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Did you know? Excessive vibration on your machines can cause leaks, fatigue failures, high levels of noise and lead to extensive downtime. These failures can accumulate to millions of dollars in losses and create a dangerous work environment. Alloy can provide on-site analysis of your environment to record high-speed visual reviews of your mechanical and/or piping infrastructure. Contact us at 708-251-8940 or contactus@alloymechanicalinc.com to discuss your vibration needs. #VibrationAnalysis #EnvironmentalSafety #Infrastructure #AlloyEdge

The Osborne Vertical Bearing is a comprehensive self contained standard assembly comprising a thrust collar, thrust and journal bearing pads, cooling mechanism and outer casing. Additional monitoring and ancillary features are incorporated to meet customer requirements. Radial and axial loads are transmitted through the thrust collar to the corresponding thrust and journal pads which support the load by generating and sustaining a hydrodynamic oil film. Preloaded journal pads are provided as standard to offer increased stability together with handed thrust pads to maximise on load carrying capacity. The internal components operate within an oil flooded chamber facilitating operation in demanding and otherwise corrosive environments. For applications which require electrical insulation, bearing assemblies can be supplied with an insulated thrust collar. Outer housings are supplied primed for weather resistance, ready for final coating. Customer specific paint requirements can also be accommodated. #engineering #design #manufacturing #repairservice #bearings #powergeneration #industry #whitemetal #osborneengineering #babbitt #bearingrepair #oilandgas #petrochemical #pumps #compressors #motors #gearboxes #reverseengineering #oil #Journalbearing #trilobe#threelobe

We’ve got the dirt on our latest drool-worthy tool 👉 The Elcometer P500 Metal Box Locator is a metal detector. But instead of finding your long lost watch or necklace at the beach, it's used to locate manhole covers that are often hidden. Here's the skinny 👉 To get to the bottom of what’s causing a blockage in our wastewater pipes, our operations team first have to find the manhole that gives them access to the network below. The locator uses a downward search field to find the things the team is after – valve boxes or in this case manhole covers. While the search field only detects objects up to a metre below the surface, its strong and specific signal helps the team bat away any ghost pings that can come off soft drink cans and metal objects - perhaps even the watch you lost last summer. Once they've detected the manhole cover they can pop a camera inside and get on with finding and clearing the blockage. We reckon we’ve unearthed a cool tool with this one 👍 #Team #Teamwork #WaterIndustry #Wastewater #Auckland #Engineering #Mechanical #Tools #Tech #Innovation #Environment #Pipes #Infrastructure #Pipes #MetalDetector #Search #Operations

Most of major pump problems: 1- Cavitaion. 2- Solid particle erosion. 3- Temperature rise of pumped fluid. 4- Impeller recirculation. 5 - Increase in the unbalanced axial and radial thrusts. 6- Pump vibration. #Mechanical #Engineering #Repair #Maintenance

Keeping operations safe and efficient: Even very old components like the hydraulically controlled shut-off valve can be maintained. 💡 The hydraulically controlled shut-off valve functions as a crucial hydraulic safety device, blocking oil pressure from the reservoir (either a surge tank or accumulator) to the control valve when necessary. 👉 This proprietary design ensures this valve's durability and low wear, making it a cost-effective choice for refurbishment rather than replacement, which can done easily by us. Repair proves to be a more economical solution, as it only requires replacing the valve's internal components without altering the surrounding pipelines.

Preformed wires are a special type of metal wire commonly used in the power and telecommunications industries for the installation and protection of overhead power lines and communication lines. They are manufactured through a special preforming process and have the following main characteristics and applications: Features High Strength: Preformed wires are typically made from high-strength steel wire or aluminum-clad steel wire, offering high tensile strength and wear resistance. Self-tightening: The preformed wires can generate a self-tightening effect during installation due to the special twisting process, eliminating the need for additional fasteners. Corrosion Resistance: The surface of preformed wires is usually galvanized or treated with other anti-corrosion methods, allowing them to be used in harsh environments for a long period. Flexibility: Preformed wires are highly flexible and easy to handle and install, adapting to various complex terrains and environments. Applications Installation and Fixation of Overhead Lines: Preformed wires are commonly used for fixing and connecting overhead power and communication lines, effectively ensuring the stability and safety of the lines. Vibration and Shock Reduction: In high wind speed areas, preformed wires can be used in anti-vibration devices to reduce the vibration of lines under wind force, extending their service life. Repair and Reinforcement: Preformed wires can be used to repair and reinforce existing overhead lines, providing an economical and efficient solution. Fixation of Terminals and Splices: Preformed wires are often used to fix cable terminals and splices, ensuring stable and reliable connections. Advantages Easy Installation: The installation of preformed wires is simple and quick, requiring no special tools, greatly reducing construction time and cost. Safety and Reliability: Preformed wires have excellent mechanical properties and environmental resistance, ensuring long-term stable operation in various harsh conditions. Simple Maintenance: Preformed wires require minimal maintenance, typically only needing regular inspections and simple upkeep. In summary, preformed wires play a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of power and communication lines. Their high strength, self-tightening, corrosion resistance, and flexibility make them an indispensable material in this field. If you are interested in getting our catalog, please reach out WhatsApp:+8617802233882 or email :nancywu-sales@kechenelectrical.com.

Did you know that piping vibrations are more common than you think? The vibrations in a piping system are considered normal and are often ignored by people. Many factors can cause these vibrations, but they often go unnoticed until they cause significant damage. Here are some common causes: ● Turbulence in liquid flow ● Mechanical forces from equipment like compressors and pumps ● High-frequency acoustic excitations from high-pressure ● Sudden valve closures leading to surge, water hammer, and momentum changes ● Local heavy pressure drops causing cavitation or vapour bubble collapse Consult with Anchorage to find the best pipe support solutions. https://lnkd.in/gD6-xUfS #pipesupports #piping #PipingVibrations #IndustrialSafety #Engineering

L Shaped Pipe --- PART I In this scenario, an L-shaped pipe is flanged to a tower nozzle at one end and connects to a fixed nozzle on a vessel at the other. Resting on pipe supports, the weight of the pipe initially holds it down. When the tower temperature rises, thermal expansion causes the pipe to lift off the supports, though the fixed end remains securely in place, creating a slight bend as the pipe expands. As the system reaches its maximum temperature, the end connected to the tower rises further with the thermal expansion of the tower itself. Meanwhile, the fixed end anchored to the vessel remains stationary, accentuating the pipe’s deflection between the supports. This deflection creates a visible bend, which is normal under such expansion-induced stress but should be monitored for long-term effects. As temperatures decrease, the pipe gradually returns to its resting position, settling back onto the supports as the thermal expansion subsides. Over years of operation, however, the pipe material may undergo creep due to sustained high-temperature exposure and cyclic thermal stresses. This gradual, irreversible deformation slightly alters the pipe’s natural shape, potentially influencing its response to future thermal cycles. During subsequent operating cycles, as temperatures rise, the pipe’s weight once again sustains the stress at the hot condition. However, with the onset of creep, the expansion stress experienced during these cycles will decrease over time. This reduction reflects the material’s "relaxed" state, as it adapts to the thermal and mechanical demands placed upon it. Regular inspection of such piping systems helps identify signs of creep and deflection, ensuring reliable operation and mitigating the risks associated with material degradation and deformation. Pipe Stress Engineering 2009 Peng and Peng ASME Press (written with AI assistance) #creep #deflection #piping #stress #cycle #tower #nozzle #expansion

Understanding electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive characteristics can be difficult in theory, but there’s great news for #construction engineers and specifiers: The difference in practice is straightforward. Richie Cropp of Dudick shares two examples where conductive #flooring is ideal because it mitigates explosion risks. Conversely, ESD floor coatings, which have higher electrical resistance, are appropriate when eliminating electric shocks is necessary but there is no risk of explosion. Hear the full episode of The Red Bucket here: https://lnkd.in/gc8Rakfa