How to Monitor Pump Performance with a Panel PC, HMI & Ethernet I/O
Submitted by Acromag
Pumps are integral to a wide variety of both industries and processes. When you monitor pump performance, you can lower operating costs, improve process throughput, and reduce downtime and schedule maintenance.
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Addressing the Challenge of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Metallurgy
Submitted by Parker Hannifin
In the quest for a decarbonized society there is no doubt that Hydrogen as an environmentally friendly fuel source is gaining a lot of popularity to become the fuel of the future. And the hydrogen revolution is happening now.
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Development of AZ Series Compact Driver - AZD-KRD
Submitted by Oriental Motors
In recent years, automated devices such as articulated robots have been getting smaller and lighter thus increasing the need to place drivers closer to the motor to save space. The AZD-KRD compact driver has a smaller volume than the conventional product due to its radical design.
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Joint Inspection Group Bulletin 110 Use of Electronic Water Sensors
Submitted by Joint Inspection Group
The Joint Inspection Group has recently release Bulletin 110 concerning the use of electronic water sensors in the aviation industry as an alternative to chemical water detectors.
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10 Steps to Cost Effective & Safe Installation of Instrumentation Tube and Fittings Systems
Submitted by Deborah Pollard || Parker
Here are some essential steps to help ensure your instrumentation tube and fittings system is as safe as possible.
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How Present-Day Automation Trends are Driving Next Generation Machinery
Submitted by Jeremy Miller || Parker
With the advent of industry buzzwords like "Collaborative Robotics" and "Industry 4.0", machine builders of today are feeling increased pressure to provide a new level of intelligent and flexible automation. A revolution taking place in the industrial marketplace is the Industrial Internet of Things, which describes an industrial network of devices embedded with electronics, software, and sensors, capable of collecting and exchanging data to more effectively and efficiently drive machine behavio...
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High Performance Component Heating Solutions For Large, High Temperature Industrial Application
Submitted by Joe Podge and Steve Doyle || Chromalox
There are very few elegant solutions for mid-to-large scale heavy industrial applications that require compact, high-temperature heating sources capable of delivering precise heat energy to a targeted location.
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Taking Fluid Cleanliness to the Next Level with Permanent Offline Filtration
Submitted by Des-Case
In recent years, portable filtration units, often referred to as filter carts, have become a common tool in the lubrication professional's arsenal. Increasing demand for these systems has led to the development of a wide range of new products and driven down prices, which is a good thing. When filter carts first came onto the scene they were primarily used by service providers for decontaminating large systems. These early models were typically designed for low viscosity oils in large volume sys...
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Three Key Factors to Create Leak-Free Fitting Assemblies for Fluid Processing Applications
Submitted by Fit-LINE
Operational efficiency is a critical factor in the fluid processing industry. The synergy of fitting components and assembly technology to achieve this objective is the focus of Fit-LINE, Inc. Applying extensive polymer technology and injection molding expertise, the company has analyzed the design, tooling and manufacturing processes required to create high-performance solutions for demanding high-purity fluid processing applications. Through extensive R&D, testing and evaluation, Fit-LINE ...
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Filter Ratings
Submitted by Tim Tritch
The purpose of a filter is to remove contaminants from a fluid stream either completely, or at least down to a given rating or specification. Filters are used to help control contaminants and are rated according to their ability to remove these contaminants from a liquid, gas or air stream. There are different methods in which the performance of filters are specified.
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Choose the Correct Level Sensor
Submitted by Brian Sullivan
Answer a number of key questions to identify the most appropriate choice
At process plants, a significant percentage of measurement devices aren't correctly matched to their application, leading to decreased quality and consistency of the operation. Often, the source of this problem is the assumption that one type of level measurement sensor suits multiple applications.
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