In Part 1 of this series, we looked at some hazards that arise when working around rotating machinery and how to protect yourself. In Part 2, we look at five more such hazards. Just because rotating ...

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Amputations, lacerations, and abrasions are costly and ...

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• Magnetic bearings support rotating shafts in five axes without solid or fluid lubricants. • Advances in electronics allow previously bulky controllers to mount on or near rotating machinery. • ...

The F414 is a 98-kN afterburning turbofan engine used in military jets, including the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. GE Aviation reported it has been successful in its tests of non-static, lightweight ...

We find rotating machinery in many types of facilities. These include fabrication shops, assembly plants, and various kinds of process plants and manufacturing facilities. Rotating equipment poses ...