Archive for September, 2005

Questions, Part 3: Will ITIL Cost Me My Job?

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Welcome back to Real World ITIL! As promised, we’re back this week with the third installment of comments on questions we’ve recently heard about ITIL. We’ll get to those in a… more…

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Emergency Changes - The Basics

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

So you think you have the need to request an emergency change. Did you consider all of the following when making your determination that the change really is an emergency: Is the change truly time… more…

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Will the real CMDB please stand up?

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Will the real CMDB please stand up…I don’t know about you but I am completely confused. What on earth is this thing called a CMDB? Is this some sort of new type of database product that… more…

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Questions, Part 3: Will ITIL Cost Me My Job?

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Welcome back to Real World ITIL! As promised, we?Tre back this week with the third installment of comments on questions we?Tve recently heard about ITIL. We?Tll get to those in a moment.First,… more…

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Faster Flatness Measurements Give John Crane Edge in Marketplace

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane now has a state-of-the-art metrology tool designed to improve the analysis of wear characteristics of sealing faces. more…

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John Crane Announces New Universal Vessel Seal

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Within a modular cartridge design, this heavy-duty, gas-lubricated Universal Vessel Seal (7800 Series) is ideal for use in a wide variety of mixing and agitating equipment, as well as other top entry mixer applications. The Type 7800 uses modular hardware, allowing for maximum interchangeability and efficiency. This convertible format will support dry contacting, wet contacting, non-contacting or a combination of non-contacting and dry contacting seal technology without the need to change any adaptive hardware. The patented grooved rotor allows equal lift in the presence of up to 0.125-inch radial run-out, while the primary ring shape responds under pressure, further enhancing very low speed face separation and lift-off. The double cartridge use common springs, allowing for seal adjustment to axial motion. more…

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Type 32 Seal Solves Leakage Problem for Global Pharmaceutical/Chemical Company

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

While efficiency is valued in all industries, pharmaceutical manufacturing must take place in precise planned process sequences with critical time parameters. Further, all products must remain completely free from contamination from any source, particularly seal lubrication fluid. Recognizing these factors to be absolutes, a global pharmaceutical and chemical company specializing in the manufacture of bulk active drug substances sought a means to remedy leakage of seal lubrication oil. more…

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Type 32GL Glass-Lined, Dry-Running Mixer Seal

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Available in single and double arrangements, the Type 32GL is a dry-running mixer seal designed specifically for glass-lined vessels. Ideal for top-entering mixers, agitators and reactor vessels, use of the Type 32GL eliminates damage to shafts and contamination of product, as well as reduces necessary maintenance. more…

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Suitable Seals Lower the Total Cost

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

It is no secret that the cost of fixing pumps and related seal failure are among the highest recurring expenses in a maintenance budget. A recent study showed that one facility had repair costs of $1,600 for an ANSI overhung process pump every three to four months. At a minimum, this equates to $4,800 annually and $96,000 for the projected 20-year life of the pump. Consider the number of pumps in a typical process plant and this number grows exponentially extremely fast. The same study also found that the user of another pump reported a much higher repair bill for a single repair of $4,500; however, this pump needed repairs only every five years. This equates to $22,500 for the 20-year life, a savings of $73,500 as compared to the first pump with frequent, albeit less expensive, repairs. more…

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Simple Solution for Seal Success

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

The best solutions are often the simplest, as evidenced by a recent scenario at a major pulp and paper mill that was brought to my attention by colleagues at John Crane. more…

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Bellows a Match When All Factors Considered

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Sealol was developed in 1957 to solve critical and demanding applications for NASA. The technology was later extended to the process industry because of its outstanding performance in critical applicationsFor more than six decades, Sealol brand metal bellows seals have been recognized for their excellent performance capabilities and sealing reliability integrity in a wide range of industrial rotary shaft applications. With three basic seal designs to choose from - elastomer bellows, metal bellows and PTFE bellows - the differences are significant and establish their unique performance capabilities in terms of pressure, temperature and fluid application range. more…

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Not All Seals are the Same - Choose Seals that Protect Your Bottom Line

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Even if they LOOK and FIT the same, not all seals PERFORM the same.Seals manufactured with poor quality materials may cost less initially, but will likely result in additional cost, lost time and warranty hassles. Reduce your exposure and protect your bottom line with the same proven seal technology OEMs have trusted for 80 years. As the leader in serving the needs of the water and wastewater industry, John Crane offers.. more…

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Change to Split Seal Technology Quickly Proved Its Worth

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Although a Washington state pulp and paper mill had relied on traditional braided packing for nearly 75 years, the company sought a means to reduce high repair and maintenance costs associated with this sealing method. A tight fit was difficult to achieve and maintain, resulting in leakage of water and paper stock as well as a messy environment and troublesome clean-up. more…

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Team Approach to Reliability Management Lowers Costs and Improves Reliability

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Through alliance programs and more than 100 dedicated managers, engineers, and technicians working at customer facilities around the world, John Crane is now servicing more than 100,000 pumps. Although this quantity is impressive, what is even more important is the cost benefit of this team approach. According to Tim Reece, John Crane Manager for Strategic Alliance Development, the alliance programs lower overall costs and improve productivity by providing engineering and technical expertise on-site. more…

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John Crane Increases Production Capabilities with Machine that Streamlines Four Machining Functions into One

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane recently committed significant resources to its already state-of-the-art Morton Grove facility by integrating a Mazak Milling Machining Center Integrex e-410H into the Type 28 Group. According to Carter McWilliams, John Crane Project Engineer, the Mazak enables multitasking and more efficient processes by combining four separate machining functions - rough turn, finish turn, and two milling operations - into one. The high-performance multitasking Mazak is capable of serving as a machining center and turning center combined, allowing the Type 28 product line to be turned and milled in one program. Further, the ability to quickly and easily go from a single set-up to completed machined parts will minimize inventory for John Crane. more…

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John Crane Express Offers High Volume Users Ease and Efficiency

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Although the marketplace is filled with a plethora of buzzwords surrounding just-in-time delivery and logistical strategy, there are still limitations in terms of actual service channels. As such, John Crane has launched John Crane Express - a program designed to better serve those in high volume industries that require a large quantity of mechanical seals. The program, accessible by entering a unique name and password at www.johncraneexpress.com, allows you to manage your orders and needs at any time, from any computer terminal via the Internet. more…

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Session on Improving the Reliability of Cooling Systems a Success

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Much debate surrounds the role of the water pump seal in improving engine coolant system performance. Yet, those that attended the March 8 SAE 2004 World Congress and Exposition session entitled "Improving Engine Coolant System Performance with the Science of Sealing Technology, Part II," had the opportunity to learn first-hand about new research detailing the impact of coolant fluid on system components and reliability. more…

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Mechanical Seals in Ammonia (NH3) Service

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

There are a variety of mechanical seal methods used today depending upon the nature of the individual application. The single mechanical seal is first choice to consider because its simplicity on set up and lower initial costs. When using a single mechanical seal, the lubricant between the seal faces is the process fluid itself. In the case of sealing Ammonia, it is important to remember that this process fluid is really a liquefied gas. It is under pressure so as to be in a liquid phase… more…

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Integrating a Quench May Extend useful pump life

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

A quench is a low-pressure blanket or flow over the atmospheric side of a mechanical seal. Often referred to as API Plan 62, it can significantly extend the Mean Time Between Pump Repair by providing an improved environment for the mechanical seal. Services that contain solids or form solids that may build up on the atmospheric side of the seal can benefit from quenching. If the solids are allowed to build up unchecked, they will cause the seal to lose its flexibility, degrading the face film and lead to permanent damage of the seal faces that can be construed as seal failure. more…

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Understanding Mechanical Seal Flush Rates

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

In most seal designs, the heat generated at the faces enters the fluid surrounding the seal. This often results in an increase in temperature for the fluid unless it is cooled or continuously replaced or the fluid may become too hot for reliable seal performance. For this reason, most seals operate with continuous replacement of the surrounding fluid - a process known as "seal flush." more…

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Understanding the Effects of Abrasive Particles on Mechanical Seal Faces

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Every seal application should be reviewed in terms of the optimal means of minimizing the effects of solids. Flushing, quenching, integrating hard face materials and reducing the forces that close the seal faces are just some of proven tools used to combat abrasives. However, the first step in preventing a problem is evaluating the seal face film. Liquid face films are generally on the order of 10 to 20 micro-inches thick and heat generation at the faces is in part a function of film thickness. As the film becomes thinner, heat generation increases and the faces distort and become wavy where they should be flat. This waviness creates lift and re-establishes the normal face film thickness. more…

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Seals For Hot Water Applications

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Water used in the diverse industries served by John Crane varies in source from river water to a wide variety of treated waters. Regardless of the source, impurities present in water used by power, water treatment, wastewater and ethanol plants, as well as other industries, cause problems by forming deposits on components and equipment surfaces, thus impairing heat transfer, fluid flow and overall process efficiency. These deposits also contribute to corrosion of metal surfaces. more…

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Mechanical Seals in Caustic Soda/Caustic Wash

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Caustic is a term applied to chemicals used to neutralize any acids or other by-product remaining in the process. The most common of these chemicals are caustic soda, otherwise know as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and potassium hydroxide (KOH). Depending upon temperature and concentration, both can be extremely corrosive. Experience has shown that the best choice for sealing this highly corrosive application is a John Crane Type 5610Q or a Type 5611Q cartridge seal. more…

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John Crane Receives Top Supplier Performer Award from ITT/Goulds Pumps

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane is pleased to announce its recognition as a Top Supplier from ITT/Goulds Pumps (www.gouldspumps.com), one of the fluid companies of ITT Industries. With more than a million process pumps installed worldwide and a 150-year history, Goulds Pumps is the leading global pump supplier in a variety of industrial markets. A long-time supplier to Goulds Pumps, this is the second time John Crane has received this award. more…

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Type 2800 Solves Problem and Operates Safely and Effectively in Ethylene Oxide Environment

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

There is little argument that the handling of chemicals, especially volatile ethylene and propylene oxide, is a delicate procedure that requires precise skill and extreme attention to detail. Although both are hazardous to human health, the presence of an oxygen molecule results in the overriding concern of ignition and explosion. As such, controlling product release to the atmosphere, even a minimal amount, is paramount. more…

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New Catalog Available on RitePak Packing

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

To meet the needs of those specifying the latest in flexible, resilient, and reliable packing solutions, John Crane has developed literature on RitePak Packings. The 12-page brochure highlights available off-the-shelf packing solutions for general, abrasive, chemical, food, and high temperature chemical service applications. more…

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John Crane Receives Supplier Award from ITT/Goulds Pumps

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane is honored to announce its recognition as a Top Supplier Performer for 2002 from ITT/Goulds Pumps. A supplier for decades to Goulds Pumps, one of the fluid companies of ITT Industries, this is the first time John Crane has received this award. With more than a million process pumps installed worldwide and a 150-year history, Goulds Pumps is the leading global pump supplier in a variety of industrial markets. more…

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Dry-Running Backup Seals and Non-contacting Seals Find their Niche

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Metal bellows sealing technology continues to grow as a solution for effectively preventing fugitive emissions in difficult chemical applications. Two seal designs in particular — a dry-running metal bellows secondary containment seal and a non-contacting metal bellows seal — are especially advantageous for pump users, though each for different reasons. more…

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Dry-Running Technology for Containment Seals

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

In the early 1980;s, Flexibox Limited, a well known manufacturer of mechanical seals in England (now a part of John Crane), developed a dry-running outer seal that replaced the conventional wet seal used in "tandem" arrangements. That design, the SBOP, began the revolution that led to the advanced dry-running containment seals of today. Today, in addition to the SBOP, John Crane offers a full line of products which include the 48SC, 5620D and Sealol ECS as contacting designs as well as the 28LD and 28SC non-contacting designs. Yet despite the growth in products, there is still some ambiguity regarding the guidelines for using containment seals. more…

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Download Your FREE Common Conversions Calculator

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

If converting meters to feet or deciliters to drums conjures flashbacks of pop quizzes in your junior high school math class, simply use the new Conversion Calculator found on John Crane Today.. more…

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Seal Standardization Key to Operational Efficiency

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Streamlining operations has certainly hit the agenda of manufacturing and industrial segments all over the globe. However, though companies fully recognize the importance of centralizing such functions as design or their billing operations, too often components - such as mechanical seals — are overlooked. And when such programs represent numerous product vendors and processes, the result is often increased maintenance, intense coordination with vendors and higher costs. more…

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When will API 682 really kick-in?

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

It is important to realize that API 682 is a users standard; it was written by and for the end-users of mechanical seals because these users wanted to force changes in the industry. Radical changes were expected in both the seal industry and its customers with the first publication of the standard in 1994. The new version, published in 2002, was written around a limited set of seal types, arrangements and materials that were favored by the end-users of mechanical seals. In addition, these new seals were required to be proven through a series of rigidly prescribed tests. more…

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An Alliance Success Story: The Rohm Haas Louisville Plant

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Over the past several years, the Louisville Plant of Rohm & Haashas reduced its average cost per installed seal by 42% and nearly doubledthe mean time between seal failure (MTBSF). That success is the result of aSeal Alliance Initiative that included John Crane as an Alliance partner.This article details the failure documentation and analysis processes,improvements in seal warehousing and management, and the benefits of theSeal Alliance Initiative. more…

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Sealide-CTM. New composite seal face material improves reliability and lowers operating costs on pumps and compressors.

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Many factors can affect seal performance. A partial list might include seal design, seal load, lubrication conditions, the fluid being sealed, shaft size, shaft speed, pressure and temperature of the pumped fluid. The selection of materials applied in the seal design and, in particular, the material of the contacting seal faces plays a major role in the overall performance of any seal. Sealide-C ™ is the latest development in engineered seal face material technology. It is a state-of-the-art sintered silicon carbide composite specifically designed to provide longer service life in virtually all pump and compressor applications. Sealide-C has been shown to provide longer life, very low leakage and trouble-free service. Based on extensive laboratory testing and many successful hours of endurance testing at John Crane, Sealide-C is being applied today to the the toughest of seal applications. more…

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John Crane Introduces Gas Conditioning Unit For Dry Gas Seals

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has developed a seal support system known as a Gas Conditioning Unit (GCU) that will advance the performance of dry gas seals by solving several critical gas supply issues… more…

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John Crane Takes Pipeline Training on the Road

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Seal manufacturer John Crane is planning a series of one-day seminars in four North American cities in the coming months to help maintenance mechanics, maintenance supervisors, plant engineers and others “get a good grip” on pipeline seals and couplings.The one-day seminar, titled “Get A Grip on Pipeline Seals,” is being planned for Jan. 28 in Baton Rouge and March 12 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in addition to completed seminars in Houston and Chicago. Sessions will cover the operation, installation and troubleshooting of seals and couplings; processes for repairing and rebuilding seals, and strategies for improving seal and coupling performance and service life. more…

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John Crane Improves Component Materials of Type 6 Family of Elastomer Bellows Seals

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has improved the durability and performance of its Type 6 and 6A elastomer bellows seals for industrial pool and spa applications. Materials upgrades now give the seals greater resistance to harsh chemicals, greater durability at higher temperatures and better resistance to distortion and degradation. more…

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John Crane Introduces New Flushless Mechanical Seal

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has developed a new flushless single mechanical seal that can operate without external source water flush, even in pumped fluids containing moderate amounts of fibers, solids, abrasives or entrained air. more…

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New John Crane Seal Now Available For Rebuilds Of Asian OEM Water Pumps

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has developed a new water pump seal that will fit rebuilt Asian OEM water pumps. The Type 2023MLC seal uses a proven pump seal design adapted for smaller-diameter pump shafts. more…

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Split Seals Deliver Major Savings And Reliability Improvements

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

For the pulp and paper industry, split seals offer significant, measurable advantages over traditional sealing products for rotating equipment. A cost analysis completed by John Crane and the experience of one mill customer that installed split seals on its bottom-entering pulpers confirm the benefits of improved reliability, increased uptime and reduced maintenance costs. more…

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Reliability-Based Seal Alliances

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Teaming up with a seal manufacturer can improve your equipment reliability while cutting costs. This article examines the advantages of on-site support, the key aspects of establishing an alliance and the reliability and cost rewards, including the experiences of one John Crane-customer alliance. more…

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John Crane Increases Power Capacities of T Series Couplings

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has increased the power ratings for its Metastream T Series power transmission couplings. Through design changes to the six- and eight-link versions of its TS and TL product families, John Crane has increased the torque capabilities of these couplings by up to 30 percent. more…

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John Crane Introduces A New Automotive Water Pump Seal

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has developed a new automotive water pump seal that requires shorter axial length than those in common use today. The patented seal design incorporates features that offer greater reliability and standardization than conventional mechanical seals. more…

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Seal Water System Boosts Pump Efficiency

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

The John Crane Safeunit seal water system ensures trouble-fee operation of pumps and process machinery while dramatically reducing water consumption, by up to 80%, to give maximum life-cycle profit on investment. more…

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Seal Range Additions for Demanding Applications

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Two new designs have been added to the John Crane Type 5600 universal cartridge seal range, which has just passed the industry standard-setting milestone of 150 million hours of worldwide field operation, in just five years since the first model was launched. more…

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New Seal Now Available For Rebuilds Of Asian OEM Water Pumps

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has developed a new water pump seal that will fit rebuilt Asian OEM water pumps. The seal is based on a proven reliable design, is affordable in price and is in stock for fast delivery. more…

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Running Dry

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

Dry-running seals can be used as a secondary containment device for controlling primary or process seal leakage. more…

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Non-Contacting Seal for Steam Turbine Drivers

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

John Crane has introduced a non-contacting seal, the Type 28ST, for steam turbine drivers, eliminating loss of valuable steam energy through leakage caused by corrosion and shaft damage. more…

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API 682: The New Seal Standard

Saturday, September 10th, 2005

This year, the American Petroleum Institute will introduce API 682, 2nd edition, a new standard governing mechanical seals for centrifugal and rotary pumps. This new edition has been broadened from the 1st edition to include chemical plant services and chemical-duty pumps and dry-running seals. This article covers testing requirements to meet the standard and issues related to application and retrofitting. It also looks at the basics of the API 682 standard, 2nd edition, including the seals and industries it covers, advantages and disadvantages of following the standard, and other general issues. more…

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Power couplings balanced to handle critical operating demands

Friday, September 9th, 2005

The new Metastream TLK power transmission coupling from John Crane is ideally suited for large pumps, electric motors and turbine drives in critical process industry, marine and power generation applications. more…

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Lube System Benefits from Redesigned Reservoir

Friday, September 9th, 2005

This product spotlight, which originally appeared in Machine Design magazine, covers the design features and performance benefits of a new John Crane Safematic oil-lubrication system. more…

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Avoiding Premature Seal Failure

Friday, September 9th, 2005

This article, which originally appeared in the November 2000 issue of Plant Services, outlines a five-step program to assess seal reliability, identify areas of repair focus and improve mean times between repair and failure. more…

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Cartridge Seal Cuts Costs and Product Leakage

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Replacing other more costly yet less efficient mechanical seals, and converting packing on pumps and rotating shaft equipment, the John Crane 4610 cartridge seal reduces maintenance and running costs, product leakage and equipment downtime. more…

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Flexibility and Reliability: John Crane Universal Cartridge Seals

Friday, September 9th, 2005

With its modular set of components, the John Crane Universal Cartridge Seal offers flexibility in seal arrangements for a range of pumping applications in the chemical processing industry. The advanced design of the seals in the Type 5600 series increases seal efficiency and reliability. more…

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Dry-Running Sealing Technology: Centrifugal Compressors

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Since the late 1970s, an ever-increasing number of centrifugal compressors have been sealed with modern non-contacting dry gas seals. This sealing technology, based on the design concept of spiral grooves, has become the industry standard for pipelines, offshore applications, refineries, petrochemical and gas processing plants. This article examines how dry gas seals, including the Type 28AT and Type 28XP seals, improve compressor reliability. more…

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Type 75FS Increases MTBF in Puerto Rico

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Working with John Crane, one pharmaceutical customer improved its Mean Time Between Failure significantly with the replacement of its existing split seals with John Crane Type 75FS seals. These seals are easy to install and align and tolerate run-out better than the previous generation of seals. more…

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Sealing in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Friday, September 9th, 2005

The CIP and SIP requirements of pharmaceutical processing make proper seal selection critical to maintaining process integrity. John Crane offers a range of products to meet diverse sealing applications in this industry. more…

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Dry-Running Sealing Technology: Cryogenic Fluid and Liquefied Hydrocarbon Applications

Friday, September 9th, 2005

For pumping applications that involve cryogenic fluids or liquefied hydrocarbon gases, non-contacting, gas-lubricated seals demonstrate dramatically improved reliability and mean time between maintenance compared to contacting seals. This article explores the application challenges and presents examples of success and savings. more…

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Dry-Running Sealing Technology: Pump Applications

Friday, September 9th, 2005

For rotating equipment, non-contacting, dry-running seal technology is more reliable, efficient and cost-effective than conventional technologies. This article discusses traditional causes of short seal life and how dry-running seals are uniquely suited to solve most common problems. more…

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Dry-Running Sealing Technology: An Introduction

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Non-contacting, dry-running gas seals have introduced tremendous advantages in the operation of rotating equipment. This article examines the design and operating differences between contacting, liquid lubricated seals and non-contacting, gas lubricated seals. more…

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F5 Networks Announces Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2005

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Sixty-five percent year-over-year revenue growth driven by strong sales in Europe and North America SEATTLE, WA-July 20, 2005 - For the third quarter of fiscal 2005, F5 Networks announced revenue of $73.1 million, up 8 percent sequentially over revenue of $67.7 million in the second quarter and 65 percent over revenue of $44.2 million in the third quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $14.0 million ($0.35 per diluted share), compared to $12.1 million ($0.31 per diluted share) in the prior quarter of fiscal 2005. more…

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F5 Networks Achieves RSA Secured(r) Partner Program Certification for Its FirePass(r) SSL VPN Product

Friday, September 9th, 2005

FirePass v5.4 Certification With RSA SecurID(r) Two-Factor Authentication Solution Helps to Ensure Improved Security and Lower Total Cost of Ownership SEATTLE, JUNE 8, 2005 - F5 Networks, Inc, (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in Application Traffic Management, today announced that F5 has achieved RSA Secured(r) Partner Program certification for its FirePass(r) product, enabling interoperability with the RSA SecurID(r) two-factor authentication solution. This RSA Secured certification builds upon the technical partnership that F5 and RSA Security have established to increase security for joint customers. more…

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F5 Networks Announces Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2005

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Company reports 67% year-over-year revenue growth, further improvements in profitability, record cash flow from operations SEATTLE, WA-April 20, 2005-For the second quarter of fiscal 2005, F5 Networks announced revenue of $67.7 million, up 13 percent sequentially over revenue of $60.0 million in the first quarter and 67 percent over revenue of $40.7 million in the second quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $12.1 million ($0.31 per diluted share), compared to $10.0 million ($0.26 per diluted share) in the prior quarter. more…

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F5 Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Web-enabled Application Delivery Magic Quadrant

Friday, September 9th, 2005

SEATTLE, FEBRUARY 7, 2005 - F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in Application Traffic Management, today announced that it has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the most recent Gartner Web-enabled Application Delivery Magic Quadrant Report, 2H041. Vendors included in the Magic Quadrant provide at least a subset of the features to improve the reliability, performance and delivery of applications (including security) across an arbitrary network. The report analyzes vendors on their completeness of vision and ability to execute. According to Gartner, leaders are vendors who are performing well today, have a clear vision of market direction and are actively building competencies to sustain their leadership position in the market. more…

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F5 Networks to Present at the RBC Dain Rauscher Premier Client Investor Conference

Friday, September 9th, 2005

SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 1, 2004 - F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in Application Traffic Management, announced today that Steve Coburn, Senior VP of Finance and CFO at F5 Networks, will be presenting at the RBC Dain Rauscher Premier Client Investor Conference, at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel. Steve will be presenting at 9:10am PT on November 4, 2004. more…

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F5 Networks Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Results

Friday, September 9th, 2005

20 percent operating margin on quarterly revenue up 14 percent from prior quarter and 59 percent year-over-year SEATTLE, WA-October 26, 2004 - F5 Networks, Inc . (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced revenue of $50.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, up 14 percent from $44.2 million in the prior quarter and 59 percent from $31.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. Fourth quarter net income was $15.8 million ($0.43 per diluted share) compared to net income of $7.4 million ($0.20 per diluted share) in the third quarter and net income of $1.4 million ($0.05 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter a year ago. more…

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Karl Triebes Joins F5 Networks as Chief Technical Officer and Senior Vice-President of Product Development

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Triebes brings a successful track record of driving the development of enterprise networking and next generation telecommunications products SEATTLE AUGUST 16, 2004 — F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader of Application Traffic Management products, today announced the appointment of Karl Triebes as Chief Technical Officer and Senior Vice-President of Product Development at F5 Networks. Karl will assume this role on Monday, August 16, 2004. more…

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F5 Networks Appoints Gary Ames to Its Board of Directors

Friday, September 9th, 2005

SEATTLE AUGUST 11, 2004 — F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader of Application Traffic Management products, today announced that it has appointed Gary Ames to its Board of Directors. more…

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Microsoft has release more than thirty new SharePoint applications. Application types include Help Desk, Performance Reviews, Employee Timesheet and Scheduling, Change Management, and Travel Request. All of the applications are downloadable free from TechNet.

The applications are site templates that can be uploaded to a SharePoint site template gallery.

The complete list of application types is:

  • Absence and Vacation Schedule
  • Board of Directors
  • Case Work Management
  • Change Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Employee Activities Site
  • Employee Timesheet and Scheduling
  • Employee Training
  • Event Coordination
  • Expense Reimbursement
  • Help Desk
  • HR Programs and Services
  • IT Developer Team Site
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  • Loan Initiation Management
  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Meeting Management
  • New Product Development
  • Performance Review
  • Professional Svcs Contracts
  • Professional Svcs Site
  • Project Team Site
  • Public Official Activity
  • Public Relations Work Site
  • Publication Editorial Review
  • Recruiting Resource Center
  • Request for Proposal Management
  • Room and Equipment Reservation
  • Travel Request

Read more about each application template and download them Here

 

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Search engine marketing top tips

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

With search marketing now accounting for 40% of online advertising spend in the UK; marketers cannot have failed to notice the continued rise of this marketing medium. So how can you optimise your sponsored search campaigns and maximise your search marketing spend?Click here for more info more…

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MultiTalent Management Launches GlobalClosers: Web Design & Online Marketing Division

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

MultiTalent Management (MTM) announces GlobalClosers (GC), a new division to its growing list of products and services. GlobalClosers (GC) provides domain registration; robust web hosting, professional web design, customer service & online marketing services (First 2 Months FREE).Click here for more info more…

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ElectricNews.net:News:Digital Marketing 5 September

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Incentivated launches new marketing tool: Mobile marketing solutions specialist Incentivated has launched a new web-based tool, called Irish, that integrates text and picture messaging with e-mail marketing.Click here for more info more…

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A.J.C.Communications Continues Rapid Growth and Acquisitions, Purchases 14K Web Marketing and Designs

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

(PRWEB) July 26, 2005 — Fueled by the funding of $1.6 million dollars by private investors, A.J.C. Communications has acquired 14K Web Marketing and Designs.Read more here more…

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eventricity Ltd Announces Event Driven Marketing Workshops with Probusinessbank in Russia

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

In Russia, Probusinessbank is using eventricity ?Ts EDM definition process and has started an EDM pilot with their Timeframe software. ?oRussia is still a developing banking market and Probusinessbank is at the forefront of this.Link to original article more…

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

A CHESHIRE man has been named as the worst spammer in Britain. Brett Sandiford has been accused of sending out 20 million emails a year through his marketing consultancy company In4tech Solutions based in Hooton, Cheshire.Read more here more…

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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-09-05 08:53 GMT: Gaming VC to kick start revenue growth in H2 with major marketing initiative

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

LONDON (AFX) - Gaming VC Holdings SA said it plans to kick start revenue growth in the second half of the year with a major marketing intitiative.Read more here more…

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Parent groups using Web for marketing

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Several Valley parent councils have found ways to manage top-notch marketing tools with limited resources. They no longer rely on simply mailing the traditional newsletter, but use more popular online campaigns.Link to original article more…

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traffic24hours.com Search Marketing products can drive targeted customers to any business

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Traffic24hours.com now allows business to access products and resources that help them connect with customers searching for what they sell, through search marketing services. [PRWEB Sep 5, 2005]More… more…

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Daramic Announces Global Energy Surcharge

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Actelion Ltd announced today that two abstracts presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference confirm the long-term safety profile of Tracleer in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension . In a featured research session today the data focusing on PAH associated with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension were presented. A separate presentation outlined the safety profile ofMore… more…

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Doylestown attractions touting joint promotions

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

DOYLESTOWN — As director of marketing for the James A. Michener Art Museum, Amy Lent wants to bring visitors into the facility, as well as the newly opened New Hope branch.Read more here more…

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West family marketing 122 acres in Southaven for mixed-use project

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

A Memphis family is marketing a 122-acre parcel in Southaven for sale to commercial and industrial developers.Link to original article more…

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Folsom firm carving niche in world of wireless Web

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Folsom-based JiWire Inc. wants to broaden its sales, marketing and distribution by attracting $7 million in additional venture capital.More… more…