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New Side-Mounted Agitator Range
The agitator features high-efficiency hydraulics with high pumping capacity and axial thrust.
J-Prep for Orbital Welding with Pipe Beveling Tool
The heavy-duty, I.D.-clamping, milling-end prep tool can J-prep bevel, face and bore all pipe alloys in preparation for orbital welding.
Fundamentals of Resistance Spot Welding
The main purpose of resistance spot welding (RSW) is to join metal sheets together. This includes flat and formed pieces of bracing, stiffeners, brackets, hinges and other parts. Spot welding is also used in the fabrication of entire sheet metal assembles such as enclosures and cabinets. RSW is used for joining sheet metal because it is fast, reliable and economical.
Solving Jet Engine Test Problems Using Ruggedized Test Equipment
Selecting the right type of data acquisition hardware and software is a critical step in ensuring accurate data for any test routine, but jet engine testing poses unique requirements that the test engineer must address.
Seat and Guide Materials Keep Engine Valves Cooler
High thermal conductivity materials and coatings reduce valve head temperatures by up to 70° C, improving combustion and lowering emissions.
Diesel Engine Being Considered for Unmanned Aircraft
The high efficiency, liquid-cooled engine can operate using diesel, Jet-A, or JP-8 fuels.
Aluminum Wheel and Brake Design for EVs
Continental AG (Frankfurt/Main, Germany) appears to have reinvented the wheel, at least for electric vehicles (EVs).
New Coil-Over Springs for Racing Purposes Released
Hyperco has announced the expansion of its Dual Rate UHT Coil-Over Springs product line with two new spring designs.
Don’t Get Let Down When You Need a Lift
Hoists are one of these areas where quality and dependability can make the difference between life and death as well as profit and loss.
USA Fastener Brings Industry-Leading Certifications to the Oil and Gas Industries
The certifications that USAFG currently has or is in pursuit of include ISO, PED and triple API certifications.
Service Milestone for Transuranic Waste Supercompactor
The supercompactor system operating as part of the DOE Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project has achieved 100,000 hours of operation.
New Designs in EGR Coolers for Commercial Vehicles
The new EGR systems withstand thermal fatigue, deliver enhanced coolant distribution for durable performance and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
Schottel ProAnode Prevents Thruster Corrosion
The first steerable thruster equipped with the SCHOTTEL ProAnode sets new standards in corrosion protection by extending the lifecycle of the thruster.
New Connectors Are Rated for Up to 500 Hours of Salt Spray
Mouser Electronics Inc. is now stocking Amphe-Lite gray zinc nickel (ZnNi) metal connectors from Amphenol Industrial.
Mohawk Spring Proves Design Expertise Leads to Reduced Costs
For providers of military components, quality is the top priority. When parts don't meet standards, production is delayed, or worse, the device could fail in the field.
Solenoid Diaphragm Liquid Pump is Flow-Tight
The pump uses spring tension in the linear solenoid drive to keep it flow-tight in both directions when turned off.
Video: Shrinking, Expanding Robots
Researchers have developed a method for designing telescoping structures that can bend and twist; applications include animation, fabrication and robotics.
Managing Eutrophication by Algal Treatment of Wastewater
A ‘managed eutrophication’ approach to wastewater treatment is aimed at preventing eutrophication in aquatic ecosystems.
Standoff Fasteners Hold PCBs Without Screws
Standoff fasteners hold PCBs securely in assemblies without requiring mating screws or other loose threaded hardware to complete attachment.
How Soundproofing Acoustic Foam Actually Works
Acoustic foam is a common product, often recognized by its unique shape — typically that of an egg carton. Why is this funky shape used to help with noisy environments?