Bently Bearings are pressurized air bearings that provide non-contact support for rotors during balancing operations. Specifically, the device produces a consistent signal that is exactly the same for each revolution, allowing for finer resolution during balancing operations, says the company.…
The VECO-Drive (photo) is an electric superimposing gear that combines a mechanical planetary gear with frequency-controlled servo motors. The electrical superimposing gear is said to be the most efficient way to make speed variable. The servo motors used to drive…
The LUBExpert acoustic lubrication solution’s (photo) intelligent algorithms guide technologists and operators during and after re-greasing tasks, resulting in optimal lubrication parameters on all assets. LUBExpert monitors each stroke of grease and its effect on bearing friction and temperature, and…
The Sonochek ultrasonic testing device (photo) localizes specific leaks on high-pressure pipes and evaluates total loss volume. Its broad bandwidth of 20 to 100 kHz allows leaks on compressed-gas and air pipes to be tracked, even from a distance. The…
AeroBlock (photo) is a standardized air compressor that is designed with integral-gear (IG) compression technology, and its standardized design ensures consistency without the need for specialized parts, which enables faster turnaround and support. AeroBlock compressors achieve flowrates up to 54,000…
The Coriolis RCT1000 line of mass flowmeters (photo) was recently enhanced with the addition of an explosion-proof transmitter with intrinsically safe sensors. The hazardous-location certification opens up an array of new applications for RCT1000 flowmeters, including chemical and petrochemical processing,…
This company’s maintenance services for rotating equipment incorporate both large-scale projects and the manufacture of specific components, as well as the provision of fully integrated services ranging from the design stage through final onsite installation. These services are aimed at…
The 4900 Series of gear pumps (photo) are hydraulically balanced and well-suited for demanding chemical-processing applications. The pump’s performance characteristics include flowrates up to 300 gal/min, viscosities from 0.5 to 1,500,0000 cP, discharge pressures up to 2,000 psi and temperatures…
W.R. Grace & Co. (Columbia, Md.; www.grace.com) recently announced three new technology awards for the Unipol PP (polypropylene) process technology — one in Kuwait and two in China. The company was contracted to license its Unipol PP process to Kuwait…
AkzoNobel (Amsterdam, the Netherlands, www.akzonobel.com) has agreed to acquire the business of V.Powdertech Co., Ltd., the leading manufacturer of powder coatings in Thailand, supplying a range of products for domestic appliances, furniture and general industrial applications, and currently employing more…