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Essentials for Sealing in HPHT Equipment

By Ron Taylor

Discover how HPHT seals must be carefully selected to ensure reliable performance and maximize MTBM in high-pressure high-temperature equipment.

Filed Under: Sealing, Spring Energized Seals Tagged With: drilling, High Pressure-High Temperature, HPHT equipment, sealing profiles, spring energized seal, well

What is a Rotary Union and How Can It Be Sealed Effectively?

By Ron Taylor

Learn why spring energized seals can be highly effective in sealing rotary unions and how to select the best design and material for your needs.

Filed Under: Sealing, Spring Energized Seals Tagged With: Fluid Rotary Union (FRU), FLuid Swivel, Rotary Coupling, Rotary Joint, Rotary manifold, rotary union, Rotating Joint, Swivel Joint, Swivel Union

Using High-Temperature Coatings in the Oil and Gas Industry

By Nick Wilson

High Temperature Coatings for Oil and Gas

New technologies in the Oil & Gas industry are requiring higher temperature coatings, and manufacturers are trying to keep pace.

Filed Under: Industrial Coatings, Wear Protection Tagged With: Oil & Gas

Monitoring Rotating Equipment to Reduce Costs and Achieve New Levels of Reliability

By Juan Cid

industrial Equipment monitoring

New monitoring technology is transforming equipment maintenance to provide new levels of reliability at a lower overall cost.

Filed Under: Equipment Monitoring Tagged With: industrial reliability, plant maintenance, predictive maintenance, process pressure, produce temperature, surface temperature monitoring, vibration monitoring

Embracing IIoT for Pumps: A Strategic Necessity

By John Brennan

Embracing IIoT Blog Featured Image

Discover the strategic necessity of embracing IIoT for pumps in today’s industrial landscape.

Filed Under: Equipment Monitoring Tagged With: digital twin, IIoT Solutions, IIot twin, industrial IoT, industrial reliability, industry 4.0, operational efficency, plant maintenance, predictive maintenance, process pressure, pump maintenance, pump monitoring

Digital Twin vs IIoT Twin: Understanding the Key Differences

By John Brennan

Chesterton Connect IIot Twin vs Digital Twin

Explore the key differences between Digital Twins and IIoT Twins, clarifying their roles in asset monitoring and optimization. 

Filed Under: Equipment Monitoring Tagged With: digital twin, IIoT Solutions, IIot twin, industrial IoT, industrial reliability, industry 4.0, plant maintenance, predictive maintenance, process pressure, pump monitoring

The Importance of Process-First Monitoring in Pump Reliability

By John Brennan

Pumps with Chesterton Connect Installed

Discover why vibration monitoring alone isn’t enough for pump reliability—over 70% of issues are process-related, not mechanical.

Filed Under: Equipment Monitoring Tagged With: digital twin, IIoT Solutions, industrial IoT, industrial reliability, industry 4.0, plant maintenance, predictive maintenance, process pressure, pump monitoring, surface temperature monitoring, vibration monitoring

API Piping Plan Guide For Mechanical Seals

By chesadmin

Discover API piping plans for mechanical seals and how they improve reliability by providing the right environmental controls for optimal performance.

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Sealing Tagged With: API Piping Plans, piping plans

4 Essential Properties to Look for When Choosing a Lubricant for Your Pneumatic Equipment

By Gaurav Pattarkine

Pneumatic Equipment

Choosing the right pneumatic lubricator oil is the key to plant efficiency and safety. Learn the essentials on how to protect your pneumatic systems.

Filed Under: Lubrication & Maintenance, Wear Protection Tagged With: air cylinder, air tools, emergency valves. control valves, factory, industrial lubrication, lubrication, milk bottling, pneumatic equipment, pneumatic nailers, pneumatic systems, protection. biodegradable. pneumatic systems

The Benefits of Using Oil-Gel Lubrication for Chains and Wire Ropes

By Gaurav Pattarkine

Wire rope pully crane

Discover how oil-gel technology improves industrial chain and wire rope lubricant performance for superior surface protection and longevity.

Filed Under: Lubrication & Maintenance, Wear Protection Tagged With: chain life, chain lubrication, chains, industrial greases, industrial lubrication, industrial oils, protection, wire ropes

Reciprocating Pump Applications and Benefits

By Ron Taylor

Learn how a reciprocating pump works, its key applications, and reciprocating pump seal challenges to ensure reliable performance in demanding environments.

Filed Under: Sealing, Spring Energized Seals Tagged With: reciprocating pump, Seal Design, sealing, seals, spring energized seal

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