The calender consists of two pairs of rolls that are arranged one behind the other. In the top roll position, a combination of low loads of the spherical roller bearings and insufficient lubrication can cause damage to the raceways. The risk of beari Read More

A major lighting manufacturer was moving a fluorescent lamp production line between plants. It was determined that most of the pneumatic valves needed refurbishing. The customer wanted the valves replaced rather than repairing them. However, th 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

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

As businesses begin to reopen, BDI and AAF have solid solutions for ensuring that your company’s air quality is at the highest level possible. Click on the attachments below (image of each attachment is shown here) to learn more. Contact y 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

A meat packing freezer with belt slippage and breakage can cause expensive downtime and high energy bills. Gates has a solution to extend belt life and lower energy bills. This article is available in English Only. Read More

Philippe Degail Exhibits LEESON’s Extreme Duck Motor at the EASA 2015 Convention Read More

Watch the performance of a Big Box HVAC (Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning) unit after three months. T-Max V-Belt Drive Tensioners automatically take the slip out of your belt driven HVAC systems.   Read More

Do you need to replace a worn out v-belt after years of running? Made of flexible rubber, the existing belt is likely stretched many different ways and might not even resemble a v-belt anymore! The following three ( Read More