By Heikki Vepsäläinen Large motors are also large consumers of industrial energy. That makes them a prime target for energy efficiency initiatives. Energy efficiency is so important in the world’s journey to net zero that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has labeled it “the first fuel.” As part of this initiative, industrial electric motors are a key target area for…
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Schurco: Maximize Mining Slurry Pump Efficiency and Safety
So many producers get caught up tackling many different tasks when it comes to caring for or maintaining equipment, that it can be easy to overlook pumps in any routine maintenance program. If a pump is not maintained or regularly inspected, it can go down without warning or lose efficiency over time, causing downtime and reduced productivity. This can have…
Read MoreThompson Pump Showcases Backup Lift Station Pump
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of heavy-duty portable bypass and dewatering pumps, featured its 6-in. solids handling pump with Enviroprime System (Model: 6JSCE) at this year’s Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) show in Indianapolis. WWETT is the premier event for municipalities, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals. The Thompson Pump 6-in.…
Read MoreABB Reliance Severe Duty XT Motor Features Protection, Performance
The Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT motor is a true severe duty motor that bridges the gap between the ABB’s Baldor-Reliance General Purpose and XEX premium severe duty motor lines. “When it comes to performance, the Severe Duty XT is a versatile option for what the industry expects as severe duty,” said Matt Rodebush, ABB’s NEMA Motors global segment manager. “With…
Read MoreTsurumi Shows Pumps Line at the World of Concrete
Tsurumi Pump exhibited its line of electric submersible pumps, engine pumps and generators at the World of Concrete tradeshow, Jan. 18-20, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With the recent passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tsurumi underscored its growing network of technical support and its ability to secure availability ahead of an expected surge in road and…
Read MoreSpare Parts for Schurco Slurry and Warman Pumps
The very nature of pumping solids means that destructive wear on internal parts is an inevitable part of the lifecycle of your slurry pumps. Managing and reducing that wear is what Schurco Slurry does for its customers. Schurco Slurry manufactures quality metal and elastomer replacement parts fully compatible with Warman pumps and provides value to customers through fair pricing and…
Read MoreVDG: The Evolution of The Drum Motor
The drum motor belt drive design entered the conveyor industry in the early 1950s as a unique drive for belt conveyor applications, according to Alex Kanaris, president of VDG. What sets the drum motor apart from a conventional conveyor drive is that the drum motor has all drive components, such as the electric motor, gear reducer and all bearings, housed…
Read MoreGraco Launches Air-Powered Grease Transfer and Injection Pump
Graco Inc. launched its Dyna-Star Air-Powered grease transfer and injection pump. Created for the energy and mining industries, this pump offers higher flow rates against higher pressures than any other Dyna-Star pump.
Read MoreSICK, Eagle Research Partner to Create Flow Meter Monitoring Device
ERC is an independently owned, automation and telemetry solutions provider, focused on industrial and natural gas applications. This new partnership pairs the revolutionary FLOWSIC500 with ERC’s 9040500USM cellular monitoring device. This is a device specific to SICK’s FLOWSIC500 that enables a cellular communications system and allows for remote, cellular-based data polling. This system will also work with any third-party polling…
Read MoreABB Introduces Drive Exchange Service
ABB’s Drives Service team reduces the impact of unplanned downtime with the Drive Exchange Service offering. Utilizing real-time inventory and a dedicated Exchange program team, ABB can ship a replacement unit within 24 hours of a purchase order receipt. The ABB Drives Exchange Service offering is an extension of the Expanded Drives Services offering which includes reconditioning service, preventive maintenance,…
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