The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) registered a 58.7 reading in December, a decline from November’s 61.1. Comments from manufacturers indicate a continued high demand environment constrained by persistent supply chain disruptions,…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) retreated slightly in October, registering a 60.8 reading compared to September’s 61.1. This still marks the 17th consecutive month of growth, despite the slight drawback. The October reading…
The “recipes” found in chemical processing often require careful measuring of raw materials to ensure final product quality. There are several different methods that processors use to make sure exact…
Every piece of equipment in a process system should be carefully considered and specified. Arguably the most important safety-related process equipment is the over-pressure control devices. This is considered the…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) was fairly static month over month, registering a 59.9 reading in August compared to July’s 59.5. The good: new orders and production increased in August. The bad: the backlog…
Visual Inspection (VT) is the oldest and most basic method of inspection. It is the process of looking over a piece of equipment using the naked eye to look for flaws. It…
