Pumps, Valves & Accessories White Papers

What Is Water Hammer?
Description: Outlining the various causes for the occurrence of water hammer or hydraulic shock in a pipe, this paper provides information on how to prevent or reduce water hammer. Water hammer is the momentary increase in pressure inside a pipe caused by a... More
Publisher: BakerCorp
Release Date: 2009-11-07

Pinch Valve Semantics
Description: This paper presents a guide to understanding the various pinch valve configurations, detailing their benefits and limitations. It illustrates a full round full port single pinch valve, a pre-pinched full port single pinch valve, and a full round... More
Publisher: Onyx Valve Co.
Release Date: 2009-05-20

Protecting Progressing Cavity Slurry Pumps
Description: Different methods of protecting progressive cavity slurry pumps against damage are presented in this paper, which describes the benefits and illustrates the functioning of progressive cavity pumps, stating the factors that can impact the reliability... More
Publisher: Onyx Valve Co.
Release Date: 2009-05-20

Cold Weather Pneumatics Using Desiccant Dryers in Transportation Applications
Description: Use of desiccant dryer systems in cold weather pneumatics in transportation applications is brought to focus in this paper which emphasizes the need of an adequate dryer system that is well maintained and serviced to eliminate moisture and prevent... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05

Sizing Pneumatic Cylinders and ISO Valves
Description: Methods for calculating capacity coefficients for sizing pneumatic cylinders and ISO valves are presented in this paper. Mathematical formulas for calculating the capacity coefficient are explained in detail, providing a list of nomenclature used in... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05

Universal Control Platform for Pneumatic Valves Facilitates System-Wide Compatibility
Description: This paper presents information about universal control platforms for pneumatic valves that facilitate system-wide compatibility. Impact of the development of ISO 15407 standard for five-port direction pneumatic valves and the subsequent benefits to... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05

Are You Taking Full Advantage of Pneumatic Valve Technology?
Description: This paper describes how to take full advantage of the advancements in pneumatic valve technology, and describes the benefits offered by the technology to OEMs as well as end users. It presents a brief overview of the evolution of present day... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-02-14

Product Application and General Engineering Information for Articulating Piston Compressors and Vacuum Pumps
Description: This paper intends to serve as a guideline about the general limitations and possible variations that are to be considered with articulated compressors and vacuum pumps. It presents the sensitivity of oil-less compressors and vacuum pumps to... More
Publisher: Combined Fluid Products Co.
Release Date: 2007-11-24

Small Pumps, Big Considerations.
Description: Design considerations and performance issues related to miniature vacuum and pressure pumps are examined in this paper. It includes a definition of miniature pumps, and states the wide variety of applications where they can be used. Maximum air... More
Publisher: Combined Fluid Products Co.
Release Date: 2007-11-24

Straight Talk on WOB-L® Piston Pumps
Description: A step-by-step guide for selecting the appropriate WOB-L® piston pump for specific applications is presented in this paper, highlighting the versatility offered by these pumps. It compares the characteristics of the pumps based on WOB-L piston,... More
Publisher: Combined Fluid Products Co.
Release Date: 2007-11-24