Babbitt bearings are integral to all heavy industrial machinery. Babbitt bearings are sleeve bearings made of certain types of alloys, which are melted down and cast to produce the bearing surface. Babbitt bearings are used for high speed, rotating equipment, such as compressors, turbines, electric motors, large power generators (like those in power plants). The […]
Remanufactured or new: lifting magnets attract industry
A lifting magnet is an electromagnet that can pick up or lift metal objects. A lifting magnet has magnetic properties in its electrified coil and is normally attached to a crane. The crane then positions the magnet above the objects and the magnet is energized. Lifting magnets vary in size. Some can be as big as […]
Dynamic balancing: important part of repair jobs
Dynamic balancing is simply the practice of spinning a rotating apparatus, such as a drive shaft or armature at a high rate of speed in a balancing machine. Vibration is reduced by subtracting or adding weight. A balancing machine is outfitted with sensors, and once a rotating piece has been brought up to the pre-determined […]
Heavy industry uses gearboxes; CMT can repair them
The world of heavy industry often works around the use of large scale industrial gearboxes. These devices are utilized to control the equipment that manufactures steel and pipe mills. A gearbox may increase speed, decrease speed or manufacture the torque required to drive a larger piece of equipment. Some styles can be serviced in the […]
CMT services special transformer cooling fan motors
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 are used in these municipal transformers. Utility companies need reliable operation of their transmission equipment. Most of the cooling fan units […]
Cleaning is essential before repairs
Almost everything entering an industrial repair shop needs a thorough cleaning to remove mill scale, coal dust and grease. A good cleaning allows CMT’s technicians to properly evaluate repairs that need to be made. Automated parts washing equipment is used whenever possible. The hot water, high-pressure action and quick cycle times of our automated unit […]
Lifting magnets transport steel and scrap vehicles in industry
A lifting magnet does exactly what it says: it’s an electromagnet that can pick up or lift metal objects. A lifting magnet has magnetic properties in its electrified coil and is normally attached to a crane. The crane then positions the magnet above the objects and the magnet is energized. Lifting magnets vary in size. […]
What is a crane limit switch?
A crane limit switch, or 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 the cable […]
Industrial cleaning happens before repairs can be made
Virtually everything entering an industrial repair shop needs to have mill scale, coal dust and grease removed. Thorough cleaning allows CMT’s technicians to perform a proper evaluation of repairs. Automated parts washing equipment is used whenever possible. The hot water, high-pressure action and quick cycle times of our automated unit assure clean components prior to […]
In-depth look: Field Services Division
In this fourth and final blog in-depth blog, we will explore the City Machine Technologies, Inc.’s Field Service Division. At CMT, we believe that field service is only as good as the personnel and equipment available at the precise time it is needed. Our talented technicians are complemented by four fully-equipped services vans that deliver […]