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October 6, 2023
Proper maintenance of double sealed ball bearings is essential for machinery longevity. In this blog post, we will guide you through replacing the seals on your double sealed ball bearings…
July 11, 2023
At MDS of Michigan, we pride ourselves in giving you, our customers, as many options online as possible. We are excited to introduce 24 NEW Rigid Shaft Couplings to our…
June 27, 2023
Roller chain sprockets transmit power between the shaft and the roller chain, so these two components point you in the direction of the right one for you.. The shaft’s contribution…
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…
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…
March 15, 2021
Chain size, type, number of teeth, and bore size are all you need to select the correct roller chain sprocket. When you look at sprockets on a product page or…
February 15, 2021
Pillow block bearings support shafts that run parallel to the mounting surface. This makes them a very simple but vital part of conveyor systems, industrial fans, farm equipment, jib cranes,…
April 27, 2020
V-belts, in combination with grooved sheaves, provide excellent power transmission without the slippage that was common with their predecessor, the flat belt drive. Design and materials have come a long…
April 13, 2020
With the multitude of applications for industrial roller chain, its no surprise that it is available in many types, shapes, and sizes. Here at MDS, we offer double pitch, double…
November 25, 2019
Steel bushings are the unsung heroes of the manufacturing floor. In short, they take a beating so that the drive shaft and housing on your machines don’t have to. Think…
