Pneumatic equipment is widely used in different types of industries. Robotic arms in automotive facilities, air actuated control valves in refineries, and bottle filling machines in food and beverage industries are some of the examples. The operation of pneumatic equipment is simple. Compressed air flows through tubing into a pneumatic actuator via the solenoid valve. […]
The Benefits of Using Oil-Gel Lubrication for Chains and Wire Ropes
Oil-gel lubricant technology addresses the negatives of both oils and greases and provides robust lubrication with surface protection.
Using High-Temperature Coatings in the Oil and Gas Industry
New technologies in the Oil & Gas industry are requiring higher temperature coatings, and manufacturers are trying to keep pace.
Don’t Forget This High-Return Maintenance Step for Industrial Pumps
If you have a pump ready for overhaul, it’s an ideal time to maximize its long-term potential and return on maintenance spend. Typical mechanical rebuilds for pumps involve impellor replacement or truing, replacement of wear rings and occasional wear ring seats, replacement of bearings, shaft/sleeve, fittings, and mechanical seal or packing installation. An often overlooked […]
Application Tips: Effective Coating of Stainless Steel
Learn about the best way to prepare industrial stainless steel for a protective coating for successful, long-lasting adhesion.
How to Evaluate Coatings for Above Ground Storage Tanks Used in Broad Service
Learn about the impact of corrosion on the availability and lifetime cost of above ground storage tanks, and how choose the right protective coating over the range of exposures in the lifetime use of each tank.
Reducing the Impact of Abrasion in Coal Processing
Coal processing involves transporting coal in various stages as bulk coal is refined into fine particular coal suitable for burning. The impact on equipment can be significant. Ever-persistent abrasion and wear takes a major toll on pulverizers, conveyors, chutes, screws, and other equipment. It can ultimately cause unexpected, costly downtime and/or greatly reduced equipment life. […]
How to Gain Pump Efficiency with Restoration & Protective Coatings
In this post, you’ll learn how refurbishing and protecting worn pumps with the right high-performance coatings can restore lost pump efficiency often back to or exceeding the levels shown on the manufacturer’s pump performance curve. We’ll also talk about applying coatings to the internals of new pumps or purchasing them pre-coated, a practice that is […]
Combating Corrosion in Hydropower Facilities with Protective Coatings
If you are operating a hydroelectric facility, you are most likely in an isolated region where the reliability of plant systems is paramount. The lack of easy access to spare parts, heavy equipment, and skilled maintenance staff requires careful planning and advanced preparation. Since plant up-time is especially critical you need to be able to […]
The Benefits of Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Coatings
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are defined by the EPA as “any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photo-chemical reactions.” The most common source of VOCs in the paint and coatings industry are “solvents and thinners” used in the formulation itself […]