Mechanical News
Cruze gets the thumbprint of approval
Ohio GM plant rolls off the first of Chevy's challenge in the compact car market » more
IMTS ready to help lead manufacturing rally
In a pivotal year for manufacturing in the U.S. and around the globe, the biennial International Machine Tool Show is delivering new ideas and forging new partnerships as its prepares for the show in... » more
The death of HVAC
The death of HVAC can lead to the rise of thermal environmental engineering. Here are some thoughts on the effectiveness, efficiency, and installation and operating costs of modern air conditioning... » more
AMT, NAM join forces to promote U.S. manufacturing
The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the National Association of Manufacturers will promote the importance of manufacturing and innovation in the U.S. economy as part of a new... » more
GE Energy to acquire Dresser Inc.
Acquisition of Dresser's compression, flow technology, measurement and distribution infrastructure to bolster GE's growing energy portfolio » more
Acquisition of Dresser's compression, flow technology, measurement and distribution infrastructure to bolster GE's growing energy portfolio » more
WEBCAST: Measure your equipment's total cost
ITT Industrial Process Group to discuss three critical factors in calculating TCO at September 30 Webcast. » more
ITT Industrial Process Group to discuss three critical factors in calculating TCO at September 30 Webcast. » more
Cat to break ground on Winston-Salem plant in November
Powertrain facility continues investment in North American manufacturing » more
Powertrain facility continues investment in North American manufacturing » more
Cruze gets the thumbprint of approvalOhio GM plant rolls off the first of Chevy's challenge in the compact car market » more
ISM: Manufacturing grew for the 13th straight month
Index rises to 56.3, as a "very positive rate" of growth is cited » more
Index rises to 56.3, as a "very positive rate" of growth is cited » more
IMTS ready to help lead manufacturing rallyIn a pivotal year for manufacturing in the U.S. and around the globe, the biennial International Machine Tool Show is delivering new ideas and forging new partnerships as its prepares for the show in... » more
Screw blower technology a certified energy saver
Screw blowers provide on average 30% better energy efficiency over conventional lobe blower technology, delivering a new and proven energy-efficient range for air-blowing applications in a variety of... » more
Screw blowers provide on average 30% better energy efficiency over conventional lobe blower technology, delivering a new and proven energy-efficient range for air-blowing applications in a variety of... » more
Compressed air audits let you find the leaks in your system
An easy first step in improving system efficiency in this type of system is to identify and eliminate any false demand in the system such as dormant processes that are still connected to the air... » more
An easy first step in improving system efficiency in this type of system is to identify and eliminate any false demand in the system such as dormant processes that are still connected to the air... » more
Inverter topologies: Voltage-source or current-source
In very basic terms, a variable-frequency drive (VFD) consists of three sections, moving from the drive’s input to output. A rectifier (or converter) changes ac input to dc, followed by a dc link... » more
In very basic terms, a variable-frequency drive (VFD) consists of three sections, moving from the drive’s input to output. A rectifier (or converter) changes ac input to dc, followed by a dc link... » more
The death of HVACThe death of HVAC can lead to the rise of thermal environmental engineering. Here are some thoughts on the effectiveness, efficiency, and installation and operating costs of modern air conditioning... » more
Certified equipment ratings for HVAC
Keeping abreast of standards is a must for specifying equipment. » more
Keeping abreast of standards is a must for specifying equipment. » more
AMT, NAM join forces to promote U.S. manufacturingThe Association For Manufacturing Technology and the National Association of Manufacturers will promote the importance of manufacturing and innovation in the U.S. economy as part of a new... » more
Dual output thermometer
The Twin-Temp TT.52 thermometer offers both analog dial and 4-20 mA outputs. The thermometer combines the accuracy, reliability and easy-to-read dial of a bi-metal thermometer with the precision... » more
The Twin-Temp TT.52 thermometer offers both analog dial and 4-20 mA outputs. The thermometer combines the accuracy, reliability and easy-to-read dial of a bi-metal thermometer with the precision... » more
Digital force gages
Omega’s new digital force gages are equipped with many features at an economical price. A large, easy-to-read, high resolution dot matrix LCD supports a variety of standard gage functions including... » more
Omega’s new digital force gages are equipped with many features at an economical price. A large, easy-to-read, high resolution dot matrix LCD supports a variety of standard gage functions including... » more
Is Your Boiler the Best It Can Be?
Few energy devices are as universally used in industrial plants as are boilers. Because they are seen as a mature technology, boilers often don’t receive the regular attention given other industrial... » more
Few energy devices are as universally used in industrial plants as are boilers. Because they are seen as a mature technology, boilers often don’t receive the regular attention given other industrial... » more
Crimper
The Finn-Power King Crimper 1200 has a maximum crimping force of 1,200 tons and has a crimping range from 7.87 inch to 25.59 inch. It is equipped with a new UC Controller, which has computing power,... » more
The Finn-Power King Crimper 1200 has a maximum crimping force of 1,200 tons and has a crimping range from 7.87 inch to 25.59 inch. It is equipped with a new UC Controller, which has computing power,... » more
Work tray
The E-Z Tray is a work tray specifically designed for use on scissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial work platforms and any equipment with railings where the tray can be attached. Developed to fit the... » more
The E-Z Tray is a work tray specifically designed for use on scissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial work platforms and any equipment with railings where the tray can be attached. Developed to fit the... » more
Using weighing systems to optimize batch accuracy
One of the key components of any batching operation is consistency, and weighing plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent product development, as well as accurate customer billing and inventory... » more
One of the key components of any batching operation is consistency, and weighing plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent product development, as well as accurate customer billing and inventory... » more
Indoor air comfort
In the world of large diameter, low speed fans, comfort and energy efficiency are synonymous with air movement. It might not be the first thing facility managers think of when providing comfort for... » more
In the world of large diameter, low speed fans, comfort and energy efficiency are synonymous with air movement. It might not be the first thing facility managers think of when providing comfort for... » more
Plant design and operation
Simulation software enables plant designers to view design scenarios in a virtual world without the expense, time delay and risk of testing it in the real world. This presents an ideal opportunity to... » more
Simulation software enables plant designers to view design scenarios in a virtual world without the expense, time delay and risk of testing it in the real world. This presents an ideal opportunity to... » more
Phase, motor rotation testers
The compact phase rotation meter is designed to identify phase rotation on 3-phase systems, as well as live and open or de-energized phases. » more
The compact phase rotation meter is designed to identify phase rotation on 3-phase systems, as well as live and open or de-energized phases. » more