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...