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CMT celebrates 30 years

            Some fun facts about CMT: – Dearing Compressor was one of our first customers. This year, they are celebrating 70 years. We wish them continued success and another 70 prosperous years. – Nationwide Industrial was one of our first vendors and remains a valued

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Happy Birthday, CMT!

Happy 30th birthday to CMT! City Machine Technologies, Inc. opened its doors on August 9, 1985, with one location and two employees. Today, we have a campus consisting of three buildings, three warehouses, a 14-vehicle-fleet and 75 employees! For 30 years, City Machine Technologies, Inc. has been in operation providing

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What is VPI? What is dip and bake?

These two terms are often used in the motor repair industry to describe a type of insulation finishing process used on rewound electric motors. When a motor is rewound, it must be processed in some type of varnish in order to hold the windings together. This varnish, also known as

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How do you know if a bearing is bad?

Anything mechanical that spins has a bearing in it. The two most common types of bearings are ball bearings and roller bearings. Bearings work by rolling between two surfaces to reduce friction. Ball and roller bearings help shafts and parts rotate in motors and machinery. Ball bearings are most commonly

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Looking for mechanics

Now hiring mechanics. Individual will possess knowledge and skills in the removal, disassembly and repair of large industrial motors, generators, pumps, gear boxes and associated machinery. Machining skills helpful. Computer literacy required. Visit our web site and apply online before 07/31/15. No phone calls. EOE. Drug-free workplace.

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