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Rosta motorbase saves energy, reduces maintenance
August 29, 2015 by Rosta Inc

Most belt drives consume a lot of unnecessary energy. In fact, five to 15 per cent of energy is consumed due to belt slippage, according to Rosta. However, the provider of rubber suspension…

Henkel offers ‘one of the most effective tools’ for mining maintenance
August 21, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

It’s no secret that mines are one of the most demanding work environments. Mining equipment often runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all while being subject to severe vibration. The mining industry,…

How to remove a high strength threadlocker in plant maintenance applications
August 18, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Henkel’s Loctite 2620 is an ultra-high temperature, high strength red threadlocker that locks and seals threaded fasteners in applications that require continuous temperature resistance up to 650 degrees F. It is considered a permanent assembly method;…

Workstation crane helps eliminate strain
August 5, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of plastic injection moulded parts for the automotive industry had its workers pushing plastic injection moulds, weighing more than 2,000 pounds, using a steel gantry crane. The workers picked the moulds…

Six steps to seal installation success
July 28, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Improper seal installation is recognized as one of the leading causes of seal failure, resulting in unscheduled production downtime and financial loss. However, seal failures can be reduced and/or eliminated by taking the…

Walter offers safe, efficient and sustainable solutions
July 24, 2015 by Walter Surface Technologies

Walter Surface Technologies has a mission — to contribute to its customers’ success by helping them work better and more efficiently, improve worker health and safety conditions, protect the environment, and reduce waste…

Preventative maintenance reduces gasket failure in equipment
July 22, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Heat and dust can have a detrimental effect on equipment, particularly in gruelling manufacturing environments like paper mills. Machines in these environments endure high levels of mechanical wear and tear, while ever-increasing production…

Montreal-based company offers state-of-the-art calibration services
July 14, 2015 by Chevrier Instruments Inc.

Chevrier Instruments specializes in selling, repairing and calibrating measurement and control instruments for industrial processes. Its calibration services have earned the Montreal-based company a reputation as a trusted and respected partner because Chevrier…

New and improved crimping tool offers enhanced features
July 14, 2015 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

Bergen Cable Technology has announced enhancements to its popular Terminator Tool, a tool designed to crimp ferrules that secure safety wires to fasteners. The new tool is rich with features that promise to…

Archco 450 tank lining coating offers many benefits to oil and gas company
July 10, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

Companies across the globe turn to Denso North America for their corrosion prevention and sealing needs because of its proven track record of solving problems in challenging environments across the globe. A large…

High-quality foam and VHB tape designed to meet customer needs
June 24, 2015 by Caps’n Plugs

Caps’n Plugs has an extensive product line to suit virtually any application. The leading Canadian distributor and custom manufacturer of plastic injection mouldings, vinyl dip mouldings and rubber/silicone compression mouldings also carries Foam…

Why you should never use old sprockets with new chains
June 22, 2015 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

It’s one of the most common mistakes made when replacing a roller chain — not changing the sprockets at the same time. However, it’s an essential step to ensure the most efficient operation of your…

New Loctite coating a breakthrough in power plant maintenance
June 19, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

It’s no secret that power plant critical components take a lot of abuse. Components such as coal burner nozzle tips are not only exposed to extreme heat, but they also experience wear due…

A simple way to prolong the life of centrifugal pumps
June 19, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Investing in new equipment is not always a realistic option for manufacturers because of the costs involved. A more cost-effective solution is extending the life of existing equipment through regular maintenance. An article…

Assemblies designed for easy inspection of elevator and conveyor belts
June 16, 2015 by Durham Instruments

Rub block door assemblies from Electro-Sensors provide early warning of conveyor or elevator belt misalignment, facilitating regular proactive maintenance inspections. The assemblies feature a hinged door, which allows for easy installation and access. …

Daemar supplies line of masking tapes for industrial applications
June 10, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar manages the sourcing and delivery of millions of essential components, including masking tapes, wraps and discs, to the manufacturing and MRO marketplace. Founded more than 40 years ago, the Toronto-based company has…

Line of outerwraps designed to protect pipes
June 10, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

When it comes to pipe protection, Denso North America has it covered. Literally. The company offers an array of protective outerwraps — from fibreglass spacers to protective pipeline mesh Rock Shield — designed…

Apex quality tools available from Wainbee
June 4, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

Apex has been a leader in the industrial fastening tools market for more than 50 years, providing unsurpassed tool performance and customer service.  The company’s fastening tools offer a precision fit and lasting…

Rosta has lineup of tensioner devices
June 3, 2015 by Rosta Inc

The concept and production of machine components for the maintenance-free tensioning of belts and chain drives is a core competence of Rosta. The company’s simple, maintenance-free and automatic re-tensioning machine components are in…

Pipeline liquid coatings offer high quality and fast cure
June 1, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

Denso North America has offices throughout the U.S. and Canada so that its customers have easy access to its anti-corrosion and sealing products, as well as its team of qualified professionals who provide…

Certified pipe repair system adds 20 years of life to pipes
May 27, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Pipe replacement is a costly and recurring issue for refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, water utilities and other applications that have pipes designed for high pressure, temperature and chemical resistance. When the protections built into…

John Brooks Company showcasing high-quality products during Global Petroleum Show
May 22, 2015 by John Brooks Company Limited

At the upcoming Global Petroleum Show in Calgary from June 9-11, in Hall B at Booth 1068, John Brooks Company Limited will be demonstrating many of the high-quality products it carries — from…

Vibration monitor safeguards industrial machinery
May 22, 2015 by Durham Instruments

Machinery is a major investment for companies — one that plays a huge role in the success of its operations. It’s important to protect that machinery and safeguard operations by also investing in…

Customers get full range of services from Daemar
May 21, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar does much more than simply provide products. Yes, it is a leader in the sourcing and delivery of millions of essential components to the manufacturing and MRO marketplace, but it also offers a range…

Wainbee offers preventative maintenance on GAST genuine parts
May 21, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee is an exclusive authorized GAST distributor in Canada, offering authorized repair depots, a large inventory of GAST products, as well as application assistance and factory support.  With Canada’s only Gast-authorized service centres,…

Denso priming solution keeps wind turbine rebar rods corrosion-free
May 21, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

The push for alternative energy sources has been gaining momentum in recent years. Wind power is one of the alternatives that is making a difference in Canada, as Canadian hydro-producing companies harness this…

Custom solution does the heavy lifting for food manufacturer
May 20, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A food manufacturer required pump motors on process machines to be lifted during maintenance operations. The area had limited space — not only on the floor, but also around the machine. There was…

Vibra Finish gives new life to old equipment
May 19, 2015 by Vibra Finish Limited

Equipment is an integral part of any company’s production process. It’s also one of a company’s biggest investments. But, like anything, it ages. And sometimes old, reliable equipment just needs a tuneup or facelift to…

Denso products solve problems in challenging environments
May 15, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

Denso North America’s anti-corrosion and sealing products have a proven track record of solving problems in a variety of challenging environments across the globe — both above and below ground, and underwater. From…

The truth about non-contact measurement and infrared thermometers
May 15, 2015 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

Infrared technology is used in a vast array of industries — from astronomy to communications to art history. The formulas upon which infrared temperature measurement is based on are old, established and well proven. But…


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