Guide to Stainless Steel Families and Grades Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Mar 22, 2023 10:57:00 AM Tweet What’s the first treat that comes to mind when you hear the word dessert? From cake and cookies to brownies and ice cream, the options for sweet indulgences are endless. Although desserts share some characteristics, they are…
Why Do Oil Prices Rise and Fall? Posted by Dalton Turner on Apr 27, 2022 10:30:00 AM Tweet In the last two years, we have seen crude oil prices fluctuate from trading at historic lows of $13.78 price per barrel in April 2020 to a new eight-year high of $111.53 in March 2022. Quite the…
Future of Jet Fuel: Is Sustainable Travel Possible? Posted by Amy Huckaba on Jan 22, 2020 4:30:00 PM Tweet It wasn’t so long ago that two thirty-somethings stood on a beach near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, witnessing the first powered flight in the history of the world. The year was 1903: Wilbur Wright was airborne…
Pump Cavitation Got You Down? Posted by Bill Harr on Jul 7, 2017 1:45:00 PM Tweet Is sand drop out causing flow restriction in your pumps? Are you experiencing regular leaks along weld seams? You’re not alone, many hydraulic fracturing companies experience pump cavitation due to proppant dropout which causes destructive flow restrictions. Dixon’s research…
Telescoping Loading Arms: The Dixon Difference Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Oct 26, 2022 10:30:00 AM Tweet Watch this video to learn more about Dixon’s telescoping loading arm.
Common Fluid Transfer Problems and How to Solve Them Posted by Bill Harr on Jun 7, 2017 2:47:16 PM Tweet When it comes to transferring and handling fluids via hoses and piping, the ability to prevent the accidental release of product is an important factor to consider. It is particularly significant when frequent connections and…
Basics of Hydraulic Flow Posted by Joe Sugarman on Aug 21, 2019 4:55:00 PM Tweet Hydraulic flow can be defined as the volume of fluid that flows through a surface area during a specific period of time. Sounds straightforward, right? Well, it turns out there’s more to it than meets the eye. In this post,…
A Look Into Dixon® Cam and Groove Couplings Posted by Dalton Turner on Dec 8, 2021 10:30:00 AM Tweet Cam and groove couplings, also known as camlock fittings, cam levers, and cam couplings are a type of hose connection. This type of hose connection is popular because it is easy to quickly connect without the…
How to Change the Seals in a Dixon Split Flange Swivel Joint Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Jun 28, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet Overview Swivel joints are a critical component of Dixon loading arms and are used wherever a leak-proof swivel connection is needed in pipelines or in combination with hoses to eliminate hose twisting….
Dixon Loading Arms Posted by Dalton Turner on Oct 13, 2021 9:00:00 AM Tweet Loading arms improve safety and efficiency by allowing liquid cargo to be transferred into trucks, railcars, vessels, and barges using an articulated pipe system. Rigid pipe loading arms are generally constructed of several pipes – or legs – which are linked…