Hardware White Papers

7 Steps to Achieving Successful Gasket Applications
Description: Highlighting the importance of accurate gasket performance to a wide range of products, this article discusses some of the key factors involved in accomplishing a successful gasket application. It advices companies to begin thinking about the gasket... More
Publisher: Interstate Specialty Products
Release Date: 2011-09-15

Major Appliance Teardowns: A Review of Electrical Interconnection Results
Description: Examining a series of product teardowns in major electrical appliances, this paper explores the potential of these teardowns as a valuable tool in the pursuit of quality. It discusses several examples of actual product teardowns that were performed... More
Publisher: ETCO Incorporated
Release Date: 2011-08-10

Under the Boot: ETCO Research Takes a Look at Coil on Plug Connections
Description: Focusing on the connection between the coil and the spark plug used in the coil on plug assemblies, this paper compares and evaluates an assortment of industry standard coil to plug connections. It applies various tests and measurements, which... More
Publisher: ETCO Incorporated
Release Date: 2011-07-30

F.E. Moran Inc. Relies on Victaulic to Complete Hospital Project Ahead of Schedule
Description: This case study details how by using Victaulic mechanical systems for the new central power plant of the Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL, mechanical contractor F.E. Moran, Inc. reduced its costs and increased productivity, while... More
Publisher: Victaulic
Release Date: 2010-07-29

Convention Centre Cools Down with Ocean Water
Description: Stating the sustainability goals of the Vancouver Convention Centre's building expansion project undertaken in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this case study details how grooved piping systems helped the mechanical contractor in-charge of... More
Publisher: Victaulic
Release Date: 2010-03-01

Solving Sway
Description: Outlining the building sway concerns faced by the engineers designing the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, this paper details how Victaulic grooved piping systems specified for chilled water, domestic water and fire protection piping... More
Publisher: Victaulic
Release Date: 2010-03-01

Top 10 Concerns for Signal Connections
Description: Providing guidelines for choosing industrial device connectors that provide secure, reliable communications, this paper addresses the top 10 concerns that end users have regarding their device connection technology choices. It details the cost and... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Keeping Your Cool: Grooved Technology as a Means to More Efficient Data Center Construction and Operation
Description: As large data centers are increasingly relying on chilled water systems to efficiently meet their cooling needs, this paper details how grooved mechanical piping technology can assist in designing a reliable piping system that ensures efficiency in... More
Publisher: Victaulic
Release Date: 2009-07-15

Best Practices in Accommodating Deflection, Building Creep and Settlement: Grooved Mechanical Piping Systems
Description: Stating the business implications of inadequate accommodation for deflection of pipelines, this paper details how grooved mechanical pipe joints provide for best practices in accommodating deflection, building creep and settlement. Performance... More
Publisher: Victaulic
Release Date: 2009-06-01

Static Electricity - The Hidden Danger in Hazardous Areas
Description: In light of the fact that many plant fires and personnel injuries are directly linked to a static spark igniting a vapor, gaseous or dust atmosphere, this paper presents guidelines and safety measures for controlling static electricity in hazardous... More
Publisher: Newson Gale, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-02-10