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Emission Control Technologies for Carbon Fiber Processing

Thursday, 3 December 2009 05:40 Posted by: Jenny Knodell
Carbon fiber and graphite reinforced polymers are materials that have, and will continue to revolutionize the products we use everyday by making them stronger, lighter and more durable. However, the manufacturing process can have serious environmental ramifications and immediate danger to human health if careful consideration is not given to emission control at the production phase of these materials. [Continue Reading Article]

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The Plastic Pallet And Fire Protection

Wednesday, 20 May 2009 11:37 Posted by: Janet Pratt
This paper attempts to identify some of the specifics of the process used to obtain approval for use of plastic pallets as equivalent to wood pallets for use in warehouse storage. This paper is written to look at the issue in general and is not intended to cover all storage situations. Your specific situation should be evaluated by a fire protection specialist. Most plastic pallets are molded out of polyolefin materials such as high density polyethylene or polypropylene. These materials are more flammable than the wood used to make pallets. Over the years the industry has argued with the fire protection establishment that plastic pallets, while they burn hotter than wood, are much more difficult to ignite. Fire protection people counter with the fact that most warehouse fires are arson and if an arsonist wants to start a fire they will do what ever they need to do to get a fire started. [Continue Reading Article]

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Bellows With A Twist - Electrodeposited nickel bellows couplings flex to fit misaligned shafts yet remain torsionally stiff.

Wednesday, 6 May 2009 11:04 Posted by: Brianna Thierfelder
What do a micron-precision silicon wafer cutter, a surgical microscope focusing mechanism, and a target sighting system for an MIA2 Abrams tank all have in common? Each contains an electrodeposited nickel bellows coupling. Such couplings excel in instrumentation and fractional-horsepower applications but are occasionally overlooked because they tend to cost more than other types. Couplings are typically rated by their torque capacity, rotational inertia, resistance to the elements, service life, windup and backlash levels, and flexibility. By all these measures, electrodeposited bellows couplings compare favorably to competitive designs. [Continue Reading Article]

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Oxidizer Energy Recovery

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 10:06 Posted by: Mike Meiresonne
The mainstream media today is full of allusions to energy awareness and conservation. Just as visible these days are media references to astronomical dollar figures that can boggle the mind. This article does not seek to break out of that mold, but rather to conform to it – as Oxidizer Stack Heat Recovery offers a tremendous opportunity for both energy conservation and energy cost reduction. Consider the following: At any hour of the day there are likely to be more than 10,000 oxidizer systems in service, using a high temperature reaction chamber (with or without catalyst) to treat the exhaust gases from a wide range of industrial processes... [Continue Reading Article]

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Environmental Test Chambers - Methods of Humidity Generation

Thursday, 19 March 2009 05:42 Posted by: Brianna Thierfelder
There are three common ways of creating moisture for humidity control in test chambers. Let’s review they types and the benefits and limitations of each. Type 1: “Steam Generator” - A steam generator is a tank with an immersion heater. As the water in the tank is heated, steam rises up a tube to the chamber’s mixing plenum (where the main heaters and cooling coil are). The chamber, based on humidity demand, controls the output of the heater. [Continue Reading Article]

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The Advantages of Mass Flow Meters & Controllers in Fuel Cell Test Stands

Wednesday, 11 March 2009 07:47 Posted by: Janet Pratt
Fuel cell engineers use test stands to simulate the performance of fuel cells. The challenge is to mimic reality and determine the optimum fuel mixture and temperature, while also examining failure mechanisms. Another objective is to test the performance of anode/cathode materials, catalysts, and membranes. Fuel cell test stands consist of systems for mixing, delivering, and humidifying gases, all of which depend on reliable flow measurement and control. A typical test stand uses several thermal mass flow controllers (MFCs) of various flow rates to deliver the precise amount of blended gases to the fuel cell. Since the test stand must imitate normal operating conditions, these flow controllers must react to process signals quickly – much like a car accelerator – to provide a true test of the desired performance. In addition, the MFCs must have a broad turndown to mimic low and high fuel consumption rates. Many fuel cell test stands use MFCs that do not have the performance capabilities to adequately test fuel cells. [Continue Reading Article]

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Sensor Selection 101 - Optimal Temperature Sensor Selection: Your First Step to Achieving Accurate Temperature Measurement

Monday, 2 March 2009 11:08 Posted by: Ryan Norman
There’s no simple solution to achieving accurate temperature measurement. It’s a combination of knowing the inherent accuracy of particular sensor types, but also how environmental factors can create further measurement uncertainty and the sensor calibration techniques available to reduce this uncertainty... [Continue Reading Article]

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High Performance Diaphragms and Their Use in Pumping Abrasive and Dense Slurries

Thursday, 19 February 2009 10:14 Posted by: admin
Metering pumps have long been known for their accuracy and reliability to provide precise dosing of liquids to a process stream. This understanding was generally limited to homogeneous fluids or liquids under 500 cps. The use of a high performance diaphragm can boost the cps capable of being pumps exceeding 7,000 cps (depending on pump size) and handle large solids content. This has significant application where heavy materials, earth materials or conveyance of other solids bearing fluids is required. This discussion consolidates the selection and application of high performance diaphragms in these specialized applications... [Continue Reading Article]

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Non-Destructive Testing: What You See May Not Be What You Get

Tuesday, 17 February 2009 03:29 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
When you buy expensive metals, you might be getting something you don’t want and not know it. You could be buying defects that you would rather not have, and your supplier may not realize he sent you defective material. The only way to know for sure is to test he parts nondestructively... [Continue Reading Article]

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Compressed Air Energy Savings: Thermal Mass Flowmeters Find Wasted Cash

Thursday, 12 February 2009 05:00 Posted by: Brianna Thierfelder
In this era of rising energy costs and global competitiveness, compressed air waste in facilities can be a major financial drain to the bottom line. Air may be free, but compressed air certainly isn’t. According to Cary Carlisle, an expert compressed air auditor and seasoned technician from Air Compressor Supply, Inc. (ACS), over a 10-year period, electricity costs make up 76 percent of a factory’s operating costs... [Continue Reading Article]

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Good Nameplate Design: The Rules

Tuesday, 10 February 2009 10:51 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
New businesses need a logo that speaks, that is easily recognizable, that has style. Good nameplates are an extension of a good logo. Manufacturers often try to emulate the nameplate design of the most recognizable brands in their respective industry, often at a great expense: quality design... [Continue Reading Article]

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Cost Justification and Reliability Benefits of Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners

Monday, 9 February 2009 11:55 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners are bolt tightening devices that have been around for over a decade. Although the concept is relatively simple, these tensioners have many benefits that are not commonly known. They have proven to be economical in terms of cost and in terms of equipment reliability, which will be the focus of this paper... [Continue Reading Article]

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Trends and Opportunities in the U.S. Automotive Component Markets: Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) and Aftermarket

Thursday, 5 February 2009 09:22 Posted by: Janet Pratt
The major emphasis of this review paper is on the trends of automotive components in the U.S. markets – OEM and aftermarket. However, since much of the business is now global, world-wide automotive component market trends are also discussed... [Continue Reading Article]

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Rapid Cooling of Aluminum Nitride Heaters

Tuesday, 3 February 2009 07:55 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
Single Iteration, a division of Watlow, has conducted preliminary concept generation and evaluation for several alternative solutions for providing rapid cooling of AlN based heaters. Cost/benefit analysis of the various alternatives indicated that forced air cooling would be preferred for many applications of the latest AlN heating technology... [Continue Reading Article]

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How To Properly Maintain And Service Your Oxidizer

Monday, 2 February 2009 11:06 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
Your air pollution control system represents a significant investment in not only initial capital but also ongoing maintenance and operation. Routine inspections performed by your staff combined with thorough maintenance plans... [Continue Reading Article]

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Lubrication: The Greener The Better

Friday, 30 January 2009 03:47 Posted by: Ryan Norman
Manufacturing practices are becoming increasingly more scrutinized for their effect on the environment. Real changes are underway in the area of emissions, byproducts, packaging materials, fluid selection, and power consumption – to name only a few. While environmental payback may be the goal, many of these initiatives encounter obstacles, not the least of which is additional operational costs. Not so with lubrication - the greener the better. Utilizing very small amounts of lubricant at controlled intervals is productive for a number of reasons... [Continue Reading Article]

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Art or Science? Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying vs. Flexible Screw Conveying

Wednesday, 28 January 2009 10:05 Posted by: Ryan Norman
by David Boger, Sales Manager and Allen Powell, Regional Applications Engineer Flexicon Corporation The choice between dilute phase pneumatic conveying and flexible screw conveying is not always clear Everyone has rules of thumb when it comes to choosing a conveying system—rules base... [Continue Reading Article]

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How to Write a Specification For and Evaluate a Design/Build Cleanroom Proposal

Thursday, 22 January 2009 11:01 Posted by: Mike Meiresonne
With the increasing emphasis on utilizing the design/build method of delivery in the construction industry, and the desire to evaluate proposals using that old adage of "apples to apples", it becomes incumbent upon the owner to create a specification which will insure that contractors have the appropriate information to propose the facility accurately... [Continue Reading Article]

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Foam Inserts – Cutting Your Own or Having Them Custom Made

Wednesday, 8 October 2008 09:06 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
by Steven Holand, Carry Cases Plus Owner [Continue Reading Article]

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Conducting Quality Audits In Offshore Motor Component Factories

Monday, 8 September 2008 03:22 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
Many motor manufacturers are going offshore to purchase or manufacture motor components... [Continue Reading Article]

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Sourcing in China

Sunday, 22 June 2008 03:03 Posted by: Marjorie Steele
Considering sourcing in China? China offers raw materials, inexpensive labor and engineering skills. Then why do so many projects fail in China? Learn how to recognize the pitfalls of sourcing and then overcome them, how to organize a project, choose a manufacturer, and deliver high quality product to your loading dock on schedule... [Continue Reading Article]

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Reflections on 3 years with IQS

Thursday, 23 February 2006 03:40 Posted by: Mike Meiresonne
During the past 3 years, our company has significantly shifted our allocation of advertising dollars in response to changes in the industrial marketing landscape. For many years, we had relied heavily on the prominence of the Thomas Register in both print and electronic versions, as well as our own internet site, to provide exposure to buyers of custom industrial brushes. Our target for this advertising includes engineering, purchasing, plant management, and maintenance personnel in a range of business from specialty equipment builders through commercial manufacturing and processing facilities, including industrial distributors, machine shops and service companies in between. [Continue Reading Article]

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