Posts by IBT Inc
As an industry that stands up to the most demanding circumstances and conditions, the aggregate industry needs unwavering solutions for their conveying needs. When it comes to mounted spherical roller bearings in particular, harsh environments, contamination, shock loading, and abrasion pose quite the challenge in... Read More
For over 70 years, IBT Industrial Solutions has served as a leader in providing strong face-to-face, hands-on industrial training. Building upon our legacy of our exceptional industrial training program, we’re pleased to announce the addition of our new, hands-on training lab at our headquarters in... Read More
When it comes to industrial applications, there isn't a “one-size-fits-all” approach to selecting the right sprocket, as each application has its own unique set of requirements, materials used, and shaft and assembly considerations to take into account. However, there are some common concerns to keep... Read More
From tilling to irrigation to harvest and more, those who operate in the agriculture industry understand the importance of constantly searching for new ways to boost efficiency. In today’s marketplace, with demand at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever that agriculture operations have... Read More
Wondering how you can determine the right bearing tolerance for your application? With different bearing tolerance classes, nomenclature and symbols, and series from manufacturers, it can be a daunting task when it comes to understanding accuracies for your application. And, if calculated inaccurately, could turn... Read More
With conveyor belts operating at maximum output on a routine basis, there's no question as to whether the many moving parts in your system will eventually run into issues. That’s why it’s more important than ever to keep a close eye on your system to... Read More
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