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Posted on March 7, 2023 in FAQ
Here at MDS of Michigan, we understand that it can be difficult to choose between a QD and QT Bushed Sheave for your drive system. With thousands of parts online and a full inside and outside sales team to support, we are here to help. We are here to educate…
November 14, 2022
Bearing blocks are the ultimate supporting player in mechanical applications. Without bearing blocks, there is no mechanical transmission system. Everything falls apart without them. More accurately, nothing gets put together…
August 22, 2022
Transcript: Hi, this is John Criswell. Welcome to Manufacturing Marvels. Power transmission, in the industrial world, performs the most basic function of transferring energy to a location that performs useful…
March 28, 2022
The first step in installing a flange bearing is the same as the first step for installing just about anything else: read the documentation. But while you’re waiting for the…
March 21, 2022
Type E pillow block bearings are the go-to option for a shaft that needs extra support, maybe because it generates excess torque or is involved in an enhanced mechanical process.…
March 14, 2022
Think of all the reasons you love – or maybe just respect in a professional sense – roller chain. Now double that. That’s some of what you can do with…
March 7, 2022
The main thing to know about finished bore sprockets is that they come with the keyway already machined into the bore, and with the set screw to secure the sprocket…
January 3, 2022
For some projects, the choice between a chain drive and a belt drive will be pretty clear-cut. On others, you’ll work through the pros and cons of both and no…
December 27, 2021
What would your company or department do with an extra $22,000? What would you do with $22,000 per minute for an hour ($1.3 million)? A day ($10+ MM)? A year…
December 20, 2021
“This bearing’s running a little hot.” We’ve all heard that, and we’ve probably all had the same response: “OK, but you’re going to need to give me a little more…
December 13, 2021
Let’s head over to our Bushings page and pick up a taper-lock bushing. We’ll grab the #1108×11/16”. What did we just pick up? The name of a taper-lock bushing tells…
