Package Handling Jam Prevention for Three Conveyor Types Package handling, or carrier facilities and distribution centers mainly rely on three primary types of conveyors to move, sort, and store packages: belted conveyors, driven roller conveyors, an... Read More

LAYERINGThere is no single magic garment able to adapt to the ever-changing environmentally variables of winter the way a proper layering system can. TRACTIONIce and snow make for treacherous terrain that leads to nasty slips and falls. HYDRATIONDehy... Read More

Um and heavy-duty,aUltraMax® is designed to meet the tough challenges of medium and heavy-duty, concentric gear reducer operation. Outstanding design, durability, long-life, easy maintenance and overall efficiency make UltraMax the right choice.   Ul... Read More

A customer in a very dry, dusty, and windy environment was attempting to extend the life of their commercial AC units. Industrial insulation was being wrapped to the units to keep dust from accumulating on the coils. This single-use remedy was super-... Read More

Case study from Garlock- Industry: Food & Pharmaceutical, Chemical, O&G, Energy, Water Treatment, Paint Industry, Mining, and Ceramics Mixers Challenges faced: The customer is an Italian company specialized in the selection, design and constr... Read More

A BDI stone mill customer had frequent failures on 68 motors critical to their operation. The motors operate in a very harsh environment, with little visibility to their overall health. Recognizing a perfect opportunity for Condition Based Monitoring... Read More

Like many other distribution centers across the country, a DC in Colorado used conveyor system drive belts on their live roller conveyors. They used the OEM belt in many applications, purchasing about 800 feet monthly. In some of the tougher applicat... Read More

In the video below, Maxco shows in how to measure a roller chain for wear elongation. Maxco Industrial Chains and Sprockets Read More

According to article by RegalRexnord titled "How Energy Efficient Regulations Can Save You Money", a recent study conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Off... Read More

What is an ECM motor and why do we care about them in the market? An article by RegalRexnord, "How ECM Motors Are Making a Difference" says first and foremost, ECM motors are permanent magnet motors. ECM motors have an integrated control that convert... Read More