Industrial lifting magnets, also called scrapyard magnets, lift the world. They can be found in steel mills, scrap yards, shipyards, stamping plants or anyplace where metal needs to be moved around. These devices are basic work horses that pick up steel and place it where it needs to go. They are made in round and […]
Crane limit switches are safety devices
A crane limit switch, often called a crane power limit switch, is a safety device designed to prevent the over-travel of a crane hoist. The limit switch is operated by contact with the crane hook block. When activated, the limit switch interrupts power to the lift motor. This prevents the hook block from colliding with […]
CMT celebrates 32 years
CMT opened its doors at 448 Andrews Avenue on August 9, 1985. As always, we are still available 24/7/365 at 330-747-2639. Thank you for supporting us from the beginning.
Moving on up: cable reeler cable reels
Industrial cable reels, found on industrial equipment like cranes and hoists, are used to manage power cable anytime a moveable power supply is required. Cable reels are powered by mechanical spring motors that allow for cable take-up. Some are designed with collector rings so electrical power can be connected from the source to the cable. […]
CMT: Lifting Magnets
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Congratulations to our graduates!
Congratulations to Joe and Nathan who recently graduated from Ursuline High School and Choffin Career and Technical Center!
Keeping cool in the summer heat
It’s hot out there, and CMT helps keep you cool. Electric power is transmitted to consumers and industry through sub-stations that use large transformers. These large transformers require cooling fans. Various types of motors and fan systems are used in these transformers, all of which CMT can fix. From the transformers, utility companies send power […]
Journal bearings keep industrial machines running smoothly
A journal bearing is designed to support a rotating shaft in a piece of electrical or mechanical equipment. The area of the shaft supported by this bearing is called the bearing journal. The shaft rotates in the bearing while a layer of lubricant separates the two parts to stop friction and make it run smoothly. […]
Teeing off on dry grounds
Did you know pumps can be found on golf courses? They help with golf course irrigation. It’s a much better golf game when the grounds are dry and the golf cart can go anywhere! CMT fixes country club and public golf course irrigation pumps quickly, so your customers can be out attempting hole-in-ones. Pumps can […]