Ten Steps to Pump Reliability – Part 1
By Tom Dabbs and Dan Pereira Pump reliability is an old topic, but it is just as relevant today as it was the first time
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PLC: Programming in List on a Mitsubishi PLC – Part 2
by Jim Rowell Mr.PLC Last time, we pretty much ignored ladder diagrams. This time I’m giving you lots of them. We’ll look at the ins
Matching a Hydraulic Motor to the Load
from Womack On the design of a new machine which is to be run with a hydraulic motor, a determination of required speed and horsepower
Flow through Orifices
from womackmachine.com Hydraulic Oil Flow through Orifices The chart shows approximate pressure drops which may be expected at various flows rates through sharp edge orifices for
How Do Variable Speed Drives Impact Mechanical Seals?
by Henri Azibert Fluid Sealing Association The use of variable speed drives (VSD) has become increasingly more prevalent in an effort to improve the energy efficiency of pumping
Blessed Bolts or Freaking Fasteners or Bolt Basics!
by Michael Lippig Bolts and screws are not something that occupies a lot of our reliability thoughts. After, the life of an appropriate bolt in
Logical Troubleshooting in Hydraulic Systems
from Eaton / Vickers Introduction It would be a virtually impossible task to try to document the cause and remedy of every possible fault that
Reciprocating Compressor – An Overview of Vibration Issues
from Beta Machinery Analysis This 2 minute, 30 second video provides an introduction to the nature of vibration, its causes, and steps to improve compressor operation,
Hydraulic Testing & Diagnostics
from Applied.com The Seven Basic Steps of Diagnosis and Testing 1. Know the System In other words, “Do your homework.” Study the machine technical manuals.
Factors which Influence the Speed of an Air Cylinder
from Womack This subject will be covered in two parts: (1), those factors to be considered when first designing the system and selecting cylinder bore
