Frank Muisenga, Author at Industrial Knowledge Zone

Don’t Pressure Load Your Pump Shaft!

Ultimately, all pumps will fail. Even so, adherence to proper circuit conditions prolongs pump life. Bearings and shaft seals are common failure points that can be mitigated by properly selection and designing a hydraulic drivetrain. With design in mind, two factors that have a significant impact on bearing life are: Rotational Speed Bearing life is […]

Why You Cannot use Camlock Fittings for Steam Applications

While camlock fittings make for quick and easy connections for low-pressure fluid transfer, these types of connections are dangerous for both operators and machines when used in steam applications. As a result, camlock fittings should never be used for steam applications. Liquid dynamics and the ability to vary boiling points by increasing temperature and pressure within [...] Continue reading