Gears and Bearings
Motor, industrial gears market expected to recover quickly from COVID-19 impact
In spite of the losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the geared motors market is expected to have a period of sustained recovery and growth over the next few years.
How to match drives (VFDs, VSDs) to the motor
Size a variable-speed drive (VSD) for the application, and ask if a general-purpose drive will do or if more embedded intelligence is needed. Do you need a VSD, variable frequency drive (VFD) or adjustable speed drive (ASD)? (Trick question)
Universities team up to improve hypersonics research and facilities
Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame are pairing their hypersonics research and facilities to improve the next generation of high-speed vehicles capable of flying beyond Mach 5.
Updating legacy rotating equipment
Retaining legacy equipment is a cost-effective way to minimize capital expenditure, provided efficiency and reliability can be upheld.
Understand the capabilities of polymer 3-D printing
Discover the manufacturing potential of 3-D printed bearings
Grease chemistry is governed by thickener structure
Know the kinds of grease and laws that govern their use
Overcoming industrial automation lubricant challenges
Using the right lubrication in the right application is critical and so is looking at technological advancements designed to reduce bearing wear and corrosion.
How to maximize your EAM or CMMS
Tracking your mechanical seals may be the best thing since sliced bread
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles June 29 to July 5, 2020
Articles about energy assessment tips, Product of the Year winners, industrial lubrication applications, the manufacturing index and process control and safety systems were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 29 to July 5, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Put industrial lubrication technology into practice
CFE Media and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) partner to bring you the 2020 Lube Guide