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Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance: What’s the Difference?
Preventive maintenance means performing scheduled maintenance tasks at regular intervals, whether that’s every 90 days, every 1,000 operating hours, or after a set number of cycles. The equipment might be running fine, but you service it anyway because the schedule says it’s time. Predictive maintenance takes a different approach. It uses real-time data from sensors…
What Makes a Quality Gearbox Repair?
A quality gearbox repair comes down to a few things: accurate diagnostics, skilled technicians, the right replacement parts, and a repair facility with the machining capabilities to handle the job correctly. When an industrial gearbox goes down, you need more than a quick fix. You need a team that can identify the root cause of…
What Is Heavy Machining? The Role of Heavy Machining in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing & Repair
Short answer: Heavy Machining, sometimes referred to as large part machining, is a subtractive manufacturing process where stock material, typically metal, is removed from a component that exceeds the size and/or weight thresholds of standard machine tools. These components, often made from steel, stainless steel, or specialty alloys, weigh upwards of 5 Tons (10,000 lbs.)…
Subtractive vs Additive Manufacturing: What’s the Difference?
Short Answer: Manufacturing has come a long way since the industrial revolution, but two fundamental approaches still define how parts get made. Subtractive manufacturing removes material from a solid block to achieve a desired shape. Additive manufacturing, on the other hand, builds parts layer by layer from a raw material. Both are valuable, but each…
How Does a Pressure Relief Valve Work?
The Short Answer: A pressure relief valve is a safety device that automatically opens when internal pressure exceeds a set pressure limit. This safety mechanism works by using a spring-loaded mechanism that releases excess pressure to prevent equipment failure or damage. In industrial settings, managing pressure safely is fundamental to preventing accidents and equipment damage….
Common Control Valve Problems
Control valves are used in a wide range of industrial applications. They regulate the flow of fluids, enabling systems to operate at peak efficiency. However, depending on the level of maintenance, control valves can wear over time. Knowing the common signs of defects is essential to reducing downtime and unexpected failures. This guide examines six…
The Importance of Routine Borescope Inspections
Borescope inspections are a key part of any preventive maintenance program. In this testimonial, one satisfied customer shares his view of the importance of regular, detailed borescope inspections from Chalmers & Kubeck. “We have been using Chalmers & Kubeck for a number of years to perform annual, bi-annual, and as needed borescope inspections on our…
C&K South-Official Gestra USA Partner, Southeast Region
Gestra North America is very pleased to announce Chalmers & Kubeck South as the new distribution partner of Gestra USA for the Southeast region of the United Sates (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Northeast Florida, Northern Alabama, and Eastern Tennessee). This agreement has been in effect since the beginning of 2019. Peirre Schmidt, Regional General…
Partnership Announcement: C&K and AMETEK U.S. Gauge
Chalmers & Kubeck South is excited to announce our newest manufacturing partner, AMETEK U.S Gauge. This relationship includes the US Gauge and PMT . Chalmers & Kubeck South is excited to announce our newest manufacturing partner, AMETEK U.S Gauge. This relationship includes the US Gauge and PMT brands, which encompasses pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, industrial…
C&K continues to grow – 3 new additions to Sales team1
Meet Our New Sales Team Members Chalmers and Kubeck have seen incredible growth with the new focus of our new CEO on providing better sales support to our customers across the southeast. To further support those efforts, we have added three new faces to the C&K outside sales team. Each of them bring a unique…
