Posts by IBT Inc
Nothing quite compares to the severe stresses that bearings are subjected to when it comes to vibratory applications. Vibrating screens and other vibratory machinery, such as road rollers and saw frames, cause excessive wear over time on the roller bearings that support them. That’s why... Read More
Keep your food and beverage processing perfectly within motion by improving your roller chain performance. The latest innovative conveyor solutions can help you meet the industry’s ever-changing demands when it comes to uncompromising standards for performance and sanitation. From washdown-ready and corrosion-resistant materials to decreasing... Read More
Did you know that Tulsa’s Port of Catoosa is McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System’s (MKARNS) largest and most inland port? Since its opening in 1971, over 82 million tons of agricultural products, fertilizer and industrial cargo have moved through the port in over 1000 barges... Read More
The screw conveyor is a cost-effective, versatile, and rugged conveying solution ideal for hard-to-transport materials ranging from irregularly shaped dry solids such as scrap wood and metals to semi-liquid and sticky materials including pulp, compost, food processing refuse, hospital waste, and wastewater products. The shaftless... Read More
Although motors and belts often steal the spotlight in industrial operations, there are many smaller, equally essential parts working behind the scenes to ensure precision performance and smooth operation—rod ends, among them. What purpose do rod ends serve? Rod ends consist of a spherically-shaped inner... Read More
A gearbox—otherwise known as a gear reducer or speed reducer—is a set of gears that can be added to a motor to decrease speed and increase torque drastically. Two standard gearbox configurations are in-line and right angle, though hybrid drives are also available. ➤ In-line... Read More
Businesses that load, ship, or store large, heavy products or large quantities often incorporate pallets into their operations. However, it is not always an easy task handling these pallets and the products that are loaded onto them in a timely and cost-effective way. With the... Read More
At IBT, our goal is to keep our customers’ operations up and running smoothly as long and as pain-free as possible. And, we don’t take breakdowns and replacements lightly. Our team of Conveying Systems Engineering experts understands the importance of finding and speccing just the... Read More
Traditional large cast-iron couplings aren’t the only option when it comes to connecting shafts in large bore applications found in lumber, steel, rail, recycling, and paper industries. Both the H2CC series two-piece clamping couplings and the C600 series keyless rigid couplings by Climax are two... Read More
Spiral conveyors transfer loads up and down quickly and efficiently, without interrupting the conveying process or extra manual handling or transfers to other equipment. They're ideal for mezzanines, multilevel buildings, or elevated conveyor lines. But, there are four primary advantages of spiral conveyors that other... Read More
Never before has condition monitoring been described by industrial professionals as ‘easy’ or ‘affordable.’ That is, until now. Peace of Mind With Schaeffler’s award-winning, cloud-based solution OPTIME, it’s never been easier to check on the condition of hundreds of rotating machines at any time. OPTIME... Read More
Designed for mills, mines, power plants and other unforgiving environments. If dirt and debris are costing you downtime, a stronger mounted bearing solution might be the answer. Timken® Self-Aligning Tapered Roller Bearing Housed Units are designed for applications from aggregate and steel to mining and... Read More
The most important consideration when looking at replacing conveyor rollers is making sure the roller is measured properly. Though rollers have standard measurements, they can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, knowing how to properly measure your conveyor roller, as well as which measurements to... Read More
The proper selection and sizing of a conveyor is critical to successfully meeting your production goals. However, investing in a new conveyor system can be daunting and there are a number of key factors to be considered. Here are five baseline questions that our Conveying... Read More
Is your unit handling conveyor improving or hindering your production efficiency and bottom line? With proper maintenance—and consideration for certain factors like the type of product and usage rates—conveyor systems can last up to 10 years and generate an excellent return on investment (ROI). There... Read More