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Choosing Instrumentation in Fluid Power Systems

This article takes a look at several products that can help you make your fluid power systems smarter.

January 10, 2022 by Jeff Kerns

A Guide to DIN Connectors for Solenoid Valves

DIN is a widely-known standard for connectors and enclosures. Let’s break down the most common DIN connectors for solenoid valves and their circuit functions.

January 04, 2022 by Charles Kolstad, Tameson

How To Start A Smarter Maintenance Plan for Fluid Power Systems

Smart connected devices are providing savings and increasing productivity for companies. Let's dive into using connected devices for hydraulic and pneumatic power solutions.

January 03, 2022 by Jeff Kerns

Control Considerations for Plastic Injection Molding

Do you know how the injection molding process works? Learn the basics as well as control processes to consider.

December 20, 2021 by Seth Price

A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?

December 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Learn the steps and how-tos for operators, maintenance crews, and management to create an autonomous maintenance system for industrial manufacturing.

December 06, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Types of Motor Starters and Application Considerations

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?

November 28, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.

November 24, 2021 by Seth Price

Solenoids vs. Linear Actuators for Industrial Automation

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and differences, and how are they each used?

November 14, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”

November 02, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get production back on track.

October 29, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.

October 12, 2021 by Jordan McDowell, G&G Hydraulics Corporation

An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

In control systems using fluid or airflow, ball valves can restrict pressure leaks and connect instruments in a network.

August 28, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Introduction to Flow Control Valves

Control valves manipulate fluid flow rate in industrial applications. How do they work, what kinds are there, and what are some specific applications?

August 26, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Key Factors in Selecting a DIN Rail Power Solution

What are DIN Rail power solutions, and where do you need them in your facility?

August 25, 2021 by Don Baldwin, Sager Power Systems

Examples of Machine- and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?

August 09, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Essential Industrial Pipeline and Inspection Tools

What are some critical tools for pipeline inspection that an engineer should know about?

August 03, 2021 by David Barnard, Flexlife Ltd

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.

July 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Types of Pressure Measurements

In industry, pressure can be used in various sectors for safety and containment. Before diving into specific applications, let's learn about the types of pressure measurements.

June 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Overcurrent Protection: Motor Starter Trip Classes for Industrial Motors

Trip classes protect motors from overcurrent, but when will an overload relay trip, why, and what trip class should you use?

June 11, 2021 by David Peterson