December 5, 2022
Types of Conveyor Belts
Conveyor belts can move just about anything, as long as they are the right conveyor belt for the product. A single manufacturing facility could have one of every major…
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Posted on May 1, 2024 in FAQHow To
How to Use a Chain Breaker
Too often, individuals attempt to break chains apart using makeshift methods, such as hammers and chisels, resulting in damaged links and wasted time. Others resort to using inappropriate tools, risking injury, and compromising the integrity of the chain. However, with a chain breaker, you can avoid these pitfalls and avoid…
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November 28, 2022
What is an A Section Belt?
With so many different types of belts, what is an A section belt. To clarify, an A section belt is a size of V-belt. What is a V-belt then? V-belts…
November 21, 2022
V-Belt Metric Size Chart
We at MDS carry a wide range of V-Belts, including 3VX, 5VX, A section, and B section. However, all of the measurements listed on the product pages are in…
November 14, 2022
Types of Bearing Blocks (Mounted Bearings)
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
MDS of Michigan featured in Manufacturing Marvels!
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
How Do You Install a Flange Bearing?
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
What is a Type E Pillow Block Bearing?
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
What is Double Roller Chain Used For?
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
What You Need to Know About Finished Bore Sprockets
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
Roller Chain vs. V-Belt Drive Systems
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…
