SUBJECT

Wear

Publications on equipment and material wear caused by powders and particles, including erosion, abrasion, and process conditions that accelerate surface damage.

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  • Deep-sea particle dynamics for powder engineering: marine snow with diatom chains sinking.
    13 September 2025

    Deep-Sea Particle Dynamics, Through a Powder Lens

    vDeep-sea particle dynamics show powder engineering mechanics in powder dynamics. Deep trenches [...]

    Feature Article

  • Flat-style infographic illustrating powder waste in manufacturing with a hopper, weighing scale, and financial loss symbols.
    30 August 2025

    The Real Cost of Powder Waste in Manufacturing: How small waste adds up

    Even a fraction of powder waste in manufacturing erodes yield, raises costs, [...]

    Insights

  • powder feeder selection
    1 June 2025

    Selecting the Right Feeder for your Powder Type

    Selecting the right powder feeder prevents flow issues and dosing errors. It [...]

    Know How

  • tribological powder properties
    1 September 2024

    Tribological Powder Properties: Friction, Wear, and Lubrication

    Tribology, the study of friction, wear, and lubrication, is critical in understanding [...]

    Feature Article

  • Pneumatic Conveying Systems Erosion
    12 June 2022

    Wear of the pneumatic pipeline walls:  contaminating the conveyed material

    In Pneumatic Conveying Systems, particle velocity and bend geometry drive erosion and [...]

  • Product Wear assessment and predictions during Pneumatic Transport - Pneumatic Conveying Wear
    30 January 2022

    Product Wear assessment and predictions during Pneumatic Transport

    Pneumatic conveying causes significant particle wear and dust generation, especially at high velocities [...]