In biofuel production, consistency directly drives product quality, operational efficiency, and overall profitability. Whether a facility produces biodiesel, renewable diesel (HVO), or ethanol, every stage of the process relies on introducing specific chemicals in exact amounts at precise times. When chemical delivery fluctuates—even slightly—fuel quality suffers, chemical waste rises, and production delays become far more
Food safety is non-negotiable in dairy processing. Every gallon of milk, cream, yogurt, and cultured dairy product must move through a production facility without becoming exposed to contaminants that could compromise quality or consumer safety. At the center of this process are sanitary pumps. While often overlooked compared to pasteurizers or storage tanks, sanitary pumps
From wastewater to food production, Gardner Denver blowers power essential processes—but even the toughest equipment needs proper care. At C&B Equipment, we deliver proven preventive maintenance strategies to keep your blowers running efficiently and avoid costly downtime. This guide shares practical steps backed by decades of industry expertise to help your operation stay ahead. Daily
If you install a centrifugal pump incorrectly, it may still run and at first seem to be operating normally, however, a poorly engineered installation may cause centrifugal pump cavitation. At C&B Equipment we know all about centrifugal pump cavitation problems because we’ve helped many of our clients with them. You want to be aware of
Carbon credits are a market-based tool that allows farmers to earn financial rewards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The credits especially focus on methane reduction. Carbon credits for methane capture are part of the voluntary carbon market, aiming to reduce emissions by allowing the purchase of credits representing reduced emissions elsewhere. Methane capture involves capturing
Equipment reliability — a reasonably short phrase for an exceptionally big job. Although C&B Equipment like all other companies has its limits, materials and design is not one of them. In fact, C&B understands design and material properties, as well as what works best in the field better than most. This means our customers have
Detecting elastomeric contamination during food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing can be difficult to say the least. Thankfully, Rubber Fab Technologies Group has developed a new line of X-ray inspectable and metal detectable elastomeric products that offer users a true C&B Uptime Solutioneering™ advantage. Over time, equipment handling during sterilization and cleaning can cause component parts
Since we’ve been around, we’ve seen the asbestos materials go away and about three generations of attempts to replace them. Gaskets for Today’s Sealing Challenges are recognized and addressed. There are some products available that are dependable. Sheets and gaskets can be made from compressed non-asbestos and rubber sheet gaskets, usually Kevlar aramid fibers with
When it comes to ensuring you’re using the proper equipment for specific applications, C&B Equipment is your one-stop source. With decades of experience working in-house and on-site, C&B understands properties of materials, design and what actually works in the field. We know what to look for, we know how to interpret what we find and
In Part 1 of Fluid Hydraulics we discussed specific gravity and how it varies depending on the density of the fluid. Today we are going to discuss another factor that affects the fluids you pump through your hydraulic equipment — vapor pressure.
