Why Quality of Parts is Key in Today’s Manufacturing Industry
In the manufacturing industry of today, there are more and more complaints about products that are being made with low-quality parts. Most of these companies that are using low-quality parts are doing this for one reason only, to ensure that the costs of production are kept as low as possible.…
The Highest Grade Materials Used for Valve Components
The assurance of high-quality products is a claim from every manufacturer as a key reason for purchasing their products. Not all companies, though, produce reliable compressor parts or valve components to the very highest of specifications. The tools and techniques used to create these parts play a vital role in…
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…