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

Metal on metal wear was causing frequent replacement. The mess associated with the chain was not acceptable in this application in a food plant. Gates has a solution that will last and not cause contamination issues. Read More

A roller chain was rusting and the sprockets were wearing, requiring regular replacement. The roller chain and sprockets component costs were high, not to mention the downtime for maintenance. The customer was looking for a maintenance-free al Read More

Corrosion was causing serious problems on the chain drives of a packing plant’s ham line conveyors.  Gates recommended a solution that operated for years without issues. Click on the attachment to learn more. Read More

The line shafts at a BDI flour mill customer’s facility are up to 30 feet long, with as many as eight split bearings that hang 15 feet above the floor. Shaft sizes range form 2-15/16" to 4-7/16". Some of the shafts were worn out where the beari Read More

The maintenance shop at a dairy co-op plant was located in the middle of the production area. Regulations mandated they could not have a parts washer with solvents anywhere near the product. BDI recognized that this was a perfect application for Read More

 A sand and gravel company customer was having trouble with the conveyor belt on its pug mill. The belt’s head pulley had a very aggressive scraper, leading the customer to assume that vulcanizing was the only option for belt replacement. Read More

A vending machine manufacturer was eager to adopt Lean principles in order to improve plant processes. One procedure under review was the stamping of a metal sheet approximately 4’ x 3’. The process required two people to lift, flip Read More

A national prepared foods customer had been purchasing belts and supplies from BDI for years. During a plant visit, the BDI sales representative learned of the customer’s interest in purchasing a belt weld press. BDI recommended the customer&n 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