Category Archives: IBT
From moving lightweight material to handling heavier, more abrasive material, screw conveyors can be configured in several ways, depending on the needs of a given application. With conveyor flighting, a common question often arises when determining whether an application needs helicoid flighting or sectional flighting.... Read More
While roller chains are a popular solution for power transmission applications, they’re not the only drive option out there on the market. When it comes to adverse conditions, roller chains may not weather environmental factors the way a given application requires, especially for corrosive situations,... Read More
With the current grain shortage in the industry, our knowledgeable professionals at IBT Industrial Solutions understand the importance of avoiding downtime to maximize your output. That’s why we’re proud to say that we are fully stocked with the grain handling equipment you need to ensure... Read More
There are a couple of ways to go about crimping a hydraulic hose, but it often involves some machinery to achieve a clean, even crimp. When crimping your hydraulic hose, you can choose between using a mechanical crimping machine or visiting your local hydraulic hose... Read More
When working with different applications, do you know the key differences between ball bearings vs. roller bearings? While these bearings both provide a rolling, anti-friction element and appear similar in style, their use cases are entirely different, especially when it comes to bearing weight. To... Read More
Navigating compliance, regulations, and consumer demands in the food and beverage industry can be exceedingly difficult for processing plants, especially when the landscape is ever-changing. That’s why manufacturers and producers in the food and beverage industry need premium products that they can trust will meet... Read More
While much of business has seemingly returned to “normal” in some capacity since the beginning days of the pandemic, there are still many hurdles that are facing nearly every industry, primarily that of labor shortages and keeping up with high demand. For many manufacturers, embracing... Read More
Selecting a gearbox that is the most cost effective and optimal for your application can be quite the challenge. From power transmission to motion control to servo, each industry has its own diverse requirements. To avoid choosing a more expensive gearbox than needed or an... 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
Supply chain crises are becoming more regular on a weekly basis. Not only are companies short on staff, but many are also experiencing delays in their supply chains and missing products. IBT looked specifically at how we can weather any supply chain disruptions and arrived... Read More
The Corrosion-Resistant Poly-Round® Housed Units by Timken include a greaseless design increasing reliability, ultimately lowering your cost of ownership. When it comes to Food & Beverage Manufacturing, safety and sanitation regulations are stringent—and for good reason. A typical food production facility houses thousands of rolling... Read More
Jeff Cloud, IBT's President & CEO, was a guest on Joel Goldberg's Rounding the Bases podcast. The topic was Business Culture and how IBT maintains the decades-long tradition of supporting and empowering employees to help push IBT into the future. Listen here: Watch here: IBT... 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
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