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New Custom Wet Film Thickness Gauge from Gardco

January 20, 2023
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The gauges are conveniently sized to fit in a wallet – like a calling card (2-1/4 " x 3-1/4" x .034") – and are made of solid aluminum stock.


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Solving Solvents: The Case for Sliding Vanes

Sliding vane pumps offer potent processing option for low-viscosity liquids
Chris Hordyk
January 12, 2023
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Multiple industries rely on process pumps for handling a variety of substances, such as solvents. One of the primary obstacles is keeping them contained within the pump and the associated systems. While solvents are not simple substances to process, there is one pump technology capable of handling them seamlessly. This article looks at sliding vane pumps and why they are one of the best-suited process technologies for solvents.


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Industrial Production: Eliminate Indoor Airborne Contaminants to Protect Worker Safety and Productivity

Del Williams
November 18, 2022
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In industrial settings, noxious airborne contaminants from a variety of sources can jeopardize indoor air quality, compromising worker health, productivity, and even regulatory compliance unless the air is sufficiently purified when ventilation alone will not solve the problem. This article explores some solutions.


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New X-Ray Diffraction Technology to Study Thin Polycrystalline Coatings

Malvern Panalytical
November 18, 2022
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Thin films as polycrystalline coatings are used in many different application areas. As new applications for thin films emerge and existing applications become mainstream, the technology of deposition is always advancing, and the materials deposited are always being improved. This article provides some example data and analysis showing the performance of one technology for studying polycrystalline coatings.


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Methods to Increase Paint and Coating Application Process Efficiencies

Tasha Jamaluddin
November 14, 2022
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Read three project case studies to see how an “oven/oxidizer” combination system can be implemented in almost any manufacturing facility that requires both process heating equipment and an air pollution control system.



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More Efficient Liquid Coating of Hydraulic Cylinders Thanks to Electrostatics

The Wagner Group
November 10, 2022
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A mechanical engineering company that produces hydraulic cylinders recently automated parts of its coatings process. Up until now, surface coating of the cylinders, crucial for robust corrosion protection, was done manually. The company invested approximately 4 million euros in the construction of a new production hall, including an innovative liquid coating system with application, dosing and mixing technology.



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How Can Digital Transformation Help Reduce Unplanned Downtime?

Eric Whitley
November 8, 2022
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Unplanned downtime causes significant losses to a company. With an estimated price tag of $50 billion annually, there is a serious effort that, rightfully, goes into preventing unscheduled failures. Digital transformation can open the gates to unprecedented reductions in unplanned downtime.


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Four Key Components of Robotic Paint Booth Design

Emily Newton
October 28, 2022
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The payoffs could be substantial if you’re thinking about designing a robotic paint booth for use in the automotive manufacturing sector. Adding robots into the workflow could lead to greater efficiency, better overall quality, and more. This technology can also increase a facility’s scalability, which is good news if an automaker struggles with frequent demand fluctuations.


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Electric Ovens Significantly Reduce CO2 Emissions

Dürr
October 17, 2022
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Climate neutrality, increased CO2 prices, and uncertainties with the natural gas supply are prompting car manufacturers to intensify their search for alternatives to gas-powered production plants. In response, Dürr became the first supplier to electrify all the body ovens in its portfolio. 


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Bulk Handling System Triples Seed Lubricant Production

David Boger
August 11, 2022
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High-speed planting methods have fueled demand for seed-flow lubricants. These formulations improve seed planting by reducing static electricity and/or moisture that causes the seeds to 'bridge'.


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