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  A common frustration we hear from equipment users turning to us for assistance is that their universal joints   don't hold up as expected. Low quality or poorly designed joints can result in loss of usefulness, partial machine malfunction or complete failure. Below are some common bad u joint symptoms production and maintenance associates might encounter:   Corrosion   Depending on the level of humidity in the environment, components can erode over time, even without exposure to harsh substances.   Solution: Stainless Steel Universal Joints Various grades of stainless steel joints can deliver moderate to extreme corrosion resistance. When selecting the appropriate grade, factors such as welding, machinability and strength must be taken into consideration.   Friction And Heat Generation   Pin and block universal joints shaft cross   often used in industrial applications operate with friction between the component surfaces. Without proper lubrication, this friction can generate exc

    Bearing is an important part of mechanical equipment, in order to ensure the best performance of bearing, reliable work, correct installation and operation, reasonable maintenance is very important. Which methods of prolonging bearing life?   1. Enhancing the Service Life of Bearings by Lubrication Choose suitable lubrication system and high quality lubricant. Lubricating oil film will separate the surface of oil film which bears contact with each other and provide necessary protection against corrosion and wear. Therefore, lubricating oil film is indispensable for all rotating or reciprocating moving parts, especially bearings and gears, to operate normally. For splash lubrication or cyclic lubrication systems, the oil film can also transfer heat.   Unnecessary shutdown and deterioration of equipment condition often occur in factories due to improper lubrication. Insufficient oil supply will lead to increased wear and temperature, resulting in excessive wear and/or early failure a

What is activated carbon? Activated carbon is a highly porous substance that attracts and retains organic chemicals in it. The medium is created by first burning a carbonaceous material that does not contain oxygen, which produces carbon "char". Next, the "carbon" is chemically or physically treated to form a series of interconnected pores within the carbon. The large surface area of this internal pore network results in a very large surface area that can attract and hold organic chemicals. We offer activated carbon made from bituminous coal, lignite,  coconut shell   and wood.     What does activated carbon do? Activated carbon attracts and retains organic chemicals from vapor and liquid streams to remove unwanted chemicals. It is not very capable of treating these chemicals, but is very cost effective in treating large volumes of air or water to remove dilute concentrations of contaminants. On a better note, when individuals ingest chemicals or are experiencing fo

  Have you wondered which method of strength training is better, free weights or strength-training equipment ? The truth is, each has its advantages and disadvantages. The choice depends on your level of experience, your exercise goals and, to some extent, your personal preference. An understanding of these factors will help you decide if free weights or machines—or a combination of both—will help you reach your goals. The Free-weight Advantage Free weights incorporate the stabilizing muscles that enable you to perform the movements you choose to make and may be more effective in producing overall muscular strength and power gains. Free-weight exercises tend to more closely match the movement patterns you’re likely to need for specific sports. Free weights are more versatile; you can do a wide variety of exercises with a simple set of dumbbells. You can, for example, hold the weights with palms facing forward, facing your body, or facing the wall behind you. In doing so, you can do thr

  One of the most famous images in the history of optics is Sir Isaac Newton's image of a beam of white light passing through a glass prism with a rainbow coming out the other side. In this article, we will try to describe four types of prisms: dispersive prisms (like the one used by Newton), reflective prisms, rotating prisms, and displacement prisms. Reflection Prisms Reflection prisms can be used in imaging systems. Due to total internal reflection, light entering the prism undergoes multiple reflections until they reach the output surface. Reflective surfaces can be added so that the prism acts as a beam splitter. Reflective prisms are used to reduce the physical size of an optical system, to change the direction of light, and to change the orientation of an image. Reflective prisms have lower optical power losses than equivalent systems made of mirrors and are often easier to align because they use a single element rather than multiple elements. Right-angle prisms are typicall

Work Shirts: Back To Basics When I started in this business some 30 years ago I began my career as an industrial specialist.  Work shirts   and work pants were the basis of every account I sold. Not glamorous, but so far it’s worked out for me.  The shirts and pants we sold then are pretty much the same products we sell today. The fabrics are better today. The fit is closer today to what people are accustomed to at retail and the price is the same or less in most cases. But the basic work shirts look almost identical to those I first sold, and to those sold 30 years prior to me. Traditional uniform   work shirts come in a quite a few flavors: No pocket shirts, 2 pocket shirts. 2 pockets with flaps. Covered placket shirts. Of course there are many variations, but here’s a primer on the different uses.   No pocket work shirts are generally used in some kind of specialty manufacturing. Food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing being the most common.  The lack of pockets prevents wo

  No matter how fast technology develops, there are still some traditional ways of communicating that are still effective today. Despite the invention of text messaging and E-mail, the most direct way to convey information is to put up signs and markers.   With physical markers, there is no need to stop every passer-by in order to let them know a warning or important message. Tags also make warnings stand out and easy to see even from a distance.   Highly visible and eye-catching markup means fast transmission of information. For this reason, one of the most commonly used symbols in various industries is the flag.   What is a flag?   We've all seen flags at some point in our lives. Most of the time, they symbolize the state. In some cases, they represent religions and other organizations. They may even serve as a form of communication, such as waving a white flag to signal defeat or a red flag to signal warning. No matter what they represent, they attract the attention of everyone

The development of cross-border e-commerce has seen a surge in popularity, with a variety of e-commerce platforms springing up and logistics methods emerging. There are now six cross-border e-commerce logistics solutions:express, postal parcel, overseas warehouse, dedicated courier, virtual overseas warehouse, and China-Europe railway multimodal mode. Supply chain professionals and executives claim they are always considering collaboration. But, despite their best efforts, they continue to use dozens of platforms to manage what should be a simple concept. The reality is that the ambitious promises of increased efficiency, visibility, and collaborative infrastructure made by software vendors have been lost due to the hassle of logging into countless systems and trying to manage data across different supply chain platforms. For this reason, shippers, freight brokers, logistics service providers (LSPs), and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), want to find a collaborative approach to l

 Whether you're new to EDI integration or have been in EDI for years, you're reading this article because you're facing an EDI challenge and you're interested in using an API to help you solve it. Maybe you're a logistics integrator and have just received your first order from a cross-border e-commerce retail giant. This is a milestone for your business - but with the excitement comes the requirement to conduct EDI transactions, and you don't have much time to implement EDI. If you are involved in transport management systems (TMS), supply chain integration, e-commerce, logistics business process automation, enterprise resource planning (ERP) or any other practice area, you may find yourself straddling the world of EDI and APIs. Your business needs to transact traditional EDI transactions as well as integrate with APIs. In this article, we'll discuss the differences and how to effectively leverage both as you expand your business. Introduction to EDI EDI (El