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Understanding ceramic pumps and pump materials
Ceramic pump materials provide enhanced performance, low wear, high-temperature capability, corrosion resistance and low media contamination.
New diaphragm valve for drinking water applications
The peroxide- and sulfur-free elastomer diaphragms of the new valve are designed for continuous operating temperatures of 90° C.
Easy, quick sand casting of complex auto engine components
A new process produces high-quality, highly robust engine blocks that can be cast in comparatively short cycle times.
Lee Plug expansion plugs
Lee Plug expansion plugs seal fluid passages without the use of O-rings, threads or sealants.
Decoding bearing numbers
At first glance, the series of numbers and letters in a bearing part number can look confusing. But if you have the decoder, it’s relatively easy to understand.
Translating imperial units to metric sizes in O-rings
Converting O-ring dimensions from metric to Imperial units, or vice-versa, isn't an obstacle if an engineer knows the conversions involved.
Bearing tolerances explained
Bearing tolerances are an important concept for design engineers to understand. The American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) developed the ABEC tolerance standards for bearing manufacturers to follow when producing radial ball bearings.
Solving Flow Control One Valve at a Time…
Throughout more than a century of working in the manufacturing industry, The Specialty Manufacturing Co. has created custom valves that solve problems and bring the ideas of a diverse engineering audience from concept to reality.
A Spotlight on MECO EA Type-1 Seals
Custom-engineered shaft seals from MECO Seal eliminate many common problems with respect to performance, safety, productivity and harmony.
The Difference Between Single-Acting and Double-Acting Hydraulic Piston Seals
It is critical to make sure that the right seal is selected based on factors such as how the cylinder is expected to operate as the piston is pushed down the cylinder bore.
Radial Oil Seal Selection Considerations: What You Need to Know
Simply put, the function of seals is to minimize or prevent leakage between two parts. While seals provide this very basic role, choosing the right seal for the job takes real consideration and knowledge.
The First Mars Helicopter Will Fly with Swiss DC Motors
The Mars helicopter technology will pave the way for many future scientific and exploratory missions to Mars. Similar robots could serve as flying eyes for future rovers, exploring the surroundings and finding the best route for the rover.
Dueling Engine Designs Compete in Contest to Power Combat Helicopters
GE Aviation’s single-spool turboshaft architecture is facing off against a dual-spool design by Advanced Turbine Engine Company in the U.S. Army’s competition to upgrade the T700 engines that power its Apache and Black Hawk helicopters.
New Updated Filter Range from Tapflo
The updated FT filters series provides the possibility of using plastic or carbon inserts, oil absorbing polypropylene filtering cartridges and active carbon filtering inserts.
Mazda Revives the Rotary Engine - As a Range Extender
Mazda has confirmed the reintroduction of its famous Wankel engine for 2020.
AVT Launches Unique ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Anti-vibration Pipework Bracing System
The universal small bore connection anti-vibration bracing system is designed to increase plant safety and reduce the risk of plant downtime.
IMT Enhances Hydraulic Loader Lineup with New, Higher Capacity Crane
The loader features the highest rating in the IMT lineup at 305,580 ft-lb and has a maximum lift capacity of 10,500 lb.
Design Considerations for Rotating Union Sealing Technologies
At the heart of a rotating union are the seals and bearings between the rotating and stationary elements.
LIFT Helps Deliver Lifesaving Technology to Firefighters
A Michigan fire department becomes the first ever to deploy innovative firehoses helping first responders save lives and fight fires more efficiently.
Study on CVT Pump Efficiency Proposes New Hydraulic Scheme
A research paper published in Mechanism and Machine Theory proposes a new hydraulic scheme that improves the efficiency of hydraulic pumps within an automobile's continuously variable transmission.