OSHA's Standard Interpretation Letters
Submitted by Automation Engineering Staff
One resource that you may have overlooked is OSHA's collection of standard interpretation letters, which are OSHA's official responses to written questions about compliance with the agency's requirements.
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Should I use Pipe or Tubing?
Submitted by Parker Hannifin Corporation
Standard fluid line systems were for many years constructed from threaded pipe of assorted materials and were assembled with various standard pipe fitting shapes.
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What is Emissivity?
Submitted by Exergen
Emissivity is a surface property that determines how much radiation an object emits at a given temperature compared to a blackbody at the same temperature.
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IRt/c Trouble Shooting Guide
Submitted by Exergen
If an IRt/c sensor is installed and does not function as expected the failure may be due to something other than the sensor.
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Parker Instrumentation Solution Center
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Valin Corporation is the largest Parker Instrumentation distributor in the Western United States
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What are your "Precision" Requirements?
Submitted by Corey Foster, Senior Automation Application Engineer
"Precision" is a term that needs to be broken down into several components including accuracy, repeatability, flatness, straightness, etc.
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Improving Production Efficiency the EASY Way
Submitted by Corey Foster, Senior Automation Application Engineer
Lean Manufacturing is the art of improving production efficiency.
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Rules of Thumb: Techniques and Considerations for Properly Sizing Control Valves
Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D., Valin Corporation
Techniques & considerations for properly sizing control valves
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