Pumps

In rotating equipment, excessive vibrations can be a serious source of many problems both to-be and pre-existing. Finding the sources of excessive vibrations in machinery can sometimes be a challenge, though a necessary step to resolve current issues and prevent future downtimes for rotating equipment. This article explores three common causes of vibrations in rotating equipment, such as centrifugal pumps, in an effort to prevent further issues due to excessive vibrations. Th

Anti-corrosion coatings are nothing more than protective finishes which ensure that they are protected against corrosion from the caustic or otherwise corrosive materials which pass through them. As simple in design as they are, though, they can be in many cases a pillar of a piece of rotating equipment’s integrity and durability over time. Anti-corrosion coatings are typically of a polymer construction, known sometimes as an epoxy. An epoxy is “a polymeric material used in a

A good example of why you need aligned parts Alignment is a critical step of building and repairing rotating equipment, such as motors and pumps. A badly aligned pump will leak , vibrate , and destroy itself quickly. Overlooking alignment will end up costing you money in the future in the form of destroyed and damaged equipment. It’s very important to consider the method of alignment, as laser vs dial indicators have different advantages and disadvantages. Laser Indicators

One of the more prevalent problems for ANSI pumps is corrosion. Corrosion is “The unwanted wastage of metallic materials due to reaction with the environment. The effect includes the loss of strength of material, a change in appearance, change in surface heat transfer and fluid flow properties, contamination, seizure, electrical contact failure, leakage, and general surface damage.” 1 Corrosion can be very difficult to prevent at times, however, if the correct material is us