Gearbox Failure at the Least Convenient Time
Failures are never convenient, but there are certainly times that are associated with more consequences than others. No matter if you’re dealing with a planned shutdown or a failure during …
Local Stock Can Save the Day: Cost Savings
Local stock vs. longer lifespan Do you choose local stock and quick delivery or do you choose longer expected lifespan? There’s never an easy answer when you run into a …
Custom Sprocket Identification: Cost Savings
Mechanical components aren’t always easy to replace. Especially with those that have been in service for decades, part numbers and specs tend to be difficult to locate. That can make …
Planetary Gearbox: Cost (and Space) Savings
When you need to replace a part, it’s always a relief to know you have a spare in your facility, neatly tucked in your storeroom. Especially in a breakdown situation, …
Reducers that Fail can Kill You in Downtime
Machinery fails. No matter how strong or well maintained, at some point there will be a breakdown. But when you have a team like ErieTec’s on your side, dealing with …
Bearing Seals Can Extend the Life of the Motor
Motors come in all shapes and sizes – and each application requires a different one. If you choose the wrong motor, you run the risk of premature failure or severely …
Solid Grease to Beat the Heat: Cost Savings
Harsh conditions change how you maintenance the components in your production line. If you choose the wrong products for upkeep, you’re likely wasting both time and money as downtime increases …
Lubrication-Free Chain is Great for Lumber
Your product or service is the most important thing to you. Every decision you make in your day-to-day operations is all about ensuring high quality output first and foremost. Because …
Identifying Old Parts: How Our Experience Helps You
When you need experience, we’re here for you. With almost 60 years in this business, we know our products and we know your applications – and we can use that …
Cast Steel Housed Bearings: Long Term Cost Savings
Cast Iron is a great material for many pillow blocks, but when you’re dealing with a particularly harsh environment, it might not be enough. Instead of continually replacing them when …