Mechanical Components

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Market forecast: Oil and gas pump sector on trend to expand

    Rising at a compound annual growth rate of 3%, the market is estimated to reach $10.43 billion by 2026, up from $8.46 billion in 2019.

  • Next-gen push nuts help reduce friction, wear and noise

    Engineers are faced with many challenges when selecting fasteners for a design. When one of the components to be located and assembled is a shaft or tube, it can be even more complex.

  • Tsubaki torque limiter sprockets ensure uninterrupted conveyor operations

    A complete assembly providing both the Tsubaki torque limiter and sprocket together as one unit.

  • COVID-19 providing rare opportunity to study sealife

    COVID-19 has provided a rare moment of silence for the world's oceans and a unique research opportunity.

  • Virginia Tech engineers develop emergency ventilator adapters

    VT engineers developed and prototyped an adapter that would convert bipap machines into ventilators.

  • A smarter plain bearing developed by igus

    The intelligent bearing warns of specific wear level, enabling machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance.

  • Ferry marks five years of methanol-fueled operation

    The 240 m long Stena Germanica ferry was converted to run on methanol fuel in early 2015.

  • The Essentials of Marine Motors

    Marine motors must withstand a constantly wet and high-humidity environment. Not only can water ingress ruin electrical components, it can also ruin materials via corrosion

  • Bumax reduces prices for fasteners used on ventilators

    BUMAX has offered to provide companies that are producing much-needed ventilators with at-cost premium fasteners for their devices.

  • How to avoid cable shielding failure

    Understanding common causes of cable failure, like shielding loss, is key to preventing unplanned downtime. Find out here why cable shields fail and what makes for proper cable shield design.

  • Piston-gear pump assembly with common suction port

    The piston-gear pump assembly with common suction port is designed to provide a compact tandem pump configuration for mobile machines that use both types of hydraulic pumps to power implements and other equipment.

  • A spotlight on MECO EP Type-2 seals

    One product capable of sealing various materials while keeping out contaminants is MECO Seals’ EP Type-2 seal, which is custom engineered for processing equipment that handles dry solids, assorted liquids, vapors and other components.

  • Ricardo software release heralds a new approach to transmission design

    The 2020.1 release of powertrain design and optimization software from Ricardo offers a new approach to the design and optimization of hybrid, battery electric and other transmission systems.

  • How to prevent cable jacket failure

    Discover what causes jacket cracking, swelling and abrasion to avoid any electrical or mechanical problems.

  • How buildings fail in an intense fire

    Data gained by building and then destroying concrete slabs with fire could help researchers develop and validate new design tools and building codes that bolster fire safety.

  • Lighter, smaller, stronger: TackPin® micro fastener

    See how the TackPin® micro fastener from PennEngineering® outperforms conventional screws to deliver a thinner, lighter, more durable product. Request a sample today.

  • Wanner introduces new pumps for oil and gas industry

    Industrial equipment supplier Wanner International, has introduced two new high-pressure versions of its Hydra-Cell T200 multi-diaphragm, packing free, seal-less API674 pump, designed for use in oil and gas production.

  • Sustaining life and fighting Coronavirus with advanced actuation devices

    Learn how advanced, high-precision actuators have become crucial components in life-saving and life-sustaning medical equipment. Follow the link below to see how Geeplus has joined the fight against the Coronavirus!

  • Fluid power sales increase, yet still lower than 2019

    According to the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA’s) January report, product shipments rose 16.4% compared to December 2019 while shipments were down 11.5% compared to January 2019.

  • Conval introduces new line of severe-service valves

    Conval, manufacturer of severe service valves, has launched clampseal throttling valves.

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