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 […]
Double Mechanical Seal Arrangement Options [Double Seals: Part 2]
In Part 1 of our series on double (dual) seals, we discussed the benefits of dual seal design and when to use it. In Part 2, we’re taking a closer look at the various rotary and stationary double seal arrangement options (configurations), and how to maximize their success. A double seal is designed with two primary […]
Understanding Spring Energized Seals and When to Use Them
Spring energized seals provide durable and reliable sealing solutions in critical applications and under extreme operating conditions in different industries. This seal design extends the operating limits of polymer-based seals by: Providing gas-tight sealing systems to end-users Helping to achieve fugitive emission reduction goals Meeting environmental regulation requirements Spring energized seals are a highly reliable […]
Pump Sealing Basics: Mechanical Seals vs. Packing
Mechanical seals vs. pump packing? Which is the best and most effective sealing technology for your pump or agitator application? Long ago, companies didn’t want to switch to mechanical seals because of the complicated installation and need to completely disassemble the equipment. The invention of cartridge and split mechanical seals effectively eliminated those dilemmas, but many operations […]
Stepping Up Your Chain Lubrication Program for Best Performance
Chains are the workhorses of many industrial production processes. But as important as chains are in the day-to-day functions of many plant operations, chain lubrication and maintenance is often an afterthought. The reality is that internal chain wear (especially in the popular metal-pin-and-bushing chain type) can put a real kink in production up-time if not […]
Taking the Hassle Out of Slurry Pump Maintenance
Seals, typically either packing or a mechanical seal, are one of the components most often replaced in a slurry pump. Abrasive particles can easily wear through packing or clog mechanical seal components. In either case, seal life in a slurry environment can quickly be reduced down to weeks or even days. In operations where downtime can […]
Selecting the Right Retrofitting for Your Mobile Mining Equipment
Those involved in mobile mining know that super-large, hydraulic equipment plays a major role in discontinuous surface mining operation for solid (hard rock) commercial minerals. This includes a wide range of equipment including off-road haul trucks, hydraulic excavators, shovels, dozers, and front loaders. Growing worldwide economic pressures in mining and 24/7/365 schedules have made the […]
What is a Double Seal and When to Use One (Double Seals: Part 1)
Learn more about when to use double seals and what setup you should consider.
How to Select Protective Coatings for Mining Equipment
Protective coatings are primarily used in the Mining and Ore Processing industry for the wear protection of metal equipment. The most common wear issues in this industry are abrasion and corrosion. When you are selecting a protective coating option, there are many technologies available. Defining the needs of the application will simplify the selection greatly. In […]
An Introduction to the Five Key Features of Good Mechanical Seal Design
Mechanical seal designs come in a wide variety. These designs differ in the way they are driven, the choice of secondary seals, and the location of the springs. Mechanical seals have all been designed to meet certain criteria in terms of application, cost, fit, ease of installation, and capability to seal. There are, however, a few […]
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