A full digital feedback solution using a multi-turn absolute encoder is crucial for ensuring that no position information is lost in the event of a power outage in modern day motion control systems.

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Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are ubiquitous in modern turbine technologies and are largely based on rare earth stabilized zirconia in many forms: 7YSZ, GZO, Y4Zr3O12, cluster compounds etc. In this ...

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Image Credit: CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. | Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. Scrubbers are air pollution control devices that use liquid to remove particulate matter or gases from an industrial ...

Diaphragm valves get their name from a flexible disc which comes into contact with a seat at the top of the valve body to form a seal. A diaphragm is a flexible, pressure responsive element that ...

Rotary switches move in a circle and can stop in several positions. They are used to control many different circuits with a single switch. These devices have some advantages over other switches since ...

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Light alloys and light metals have low density and high strength-to-weight ratios. They are generally characterized by low toxicity in comparison to heavy metals, although beryllium is an exception.

A bolt is a type of threaded hardware fastener that is used to position two workpieces in specific relation to each other. Bolts come in several configurations for their application and specification ...

As their name suggests, globe valves are linear motion valves with rounded globular shaped bodies. Since their shape is similar to other valve bodies, positive identification must be made based on ...

The Caesar Planetary KPH series planetary gearbox adopt the alloy forged steel as the raw material, the powerful heat treatment, the latest helical gear design, full needle roller bearings, and global ...