Case Studies

Smooth Operator

A new jet-mixing pump system has significantly reduced capital, installation, maintenance and energy costs at Moove, the leading global lubricants manufacturer and distributor, in the...

Maintenance & Reliability

Why are Electric PRVs Replacing Self-Piloting Steam Regulators?

A trend has been gaining steam. Electric modulating pressure-reducing valves (PRV) are increasingly replacing traditional self-piloted regulators in steam systems.  The adoption of this “smart” technology...

Motor Solutions

Coming Through in the Clutch

Across a number of markets, for commercial, municipal, or industrial uses, incline and standard conveyors need to perform under demanding conditions with reliability and...

Pumping Trends

Energy Audits Get Results

ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, have identified significant energy-saving potential through a strategic research partnership focused on the cooling and...

Featured Product

MELTRIC® DSN Series of Switch-Rated Devices

In the world of industrial electrical plugs and receptacles, MELTRIC® DSN Series of plugs and receptacles redefine standards for electrical safety, efficiency, and innovation....

Special Report

Five Steps to Increase Distributor Sales Performance

Selling through distributors benefits manufacturers by adding scale, reach, and specialization to their sales efforts. Manufacturers can focus on innovation, engineering, and product quality...

Water & Wastewater Focus

The First Choice for Treatment Operators

No life form, whether it be human, animal or plant, can survive without water. That makes the reliable supply of clean water to homes,...

Pump Solutions

Significant Savings From Tank to Trucks

At a tank farm in a Brazilian sea port, two centrifugal pumps were used for transferring heavy oil from storage tanks to road tankers...

Sealing Solutions

Seven Things You Must Know About Injection Molding

Injection molding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty. It’s worthwhile to tweak the production...

Product Releases

Product Releases March 2024

Emerson    PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC The new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC) is a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a...

SWPA Insights

A Matter of Control

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg, John A. Evans, P.E., and David L. Ubert, F.E. SWPA has long recommended the “Systems Approach” for effective maintenance...