HEADLINES ARCHIVE
A spotlight on MECO EA Type-2 seals
Designed for use in low-to-moderate shaft speeds on small-to-large shaft diameters, the EA Type-2 uses full-contact, soft-face mechanical shaft-sealing technology, sized for OEMs and custom in-house process equipment.
Blackmer extends its line of GNX series pumps with new 3 and 4-inch models
The pumps are designed to optimize the transfer of non-corrosive, non-abrasive industrial and petroleum products for both portable and stationary applications.
How does a jet engine work?
Learn how a jet engine exploits Newton’s third law of motion to achieve jet propulsion.
Conic systems offers zero backlash harmonic gearing to replace planetary gear drives
The zero backlash characteristic is maintained for life and high ratios of 50:1 to 200:1 are achieved in a single stage.
New ReNu pumphead technology offers accurate and repeatable flow for polymer dosing
The new Qdos 20 ReNu PU pumphead offers accurate and repeatable flow for chemicals with a wide-ranging viscosity.
What’s inside a CubeSat?
A detailed look at the components inside the MicroMAS-1 CubeSat.
A thin layer of zinc plating has wide effect on fasteners
When it comes to mechanical fasteners such as bolts and nuts, electroplating a steel or iron component with zinc provides functionality and reliability that is more than surface deep.
New chainflex hybrid cables for SEW and Siemens
The hybrid cable is suitable for applications down to a bend radius of 10x diameter in temperatures ranging from -25º C up to +80º C.
Video: New peristaltic metering pump Dulco flex control from ProMinent
The intelligent peristaltic metering pump meters reliably from 10 ml/h up to 30 l/h at up to 7 bar.
Bearing preload: What is it and why is it important?
Proper understanding of when and how to preload a bearing is critical in precision rotary applications, especially in high-speed applications. A properly preloaded bearing will have higher rigidity, operate more quietly and accurately and yield a longer life.
New strong, conductive, copper-alloy fasteners
Isa-Con fasteners have comparable strength and conductivity to stainless steel and copper, respectively.
See how a centrifugal air and gas compressor works
Watch a centrifugal compressor in action as the air travels through the compression process.
How to select the right bearing lubricant
Proper lubrication is critical to the performance and life of every rolling element bearing. A leading cause of bearing failure is insufficient or improper lubrication, which can lead to contamination or excess heat buildup.
Report cites corrosion as root cause of California methane leak
More than 60 casing leaks dating back to the 1970s were identified at Aliso Canyon, but no failure investigations were conducted by SoCalGas, the report said.
New standard addresses restaurant acoustics
The standard includes the required use of binaural sound recording for room evaluation.
Unique T-slot fastening technology underpins modular automation system
T-slot aluminum extrusion systems are common framing structures in industrial automation, material handling and machine safeguarding applications, forming the skeletons of everything from machine bases and conveyor systems to cabinets and workstations.
Cold rolling delivers superior gear strength and finish
Regardless of shape or size, every gear must have substantial strength, transmit motion uniformly and resist wear over time. The key to a useful gear is in the manufacturing method.
Keeping flammable media contained during a fire
Where do large quantities of flammable liquid in the tanks and pipes go during a fire?
"Mechanical trees" capture CO2 in the atmosphere
“Mechanical trees” developed by researchers at Arizona State University and brought to market by a Dublin-based company will be erected in parts of the U.S. to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, thereby removing the gas thought largely responsible for climate change.
Report: Metals fraud costs NASA $700 million
According to an investigation by NASA, the U.S. space agency had been provided with faulty materials from a metals manufacturer that faked test results.