National Gear Repair: When to Rebuild or Replace
National gear repair decisions can determine whether a gearbox returns to reliable service or becomes a recurring source of downtime. Unusual noise, vibratio…
Waukesha Pump Repair
Waukesha pump repair begins with accurate diagnosis, not automatic parts replacement. These positive-displacement pumps support demanding manufacturing and p…
Electric Motor Types
Electric motor types directly influence gearbox reliability, not just energy consumption. A motor may deliver rated horsepower efficiently, yet still create…
U.S. Manufacturing Slowed in August—but Gearbox MRO Supply Pressure Is Not Easing
U.S. manufacturing remained in expansion territory in August 2026, but new orders and backlogs lost momentum. For maintenance and purchasing teams, however, the bigger signal may be what did not improve: supplier deliveries slowed further, raw-material prices remained elevated, and key industrial inputs continued to be reported in short supply. Quick Take Source: Institute for Supply … Read more
748 Sensors Weren’t Enough: What Domtar Learned About AI Predictive Maintenance
Domtar estimates that its Kingsport mill avoided 1,546.65 hours of unplanned downtime after changing how people—not just algorithms—handled condition-monitoring data. The number is not independently audited, but the workflow behind it offers a useful lesson for plants investing in AI-assisted maintenance. Quick Take Early in Matthew McLaughlin’s tenure as a reliability engineer at Domtar’s Kingsport, … Read more
Rockwell Automation Vulnerabilities Put Industrial Maintenance Teams on Alert
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published six Rockwell Automation advisories on September 1, 2026, covering 11 vulnerabilities across industrial controllers, communications software, engineering utilities, activation management and an embedded historian. The affected products include RSLinx Classic, ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms, FactoryTalk Activation Manager, the Redundancy Module Configuration Tool and FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition. For … Read more
Battenfeld Gear
A battenfeld gearbox rebuild can restore the drive system that keeps plastics processing equipment productive. These gearboxes transmit high torque under dem…
DC Motors: Types, Uses, and Essential Maintenance Basics
DC motors are controllable electromechanical devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical power. Their variable-speed control and high starting tor…
Rossi Gearbox Repair
Rossi gearbox repair plays a critical role in protecting industrial production. These gearboxes transmit power across conveyors, mixers, pumps, and other ess…
Gearbox Refurbishment vs. Replacement: Which Option Is Better?
Gearbox refurbishment can restore dependable performance without the cost, lead time, and installation disruption of a new unit. For many industrial operatio…