June 30, 2026
What is a Finish Bore Sprocket Hub?
A maintenance technician is standing next to a down conveyor with a worn sprocket in his hand. The chain size is right. The tooth count is right. The bore looks…
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June 17, 2026
Spur Gear Rack Size Chart
Use this simple spur gear rack size chart to compare common rack part numbers by diametral pitch, length, number of teeth, and pressure angle. Important: When replacing a spur gear…
June 16, 2026
Custom Spur Gear Racks in Michigan
When a machine needs straight-line motion, a spur gear rack is often one of the simplest and most reliable ways to get it done. Spur gear racks work with a…
June 11, 2026
How to Measure Chain with Calipers
When you are trying to identify a roller chain, the most important measurement is the chain pitch. Pitch is the distance from the center of one pin to the center…
June 9, 2026
Why Skive Your Conveyor Belts?
We have had customers call us after a conveyor belt splice failed and assume the fastener was the problem. But after talking through the application, belt thickness, cleaner setup, and…
May 29, 2026
What Type of Conveyor Belt Lacing Do I Need?
A farmer once called us with a conveyor belt that was still in good shape, but the splice had failed. The belt did not need to be replaced, it needed…
May 29, 2026
How Do I Know When to Replace a V-Belt?
A customer once called us because a machine in their plant was starting to squeal every morning. The motor was running, the pulley was turning, and the belt was still…
May 29, 2026
14.5° vs 20° Spur Gears: What’s the Difference?
A customer once called us from a food processing plant looking for a replacement spur gear rack. He had the tooth count, pitch, rack length, and measurements from the worn…
April 14, 2026
The Fastener That Keeps Conveyor Belts Running – Flexco 140C
A customer came to us at MDS of Michigan after dealing with constant belt failures on a high load aggregate line. They were tired of patching belts every few weeks…
April 2, 2026
Cylindrical or Crowned Cam Follower?
Cam followers, also known as track rollers, cam yoke rollers, or stud-type bearings, are essential components in conveyor systems, automation equipment, and heavy machinery. Two of the most common styles…
