Moving dry bulk material through a pneumatic conveying system requires more than selecting a blower with enough airflow. Pipe diameter, conveying distance, elbows, vertical lift, material properties, and conveying velocity… Read more »
What is Supply Chain Automation? A Practical Guide for Industrial Operations
Manufacturers, processors, energy companies, and industrial facilities alike face ongoing challenges related to their supply chains. However, supply chain automation technology is available to combat these challenges, helping organizations improve… Read more »
Friction Loss Calculator: How to Calculate Pressure Loss in Piping Systems
If you’re searching for a friction loss calculator, you probably need to estimate how much pressure is lost as fluid flows through a piping system. Pressure loss occurs as fluid… Read more »
Chemical Compatibility Chart: How to Select Compatible Materials
Selecting materials for fluid handling equipment involves more than matching a pump or valve to the required flow and pressure. Every wetted component is exposed to the process fluid. Those… Read more »
Building Better Supplier Relationships in MRO Procurement
Supplier relationships directly affect how industrial operations run day to day. If parts don’t show up when needed, or information isn’t clear, things slow down fast. In MRO procurement, the… Read more »
Industrial Deburring Tools: Types, Uses, and Selection Guide
What is Deburring? Deburring is the process of removing unwanted material (typically sharp edges, burrs, or raised imperfections) from a part after machining, cutting, stamping, or grinding. These burrs form… Read more »
Shaft and Coupling Misalignment: A Guide to Types, Causes, and Solutions
Shaft and coupling misalignment is one of the most common reasons rotating equipment experiences premature wear, vibration, seal failure, and bearing damage. When connected shafts are not properly aligned, the… Read more »
Micrometer vs. Caliper: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
In machining and quality control, selecting between a micrometer vs. a caliper is not a matter of preference, rather it is a matter of tolerance. While both tools measure linear… Read more »
Metalworking Fluids: Types, Applications, and Selection Guide
In high precision machining, metalworking fluids are a variable that directly determines tool life, surface integrity and overall cycle time. What are Metalworking Fluids? Metalworking fluids (also referred to as… Read more »
Integrated Supply Chain: Model, Management, and Planning Guide
Supply chain strategy has shifted in recent years. Ongoing volatility, supplier consolidation, nearshoring efforts, and rising working capital pressure have pushed companies to rethink how their operations connect. As a… Read more »
