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…
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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…
March 30, 2026
The Best Conveyor Belt for Mining Operations
Conveyor belts are essential in mining for transporting bulk materials like coal, iron ore, and copper, used in both surface and underground operations to move ore from the mine face…
March 30, 2026
The Best Conveyor Belt for Recycling Plants
In recycling operations, whether at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), recycling center, sorting facility, drop-off center, buyback center, or Intermediate Processing Facility (IPF), conveyor belts are at the core of…
March 27, 2026
What is the Best Conveyor Belt for Farming?
In agriculture, efficiency is everything. From moving grain and feed to handling produce and fertilizer, the right conveyor belt can make a major difference in uptime, labor costs, and overall…
March 23, 2026
What Are QD Idler Bushings and Why Are They Used?
QD Idler Bushings are a versatile solution designed to support and tension V-belt drives, sprockets, timing belt pulleys, and other power transmission components that utilize QD (Quick Disconnect) style bushings.…
February 3, 2026
Your Trusted Marathon and Leeson VFD Distributor – MDS of Michigan
MDS of Michigan stocks a wide range of Marathon and Leeson variable frequency drive for single phase and three phase electric motors. Our Michigan-based team provides application support, fast shipping, and…
