Industrial Parts Circuit Blog

Within material handling applications, material flow issues can be a major setback for production and processes as things adhere to the walls of bins and hoppers, or otherwise become stuck. While slowdowns can be detrimental, blockages can also lead to other undesirable issues like damaged equipment. As such, it is important that there is a solution in place to prevent the adhesion of materials as they are transported through bins and hoppers, and this comes in the form of industrial vibrators. These vibrators may be pneumatic or electric, and they are known for increasing producing speeds as they break the cohesion between materials and surfaces. In this blog, we will discuss pneumatic and electric vibrators, allowing you to see which choice is best for your individual needs.

While many prefer electronics that are completely wireless, many systems still require various cables for transferring the power and data needed for functionality. In other cases, cabling and wires may also provide more strength, stability, and security that can be highly beneficial. Whether one is using coaxial cables for telecommunications or a fiber optic cable for internet connectivity, all cable types require cable connectors for the means of interconnecting cabling and systems. As there are many types of cable connectors, it can be very beneficial for one to familiarize themselves with common connector types that they may use or come across.

Ubiquitous throughout the transportation systems of flowing liquids, Polyvinyl Chloride piping, or PVC piping, is a universal tool applicable for many infrastructures. With over two million miles of PVC piping currently existing within the United States, the utilization of this component can be seen in the construction of electrical insulation for medical tubing, plumbing & irrigation, water supply, and more. To better understand the fundamentals of PVC piping, we will go over their common uses and the functional purposes they serve amongst various applications.

A diaphragm pump, also known as a membrane pump, is a type of positive displacement pump that works by pushing a liquid in one of two ways: by using the reciprocating action of a rubber or Teflon diaphragm or through the use of a thermoplastic diaphragm and its associated valves. Diaphragm pumps can be used to push a broad range of fluids in many different industries, whether they are low, medium, or high viscosity. They can also be used with dangerous chemicals such as acids as their design versatility allows them to be made from many different materials. In this blog, we will discuss the four most common types of diaphragm pumps: air-operated pumps, small air-operated pumps, small motor driven pumps, and hydra-cell pumps.