Thermocompressor Installation & Troubleshooting

Thermocompressors can be installed in any orientation, but directing the discharge horizontally or downward is preferred.

Written by Jerry Timm on March 28, 2017.

Meet Team Kadant - Ken Lahrke, Director of Kadant Johnson Services

Ken Lahrke, director of Kadant Johnson Services, has worked at Kadant Johnson since 1996.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on February 23, 2017.

Meet Team Kadant - Matt Mitchell, R&D / Product Engineer

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on January 26, 2017.

Choosing an Effective & Efficient Syphon System

A syphon system's function is simple: it removes a fluid from within a rotating drum or cylinder. But there are many complex and interrelated factors that determine how a syphon performs this function and how it interacts with other components within the entire system.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on December 06, 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.

Written by Jan Walter on November 08, 2016.

How Does a Vacuum Breaker Work?

In this video, we demonstrate how a vacuum breaker allows air to enter a system to replace a change in volume that occurs during the steam-to-condensate phase change.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on March 15, 2017.

Rotary Joint Applications – Full steam ahead!

Selecting a rotary joint from a catalog is one option, but some applications require a detailed look to select the appropriate rotary joint.

Written by Ken Lahrke on February 14, 2017.

Vacuum Breaker Basics – An interview with Erich Bernhardt

Written by Jan Walter on January 17, 2017.

The Ultimate Glossary of Rotary Joint Terms

Expand your knowledge of rotary joints with the following glossary of commonly used terms.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on November 22, 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.

Written by Matt Beach on October 25, 2016.