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What is water hammer? Water hammer, also known as hydraulic shock or valve slam, is a pressure surge or wave caused when a fluid in motion is forced to stop or change direction suddenly. This phenomenon commonly occurs in piping…
Read MoreTechnology Has Changed — So Has Hand Safety Technology has drastically changed automotive service over the years. Cars are smarter than ever, their diagnostics more precise and controlled by computer chips. Mechanics train extensively in a wider spectrum of systems…
Read MoreIn the 1860s, Napoleon III, emperor of France, had a problem. French wine was turning sour, and no one knew why. In France, when the wine goes bad, everything goes bad. So, the emperor turned to France’s greatest scientist, Louis…
Read MoreINTRODUCTION Numerous industries use FRP piping today, including oil and gas, power plants, chemical processing, pulp and paper, and water/wastewater. Fiberglass Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic pipe (FRP) is manufactured with a winding process that combines thermosetting epoxy resins reinforced with continuous…
Read MoreIn February, I got the chance to go to our industry tradeshow. While there, I recorded a series of short videos allowing our manufacturers who were exhibiting at this event to introduce themselves to you. Shown is only the first…
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