Manufacturing and Process Equipment Reference Materials

Description: Manufacturing Engineers strive to reduce setup times and maximize machine run times, increasing profits. ...

Description: Sensors used for inline inspection must be both repeatable and accurate to be effective for quality control and process monitoring. Without suitable accuracy, measurement data cannot be trusted for ...

Description: Automated inline inspection of 100% of production is the only way to be certain that nonconforming components are not passed on to downstream operations or to the end user. Implementing automated ...

Description: Monitoring and controlling any process requires measurement capability, both in process and at final inspection. Many of today's flexible automated factories produce parts and assemblies at very high ...

Description: Cooling circuits remove most of the heat from the mold, but significant amounts are transferred to the platens and ambient air. A cooling fan over the machine can make a significant difference in ...

Description: Strict consumer and governmental requirements dictate complete removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from bulk solids. Removing these VOCs to non-detectable levels can be difficult and costly ...

Description: The industrial heating of air and water can be expensive. But you can effectively heat both air and water for industrial applications without breaking the bank. In fact, energy experts at the U.S. ...

Description: Boeing Commercial Airplane Group was seeking a solution for slippery wing steps utilized during maintenance on a Boeing Jets 777. ...

Description: Oklahoma State University (OSU) was founded in 1890 as a land-grant, sun-grant and coeducational public research university. OSU was known as one of the best western colleges in 2011 and the highest ...

Description: A general contractor was chosen by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) to provide grating for ASLA's green roof at their headquarters in Washington D.C. ...

Description: The Luckie Marietta District in downtown Atlanta, Georgia is a premier city center that creates a chain of 25 local restaurants, 18 attractions and retail stores and 7 hotels. ...

Description: This paper provides some insight as to the differences between the two methods of safely controlling hazardous energy. It provides the guidelines for when and why to use LO/TO on some tasks and ...

Description: The control of variable ventilation rates can undergo an additional improvement that can result in the detection of certain system faults with a greater margin of safety than the previously discussed ...

Description: Variable ventilation controls allow the maximum reduction in ventilation, and thus maximum economy. It also allows some extra corrective action but also one important safety concern: Variable ...

Description: ETI Converting Equipment is a company specialized in the design of machines for the manufacture of self-adhesive label equipment and printing presses. Recently, ETI Converting Equipment developed a ...

Description: Re-caulking supply and return air collar connections up to 900° F ...

Description: The airflow switch's function is to monitor the blower fans to prove they are in operation. For example, to test the recirculation blower fan's airflow switch: ...

Description: Micron Instruments has been a leader in design and manufacturing of high-precision semiconductor strain gages. With wireless sensing rapidly becoming the data acquisition method of choice, Micron ...

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Description: It has been our experience that best system controllability is obtained by placing the control sensor (element, T/C, RTD, Etc.) directly in front of the supply air discharge. ...

Description: The cooling coils are designed to be used with a gravity drain, which is designed to empty the coil when the equipment is being heated above 200°F. The coil must be empty during the heating process. ...

Description: Aurora's Standard Coupling Guards are a full hoop-type guard that extends beyond the ends of the coupling, keys or other parts that protrude from the shaft. ...

Description: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS A TYPICAL GUIDELINE ONLY! We recommend you contact your local building inspection service or a qualified mechanical contractor for specific recommendations and/or ...

Description: Oven exhaust - The diameter of the exhaust stack should be sized so that it's area in square inches, is equal to/or greater than the area in square inches of the equipment's exhaust discharge opening ...

Description: Calculating wall losses or energy consumption is extremely difficult to estimate for a number reasons. The actual energy usage can vary from model to model. This is also true for identical equipment ...

Description: Before we look at ways to avoid or eliminate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), we should take a minute and define what VOC’s are. VOCs are basically chemicals that contain carbon and ...

Description: HEPA Filter = High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter. High means 99.97% or higher. The efficiency is a measure of how effectively the filter traps particles. It is calculated by dividing the number of ...

Description: This bulletin is to inform you of the possibility of excessive pipe thread sealant inside some Clarke supplied cooling loop assemblies. ...

Description: Normally an unpainted mild steel interior surface will not rust if the equipment is used continually above 220°F. The humidity level will be very low as the moisture will be boiled off during the ...

Description: There are several things that could cause the equipment to be slow to heat-up. The most common causes are listed below. ...

Description: Test instruments supplied to the civil engineering industry can be used to survey the mechanical properties of soil and rock conditions. Transducers can be used instead of traditional manual dial ...

Description: Last week we discussed the first type of process upset that could present a hazardous condition, the steady-state, this week let's focus on on the condition that poses the greatest difficulties in ...

Description: Over 50% of slip, trip and fall incidents are caused by problems with the walking surface, according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Sometimes, a floor is inherently slippery unless it ...

Description: What does it mean to be disruptive, in an industry that defines the word? In recent years 3D printing has redefined how organizations approach prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. As the ...

Description: A properly engineered and installed venting system is required for safe, reliable boiler operation. ...

Description: Vacuum boosters are positive-displacement dry pumps that use two two-lobe rotors rotating at high RPMs in opposite directions to remove gas. When they are used separately to discharge atmosphere they ...

Description: The four most common cut quality issues for fabricators are dross, edge angularity, material warpage, and metallurgy of the plasma-cut edge. Your ability to achieve the best results depends on the ...

Description: Hole quality is one of the most frequently discussed topics in regards to CNC plasma cutting. Regardless of what type of machine you use, there are a few tips and tricks you can employ to achieve your ...

Description: Manual washing is exactly how it sounds, one step up from basic washing, and involves standing over a part and actually scrubbing it by hand, with a brush. This technique is ideal for cleaning small ...

Description: Mac Baren Tobacco Company A/S in Svendborg, Denmark, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of smoking, rolling and smokeless tobacco, exporting to more than 60 countries in the world. The Mac ...

Description: This case study concerns a large producer of known alcoholic (mixed) beverages, based in The Netherlands. They were using Contrec 802 flow computers, which they found not an ideal solution to begin ...

Description: Effective thermal management of OSP cabinets is crucial for reliable operation. There are several specifications in use, but in practice most cabinets will be built to comply with the GR-3108-CORE ...

Description: During manufacture there is a loss of meat fibre, but German company Flottweg says that modern separation technology is the answer to this problem. ...

Description: Filters are an important part of any thermal management system. Whether the enclosure cooling system is comprised of cooling fans or uses an air conditioner, air filters are used to protect motors, ...

Description: The greatest challenge for the scientists was to develop a process that could be used to separate the component materials of lupin seeds fully from one another. ...

Description: A case study from Kazakhstan illustrates why a complete system solution is the best approach to crude oil tank cleaning. ...

Description: this is a technical paper involving turbidity adjustment of naturally cloudy beer using a disk stack centrifuge. ...

Description: Lupine seeds contain high-quality protein, which can be used to replace imported soy either in animal fodder or in human foods. Lupine seeds contain high-quality protein, which can be used to replace ...

Description: CHEMEON TCP-NP (hex free) is chemical conversion coating on aluminum alloys with high corrosion protection, excellent adhesion qualities for subsequent paint and powder coat, low cost, quick and easy ...

Description: Orbit® LTH is being used to check the aluminium sheet thickness as it comes off the roll, but before being cut into blanks and "drawn" into a cup shape. This has incurred thousands in savings, as ...

Description: Pipe Inspection and location systems represent a significant investment for most small businesses. In return, they offer unique diagnostic and marketing potential that can either save or earn a ...

Description: Parts cleaning is important--and necessary--to organizations that manufacture, repair, and maintain parts and equipment. So, it's equally as important that the right products and processes are chosen. ...

Description: When purchasing a walk-in cooler or freezer, the annual operating costs are frequently overlooked as part of the decision making process. However, the fact is that an oversight on energy consumption ...

Description: When buying a walk-in cooler or freezer, the initial cost of the walk-in is almost always the deciding factor. The cost to operate the walk-in is rarely considered. You may think all walk-ins perform ...

Description: What started off in 1983 as an 800g Motorola device, sneeringly called "jingling bone", has embarked on an unbelievable triumphal procession around the entire globe: the cell phone. Experts meanwhile ...

Description: Pioneering an inherently safe solution for automating small parts assembly with human coworkers by redefining human-robot collaboration through a unique integration of components, speed, agility and ...

Description: On behalf of well-known automotive vehicle manufacturers, the Institute of Dynamics and Vibration Research (Institut für Dynamik und Schwingungen, TU Braunschweig) carries out brake disc testing. ...

Description: The new optoNCDT 1320 and 1420 laser triangulation sensors from sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon are a world first in miniature design. They are used in pick-and-place machines, the food industry or in ...

Description: When assembling brake discs in cars, the correct brake disc has to be chosen before each stage of production. Since there are many different types of discs, these have to be sorted accordingly before ...

Description: Given numerous variables when selecting an aeration blower system for wastewater applications, and equally numerous claims by technology providers, it is not surprising that confusion exists. ...

Description: A profile rolling mill processes profile steel in reversing operation. This means, the workpiece is passed through the universal rolls in both directions ...

Description: Pipelines must be inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or deformations inside. The scanCONTROL laser scanner from Micro-Epsilon masters this task at the highest precision. Defects inside the ...

Description: The automotive production is highly automated. Measurement technology in robots and processing lines is involved in nearly every step of production. The demand for quality, production safety and ...

Description: In industry, the need for adhesive film is increasing. When producing the film, depressions and folds often occur, rendering the film unusable. Therefore, the customers' requirements for an impeccable ...

Description: Because pneumatic brakes running in an industrial environment have historically been prone to generate unpleasant noise for machine operators, brake manufacturers like DFE spent significant ...

Description: This paper looks at the principles behind Guard Locking and Process Locking of safety interlocks. It provides several examples when to use each method, and describes the locking principles and lock ...

Description: The FEMP's best practice #10 offers water efficiency opportunities for cooling towers, and we'll focus on three of those tips: 1.Maximize cycles of concentration 2.Install side-stream filtration ...

Description: Biofilm, scaling and corrosion were winning the battle in the cooling tower of a Washington, D.C.'s 10-story hotel. Resulting operational inefficiencies in the 200-ton cooling tower led to guests ...

Description: It is common knowledge that to have a clean environment inside a biosafety cabinet or clean bench, you have to have HEPA-filtered air. Presumably, the filter removes all contaminants, but does it ...

Description: John F. Kennedy International Airport: Every year airports inevitably experience delays and cancellations, but passengers at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport remain cool, warm and ...

Description: Eaton's DCF-800 mechanically cleaned filter increased efficiency and enhanced the quality of the end product. ...

Description: Newly installed filter systems resulting in more efficient production lines, reduced maintenance costs and reduced waste. ...

Description: Striking a deal with Eaton, this bowling ball maker has replaced an outdated filtration system with a clean, cost-effective alternative. ...

Description: When an outdated ventilation system dampened spirits, Eaton's Filtration Division delivered a solution. ...

Description: Huge cost savings are pouring in after Eaton beefed up the filtration system at this California company. ...

Description: The boiler is part of a cohesive system, just like the human body with the heart (boiler) pumping blood through a venous system consisting of arteries (steam supply) and veins (condensate return). The ...

Description: Today, a broad range of industries count on the firetube boiler to provide comfort heating and process heating where both lower and higher temperatures and pressures are required. ...

Description: Transition from a fossil-fuel-based, combined heat and power system with steam distribution to an electrically powered, combined heat and cooling one with hot water distribution . ...

Description: Bran is the hard outer layer of whole wheat and other cereal grains. It is present in and may be milled from any cereal grain, including rice, corn, wheat, oats, barley and millet. Bran naturally ...

Description: Background: New EPA regulations have changed the emissions standards for coal fired power plants operating in the United States forcing them to reduce their Sulfur dioxide (SO2), Sulfur trioxide ...

Description: The subject of this case study is a United States Military Base comprised of over 5,000 individuals and over 1400 households. The AFB operates a total of 8 industrial coal-fired power plants to ...

Description: The subject of this case study is a global recycling company. This company specializes in a number of different recycling processes, many of which are proprietary, to reprocess a variety of industrial ...

Description: An industry leading grass seed manufacturer had a need to change their process to fulfill a growing worldwide demand for a specialty grass dust used to enhance the grass growing process. This company ...

Description: Soybeans are grown primarily for meal, with oil being a secondary product. During processing, the soybeans are cracked to remove the hull and then rolled into full-fat flakes. The rolling process ...

Description: In today's industrial wastewater landscape, forced vortex chamber systems are the predominate choice for grit removal. These systems capably protect downstream processes and equipment from abrasion or ...

Description: Spices have an integral place in the history of the world. Early uses were connected with magic, medicine, religion, tradition, and preservation. Today, spices are generally defined as any dry plant ...

Description: Air Products' hydrogen fueling technology plays a key role in a new educational hydrogen fuel cell vehicle campaign just unveiled by Toyota. ...

Description: Helium press releases, applications, technologies, and articles. ...

Description: Learn about advanced thermal processing technology that can help nuclear fuel producers meet increasing industry demands. ...

Description: Learn about Harper's cutting edge furnace system with dual functionality for a leading national laboratory is supporting their research, development and commercialization of a wide range of carbon ...

Description: Learn about Harper's scale up support for the customer's energy storage materials as they refined and optimized their thermal processing regime. That work culminated in a key piece of equipment to ...

Description: When processing powders in Pusher furnaces, understanding of heating profile and product temperature uniformity is imperative. In many cases, thermal properties of the materials are not well known as ...

Description: This presentation discusses the chemistry and innate challenges of high modulus fiber, leading into the unique thermal technology used to produce this fiber. UHT systems which are required to operate ...

Description: This paper will discuss innovations to allow for a shift to gas-fired units and hybrid gas / electric designs for Carbon Fiber process equipment, with improved control and thermal uniformity, as well ...

Description: From automotive electronic control units to weather satellites and defense systems, electronics failures can bring communications and critical functions to a sudden halt. Experts specializing in ...

Description: Epoxy-based hermetic feedthroughs have worked well in cryogenic systems for years. But the design modifications needed to operate in these extremely cold temperatures increased the size of the ...

Description: This chart explains drill sizes and measurements. ...

Description: Yes, this street light really talks to people. And they seem to love it, sometimes enough to hug it. Although it is a gimmick by GE to promote the possibilities of smart street lights, the ...

Description: One of the largest custom packagers of consumer products in North America produces and distributes many popular national brands of household and personal care products in plants located across U.S. ...

Description: Ready-to-eat produce is growing in popularity across the globe. Any water that comes in contact with the produce must be carefully treated and monitored since the produce is typically ingested without ...