While several of our process control regulators rely on a dome filled with compressed air or a gas to control pressure, others operate with the help of a spring. Born on July 28, 1635, in England, Robert Hooke and his research are responsible for helping us understand why a spring can accomplish the task. Hooke’s … Continued
When you’re requesting information for a pressure product on our website, you’re offered a choice of units: bar, inches of water column, PSI and a few others. You might recognize the end of two of the options as a name: kilopascal and megapascal. Who was Pascal? A native of France whose work covered a … Continued
In our new Manufacturing Disruption series, we highlight groundbreakers past and present who have made scientific and engineering breakthroughs that affect manufacturing. Boyle’s Law Robert Boyle by Johann Kerseboom, circa 1689. Robert Boyle was a 17th century Renaissance man, dabbling in theology, inventing and philosophy. His work in physics and chemistry, however, yielded him the … Continued
Henry Bessemer, “Meyer’s Encyclopedia,” published 1906 In our new Manufacturing Disruption series, we highlight groundbreakers past and present who have made scientific and engineering breakthroughs that affect manufacturing. The Bessemer Process Although many inventors see the realization of their hard work before their death, Henry Bessemer only saw the tip of the iceberg he helped … Continued