Pins in particular are critical to parts and components during potting processes. If the miniature contacts become contaminated with glue, the electrical conductivity suffers, along with the component quality. Staiger – a company based in Erligheim in the German state of Baden-Württemberg – has automated the potting of 2-component adhesives in magnetic heads for solenoid […]
The Wilo Group has received the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA). A jury of leading experts from industry and science have recognised the multinational technology group in the “Add Value!” category for the adaptive worker assistance that has been deployed in the Smart Factory at the Wilopark in Dortmund. The prize is awarded by […]
PLEUGER, a pioneering player in the flow control sector and a leader in submersible motor manufacturing, announces its strategic acquisition of AVI International, a Connecticut-based specialist in the upgrade, repair, and service of rotating equipment. This acquisition signifies a major expansion of PLEUGER into the North American markets, marking a new chapter in the company’s […]
Operators of offshore platforms are very focused on the reliability of their equipment. Working in such a remote location means that major repairs, if not carefully planned, can result in extended downtime and loss of production. For one platform in Malaysia, a change in output was shortly followed by an increased rate of seal failures […]
Preventing contamination is a crucial element in the design of hygienic processing lines. Yet manufacturers often face uncertainty when cleaning ducts, tanks and other confined spaces with hard-to-reach shadow areas. The new Alfa Laval Free Rotating Retractor, a high-efficiency retractable cleaning device, provides complete cleaning assurance, enhancing product safety while boosting uptime and productivity. “The […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions starts production at its first ever manufacturing facility in Vietnam, an advanced 8,000 square meter facility strategically located in Long Thanh. It produces high-quality O-Rings and custom-designed engineered molded components in a wide range of elastomer materials using the latest compression and injection molding technology and plate heat exchanger gaskets. Gordon Micallef, […]
To ensure the profitability of offshore oil and gas extraction, operators require equipment to perform reliably throughout long periods between maintenance intervals. When an international oil company (IOC) was experiencing short mean time between failures (MTBF) for its liquified petroleum flare knockout vessel pumps on an offshore platform in Malaysia, the business approached Sulzer for […]
preeflow has once again raised the bar with the presentation of the eco-PEN XS 180. As a leading brand for precision dosing equipment, preeflow has developed the new microdispenser especially for the lowest boundary ranges in dosing quantities, and it is currently the most precise volumetric microdispenser available worldwide. The eco-PEN XS 180 therefore represents […]
Sales of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ Simriz perfluoroelastomeric (FFKM) compounds have more than doubled in North America during the past 24 months. As a result, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has brought on a second shift of employees to help it fill growing Simriz orders. The company is also installing a new FFKM production cell in its Santa […]
Interact Analysis has been covering the motor and drive space since its inception. Within the AC motor and drive market, low voltage is commonly understood as being less than 690V. During last year’s edition of our annual low voltage AC motor drive market research, we noticed a common term being mentioned – “Ultra Low Voltage”. […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
