Passivation of 304 / 304l SS

If it has been previously discussed, I apoligize...If not...Here we go.

I currently use a cleaning / passivation procedure for field built SS tanks utilizing Ecolab products. Rinse, Sterbec (Quaternary Ammonia), rinse, degrease with Accomplish (Sodium Hydroxide & surfactant additives) rins

Oil Spill Weapons Showcase New Technology

The now infamous Gulf of Mexico oil spill has triggered development of new weapons in the containment fight. One of the most recent introductions: the plastic water bottle. Floating Island Environmental Solutions has just donated 1,000 ft of mats to shield Grande Isle, LA. The mats, made from recycl

Is Nano-based Food Really Food?

First, there was genetically altered food. Now, nanotechnology has introduced the potential for nanoparticles in the food supply. The public has a mixed reaction when it comes to the safety of nano-based products, so how will they perceive nano-based food? As food scientists turn to nanotechnology t

Uncle Sam Wants You!

To update its National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), the United State White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is soliciting information on everything from research priorities to partnerships and policy. Visit the 2007 NNI Strategic Plan and then respond to the Request for Info

Electric Motor/Capacitor Specs and Connection

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem. I'm actually thinking on making my own wood lathe with this motor that was in a washing machine; problem is that I have 3 cables going out of the motor, red, black and blue. I am guessing that 2 of them are for the live wiring a

Square Root Extraction

What pressure results for a flow transmitter of range 0- 180t/h in the dcs and 0-301mbar in the field using square root extraction. Kindly also suggest formulae for the percentages 0,25,50,75,100?

Electrical Component – Defy Washing Machine

I have a Defy Automaid washing machine that has decided all by itself to trip the earth leakage. What was (is) confusing to me is that it does this when plugged in, but not switched on or running.

On plugging it in, all motors etc function correctly. After about 10 minutes it trips the eart

Epoxy Shimming Procedure

Hello my fellow CR4'ers.

Do any of you have experience with an epoxy shimming process?

We're working with some large weldments we'd rather not post machine. We thought we could possibly make a smaller sub-frame (also welded, but post machinable) to fit inside the larger weldment, and then

Spay Painting Guns

Hi guys, I've been given, two spray painting guns, my question is, How does one determine what types I have, eg. how can I tell , a HVLP gun from a conventional gun ...?? Norm.

Responding to blogs

I'm a bit confused. When you view a blog, there is an opportunity to post a reply. In the past, I have posted a reply, but never got any response. I also see that there are never any great amounts of replies to a blog as compared to a question or discussion. The latest blog on straightness of barsto

DaFixer

Greetings all; I have been an avid reader of this post for some time and enjoy it immensely. I have a problem which I am hoping someone out here can help with. I am about to rebuild a "Wallace" mandrel pipe bender ( 6 inch) circa 1946+-, and have no shop drawings or repair manual. I would be eternal

Product Sensor

Dear all,

Is there any sensor which can sence product inside the carton.

So that I can separate Cartons which are empty or without Product.

Regards.

Electric Motor Windings

Has anyone ever heard of using aluminum wire or any other metal for motor windings? I wonder if something other than copper would be as good or better. The reason for this question is the high cost of copper.