For a business that is used to managing its own inventory, switching to a vendor managed inventory (VMI) system may be an intimidating idea. Inventory is essential to most business… Read more »
5 Keys to Choosing the Right Bearing
Installing the right bearing is crucial for optimizing equipment performance. The wrong bearing can reduce efficiency, impose extra maintenance requirements, and in the worst cases, lead to equipment seizures and… Read more »
Prevent Summertime Heat Injuries with Proper Safety Training
Hot weather can be a serious workplace hazard if appropriate safety precautions are not taken. For employers and safety managers, preventing heat illness and injury can be more complicated than… Read more »
The Importance of Preparing an Industrial Operation for a Major Natural Disaster
Industrial plants are as vulnerable (if not more) as other places to the damaging effects of a major disaster. An event like a hurricane, tornado or wildfire can pose a… Read more »
Using Vibration Analysis of Rotating Equipment to Diagnose Common Problems
Data-driven analytical systems are transforming the way rotating equipment, like industrial centrifugal pumps or air compressors, is monitored and maintained. Highly tuned temperature and vibration sensors placed at strategic points… Read more »
DXP Takes Part in Annual MS Bike Ride
On Saturday morning, April 27, DXP volunteered with MS-150 and hosted a rest stop at one of our facilities along the route. The BP MS-150 Houston Tour is a two-day… Read more »
DXPeople – We create solutions!
Supply Chain Services SmartSource Integration Matt Teadt, a DXP manager, has been working on-site with a Louisiana manufacturer that is an integrated supply customer for a few years now. Due… Read more »
How to Inhibit Corrosion in Pipelines for Oil and Gas
Pipes rust or corrode as a result of oxidation of the metals containing iron. This happens due to exposure to the natural environment. Corrosion damage in the oil and gas… Read more »
Gland Seal vs. Mechanical Seal – What’s the Difference?
When it comes to deciding on the best sealing solution for your pumps or agitators, newer developments in sealing technology offer more options than ever before. Although gland or packing… Read more »
What’s the Difference Between Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps?
When it comes to choosing the right industrial pump to suit a specific application, there is two main families to choose from: centrifugal and positive displacement. Both types of pump offer a… Read more »
