Mechanical failures account for the most outages in industrial rotating machinery with a high majority being a bearing failure. Bearing failure symptoms could include: an audible noise, heat, smell, smoke or vibration. Lubrication is essential to rotating equipment longevity. There is a science to intervals, composition of lubricant and amount of lubricant installed. CMT can […]
CMT keeps power flowing
Electric utility companies rely on CMT to service many different types of equipment. In this case, we are refurbishing a set of fuse holders that are installed on 69,000 volt power lines. The fuses are designed for a quick release in the event of a power fault. These fuse holder assemblies are exposed to nature’s […]
Large gearbox assembly rebuilt ahead of schedule
CMT was recently asked to rebuild a large multi-shaft gearbox assembly for a regional pipe mill. CMT’s Field Service technicians removed the gearbox from the customer’s site and transported it to the shop for evaluation and rebuild. The gearbox unit was dismantled, cleaned, inspected and then rebuilt using new bearings and other components. Some additional […]
CMT keeps electricity flowing
City Machine Technologies, Inc. services a wide variety of equipment from all types of industrial applications. This large hydraulic cylinder is used in a hydroelectric power plant. A hydroelectric plant produces electricity by using the flow of water to drive a turbine generator. The cylinder is used to control water flow gates. The flow gates […]
Fixing motors and armatures is CMT’s specialty
This 1674 HP DC motor was recently remanufactured by CMT for a world-class pipe manufacturing mill. Also pictured is the armature, or rotating element from an identical motor. This armature will be rewound to an as-new condition with a new commutator and new coils. Once fully assembled, the motor will be returned for many years […]
DC motor repair from inspection to remanufacturing
CMT is a leader in the field of DC motor repair. A major steel producing company trusts us with their specialized roll table motors. These motors are completely inspected and remanufactured to standards that exceed the OEM. Our attention to detail directly relates to longer motor life. Longer motor life equals less down […]
Skilled trades story time at Barnes and Noble
CMT participated in a skilled trades story time at Barnes and Noble in Boardman, Ohio, to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day. Children were read books about skilled trades and different careers. After story time, children played dress up in skilled trades uniforms while their parents took pictures.
Emergency breakdowns are CMT’s specialty
CMT recently responded to a customer’s emergency breakdown that brought a steel mill’s production line to a halt. A 75 horsepower AC motor failed during operation due to severe shaft damage. This motor was a special type, and no replacement motor was quickly available. CMT picked up the motor and performed a full rebuild consisting […]
Gearing up for gearbox repairs
What’s a gearbox? It’s a mechanical device that uses gears and shaft assemblies to provide speed and torque from a power source (think an electric motor) to another machine. Gearboxes are designed many different ways and for many different purposes. Gearbox repair is required when something in a gearbox breaks or wears out. Gearbox repair […]
Sometimes you just can’t help but buy new lifting magnets
As we anxiously await the MythBusters Jr episode starring our lifting magnet, let’s chat about new lifting magnets. Sometimes, magnets are so badly damaged that they are deemed uneconomical to repair and are replaced with new, rebuilt or used magnets. At CMT’s magnet production facilities, we offer: -Conductor straightening and reprocessing -Electrified core magnet rewinding […]