Benefits and Uses of a Profile Ring
When people think of packing and sealant rings they usually envisage the traditional O-ring design, however, things are starting to change with the profile ring. While the loop-shaped gasket is still one of the most common seals employed in the design of machinery, there is a growing trend for more…
How Are PET Plastic Bottles Made?
You might find yourself questioning exactly what PET plastic must be, but we can guarantee that you have held it in your hand at least once. In this article, we are going to teach you how PET plastic bottles are created during the manufacturing process, and exactly why PET plastic…
Common Compressor Problems That May Occur
There are a lot of important lessons to be learned when it comes to working in the profitable oil and gas industry. Having the ability to spot the various compressor problems should be one of the first lessons that you learn, as it really can be vital. A fully functional…
Equipment Used During Oil and Gas Production
Globally, the demand for oil is persistently on the rise. This demand has led to companies developing fuel sources all around the world, and even then it never seems like there is enough. As a result, many other companies (who previously did not deal in this sector) are also investing…
How Tension Springs Are Used in Engineering
Comprised of a simplistic beauty, springs may seem like a basic component but they are a design that is fundamental to many engineering solutions. Tension springs provide resistance to a pulling force in a linear direction and can be used for storing potential energy or to create a resistance against…
Signs It Is Time to Replace Springs in Your Equipment
The very last thing you want is to find out that you need replace springs in your machine while you are in the middle of a manufacturing project. As you know, springs are used in an absolute myriad of different pieces of equipment, including the compressors that we all use…
Here’s How Metallic Plates Are Used in Refrigeration
Technology has come on a long way since early humans began gathering seasonal snow and ice to create ice cellars somewhere around 1000 BC. It has widely been reported that humans have begun using more power and energy to cool rather than to heat for the first time. In the…
Making Sure You Have the Right Control Valves
Control valves are slowly becoming a victim of their own success. While many processing plants will utilize hundreds of valves to control various fluctuating factors within their systems, their effectiveness at performing these roles is resulting in them being taken for granted and underappreciated. More Than Just a Simple…
How to Keep a Valve From Breaking Too Soon
Often fragile and always in a position of great importance, valves are the practical cornerstone of many operations. Like any other mechanical fitting, valves possess a finite service life, meaning that sooner or later they will degrade and be in need of replacing. An ineffective or damaged valve can have…
How to Be Positive Your Parts for Compressors Are Reliable
After carefully choosing the parts for your compressors you wish to use, finding a product which is as good as the promises surrounding it can be a challenging process. The quality of each specific part, for example a valve part, is essential to the functionality of the entire system in…