Did you know that Ward’s Field Service Group performs on-site and shop repairs, including partial and full re-tubes of all shapes and sizes? Ward is well known as a premier…
In the last newsletter, we discussed dimpled type jackets for pressure vessels. For some applications, a conventional type jacket might be the best choice. A conventional jacket consists of a…
Over the next few newsletters, we will discuss various jacket types available for pressure vessels. Jackets are commonly used for heating or cooling the contents of a vessel, or to…
In December 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) showed a slight improvement, rising to 47.4 compared to November’s 46.7, surpassing the anticipated 47.1 forecast. Despite this, the data indicated the…
The 2023 edition of the ASME Code has been published and will become mandatory for all orders placed on or after January 1st of 2024. Some of the major changes in…
In November 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remained steady at 46.7, mirroring the October figure and falling short of the anticipated 47.6, indicating a sustained contraction in the manufacturing…