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In this article, we take a look at some key types of locomotive, rail car, and maintenance of way equipment. Rail Locomotives The locomotive (or “engine”) is the rail vehicle that provides power for each train. Some modern passenger train designs do...
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Rail transportation systems are a great example of a longstanding industry that is always looking for new ways to become more efficient, safer, and...
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Railroads are the oldest form of mechanized transport and one of the original “big businesses” of the American economy. At the turn of the century,...
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In this brief overview of food processing and packaging, we take a look at: Defining the size of the food processing and packaging industry. Looking...
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Food processing is a science-driven industry that demands extensive knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and the physical properties of various...
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Major food trends have implications for a cluster of related industries. For instance, the rise of plant-based food affects not only restaurants and...
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Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties. In this post, we provide an overview of what makes...
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For traditional bushing materials like bronze, lubrication is not optional, it’s a requirement of the material. Lubrication requirements mean not...
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This was an excellent question from a customer wondering how long they could store non-etched Rulon materials. Rulon and PTFE Shelf Life: Key Factors...
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From food packaging and processing to general material handling, the conveyor roller bearing is an underrated superstar of the manufacturing floor....
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I’ve just returned from a great week of customer visits, and had some interesting conversations along the way. At one site, I was asked about the...
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The food and medical manufacturing industries share many commonalities; most notably, they operate in environments with strict regulations for...
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Our Ultraflon M18+ is a hyper-hydrophobic PTFE membrane that can be used to separate gas from liquid. There are several of these membranes on the...
