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2008/September/October
Author:Heinz P. Bloch, P.E., Contributing Editor
Of course, volumes have been written as to why pumps fail. Also, it is no stretch to assert that, when pump fires result from such failures, a mechanical seal is usually involved (Fig. 1).
Mechanical seals often fail as a consequence of...
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2008/November/December
Author:Heinz P. Bloch, P.E., Contributing Editor
Reliability doesn't just happen in facilities, including those in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Here's an expert's view of what's going on in some of today's refinery operations, and how the situation can be improved.
My...
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2008/March/April
Author:Jane Alexander with Jack O’Donnell, President Intercontinental Bearing Supply Company (IBSCO)
Providing unfailing operation from ball bearing failure requires looking at the subject the way experts do—with a cold eye on the factors leading to success and failure. Ignore them and the result could be production interruptions that cost your...
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2008/January/February
Author:Jane Alexander, Editor with Dave Orlowski, Inpro/Seal Company
About The Kruger Organization
The Kruger Organization is a 100-year-old global company operating under five business units. It manufactures and markets a variety of products related to pulp and paper, including: newsprint, specialty...
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2008/November/December
Author:Jane Alexander, with Glen Sharkowicz, Mobil Industrial Lubricants
In today’s increasingly competitive environment, maximizing productivity is a MUST, especially for small- and medium-sized machine shops. Typically, these businesses cannot match the overall production capabilities—in terms of volume—of their...
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2008/January/February
Author:Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
During a five-hour flight to the West Coast, I had depleted the battery life of my laptop computer. Needing some type of diversion, I was forced to delve into the marsupial wonders of my front seat pocket....
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2008/March/April
Author:Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
Unless you have been in hibernation these past months, you likely have been riveted to unfolding events in what may be one of the most exciting election seasons in United States political history. I am,...
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2008/May/June
Author:Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
The key to performing a successful, professional job in any walk of life has long been attributed to three simple rules: preparation, quality work and clean-up. If you ever have had contractors perform...
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2008/November/December
Author:Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
For many of us, the unfolding economic news of the past few months has forced us to view our world with very different eyes. It's like nothing we've ever seen before.
The United States and the rest of...
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2008/January/February
Author:LMT Staff
News of people and events important to the Lubrication Management community
EMERSON ACQUIRES THE AUTOMATION GROUP Emerson today announced that it has acquired The Automation Group (TAG) of Houston, TX. TAG becomes part of Emerson Process...
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WIRELESS TEST TOOLS CAN CUT TROUBLESHOOTING TIMEBy: Fluke Corporation
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