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Accidents Happen: Is Your First-Aid Kit Up to the Challenge?

When it comes to first aid, workplaces vary widely in their type and degree of potential hazards, the number of staff trained in first-aid techniques, and the availability of professional medical services. They can also differ as to whether their required first-aid kits are appropriately stocked. The Winter edition of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter […]

From Experience: Installing Centrifugal Pumps

Many factors must be considered when selecting a centrifugal pump for an application, and even more when the pump is being added to an existing process. In the latest issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we identify some of the issues that must be considered and demonstrate how they can affect decisions within the facility. […]

ICYMI: Dairy Facility Comes to Life with BIM

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Take a look at a dairy facility Hixson created using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software! Using these tools, Hixson helps our clients “see” their projects, enabling them to make informed decisions prior to the construction phase. Want to know how Hixson can help your project come to life? Contact […]

Fired Up: Basic Elements of Exterior Fire Protection

Smoke alarms and sprinklers are often the most recognizable components of a fire suppression system for commercial and industrial facilities. However, these items, located in a facility’s interior, must be designed in conjunction with a variety of critical components necessary on a facility’s exterior to have a fully functioning fire protection system. In the January […]

Protecting VFDs and Motors

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are the industry standard for speed control of motors. Because of the importance of VFDs and the motor circuits, many businesses look for ways to protect their investments. The December issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at two cost-effective options for facility owners. Read it today!

Do You Know the Minimum Flow in Centrifugal Pumps?

The Minimum Continuous Safe Flow (MCSF) is the flow at which a pump can operate continuously without excessive wear from hydraulic anomalies and temperature rise associated with low flow conditions. The March issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at the MCSF, including consequences for operating above or below the minimum flow requirement. Read it […]

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