4 Things to Know About Natural Gas Liquids (NGL)
Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and the terms associated with it such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) can be quite confusing, so here’s everything you need to know about them. While NGL, LPG, and LNG may be closely related since they refer to hydrocarbons and are…
How Do You Prevent Compression Spring Buckling?
Coil compression springs can be susceptible to buckling; however, the first step to ensure that does not happen is to know how to prevent compression spring buckling. Usually, there is a decrease in the length of a compression spring when it is exposed to axial loading. When the spring is…
The Importance of Precision Lapping for Valve Plates
The importance of precision lapping for valve plates in a free abrasive machining process cannot be overemphasized. For instance, it can provide parallelism, flatness, thickness identity, and surface finishes to tolerances that are extremely demanding. In the same vein, precision lapping can ensure that finished pieces are created without the…
Dual Plate Check Valves vs Swing Check Valves: What to Know
Dual plate check valves vs swing check valves are two main types of check valves that are usually compared side by side, but what are the similarities and differences between the two, and how do you decide which is best for you? Either of these valves help to prevent a…
4 Essential Steps to PET Bottling Manufacturing
The employment of steps to PET bottling manufacturing has led to the creation of a wide range of plastic bottles in different shapes and sizes. These are bottles that can serve as a storage for water, drinks, beverages, food, each of which can be attributed to the pet bottle manufacturing…
What to Know About Spring Compression Formulas and Measurement
There’s a lot you need to know about spring compression formulas and measurement because they can help you to design a quality spring that stands the test of time. The proper use of these metrics also determines how the quality of one spring differs from another. Generally, a good use…
3 Benefits of Sustainable Manufacturing (And How to Implement It)
With so many benefits, sustainable manufacturing is becoming more and more important, but it can be taken one step further with these tips. The importance of sustainable manufacturing cannot be overemphasized because it comes with short- and long-term substantial financial and environmental benefits to companies that integrate it into their…
Types of Stainless Steel to Consider for Manufacturing Compressors
There are different types of stainless steel to consider for manufacturing compressors. While they may all be made of steel, they have some properties that are unique to each grade, and as such, they are most suited for the particular machine and environment they will be used in. That is…
7 Reasons to Consider PEEK Thermoplastic Parts
There are several reasons why you should consider PEEK Thermoplastic for parts despite the wide range of materials you can choose from, here are 7 of the most popular reasons. PEEK, for instance, takes it one step further by ensuring that your thermoplastic parts can stand the test of time…
How to Determine the Quality of Barrel Springs in Compressors
Using high quality compressor parts is essential in manufacturing production. Because of this, compressors use different types of springs, including barrel springs, to aid in their functionality. Where one fails, the other makes up for it. You’ll find barrel springs in a couple of machines and their level of performance…