Journal bearings are nothing more than a journal rotating in a bearing. A journal is essentially a shaft. The shaft rotates in the bearing with a layer of lubricant that separates the two parts. Lubricant used in journal bearings prevents metal-to-metal contact and is also used for a dampening effect
Heavy industrial machinery uses Babbitt bearings. Babbitt bearings are sleeve bearings made from different alloys that are melted down and cast to make the bearing surface. Babbitt bearings are used for rotating equipment at high speeds. Some examples of where Babbitt bearings are used include: turbines, electric motors, compressors and
Have a part in the corner collecting dust because you need a replacement piece? Can’t find the owner’s manual to find a part needed for a machine? CMT can help. For many challenging situations, reverse engineering can help. Reverse engineering will take a motor or mechanical component through an analysis
Middle of the night and your plant has a breakdown? What about a holiday breakdown? CMT offers 24/7/365 field service. Day or night our technicians arrive on-site with a fully-equipped service van that delivers portable machining equipment and other amenities of our shop to your door. CMT has vans dedicated
Did you know that industrial electric motors are a renewable resource? Rewinding an industrial electric motor is a cost effective way to get equipment up and running quickly. The outer part of a motor, called a stator, can be decades old, but with motor rewinding, it will be like a
Has this new year made you think about your own life? Perhaps you are unhappy in your current job. Or, you need to figure out what to do after high school graduation. If you are thinking of making a change or picking a career, think about a skilled trade. Many
