Industrial pumps come in a wide variety of applications, and the motors operating them must meet the severe demands of hot weather. Pumps are found in municipal swimming pools, golf course irrigation, amusement parks and just about anything else required to move water. A motor failure never happens at a convenient time, but some motors […]
OH State Representative visits CMT
Ohio State Representative John Boccieri from the 59th District stopped by CMT today to have a discussion with Youngstown area business owners.
Happy Fourth of July!
This weekend will be filled with pools and picnics, but let’s offer a moment of thanks for the gift of freedom. God Bless America! A heartfelt thanks to all those who serve in our Military.
CMT: Keeping you cool all summer long
The hot weather is coming this weekend. Weather forecast looks great. Did you know we keep you cool in the summer? Electric power is transmitted to consumers and industry through sub-stations that utilize large transformers. These large transformers require cooling fans, which are especially critical in hot weather. Various types of motors and fan systems […]
Rotating high speeds call for Babbitt bearings
Babbitt bearings are found in heavy industrial machinery, such as compressors, turbines, electric motors, large power generators – anything high speed that rotates. Babbitt bearings are often times called centrifugal castings and their terms can be used interchangeably. Basically, Babbitt bearings are made when a mold is continuously rotated at a high speed while molten […]
Save money in this tough economy
It’s a tough economy for anyone in the manufacturing sector right now. We understand that and are here to help by offering two money saving suggestions: predictive maintenance programs and electric motor rewinds. Predictive maintenance programs do come with a price, but they are designed to head off problems before they start thus saving overtime […]
Break down Memorial Day weekend? We can help.
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, know if you run into trouble, we are just a call away. City Machine Technologies, Inc.’s technicians are complemented by four fully-equipped service vans that deliver the amenities of our shops – day or night. Each truck contains hardware, safety equipment and the tools needed to address specific industrial […]
CMT announces safety leadership award winner, wins three awards
The 10th annual Mahoning Valley Safety Council Safety Awards dinner was held on Wednesday and celebrated those companies who keep our community and its employees safe throughout the year. A host of area businesses won 141 awards. CMT won three awards. The 100% award was given to CMT and other companies who had no lost […]
Portable machining equipment has many advantages
Large pieces of machinery sometimes cannot be removed from a customer’s installation when service is required. When the equipment cannot come to the repair shop, the practical solution is to have the repair shop come to the equipment. CMT’s portable machining equipment allows on-site repairs to be made, therefore saving valuable downtime. Portable machining equipment […]
Fast turnaround saves power plant valuable time
This Easter weekend, CMT’s quick response and efficient service were again demonstrated when a power generation plant had a 700 HP Coal Pulverizer motor fail during operation. With no spare available, the motor was removed and sent to CMT for evaluation and emergency repair. Working around the clock through the holiday weekend, CMT’s technicians performed […]