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Rapid Hawk Solves Ergonomic Challenges For Operators At Manufacturing Facility

Rapid Hawk Solves Ergonomic Challenges For Operators At Manufacturing Facility

Erica Dzomba2024-01-23T10:43:46-05:00

The manufacturer with the widest chiller solution and service portfolio in the world was working to overcome some challenges. Their main concern was regarding their employee’s health. The Sr Manufacturing and Environmental Engineer and the operators are amazed at the difference the Rapid Hawk has made in improving the ergonomics of the rolling process and absorbing the torque from the motor.

Rapid Hawk Solves Ergonomic Challenges For Operators At Manufacturing FacilityErica Dzomba2024-01-23T10:43:46-05:00

Why Vent Tubes?

Why Vent Tubes?

Erica Dzomba2022-09-26T10:20:49-05:00

One of the most overlooked best practices for plugging a tube is to vent the tube beforehand. Tube venting is a process by which a small puncture is made inside of the tube, releasing any pressure or chemicals that may be trapped inside.

Why Vent Tubes?Erica Dzomba2022-09-26T10:20:49-05:00

How To Remove An ETT Mechanical Tube Plug

How To Remove An ETT Mechanical Tube Plug

Erica Dzomba2019-11-25T14:11:56-05:00

While mechanical tube plugs are strong enough to remain inside of tubes for long periods of time, in cases where they are going to be removed it is important to follow these three tips and tricks.

How To Remove An ETT Mechanical Tube PlugErica Dzomba2019-11-25T14:11:56-05:00

What Is Parallel Pin Expansion?

What Is Parallel Pin Expansion?

Erica Dzomba2024-08-14T15:11:22-05:00

With parallel pin expansion, the rolls are set parallel with the mandrel with zero feed angle. This means that the mandrel will not self-feed as a traditional expander would. Instead, the mandrel is pushed through the expander by force, in most cases hydraulic, allowing the tube to expand.

What Is Parallel Pin Expansion?Erica Dzomba2024-08-14T15:11:22-05:00

Solving Small Constraint Problems In Wet Back Boilers

Solving Small Constraint Problems In Wet Back Boilers

Erica Dzomba2019-11-25T14:11:56-05:00

The design of the wet back boiler can be frustrating for Boilermakers due to the limited access to install tubes in the combustion return area of the boiler.

Solving Small Constraint Problems In Wet Back BoilersErica Dzomba2019-11-25T14:11:56-05:00

Best Practices For Extending Expander Tool Life

Best Practices For Extending Expander Tool Life

Erica Dzomba2020-03-05T10:08:09-05:00

To ensure high-quality tube expansions, the tube wall must be reduced by a predetermined percentage and be consistent with each expansion. In order to complete the job efficiently, it is important to achieve the maximum expander tool life in order to reduce cost and downtime.

Best Practices For Extending Expander Tool LifeErica Dzomba2020-03-05T10:08:09-05:00

Challenges Created Due To Over-Rolling A Tube

Challenges Created Due To Over-Rolling A Tube

Erica Dzomba2019-11-25T14:11:56-05:00

A mechanical tube joint is formed when the outer diameter of the tube is compressed against a fixed container. Rolling to the proper wall reduction will decrease the chances of under rolling and over rolling a tube, creating higher quality mechanical joints.

Challenges Created Due To Over-Rolling A TubeErica Dzomba2019-11-25T14:11:56-05:00