special request for a pop-up nozzle holder, which was to be cast into concrete, so that when retracted it would be perfectly flush with the ground. These nozzles were to be part ...- 10 Considerations For Better Gate Valve Operation
From: Mueller CompanyDescription: Get guidance from valve experts on how to guarantee better gate valve operation from installation and beyond. ...- Sealless Pumps Offer Reliable Service for Oil & Gas Production (PDF)
From: Wanner Engineering, Inc.Description: The technology offers a lower cost of ownership, reduced maintenance needs and a longer service life than some conventional plunger pumps. ...- Sealless Pump Offers Reliable Service for Oil & Gas Production
From: Wanner Engineering, Inc.Description: The technology offers a lower cost of ownership, reduced maintenance needs and a longer service life than some conventional plunger pumps. ...- Addressing Groundwater Flow with limited space in refineries
From: Smith & Loveless, Inc.Description: A large, Midwestern oil refinery installed two identical, 110' diameter S&L Model R OXIGEST® treatment systems to solve a groundwater treatment problem on-site. Each plant incorporates aeration, ...- How Buffalo RiverWorks brewery solved its space constraints
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Building inside old grain silo forces Buffalo RiverWorks to get creative in moving spent grain. ...- Vortex Tube Short Course
From: VortecDescription: This informative paper details how vortex tubes, with no moving parts, create hot and cold air streams from a compressed air source ...- Section 211100: Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes fire-suppression water-service piping and related components outside the building [and service entrance piping through floor into the building] [and service entrance piping through ...- Section 221119: Domestic Water Piping Specialties Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes Vacuum breakers, backflow preventers, water pressure-reducing valves, balancing valves, temperature-actuated, water mixing valves, etc. ...- Section 221316: Sanitary Waste And Vent Piping Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes stainless-steel push fit drain piping and fittings, specialty pipe fittings, and encasement for underground metal piping. ...- Section 221423: Storm Drainage Piping Specialties Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes Roof drains, miscellaneous storm drainage piping specialties, cleanouts, and backwater valves, etc. ...- Section 224300: Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes healthcare water closets, flushometer valves, toilet seats, patient care units and more. ...- Section 226600: Chemical-Waste Systems For Laboratory And Healthcare Facilities Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes single-wall piping, double-containment piping, field-fabrication containment piping, piping specialties. ...- Bartow, WV - Rehab of Failed Corrugated Pipe
From: ISCO/Snap-TiteDescription: West Virginia DOT considered replacing deteriorated corrugated metal culverts. Many of these structures have reached the end of their useful life. This Field Report presents an existing application ...- Denver, CO - Wetland Residential Area
From: ISCO/Snap-TiteDescription: The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA), located in the south metro Denver, Colorado area, is responsible for several culverts located throughout many residential neighborhoods. After ...- The Basics of Compression Fittings
Description: Compression fittings are commonly used in a variety of applications. If you are considering using compression fittings in an application our white paper will help you with all the details you need to ...- Liquid Blow Off using Air Nozzles
Description: Meech Air Nozzles can be used to move water from a product. The size and adjustability of the Nozzles also allow the excess water to be blown in a particular direction. ...- The Ultimate Guide to Valve Rotor Types
From: ACS ValvesDescription: Take your pick, but first learn about what works best for your application What goes around comes around. Which means if you're treating your material right, you'll get the most out of it. This ...- Otay River Pump Station, San Diego, CA (Conditioning Pump)
From: Vaughan Co., Inc.Description: The Otay River Pump Station (ORPS), which pumps 7-9 MGD of raw sewage to the South Bay Water Reclaimation Facility for water recovery, had a problem in the large 50' long x 10' wide x 30' deep wet ...- An ACS Crash Course on Seal Types for Rotary Valves
From: ACS ValvesDescription: One seal, two seals, packing gland, shaft seal. The choices are seemingly endless for the types of seals that work with your rotary valves and airlocks. And, just so you don't have to go through the ...- How to Increase the Life Expectancy of Your Machinery
From: ACS ValvesDescription: For those who hate saying goodbye Your valve has led such a long, fulfilling life. But bless her-and yes she's a lady-she's not working as she used to. ...- Vortec White Paper Details Vortex Tube Technology and Uses
From: VortecDescription: This informative paper details how vortex tubes, with no moving parts, create hot and cold air streams from a compressed air source. ...- SEEPEX President Michael Dillon Talks about Pump Market Trends
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Pumps & Systems staff spoke with SEEPEX President Michael L. Dillon about the major trends to anticipate in 2017 related to instrumentation, controls and monitoring, as well as the pump market. ...- Controlling Temperature to Reduce HFI's
Description: In the industry, QC Holds are often referred to as HFIs (Hold for Inspection), and they present a host of issues. First, HFIs can jeopardize timely shipments - and that can be a real problem. Imagine ...- Temperature Variations Cause Inconsistent Liner Placement
Description: In this segment of our continuing examination of the can end liner process, we are going to get into some basic process mathematics. But before you run screaming from your computer (or reach for your ...- Why Your Liner Quality Changes from Shift-to-Shift or Season-to-Season
Description: It's the first sunny day of the week and you're sitting in your office thinking about heading out a little early to enjoy it when your line supervisor steps into your doorway to deliver the news you ...- Know Your Threads
From: BEX Spray NozzlesDescription: When something isn't quite fitting...don't break out the big guns to force it until you've checked that the threads are compatible. ...- Pump Maintenance Checklist
From: General PumpDescription: Commonsense reminders of some of the most important ways to ensure smooth pump operation. Plus a handy trouble shooting guide. ...- Foam Proportioning System Comparison
Description: Comparison between bladder tank and pump systems. ...- Typical Foam Pump/Balanced Pressure System Uses
Description: Typical applications for foam pump and balanced pressure systems. ...- Viscosity Conversion Chart
Description: Chart for viscosity conversion, including Ford cup, Engler, and kinematic viscosity measurement. ...- When to Use Balanced Pressure Foam Systems
Description: Balanced pressure foam systems are normally selected when the flammable liquid hazard to be protected requires a foam / water solution flow rate of 600 LPM or more and a duration of 10 minutes or ...- Charlottetown WWTP Chooses Improved Sludge Pumps
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: The City of Charlottetown on Price Edward Island changes from conventional progressive cavity pumps to progressive cavity pumps with SEEPEX's Smart Conveying Technology to increase productivity and ...- Why Investing in Food Safety Helps Everyone
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: Equipment suppliers are on top of their game in designing food safe equipment -- now processors have to do their part too. Mike Dillon, President, SEEPEX Inc., provides commentary. ...- The Basics of Pressure Relief Valves
Description: The Basics of Pressure Relief Valves - Pressure relief valves are commonly used to protect fluid systems from experiencing excessive pressures. They are designed to open at a preset pressure and ...- How to Prevent Corrosion and Cross-contamination in Your Rotary Valves
From: ACS ValvesDescription: Your mixture of blues and yellows have cooperated well and achieved a shade of green that even the amazon jungle would envy. ...- Pellet Shape Matters For Your Plastic Products: Here's Why
From: ACS ValvesDescription: Getting the same, high-quality product that you meticulously planned for depends on pellet shape, and getting the right features in your equipment that won't degrade your feedstock ...- The Bad News About Inboard Bearing Assemblies
From: ACS ValvesDescription: Inboard bearings are a great option if you love throwing money into your valve and watching it get shredded before your eyes. ...- The Evolution of Actuator Design
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: The tech trend of last year was smart objects. We use them every day, everywhere. Smart actuators are next! But let's see how actuators became what they are today... ...- Manifold Tutorial Article
Description: Select the proper cooling water manifold for your application. ...- Turbulent Flow Reference Chart
Description: Minimum flow rates for maximum cooling. ...- Fitting Selection Guide
Description: At the beginning of a new project, engineers and designers are faced with many important decisions regarding the selection of components. As you would expect, the most complex components are selected ...- Is Your Food Manufacturing Process Safety-certified?
From: ACS ValvesDescription: Understanding Airlocks: The key to increasing ROI Learn the fundamentals of airlock performance, how to minimize air leakage and how improve efficiency. Suddenly food safety becomes much more of a ...- Where Are Manifolds Used?
From: Superlok - Mako ProductsDescription: Manifolds are used in my many fluid power applications, depending upon the application. Manifolds are used in hydraulics as well as pneumatics, and can be used to mount valves or to consolidate ...- Pick The Right VFD For Progressive Cavity Pumps
From: SEEPEX Inc.Description: One of the greatest advantages of a progressive cavity (PC) pump is that its flow rate is determined solely from the pump speed. These pumps are unique because their starting torque is often greater ...- Everything You Need To Know About NFPA 652
From: ACS ValvesDescription: It's finally here, the panacea of combustible dust control. We're talking about NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. ...- What You Need To Know About Isolation Devices
From: ACS ValvesDescription: If an explosion happens in your machinery, there are ways to stop the spread of the flames before they get out of control. ...- 2-Port Relief Valve vs. 3-Port Relief Valve
Description: 2-Port Relief Valve vs. 3-Port Relief Valve: Which is better for your application? ...- Actuated Ball Valves vs. Solenoid Valves
Description: Comparison of features and limitations, as well as recommendations when to use one or the other... ...- Air Actuated Ball Valves vs. Air Actuated Shut-off Valves
Description: Comparison of features and limitations, as well as recommendations when to use one or the other... ...- Air Release or Degassing?
Description: Quite simply, the difference between an air release valve and a degassing valve is volume and repeatability. ...- Determining Pump Rotation for Aurora Pumps
Description: Application Engineering Newsletter: Determining pump rotation for Aurora pumps. ...- How to Set-up Multiple MFCs in an RS485, Multi-drop Network
From: Brooks InstrumentDescription: Many options are available when setting up an RS485 network. The goal, of course is to get better control of your system. There are some solutions that make setting up both small and large RS485 ...- Important Notes About Chemical Resistance
Description: There are many variables that affect success or failure of a particular material with any given chemical, including concentration, temperature, and the specific compound of the plastic. A material ...- Mechanical Seal Eng. Data
Description: One of the most important advantages of the mechanical seal is its low leakage rate, resulting in cost savings because of the reduction in lost liquid. ...- Pump Bearing Temperature
Description: The maximum operating temperature for a ball bearing in a pump is the result of a number of factors. ...- Vented Ball Valves for Sodium Hypochlorite
Description: An optional vent is added to all True Blue trunnion ball valves specified for bleach applications. Without a vent of some sort, sodium hypochlorite would be trapped inside the ball whenever it is in ...- CANbus Control Creates a Clean Sweep for Superior Broom
From: HydraForce, Inc.Description: Street sweeping machines that work in tandem with conveyors are a more efficient way to collect asphalt millings and other debris during the roadbuilding process. A single broom with a conveyor ... - How to Select the Right Pump Drive for an Application