All it takes is one wrong move for a factory to shut down entirely. And that’s before getting into the money workman’s comp claims or lawsuits can cost your business. From a dangling wire to a slippery surface, there’s so much that can go wrong. Your employees work hard for you

Heavy industry parts are complicated. There are many different types of parts that are used on many different types of machines and equipment. But knowing the role of each one is the difference between carelessness and safety. The sprag clutch plays an important role in heavy machinery. They hav

Massive drawworks disc brakes can get insanely hot. Overheating can lead to slowdowns and breakdowns. You don’t want that. Read on to learn how this type of cooling works, and what you need to know about it. Disc Brakes 101 Disc brake of various types are used in virtually every industry. Their

Let’s not mince words: underground mining can be very dangerous. Remember the Gleision Colliery disaster and the Soma Mine Explosion? These accidents remind us that we should all work harder at keeping our miners safe. We can at least thank some factors for reducing mining deaths and injur

Stainless steel is well known for its ubiquitous practical uses — making appearances in a range of commercial and industrial applications. Since stainless steel contains chromium, it’s highly resistant to rust and corrosion. Its ability to withstand high temperatures, high pressure and sti

Keeping your cranes and employees safe should be at the very top of your priority list. Read here to learn about why overhead crane inspections are important and how you can keep your overhead cranes safe and functional! Preventative Maintenance The key to keeping cranes reliable is preventative

While air over hydraulic brakes might not be the most common technology anymore, they are still relevant and thus important to understand. In fact, a good understanding of air over hydraulics is important not only because of the necessary maintenance and upkeep, ut also in case you’re thin

5 Common Crane Hazards And How To Avoid Them We trust cranes to help us get the big jobs done. But with cranes, a little mistake can have a huge impact. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 72 fatalities resulted from crane-related accidents in the last year analyzed. Crane hazards are p

Tips For Maintaining Your Stromag Couplings Stromag couplings are built to last. But just like with any part of machinery, if you don’t take care of it then it won’t last. Would you use your brakes without ever considering their maintenance? Of course not! In fact, if your couplings

Friction material is used in a variety of applications that need to control speed. In layman’s terms: brakes. These materials are often first in consideration during the design phase of building machinery and other industrial applications. Many materials are available to choose from with e

Is outdated crane technology slowing down your production? Industrial crane technology changes just like your car or your computer. Design standards change and new safety regulations come on to the scene. Are you keeping up? Modernizing your crane benefits your business in many ways. Crane upgra

Purchasing and supply chain management is a constantly growing business with new practices being introduced or abandoned with growing frequency. Due to the nature of managing a supply chain, with all of its various moving parts, shifting ideologies have been the primary force behind new trends i

Twiflex Brakes present industrial operations with a strong, reliable heavy-duty braking system. There are times though, with repeated usage, when they need to be replaced. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need to do in order to correctly, and safely, replace your Twiflex Brakes. Main

Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing concern over manufacturing jobs in the United States. Jobs have previously been lost to cheaper alternatives overseas. At home, people find themselves competing with technology for a place on the manufacturing line. It seems, though, manufa

Maintenance on your equipment is key to ensuring safety. And just like human beings, equipment needs a routine checkup in order to run efficiently. Industrial coupling is no different. In order to save time and money on repairs, you’ll need to know the best ways to maintain your equipment.

Taking Care of Your Stromag Limit Switch Your industrial business is dependent upon its people and equipment. The Stromag limit switch is an essential aspect of promoting the safety and efficiency of your company’s assets. These limit switches determine whether or not a machine is operatin

You already spend a ton of time performing routine maintenance on your company’s assets, right? Sometimes we can get distracted by servicing the big things. But smaller parts such as our inline drive mechanisms can fall by the wayside. Don’t let this happen! Whether you need to add a

Figuring out the right overhead hoist for your crane can be a mind-boggling experience. Navigating the vocabulary and the specifications for each type of hoist is confusing and frustrating. However, depending on what it is you’re lifting, it’s possible to find the best overhead hoist

5 Safety And Maintenance Tips For Your Crane’s Chain Hoist Performing regular maintenance is an essential safety practice in any workplace. This is especially true in a place that deals with industrial equipment, like cranes. Cranes are both extremely useful, and extremely dangerous. Accor

How To Extend The Life Of Your Marland Clutches There really is no secret when it comes to the life of your overhead cranes. It comes down to maintenance and prevention. And of course, you have to buy and install the right parts- like Marland clutches. We know that clutch maintenance is vital to