Misalignment is the most common cause of premature belt failure. It can interfere with performance in both synchronous and v-belt drives.  In complex drive applications, misalignment is not always easily detectable. The Gates White Paper below will h Read More

The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) has expanded the General Purpose Motors requirement to meet NEMA Premium efficiency. Leeson Electric has put together a quick and easy-to-read document to help outline the legislation. See the attached  Read More

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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

Continental SilentSync belts are extremely sensitive to system alignment, with tightly twisted multiple strand cords exhibiting great tensile strength, coupled with an extraordinary resistance to stretch. Click on the attachment below to learn more a 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

  Modifying the Users Who Can Purchase Against Your Company’s BDIExpress Account If your BDIExpress user account was given administrative rights, you can create additional users who will be authorized to purchase on behalf of your company. You 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