Many industrial facilities depend on compressed air systems to power various critical pieces of equipment. For some organizations, compressed air is just as important as electricity. But it’s also a resource that’s too often overlooked when it comes to efficiency. And this can be costly. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, as much as
Finding a suitable compressor for your facility is a vital business decision. If you buy one that isn’t powerful enough for your needs, it can put other equipment at risk and impede the quality of your work. If you choose one that is too heavy-duty, you’ll spend more than necessary and won’t receive any benefits
Getting the right size industrial pump shouldn’t be an afterthought. In other words, you don’t want to purchase and install a pump only to find out later that it’s under or overpowered for its intended purpose. Using the wrong pump can result in inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. So how do you find the right size?
When fluid flows through your industrial piping systems, productivity and efficiency are vital. Energy is pushing that fluid in the desired direction, but things may not always work as intended. A condition known as friction loss can impede that energy, place a strain on your system, and even lead to costly damage. What Is Friction
When most people picture an air compressor, they think of a piston air compressor, also known as a reciprocating air compressor. These machines, which have been used for years, compress air by pushing it into a small space. Rotary screw air compressors are an improved type of compressor that have many benefits over the more
Similar to air compressors, vacuum pumps can be used in a variety of industries for many different applications. Depending on your needs, there is likely a vacuum that is perfect for your situation. Here is what you need to know about vacuum pumps, how they work, the different types of pumps, and the various ways
Centrifugal pumps are a broad category of pumps that vary in ability, capacity, and size. You’ll find several different centrifugal pumps, which may be suitable for various applications. Here is what you need to know about these pumps, how they work, and what limitations they might have so that you can choose the right one
Centrifugal pumps are some of the most common types of pumps used in industrial applications because they are designed to be low-maintenance, high efficient, and simple to operate. The fact that they are widely used doesn’t mean that you won’t run across any issues. Here is what you need to know about these pumps, who
If you’ve decided that your organization could benefit from a positive displacement pump, you’re probably swimming in a sea of choices. From internal gear pumps, external gear, rotary lobe, and so on, each pump serves a different purpose, and it’s critical to review which pump is best for your specific needs. With so many types
At C&B Equipment, we partner with the best so that we can offer our customers the best, and AESSEAL® is one of the best mechanical seal and support system manufacturers in the world. They manufacture several seal types, including cartridge mechanical seals, component seals, and gas seals. This article will focus on their cartridge mechanical
