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.

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

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

Effective Slurry Sealing for Pumps & Mixers (Part 1 of 3)

Learn how to make the best seal and seal support choices when dealing with pumps handling slurries.

Effective Sealing for Cryogenic Liquids

Sealing for cryogenic liquids can be challenging due to change in properties. Learn how spring energized seal designs and materials choices can result in success.

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.

Choosing the Best Performing Grease for Equipment

Using the proper high-performance grease can significantly extend system life, reduce down-time, and introduce a safer work environment.

Installation Position of a Heat Exchanger with API Plan 21 and Plan 23

In this post, learn why heat exchangers should be installed vertically with API Plan 21 and 23. There are two API Seal Environmental Control Plans used to keep seals cool and clean in high temperature water applications: API Plan 21 (Cooled Discharge Recirculation) provides cooling to the seal with high flush flow rate capabilities by […]

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 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 […]