The new VGP (Vessel General Permit) requirements defined by the U.S. EPA went into effect in December 2013. The new VGP requirements will impact all commercial vessels longer than 79 feet and impose strict limits on incidental discharges (including l Read More

How can bearing repair save money and time?A bearing re-manufactured by Timken can cost 20 to 60 percent less than the cost of a new bearing. When compared to manufacturing new, lead-times are reduced with bearing repair. Shorter lead times can incre Read More

A metal fabricator previously worked with the BDI Hydraulic Shop in Youngstown for some cylinder repairs. They reached out to BDI to come look at a power unit they have sitting in the corner of the plant. They wanted BDI to rebuild the old unit to lo 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

See how quick and easy it is to repair cracks in concrete floors. Read More

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

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 Soy Processing facility was replacing 2 bearings per fan, 3-4 times per year. The bearings were SAF style. There are 9 separate grain elevaotor fan applications at the plant. Additionally, these bearing changes would require cranes and contract lab 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

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