Carbon Guides vs. Rolling Element Bearings

There are many factors when deciding whether to pick a rolling element bearing or a carbon guide supported rotary joint. 

Written by Matt Mitchell on April 11, 2017.

Thermocompressor Installation & Troubleshooting

Thermocompressors can be installed in any orientation, but directing the discharge horizontally or downward is preferred.

Written by Jerry Timm on March 28, 2017.

Meet Team Kadant - Ken Lahrke, Director of Kadant Johnson Services

Ken Lahrke, director of Kadant Johnson Services, has worked at Kadant Johnson since 1996.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on February 23, 2017.

Meet Team Kadant - Matt Mitchell, R&D / Product Engineer

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on January 26, 2017.

ICYMI: Most Popular Blog Posts of 2016 - Part 2

In case you missed it, here are the top five blog posts from the past year based on popularity.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on December 20, 2016.

Meet Team Kadant – Matt Beach, Director of Research & Product Development

Matt Beach, director of research and product development, has worked at Kadant Johnson since 2000.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on March 30, 2017.

How Does a Vacuum Breaker Work?

In this video, we demonstrate how a vacuum breaker allows air to enter a system to replace a change in volume that occurs during the steam-to-condensate phase change.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on March 15, 2017.

Rotary Joint Applications – Full steam ahead!

Selecting a rotary joint from a catalog is one option, but some applications require a detailed look to select the appropriate rotary joint.

Written by Ken Lahrke on February 14, 2017.

Vacuum Breaker Basics – An interview with Erich Bernhardt

Written by Jan Walter on January 17, 2017.

Choosing an Effective & Efficient Syphon System

A syphon system's function is simple: it removes a fluid from within a rotating drum or cylinder. But there are many complex and interrelated factors that determine how a syphon performs this function and how it interacts with other components within the entire system.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on December 06, 2016.