Buyers must beware of brands that advertise the benefits of high-performance, energy efficient gearing. While speed reducers that are promoted as 94% to 96% efficient often deliver on that promise, the benefits of these are often dramatically overstated over other gearing options.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has reported that manufacturing companies consume approximately 25% of all U.S. electricity, with about 70% of this amount being used by electric motors. Often times, ineffective or nonexistent motor management policies can burden facilities with unnecessary costs and downtime.
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Arc Flash is the dangerous light and heat produced from an electrical discharge or fault omitted from a piece of equipment that is running at high voltage. Learn how to ensure the safety of those working with dangerous equipment.
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Mounted ball and roller bearings are two of the most widely used products in North American industry. Contamination, improper lubrication and installation are the primary causes of premature failure in these products.
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In this third installation of our three-part steam series, we discuss targeting life cycle cost reduction and running equipment on-demand. Additionally, we identify both supply-side and demand-side losses and explain how to address each concern.
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