Run-Away Reservoir Populations Ruin Lube-Oil Reliability
Submitted by Tim Tritch
While demographers busily count the world's population, manufacturers world-wide fight a different battle against growing particle populations within lube-oil and hydraulic systems.
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OSHA's Standard Interpretation Letters
Submitted by Automation Engineering Staff
One resource that you may have overlooked is OSHA's collection of standard interpretation letters, which are OSHA's official responses to written questions about compliance with the agency's requirements.
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Should I use Pipe or Tubing?
Submitted by Parker Hannifin Corporation
Standard fluid line systems were for many years constructed from threaded pipe of assorted materials and were assembled with various standard pipe fitting shapes.
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Parker Instrumentation Solution Center
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Valin Corporation is the largest Parker Instrumentation distributor in the Western United States
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What are your "Precision" Requirements?
Submitted by Valin Corporation
"Precision" is a term that needs to be broken down into several components including accuracy, repeatability, flatness, straightness, etc.
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How to Select Valve Actuators for Rotary Valves
Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D.,
At times a process engineer must choose between a pneumatically or electrically actuated valve for a system. There are advantages to both styles, and it is valuable to have data available to make the best choice.
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Rules to Follow to Avoid Pump Problems
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Most pump problems are due to suction issues.
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Rules of Thumb: Techniques and Considerations for Properly Sizing Control Valves
Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D., Valin Corporation
Techniques & considerations for properly sizing control valves
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