Chris Solfelt

Jul 31, 2024 | processingmagazine.com | Michael Crepps |Chris Solfelt |Jackie Stokes

Motors play a crucial role in every industry — and with the rise of automation, they are likely to become more important than ever. By the same token, motor failure can spell catastrophe for processing plants, leading to costly downtime, high maintenance costs and a drop in productivity. Today’s motors are highly complex, as are the assets they power. Maintaining them at peak performance can be a challenge.

Apr 5, 2024 | pumpsandsystems.com | Chris Solfelt |Amin Almasi

Proper product sealing allows extruders to work at maximum efficiency. Chemical processing plants play a vital role in the global economy. They provide the raw materials used to manufacture many products that enhance our daily lives, such as medications and polymers. Plant processes are complex and vary from one facility to the next, but at the heart of many chemical plants is the extruding process.

Feb 13, 2024 | pumpsandsystems.com | Chris Solfelt |Amin Almasi

Two types of technology function best in challenging sealing environments. Pumps are routinely placed into severe duty applications where durability and reliability are critical. But even the most expertly designed and stout pieces of equipment can be vulnerable to downtime, or even failure, in these challenging conditions if not maintained properly. Proper lubrication and protection of the bearings are key factors supporting pump longevity.

Nov 14, 2023 | flylordsmag.com | Chris Solfelt

Go into any fly shop in the country and ask them “What are they hitting on?” There is a pretty solid chance fly shop employees and guides are going to say, “midges.”Understanding Midge LarvaeUnderstanding Midge PupaeUnderstanding Adult MidgesThe non-biting cousin to mosquitos, midges, are one of the most prevalent food sources on streams across North America. They are small, abundant, and available year-round.

Aug 16, 2023 | flylordsmag.com | Chris Solfelt

Caddis LarvaCaddis PupaeCaddis AdultCaddis hatches are one of the most fun hatches to fish. They are typically big, easy to see, and trout attack them on the surface with abandon. While most fly fisherman are familiar with the adult bug, fished as a dry, the caddis bug can be just as productive in its other stages of its lifecycle.