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The Delivery Dilemma Getting Packages On and Off a FedEx Conveyor Network with Magnetic Couplings

Speed and reliability are staples for FedEx. As the world’s largest express transportation company, they deliver to every U.S. address and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx has ten Air Express Hubs worldwide handling over 670 aircraft and an average of 3.3 million packages daily. In each hub a network of conveyors handles

MagnaDrive Introduces ATEX-rated MagZone, for Mission Critical Equipment

The MagZone 200 – 700 Series, ATEX Rating Zone 2, is suited for applications ranging from 10 to 1,500 HP in an explosive atmosphere. It harnesses the power of a no-contact, magnet-to-magnet synchronous connection. Compact and tough, the interior sequence of this patented design uses Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets—the strongest permanent magnets in the world. The MagZone

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Slight Modifications on the Seas (Part One, Naval Applications)

The USNS Sisler is a Watson-class cargo ship named for First Lieutenant George K. Sisler, a Medal of Honor recipient. The U.S. Naval ship was put into service in the Pacific Ocean on December 1, 1998 and is operated by a civilian crew of 26, plus up to 50 active-duty personnel. The ship is a large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) vessel

Magnetic Coupling Solutions at Saudi Aramco (Advantages of Magnetic Couplings in Oil & Gas Applications IV)

There are positives and negatives to every decision made at a manufacturing plant. Will this component breakdown faster than the alternative? Should I consider spending more money now to save money later? Do I have the right maintenance plan in place if these components fail? Couplings may have to deal with high vibration or rotation

Magnetic Coupling Solutions at Saudi Aramco (Advantages of Magnetic Couplings in Oil & Gas Applications III)

  In 2010, a small 25 hp “Bad actor,” pump at Tanajib and two 60 hp pumps were retrofitted with magnetic couplings. In 2017, deployment of six 120 hp pumps with magnetic couplings occurred at the Yanbu Refinery. These upgrades were considered after the organization began examining alternatives to the standard couplings previously installed in

Advantages of Magnetic Couplings in Oil & Gas Applications (Application Cases in Saudi Arabia) I

Working within the petroleum and petrochemical industries comes with a particular array of manufacturing challenges. First, you’re dealing with an environment prone to dust, excessive heat and stringent energy regulations. These industries must guarantee plant operation to avoid costly shutdowns. It’s also imperative to minimize costs in order to remain competitive in a field that’s

How Our Adjustable Speed Drive Helped Yanshan Petrochemical Save on Energy

Our team at MagnaDrive designs adjustable speed drive systems to help companies across the industrial marketplace reduce overspending on energy costs. Many firms now deploy fans within their cooling towers that are designed to work to the highest capacity around the clock, even if this level of critical performance isn’t required 24/7. This leads to