Back when gasoline was 35 cents a gallon, the term “environmental technology” was not well known. Recycling or conservation of resources was seldom discussed with any seriousness. The “bigger-is-better” philosophy not only produced big block engines Read More

            A glass manufacturing company houses large ovens with pillow block bearings (UCP 206 30 mm) on the outside of the furnace. The bearings are exposed to 350+ degree heat 50 percent of the time, then are room temperature the remainder. Desp 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 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

A paper manufacturer has four paper machines. The largest and most costly downtime ($8,000 hr) being a #4 paper machine. The paper machine OEM is no longer supplying parts for Eaton Aero Clutch. The OEM’s solution is to replace the clutch/brake 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

According to the article "Building Managers Should Think Twice About "No Thought About It" Mats", Crown Matting Technologies conducted a cost comparison study that involves five, 3 x 5 entry mats used at building entries over a one- and five-year per Read More

From Gateway Safety, SteelyBlues™ safety glasses are the new steel standard in metal detectable safety eyewear. With patent-pending, end-to-end metal detectability, SteelyBlues is a true innovation in eye protection. Its revolutionary design includes Read More

A food processor was in a bind. The original Hansen gearbox was failing on a bucket elevator and the replacement unit was no longer available. BDI partnered with Sumitomo to identify a replacement for the obsolete unit. This unit lifts the grain from Read More

LOCTITE® PC 7350™ is a premium rubber repair compound designed for conveyor belts and other rubber parts. It’s fast curing and self-leveling, making it an excellent choice for on-site repairs. Learn more by watching the video below: https://you Read More