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Where the people who make flow equipment meet the people who rely on it.

Tuscaloosa, AL
Joined June 2011
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Friday Featured Product: SEPCO 500 graphite sheet. 98% pure graphite on a 0.002" 316 SS insert, no binders to cook out, rated to 932°F. Bolt it up in a star pattern, passes at 30/60/100%, then circular passes at 100% until no nut turns. bit.ly/4stSVJN #Gaskets
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Plan 52 or Plan 53? If no process leakage can be allowed to reach atmosphere, you need pressurized barrier fluid. And watch the Plan 52 reservoir level: a rising level means the inboard seal is leaking. Our field guide to API 682 flush plans: bit.ly/4zcqNNS
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Proper circulator sizing, piping, and controls can make a difference in DHWR system efficiency and performance. Explore installation and best practices for residential hot water recirculation here: pulse.ly/ketroesc91
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Expeller isolator or magnetic face seal? Oil level, lubrication method, surface speed, housing pressure, and what happens at standstill decide which one lasts. How each design works, how each one fails, and what to measure before you order: bit.ly/4yI31sc
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Rapid #torque changes during #motor startups, load transitions, and reversals can occur in milliseconds, making transient measurement an important part of dynamic testing. Are your torque measurements capturing what matters? Consider bandwidth, stiffness, and filtering.
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API doesn’t certify packing. API 622 is a type test: 1,510 strokes, five heat cycles to 500°F, 600 psig methane, 100 ppmv max, no retorque. Ask for the report: edition, every leak reading, ring count, stem size, gland load. bit.ly/4Bw6tbO #API622 #LDAR
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An EXP installed with the expulsion port at 12 o’clock can’t drain what it collects. Mark the port before you press the stator in. It goes at 6. Our retrofit guide covers the measurements, prep, and first-run checks: bit.ly/4yUV82x #BearingProtection
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When consistency and reliability matter the right valve makes a difference. Check-All Valve’s engineered Sanitary Check Valves deliver dependable performance for demanding applications. checkall.com/product-categor… #SanitaryValves #FoodProcessing #Pharmaceutical
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Your variable frequency drive can handle the workload. But can it handle the environment? Dust, heat, washdowns & more. Learn how to protect VFDs in harsh conditions during our webcast with @ControlEngTips on November 11th. Register: go.yaskawa-america.com/abme8…
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Packing needs flush water. Mechanical seals need a liquid film. Dry powder offers neither. An air seal swaps the liquid for clean air above vessel pressure. Losing air mid-batch is what fouls one. What it needs to run, and when not to use one: bit.ly/4yJEpPJ
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Data Center Sealing Solutions: TEADIT®’s Proven Approach for Reliability: As data centers adopt more extensive systems, TEADIT® helps manufacturers integrate proven sealing solutions with the best available technology and operating… dlvr.​it/TW4xTP #valve #valves #valveworld
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New isolator leaking oil? Check these before you pull it: 1. Expulsion port at 6 o’clock 2. Oil level below the isolator drain 3. Rotor O-ring not cut on a keyway How the EXP works and where installs go wrong: bit.ly/4i4hlWW #BearingProtection #Reliability
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There is only ONE WEEK left to answer the #TPS2027 Call for Papers! Submit your abstract by October 30 for the chance to present at the premier event for rotating equipment professionals. Visit loom.ly/q-toWEA to view submission guidelines, areas of interest and more.
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All of our valves are proudly made in our manufacturing facility in Des Moines, IA - and have been since 1958. From design to production, we ensure we are delivering high-quality valves that you can count on to last. checkall.com/ #AmericanMade #MadeinUSA #CheckValves
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Great machines start with great ideas and the right expertise to bring them to life. Our Yaskawa Motion and @Yaskawa_Motoman teams are at @FabtechExpo helping machine builders turn challenges into opportunities. 📍 Come talk with us at Booth S40020!
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Your next beer is on us. Your bartender? A robot. 🤖 That's right! We're pouring FREE beers at the Yaskawa Pub during #FABTECH. 🍻 📍 Booth S40020 ⏰ Serving until 4 PM!
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The conversations are flowing and the demos are drawing a crowd at @FabtechExpo! Our Compass 2 CNC demo is sparking discussions about machine design, flexibility and precision. Curious what all the buzz is about? Find us at Booth S40020 tomorrow!
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Who's locked in to HVACR's biggest show? Watch the trailer and see why YOU should be in Chicago for AHR Expo. 🎥 ahrexpo.com/trailer Registration is free at ahrexpo.com
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Friday Featured Product: SEPCO CGS Cartridge Grease Seal. A single cartridge seal with a grease barrier cavity that keeps product from reaching atmosphere—no flush water, no barrier system. Not a substitute for a dual seal in toxic service. bit.ly/4dRCjpn
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EBARA Pumps Americas Corp. will be closed October 28–30 while our team completes our annual physical inventory. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Front office will resume normal business on 11/2. Production and shipping will resume on 11/3.
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