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Determining the right replacement coil for the application
May 12, 2015 by Keystone Steam Supplies

All coils are heat transfer devices, and will eventually need to be replaced due to corrosion or erosion. Keystone Steam Supplies can help. The Mississauga, Ontario based supplier can provide its customers with a brand…

Rust removal and prevention a necessary process for metal parts
May 7, 2015 by Vibra Finish Limited

Surface rust is a problem that often affects metal parts. Sometimes parts manufactured locally must sit for hours or days, leaving them vulnerable to rust. Other times, parts produced overseas rust during the voyage to…

The top five equipment failures in the MRO industry — and what to do about them
May 4, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Equipment failure is an unwelcome but unavoidable reality that impacts production time, order fulfillment and workplace safety. Fortunately, an analysis of past incidents can help identify the areas where failure is most likely to happen, often…

Every MRO solution should meet these four criteria
May 1, 2015 by Walter Surface Technologies

Walter Surface Technologies contributes to its customer’s success by helping them work better. The leader in surface treatment technologies offers a line of industrial Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions to meet its…

An easy way to determine when a sprocket needs to be replaced
May 1, 2015 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

System performance highly depends on chain-sprocket interaction, which means the choice of sprockets can drive an operation’s success. Tsubaki offers both chain and sprocket manufacturing capabilities. When chains and sprockets articulate perfectly, you get long service…

Keystone Steam Supplies expands line of F&T steam trap repair kits
April 23, 2015 by Keystone Steam Supplies

Keystone Steam Supplies is continuing its tradition of providing the highest quality repair kits for all manufacturers’ steam traps at competitive prices. In this tradition, the company provides Float & Thermostatic (F&T) steam trap repair kits for…

Machine shop replaces major brand mist collector with Aeroex
April 22, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

A modern clean shop is important to Rob Hooper, owner of Regent Tool & Die, located just north of Toronto. The company machines parts for the petrochemical, mineral exploration, mining, construction and automotive…

Aeroex eliminates buildup in mist collector
April 14, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Windsor Mold provides global quality tooling solutions for plastics applications to original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers. The Windsor, Ont.-based company had been experiencing oil mist collection problems with two of its machine…

Sharpening and reconditioning a specialty at Ohio Broach & Machine Company
April 14, 2015 by The Ohio Broach & Machine Co.

Ohio Broach & Machine Company’s years of experience in sharpening and reconditioning broach tools is rooted in the foundation of the company. From the beginning as a startup in a four-car garage on the east…

Thermostatic steam trap repair in five easy steps
April 14, 2015 by Keystone Steam Supplies

When your thermostatic steam trap needs to be repaired, the “Barnes & Jones/Edison Element” — called a cage unit — is a cost-efficient and easy-to-implement solution. The self-contained, one-piece cage unit is designed to repair…

Denso North America demonstrates long-term protection against corrosion
April 10, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

Denso North America is a leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technology. The company’s Denso tape was developed more than 80 years ago for the long-term protection of buried steel pipelines against corrosion.…

Rosta: Three business divisions; one powerful company
April 8, 2015 by Rosta Inc

Rosta Inc. has been supplying various industries in Canada with rubber suspension elements and special machine components designed to help reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity since it was established in 1988. The…

How to increase the life of wire rope
April 7, 2015 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

All wire ropes, except stationary ropes used as guys or supports, are subjected to bending around sheaves or drums, which can result in loss of strength or fatigue effect.  Loss of strength due…

Henkel reaches first sustainability targets ahead of schedule
April 6, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Henkel is well on its way to achieving its sustainability goals. The company’s 24th Sustainability Report, which details the environmental and social advancements and progress toward sustainability goals of 2030, reveals the company…

New highly flexible adhesives offer speed and strength
March 23, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Speed and flexibility have always been a trade-off for adhesives. Cyanoacrylates, often referred to as “instant adhesives”, have proven to be some of the fastest and strongest adhesives available; however, they also lend themselves to…

Leading thermostatic steam trap is factory calibrated
March 18, 2015 by Keystone Steam Supplies

The purpose of a steam trap is to prevent steam from passing its point of use, and to allow condensate to be expelled as soon as it forms. Barnes & Jones thermostatic steam traps do…

A look at steam trap options and must-have features
March 17, 2015 by Keystone Steam Supplies

Steam traps are an inherent part of all steam systems. They are necessary because if steam passes beyond its point of use and gets into the return system, it can cause gross inefficiency and expense.…

The benefits of a preventive maintenance audit
March 17, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

One of the objectives of MRO is to approach maintenance and repair as a proactive endeavour. When maintenance professionals are forced to be reactive to equipment issues, the result is usually expensive repairs and extensive downtime…

Keep it clean: An intro to parts washers
March 12, 2015 by Vibra Finish Limited

Parts cleaning is an essential step in manufacturing, remanufacturing and maintenance processes. To clean effectively, a parts washer is needed — a piece of equipment designed to clean, degrease and dry bulk loads…

Heavy-duty dry vacs now CE compliant
March 10, 2015 by Exair LLC

Independent laboratory tests now certify that Exair’s Heavy Duty Dry Vac meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark.  The Heavy Duty Dry…

Lineup of industrial lubricants keeps machine tools running smoothly
February 24, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Industrial lubricants help minimize corrosion, maximize oil life and ensure that processes run smoothly. Rotem Industrial Products carries a lineup of industrial lubricants designed for a variety of applications — from industrial bearings…

Thermo-Kinetics named first-ever authorized service centre for LumaSense Technologies
February 20, 2015 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

LumaSense Technologies, a provider of innovative temperature and gas sensing devices, has recognized Thermo-Kinetics as the only authorized repair and calibration centre in Canada for its temperature products.  “We are a global company continually striving…

Disc springs meet quality standards
February 19, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar offers a complete range of standard disc spring products as per DIN 2093 and DIN 6796 — two German standards considered benchmarks for quality of disc springs and belleville washers worldwide. There…

Extreme-duty gear pump designed for longevity, serviceability and adaptability
February 11, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Designed to survive the severe challenge of liquids containing abrasives, the Gorman-Rupp G Series extreme-duty pump combines proven gear pump technology with state-of-the-art wear-resistance, making it the world’s toughest, longest-lasting gear pump. Available…

New no-drip nozzles stop liquid flow
February 11, 2015 by Exair LLC

When spraying any type of liquid, post-spray liquid flow can cause big problems. Unwanted drips can ruin product function on sealing or mating surfaces. Drips can also ruin the appearance of painted or…

Which material type is best suited for your oil seal application?
February 9, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

With thousands of oil seals to choose from, how do you know which is the correct style, size and material for your application? Daemar can help. The Oakville, Ont.-based company provides seals in…

Coolant selection: Which option is right for your application?
January 28, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Rotem Industrial Products provides chemical coolants for use in a wide variety of machining applications. From formulas that are designed to extend the life of tools to those that offer low-foaming and reduced…

Torque flange delivers reliable test results
January 27, 2015 by Durham Instruments

T40B, from HBM, is the first torque flange of its class worldwide to benefit from the advantages of particularly secure digital data transfer between rotor and stator. The benefit: Constantly reliable test results,…

How to improve plant profitability
January 22, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

For industrial maintenance professionals interested in eliminating mechanical failures and reducing redundant maintenance practices, Henkel Corporation now offers a customizable, in-plant training program that finds and fixes inefficiencies — and improves plant profitability.  Henkel’s MRO Workshops…

Temperature sensors offer high performance in industrial environments
January 22, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

“When quality and performance are as important as price, you can count on our proven brands!” This has been Mod-Tronic’s motto since 1972, and 43 years later, the company prides itself more than…


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