Top 5 Safety Tips for Manufacturing
In the manufacturing space, safety is incredibly important and should always be top-of-mind. Failing to create a safe working environment can be detrimental to your products and profit, as well as put your workers at risk of injury. A safe working environment and culture can take time to cultivate and grow. Fortunately, IBT has several […]
How Gearboxes & Gear Reducers Add Function & Utility to Power Transmission Operations
A gearbox—otherwise known as a gear reducer or speed reducer—is a set of gears that can be added to a motor to decrease speed and increase torque drastically. Two standard gearbox configurations are in-line and right angle, though hybrid drives are also available. ➤ In-line models are commonly made up of helical or spur gears, […]
Beat Downtime with Dodge® Food Grade Products
Food producers, don’t let corrosive agents, moisture, or harsh-cleaning chemicals impact your operations. With the average recall costing $10 million, it’s time to reconsider if your current equipment can protect you from unnecessary downtime and expensive repairs. That’s where Dodge® Food Safe products can help. This IBT supplier offers industry-leading Dodge Food Safe ball bearings […]
Dodge® Stainless Gearboxes Ideal for Food and Chemical Processing
If you work in food or chemical processing, then you know that traditional epoxy-painted and cast iron gearboxes don’t last long. The constant chemical exposure, water immersion, abrasion, and high-pressure washdown causes the paint to chip—and rusts the metal, which eventually gets eaten away. Longer-Lasting Than Painted or Cast Iron Gearboxes If you’re replacing your […]
Dodge® Smart Sensors — A Simple Step with Big Impact in Overcoming Mechanical Failure
Are you experiencing inconvenient and premature repairs to your mechanical equipment? Repairs can be frustrating. Like Murphy’s Law says, “Anything that can go wrong, will, and at the worst time.” Thankfully, OPTIFY™ is paving the way for a new, simpler future. Issues like increased temperatures or vibration can cause more significant problems that leave employees […]
5 Reasons Why You Need to Upgrade to the Dodge® Torque-Arm II Today!
You’re working through your day just like you would any other day. Suddenly, your inbox and phone is buzzing with notifications. One of your site’s gear reducers is down…again. There is no time to waste, you know that as every minute of downtime ticks by, the cost is racking up. You have enough on your […]
Let IBT Build Your Next Dodge Quantis Gear Reducer
Did you know that IBT is an authorized, ISO-certified Dodge Quantis Build Partner? That means IBT technicians are factory-trained to construct assembled-to-order Dodge Quantis reducers in ILH (In-Line Helical) and RHB (Right-Angle Helical Bevel) configurations. What Does That Mean For You? IBT stocks the inventory needed to build these gearboxes at the corporate office in […]