PFUW, Clamp-on Flow Sensor The PFUW series is a clamp-on flow sensor designed for liquids. It offers a unique set of advantages due toits clamp mounting system, which eliminates the need for piping modification and direct fluid contact. ThePFUW is mo Read More

SMARTWATCH ANALOGYSmartwatches have transformed personal health management by providing real-time data on heart rate, activity, and other vital signs. This constant monitoring helps users make informed decisions—like adjusting daily activity to 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

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

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

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

Problem When you print a Knowledge Base article, the computer screen shows the BDI logo.  However,  when you pick a printer or PDF file to print to, the logo and other items are not on the printout or PDF file.   Solution& 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 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