Chris Koralik, Author at Kor-Pak https://kor-pak.com/author/chris-k/ Keeping heavy industry machines operating at peak efficiency Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:24:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://kor-pak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-28-at-5.58.30-PM-50x50.png Chris Koralik, Author at Kor-Pak https://kor-pak.com/author/chris-k/ 32 32 How to Properly Manage Railroad Friction Materials https://kor-pak.com/properly-manage-railroad-friction-materials/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:02:01 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=39419/ Manufacturers and suppliers have been hard at work over the past year making improvements to friction materials, methods, and management for rail parts. Improvements have been made to greases and lubrication systems for railroads, and a number of solutions and equipment have become available for providing the best management of wear and tear on the rails. […]

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]]> Why Crane Safety Should Be Your Top Focus https://kor-pak.com/crane-safety-top-focus/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:48:27 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=39410/ Technically speaking, the human brain might be the most complex machine to ever grace the earth. From it have come all other machines that we use in our day-to-day lives, from small laptops to the several-stories-tall cranes that help create our homes, business spaces, and infrastructure. Companies such as Stromag, Sumitomo, Marland, and SEW Eurodrive provide parts […]

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]]> How to Pick the Right Crane Hoist https://kor-pak.com/pick-right-crane-hoist/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:39:42 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=39399/ Any job working with heavy equipment demands only the very best in parts and supplies. Sourcing less than quality parts could cost people their lives. This sentiment applies especially to cranes. Choosing the correct crane hoist can make or break your job site. Hoists come in many different varieties, and you need to know what will work […]

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]]> Criteria for Selecting Heavy Industry Brakes and Clutches https://kor-pak.com/proper-application-of-heavy-industry-brakes-ensure-safety/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:07:51 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=25064 Often you find yourself in a challenging MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) quagmire with regard to repairing or replacing your heavy industry (i.e. crane) brakes or clutches. I am the first to admit there are many, many brake and clutch manufacturers out there. And there are numerous options to choose from within those manufacturers. You […]

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]]> Obsolete Parts A Challenge For Passenger Rapid Transit Rail https://kor-pak.com/obsolete-parts-a-challenge-for-passenger-rapid-transit-rail/ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:51:51 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=24984 I recently read a story about the unusual search for obsolete railroad equipment. It was entitled: “BART Turns To eBay For Parts To Keep System Limping Along”. The story was reported on the CBS SF Bay Area News on April 6, 2016. BART is the acronym for Bay Area Rapid Transit System. This system of […]

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]]> Primer On Wind Turbine Energy From US Department of Energy https://kor-pak.com/primer-wind-turbine-energy-us-department-energy/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:04:24 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=24956 This video is entitled “Energy 101: Wind Turbines – 2014 Update” and is really informative. It comes to us via the U. S. Department of Energy. The video starts out by explaining how creaky, old windmills on farms (used to mill grain or pump water or both) were the predecessors for new, modern wind turbines […]

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]]> Brake Clutch and Friction Systems Needed In Heavy Industry https://kor-pak.com/brake-clutch-and-friction-systems-needed-in-heavy-industry/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:00:48 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=24799 A typical braking system applies a (i.e. electromagnetic) force to apply friction, or mechanical resistance. This friction causes heat in its attempt to slow down and even stop a device in motion or to simply maintain it’s position without any motion. Think of pressing your brake while driving your car. Your foot sends hydraulic brake […]

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]]> GKN Stromag Named A Key Player In Brakes Clutch Market https://kor-pak.com/gkn-stromag-named-a-key-player-in-brakes-clutch-market/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 12:00:49 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=24774 A February, 2016 report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) named GKN Stromag a key player in the industrial brakes and clutches market place. Amongst other highlights, the report forecasts a 40% growth in the global market for industrial automation equipment from 2013 to 2018. This in turn will likely set a very strong demand […]

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]]> Finding The Missing Link In The Heavy Industry OEM Process https://kor-pak.com/finding-missing-link-heavy-industry-oem-process/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:04:08 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=24244 An OEM (original equipment manufacturer) manufactures a large piece of equipment for you, the end user. This may be an overhead crane or a gantry crane, a conveyor, stacker/reclaimer or “any equipment used for (non-automotive) heavy industry. The OEM sells this piece of equipment to an end user. These could be a steel mill, mine, […]

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]]> Hoist Crane Brakes, Hoist Disc Brakes, Crane Hoist Braking Systems https://kor-pak.com/hoist-crane-brakes-hoist-disc-brakes-crane-hoist-braking-systems/ Mon, 16 May 2016 20:09:26 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=7404 Hoist Crane Brakes, Hoist Disc Brakes, Crane Hoist Braking Systems Hoist Crane Brakes, Hoist Disc Brakes, Crane Hoist Braking Systems for cranes are imperative for the safety and performance of your crane application.  Whether it be a Ship-To-Shore Crane, Gantry Crane, Overhead Crane, or another crane type, Hoist Brakes are vital components of the industrial […]

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