The Ultimate Glossary of Rotary Joint Terms
Expand your knowledge of rotary joints with the following glossary of commonly used terms.
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Kadant Solutions Updates Flagship Shower Oscillator
Since it was introduced in the late 1980’s, the EMO III™ electro-mechanical oscillator has set the standard for functionality and reliability in shower oscillation.
Read moreWritten by Jim Baldauf on November 01, 2016.
What’s this thing for? Measuring Seal Wear
Many self-supported rotary joints have a wear indicator machined on the nipple of the rotary joint.
Read moreWritten by Ken Lahrke on October 11, 2016.
Profits Bubbling Up in Champagne—From Waste!
Everyone in industry wants to reduce raw material and process costs, improving quality and sustainability. But how?
Read moreWritten by Martin Koepenick on September 13, 2016.
50 Ways to Save Energy in Your Papermaking Process
Kadant’s paper drying energy tips have been helping papermakers improve paper drying and energy use since 1934.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on August 16, 2016.
Pump stopped, but water keeps coming. The Vacuum Breaker Solution.
Vacuum breakers are made up of five parts including the body, O-ring, ball, spring, and retainer tube.
Read moreWritten by Jan Walter on November 08, 2016.
Multi-Passage Rotary Unions Provide Versatility for Unique Applications
Multi-passage rotary unions are designed to perform on a wide range of pressures (including vacuum), speeds, and temperatures.
Read moreWritten by Matt Beach on October 25, 2016.
The Impact of Codes and Standards
The implementation of codes and standards has reduced the number of failures to virtually none.
Read moreWritten by Isaac Romero on September 27, 2016.
Suspects Causing Poor Dryer Performance in your Steam-Heated Process
Do you find yourself frequently frustrated because your steam-heated dryers are not performing properly?
Read moreWritten by Erich Bernhardt on August 30, 2016.
When Should You Change A Doctor Blade?
Determining the correct doctor blade for an application requires answering a number of questions to ensure the right blade is chosen to produce the needed outcomes of the application.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on August 09, 2016.
