If you run an industrial facility, you rely on several machines and equipment pieces to function at their best capacity. Damage to those machines could result in costly downtime you'd rather avoid. However, some damage could prove even more dangerous than other types....
Large chemical tanks are designed for longevity, but even the most durable equipment can show signs of wear and tear. Here are five key indicators that your chemical tank may need repair or replacement: Age and Wear Manufacturing Date: Check the collar of your tank...
The global pipeline transportation market is estimated to grow up to $180 billion in 2021. To enhance safety, many industrial plants prefer to use a pipeline system to transport chemicals like fuels, natural gas, and crude oil. Your biggest headache as an industrial...
Pipelines play an integral role for homes and businesses. They provide a secure pathway for freshwater to go through. It also provides a separate passageway to divert and transfer wastewater. One notable problem encountered with these pipes is corrosion damage. A way...
Are you sick and tired of feeling like money is always slipping out from underneath your factory budget? Well, undetected steam leaks are a giant wallet drainer in that regard and will cost your business thousands if you don't address it fast (not to mention the...
Over 5,000 workers died on the job in 2019. High-pressure leaks are major safety hazards that can lead to the injury and death of your employees. Your facility needs to adopt the proper procedures to mitigate risks from stem leaks to improve your overall safety...
Did you know that corrosion causes about $300 billion in damage every year? If you work in an industry that relies on pipelines, you understand how detrimental corrosion can be, both in damage and disruptions for repairs. The good news is that corrosion in a pipeline...
You are in your plant, and you suddenly hear a pop and a continuous hiss. The most likely source of the noise is one of the industrial pipes carrying manufacturing materials giving way under pressure or failing due to a lack of maintenance. Preventing pipes from...
Corrosion doesn’t just eat away at your pipes and tanks. It eats away at your bottom line as well. Between repairs and work stoppages, corrosion costs the industry more than $276 billion each year. Having a corrosion control plan in place keeps your piece of that pie...
Industry consumes almost 63 percent of the propane used in the United States each year. That’s a lot of fuel hanging around a plant or warehouse in a storage tank and various pipes. Whether you’re using it to power forklifts or furnaces, safety is always a concern...