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Drives Reduce Variant Complexity of Water Pumps
A smart drive solution for fixed speed pumps enables setting fixed speed levels at the motor to individual requirements.
Avoiding Industrial Downtime by Filtering Lubricating Oils
One way to protect the turbines is by implementing lubricating oils that guard against the wear-and-tear on moving parts within a turbine, as well as assist in other ways, such as heat transfer and protection against corrosion.
HVAC Dampers Withstand Coastal, Corrosive Applications
The damper series combines the strength of stainless steel and protection of anodized aluminum to combat salt water elements.
Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves Stabilize HVAC Operation
The valves provide a stable hydronic flow independent of system pressure changes, creating a more manageable system for facility managers and occupants.
Why Car Factories Now Have High-Quality Electron Microscopes
Powerful electron microscopes are extremely valuable in science laboratories. However, they are used elsewhere as well. For example, SEAT, a Spanish automotive manufacturer, decided to show how this powerful tool is used in the automotive industry.
Retaining Rings Make Shaft-Sense
Traditional fasteners like screws, nuts, bolts, cotter pins, and washers require threading, tapping, drilling, and other machining operations when used in mechanical motion systems. Retaining rings provide several advantages over traditional fasteners.
Engineering a 450-ton Hydraulic Deep Draw Press
A custom-designed 450-ton hydraulic deep draw press will feature a 54-in. by 54-in. forming area.
Pumps for Europe’s Largest Wastewater Project
The ongoing renaturation project along the Emscher Canal, currently Europe’s largest wastewater project, will benefit from delivery of 21 pumps.
Siemens Electric Motor Powers Two Aviation Speed Records
A Siemens electric propulsion system powered an Extra 330LE aerobatic plane to two new speed records.
Equipment Tailored for Supercritical Concentrating Solar Power
Supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle technology is being advanced to improve the economics and performance of concentrating solar power systems.
Synthetic Tooth Enamel Toughens Structures
A composite material inspired by tooth enamel could be used to fabricate more durable, vibration-resistant structural components for airplanes, automotive electronics, and other applications.
University Team Unfolds Space Tug Design
A NASA initiative challenged universities to design a solar electric propulsion-powered space tug using autonomous robotic assembly.
Limited Options for HFC Replacements
A four-year study sought nonflammable, low-global warming potential alternatives to HFCs for small air-conditioning systems.
All Springs Are Not Equal®
Smalley’s wave springs are unique flat wire compression springs that replace traditional coil springs in load-bearing applications.
Fewer Malfunctions and Lower Costs Thanks to Smarter Maintenance Model
Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a mathematical model for improving the maintenance schedule for trains, rails, aircraft, self-driving cars, robots and nuclear power plants.
SKF Corrosion-Resistant Spherical Roller Bearings
SKF is manufacturing the first-ever corrosion-resistant steel spherical bearings, available in nine standard sizes.
E-Gloves to Protect Workers from Dangerous Vibration Levels
Gloves embedded with tiny sensors are being developed by Nottingham Trent University to help protect construction workers from exposure to vibration.
ABM Drives: Custom, Continuous-Duty Motors and Drives
Comprehensive standard continuous-duty motors and drive product platform and flexible modular systems allow for cost-effective, low-volume production runs.
Gas-fueled SOFC Powers Electric ATV
The durability and performance of a 1,000 W tubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) was demonstrated in an electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
Keep Your Tilt Pad Bearings Running Cool
Waukesha Bearing has developed a new cooling technology for tilt pad bearings called trailing edge cooling, which increases heat transfer and expands bearing operating limits.