New monitoring technology is transforming equipment maintenance to provide new levels of reliability at a lower overall cost.
Is Pump Vibration Monitoring Sufficient to Avoid Failures?
Vibration and surface temperature measurements are the most common methods of monitoring the condition of pumps and other rotating equipment. Learn why that’s only half of the story.
How to Select the Best Barrier / Buffer Fluid [Double Seals: Part 4]
In this post on double seals, Part 4, we discuss how to choose the type of barrier / buffer fluid that is best for your double seal application. [So far in our Double Seals series, we addressed the overall benefits of double or dual seals (Part 1); various set-up configurations (Part 2); and double seal support […]
Troubleshooting Basics for Centrifugal Pump Packing
Evaluating centrifugal pump packing that has failed or reached the end of its useful life offers vital clues to help you make improvements in your next round of sealing. Failed packing can be a sign that the wrong packing is being used for the application or other possibilities ranging from excessive gland load to inadequate […]
Ways to Reduce the Use of Water in Mining
A close look at sealing options available to effectively reduce or eliminate the water needed for the pump sealing element.
Pump Packing Materials for Worn Equipment: The Benefits of Injectable Packing
Injectable packing is an ideal pump packing material when you are looking to seal equipment with worn shafts or fretted sleeves. In this post, you’ll learn when to use this flexible packing technology and tips for implementing it. The Limits of Standard Pump Packing Braided packing is the oldest pump sealing method used in the […]