Industry Spotlight: The Mining Industry

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North America is rich with resources. Today, we mine everything from carbonate rock, like marble, to minerals, like Uranium. These substances can be used to make items, from lazy susans to nuclear power reactors. That’s why mining is one of the oldest and most important professions in the contemporary United States, stemming back to the original colonies.

But with the power and reach of technology growing, today’s mining industry is very different from that of as little as 10 or 20 years ago, and Americans can sense it.

There hasn’t been a time in recent history that miners have come into the spotlight as much as they did in the political climate of election 2016. With a changing outlook for their industry, miners are looking for answers as to what’s next.

And if you’re wondering the same thing. Keep reading for an outlook.

What’s Next For the Mining Industry in 2018 and Beyond?

Contrary to what some may believe from listening to waves of recent news coverage on the subject, the mining industry is actually already making a comeback. Data from UK’s FTSE 100 shows the value index for the top 7 mining companies has doubled in recent years. Meanwhile, United States stock trends show gold up 13.5% in mid-October.

And while miners are having a good year there are still many issues that affect the outlook.

Issues That Impact the Industry

Global Issues

Global Issues like the recent Brexit referendum have a profound effect on the industry. Luckily, the industry is based on American dollars and therefore strengthened by the decentralization of European money.

Environmental Impact

Environmental risks prove to be a stumbling block for miners. The legislation is frequently changing providing new protections for the environment and sometimes taking them away.

A risk associated with deregulated mining includes toxins being released into the air and water supply. In recent news, the Dakota Access pipeline has sparked controversy around this subject, with many in the Sioux Tribe of Standing Rock feeling displaced as the pipeline pumps through their water supply.

Health Risks

Health risks associated with being in the mining industry vary depending on what substance is being mined. But across the board, mining can be dangerous with risks that include inhalation of sediment, falling rocks, and exposure to toxins.

Workforce Attrition

North American miners are starting to age. Research shows over half the miners in Canada are over 50 years old. As young people coming out of college are often looking for the next best sci-tech or environmental engineering job, fewer are interested in the labor-intensive lifestyle of a miner. If the sector is going to continue to grow and attract new talent, there will need to be a talent acquisition strategy.

Technology

Technology is a driving force changing the mining sector. Innovative technology has been widely accepted to reduce fatalities and injury and make processes more efficient. With no shortage of mining companies collecting research and data, the next big advancement could be just around the corner in 2018 and beyond.

The Mining Sector is Healing

Trends suggest the mining sector isn’t going down without a fight. And in fact, it’s getting better.

Never has the industry been safer or more innovative than it is today. These trends in workforce safety and efficiency will continue as more research is used to the industry’s advantage.

If the sector can withstand new environmental legislation, overcome workforce attrition and mitigate overall health risks, the mining sector will likely grow in the coming years. With over two centuries of history to infer from, our outlook suggests the mining industry will be just fine.

For information on what Kor-Pak does for miners, check us out here.

5 Signs it’s Time to Schedule an Overhead Crane Inspection

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Is your crane operator conducting a visual overhead crane inspection daily?

Occupational Health and Safety Organization (OSHA) regulations may require it depending on the class of crane you’re using.

Meet with your team and use this list to help understand these five critical signs it’s time to order a comprehensive inspection of your overhead crane.

1. There are Obvious Signs of Damage

Cranes have a lot of load-bearing and otherwise essential parts that can accrue minor damage over time. While small wear and year might not seem critical, it can add up. Here are a few (though not all) key places to look for obvious damage:

  • Cracked or bent hooks
  • Damage on the hoist, trolly, or bridge
  • Frayed wires or stripped insulation in electrical systems
  • Safety latches
  • Sheave guards
  • Buttons and controls (make sure they’re working and not sticking)

In addition, it’s a good idea to make sure all of the warning systems are functioning properly in case something does go wrong.

2. Observable Parts are Loose or Seated Improperly

Damage isn’t the only thing to check for in your overhead crane inspection, however. A loose or poorly seated wire or rope mechanism can be just as dangerous as a broken part if not caught in time.

Is wire spooled and seated around drum grooves properly? Are all bolts and rivets properly tightened? Are there signs of abrasion on these components or broken strands on running rope?

3. Visible Corrosion on Metal Parts

Corrosion and metal parts go together like Starsky and Hutch. Left unattended, they’re just as inseparable.

While it might seem minor, small patches or rust can be signals for deeper, non-visible corrosion that can challenge the structural integrity of machine parts.

Corrosion can also affect wiring, panels, buttons, and other operating parts.

Bottom line: When you see corrosion, don’t dismiss it. Inspect, check, and repair.

4. Pads are Starting to Wear

Whether you’re looking at outrigger pads, crane pads, or slider pads, it’s important to not leave these off your inspection checklist.

This includes making sure the materials aren’t rotted, warped, or cracked and operating within manufacturer guidelines. You also want to check to make sure there aren’t any electrical grounding issues, as some pads are designed not to make a connection with the ground and wear can impede this.

5. Previous Operators Used Mismatched Load Capacities

It’s not just the load capacity of the crane itself operators have to worry about, but that the loads of individual components are in sync.

Operators and inspectors who have used mismatched load capacities — or worse, don’t know the load capacities — of their overhead cranes risk serious damage and mechanical failure.

In this case, it’s best to do a check of load capacities of all components. If these aren’t known at the time, it’s time to find out and require a load test of all components down the line.

Get Expert Overhead Crane Inspection Today

Now you know when it’s the right time to schedule a crane inspection, it’s time to actually schedule one! We cover daily and monthly maintenance as well as end-of-life crane inspections and critical crane components.

In addition, we also cover running, monorail and packaged hoists.

Check out the complete list of overhead crane inspections services we offer.

How Your Business Can Benefit from Our Many Custom Machining Services

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How Your Business Can Benefit from Our Many Custom Machining Services

You’ve got an incredible idea. You’ve designed it from top to bottom but need to find a certain part to make it all come together.

Nothing quite fits. You get frustrated. Your idea feels like it’s out of reach.

Does this sound like you?

If so, custom machining is the surprising solution that’s going to give your dreams the finishing touch they deserve!

Not sure that going custom is what your business needs? Think again. We’re going to break down all the ways you’re going to benefit from custom parts.

Express Your Creativity

One of the biggest benefits of custom machining is that it’s custom – you design it from top to bottom.

Even 60% of CEOs understand that being creative is the thing that drives a business forward. When you have the ability to craft a custom part, you’re free to dream as big as you’d like.

Offering your customers exclusive products are what’s going to increase your success. Why be like everyone else?

Higher Quality

When you try to make do with a product bought off the shelf, it will never be just right. Custom machining allows you to get what you want, exactly how you want it.

This includes choosing high-quality metals or other materials to match your needs. Once you’ve got the design, the materials you desire, and the craftsmanship to match, naturally your product’s quality goes up.

Better quality products mean more customers. What’s not to like about that?

Save Time And Money

It might seem incredibly convenient to simply order a pre-made part from a catalog and that’s that. In reality, it could end up costing you in the long run.

You have to modify your own design around the part you’ve found that might work. If your needs change, you’ve got no flexibility.

The part that you thought was just good enough might cause problems with your original design. Maybe it will even cause your product to fail.

Now you’ve got to go back to the drawing board. Going with a custom part might take some effort in the beginning, but long term, it’s a great investment.

Many Applications

There’s a reason the machining industry is a source of steady work; there are many applications the industry provides.

For example, laser cutting is a reliable method of custom machine work. Lasers can cut through many materials of various thickness.

Horizontal machining is fast and can craft the same piece over and over without fail. With its many axes, vertical machining offers an endless array of custom abilities.

Enjoy The Benefits Of Custom Machining

You think you have to settle for whatever is out there, but you don’t. Now that you’ve seen everything you stand to gain by going custom, what are you waiting for?

Show us your ideas and we’ll bring them to life. You dream it, we help you do it.

It’s about time you enhanced your products with custom parts. Check out our wide array of services and then contact us to see your vision become a reality.

Everything You Need to Know About Our Selection of Festoon Systems

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In the market for festoon systems? Here at Kor-Pak, we offer a wide variety of reliable products for your industry needs.

Meant to stabilize, protect, and facilitate power and data cables or hoses, our festoon systems can weather harsh environments.

They work great for overhead cranes, container cranes, gantry cranes, water treatment systems, bulk material conveyors, plating lines, and numerous other uses.

Below, we’ve put together a quick guide to everything you need to know about our selection of festoon systems. We have an extensive line of quality products in this category.

Notable Features of Our Products

There are many important features of our festoon systems that make them the best in the industry. We’ll list a few of them here.

Wear grooves make for quick visual inspection of the wheels. This helps the user to determine if replacement is necessary.

In addition, they’re resistant to corrosion – this is through the stainless steel threaded fasteners.

The trolley body and saddle are made of welded steel, which provides extra strength and also protects the cables from wear and abrasion.

Plus, tow ropes and chains can be connected using the heavy-duty forged shackles. This helps to lessen the stress on the machine as a whole.

Main trolley wheels come in crowned or flanged types – they are available in steel or nylon.

On each end of the trolley, there are heavy duty bumpers. These absorb the forces that come from impact in normal operation. They are adjustable and can be aligned with existing bumpers.

Lastly, the shock cords help the trolleys to move smoothly and with minimum stress in case of rapid acceleration.

Full Product Line of Festoon Systems

Flat Festoon & Round Pendant Cable

The difference between round and flat cables is slight but important. Cable systems help to determine the life of the system in question.

Deciding which is the best fit depends on the application.

C-Track Festoon

The curved rail festoon system is heavy-duty.

It can follow your machinery or conveyor line along its twists and turns. Its purpose is to supply electric power or compressed air wherever needed on the line.

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Festoon

The heavy-duty aluminum festoons serve a variety of functions. No matter what, you can trust they are durable and will get the job done.

I-Beam Festoons

There are several different types of I-beam festoons. These include heavy duty, marine terminal, and mill duty festoons.

Each of these options has different features depending on your needs, but they are all reliable and built to last.

Plug & Play Festoon Hardware

Plug and play festoon hardware is the simplest.

As its name suggests, these pieces come ready-made. All you have to do once you get them from the factory is place them.

Magnetek Festoons

Magnetek festoons are very versatile. They can be furnished with lots of options, giving you maximum flexibility in the design of your system.

Plus, Magnetek’s components are available in stock. They offer a full range of cables designed specifically for festooning uses.

Aero-Motive Festoons

These cable systems are meant to furnish Aero-Motive systems. For more information on these, feel free to get in touch.

Gleason Festoons

Gleason festoons are top-of-the-line. Their container crane festoons feature the parts required for years of high-speed service, even in the most rugged conditions.

Contact us today if you have questions about our products and services.

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Sumitomo Gearbox

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You’re in the market for a gearbox and not just anyone – a Sumitomo gearbox. Excellent choice.

Without a gearbox, you’ve got no “go”. It’s one of the earliest machine parts that man created and we wouldn’t get too far without it. At its core, a gearbox transmits uniform movement between two shafts at a constant pace.

Whether you’re a small business or a large construction outfit, a Sumitomo gearbox is the best addition to your heavy machinery. Although the basics of gearbox construction have been around a long time, Sumitomo puts a lot of thought into their goods.

Before you pick one out, let’s go over five things it’s important to know before you dish out your hard-earned cash.

1) Runs Smoothly

Of course, a gear box has gears in it. The teeth slide together to transfer that uniform motion we mentioned before.

The teeth of the gear are where all the action happen. If they’re smoothly grated and angled, you’ll get a much smoother motion.

A Sumitomo gearbox has been engineered to perfection, offering a smooth and constant motion.

2) Efficiency

There are a few factors to consider when calculating the efficiency. Size definitely comes into play so take into account where you’re going to be using your Sumitomo gearbox.

Figure out the torque load requirement of any job you’re planning. Next, match it up with the torque range of the gearbox.

If a gearbox is too big for what you need it for, the efficiency decreases – and you might damage your equipment. Don’t waste a bit of time, energy, money, or efficiency on the wrong gearbox for the job.

3) Cost

Pricing is a big factor when choosing a large piece of equipment like a Sumitomo gearbox. The materials of the box can affect the cost, but keep in mind it’s worth paying more for something that will last longer.

Some types of commonly used materials for gearboxes are powdered metal, machining steel, plastic, and bronze.

Powdered metal is going to be your most low-cost option but has reduced load capacity. Steel can take on any job you give it – but is also pretty heavy.

As with anything weigh your options carefully.

4) Environmental Needs

Consider the environment you’ll be using your Sumitomo gearbox.

Will it be too loud? Is it too heavy for where we’re going to use it? Is it too big or will it run too hot?

Don’t put yourself behind by ordering the wrong type of gearbox and having to wait for a replacement.

5) Flexibility

Maybe you demand a lot from your equipment. You can save money and do more with less if your gearbox has flexibility.

Again, the torque equation comes into play. If you have a wide variety of jobs, see what the range is for all of them.

There’s probably a Sumitomo gearbox that’s your perfect match!

Go With The Sumitomo Gearbox Pros

There’s a lot of industries that utilize gearboxes so naturally there’s a lot of questions about what works best where.

Good thing we’ve got the answers.

Kor-Pak knows the ins and outs of heavy machinery. Plus, we know that uptime is extremely valuable.

If you want the best machine parts at a price that works for you and your company, call or email us today. We look forward to helping you!

Why Our Hydraulic Clamps are Perfect for Your Equipment

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Are you in need of high-quality hydraulic clamps for your components? You’re in luck.

These devices can help you increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and keep your machines running well for years to come. But in order to maximize your machine efficiency, you need to use the best equipment.

These materials need to be able to balance psi, adjust clamping position, and be durable for tough job demands. Kor-Pak has spent years making relationships with only the finest of manufactures to create product lines that are suitable to all of your needs.

We use different types of hydraulic systems and innovative technology to create unparalleled quality in our designs. Read on to learn why our hydraulic clamps will perfectly suit your components.

All Metal Hydraulic Clamps

Hydraulic clamping provides far better clamping than manual fixtures. The tightening threads between the two connecting sides create an impenetrable seal.

One of the most popular designs is the all-metal fitting. These are designed to help eliminate maintenance and decrease the amount of leakage.

Relying only on metal-to-metal contact, these clamps are much more effective than leaky pipe threads. Our all-metal designs use a form-fitting design that makes the clamps easy to assemble and nearly impossible to penetrate. These reliable fixtures suffer from very little to no leakage.

Flare-Type

Our top of the line manufacturers have spent years perfecting their flare-type fittings. These designs are popular industry-wide for their durability and incredibly strong seal.

Our flare-type fittings use compact tubing that still provides enough strength to handle thousands of pounds of pressure. The flare-type hydraulic clamps use the strongest material factors that are able to withstand extreme working conditions. They have the ability to handle a rise or drop of several hundred degrees.

In addition to strength and durability, the flare-type system is also economical. The compact design and form fitting material will reduce your costs.

Flareless-Fitting

Our flareless-fitting product line is growing in both popularity and size. It’s becoming a wanted hydraulic clamp because it simplifies the tube preparation process.

Flareless-fitting hydraulic clamps are able to withstand more vibration than other metal fixtures. They can also handle thousands of pounds per square inch.

Their design also helps to create a strong seal. This occurs as a result of the fitting nut compressing the cap, which in turn pushes through the tube circumference.

O-Ring

By now, you’ve surely heard of the O-ring. Niels Christensen’s legendary design has been a go-to tool since patented it in 1937.

Our O-ring fittings place an O-ring between threads and wrench flats. The result? A tight-seal around the connecting port.

Our O-ring hydraulics come in both adjustable and non-adjustable design. The rubber and metal seal creates a tighter, more sturdy seal than some of the metal to metal designs.

This increasingly popular design can help reduce maintenance requirements and ensure your machines don’t experience downtime.

Your Hydraulic Clamps

Selecting the right kind of hydraulic clamp can make all the difference.

Are you interested in learning more about our products? We can help. Contact us to request a quote today.

Everything You Need to Know About Our Crane Runway Products

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Do you operate an Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) crane?

If so, you know how important it is to outfit your machine with top-notch components. From rails and wheels to collector shoes, each part has its purpose and when one becomes faulty, the entire operation could become compromised.

That’s where we come in.

Our crane runway products are designed to meet the highest industry standards for quality and safety, ensuring your top satisfaction and usability.

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the tools that we offer under this line. This way, the next time you need an upgrade, you know where to go, and who to turn to.

Ready to learn more? Let’s get started!

1. Crane Wheels

Top-notch wheels are required to keep your crane operating at peak efficiency. That’s why our manufacturers take the time to heat-treat all crane wheels and put them through rigorous testing. This helps to make sure they’re capable of withstanding even the harshest wear and tear.

As a result, their most essential pieces, like the flanges, are less likely to break down or give out. That means less time and money spent on maintenance, and more time getting the job done.

From prescription wheel requirements to short turnaround requests, we’re able to meet your needs with skill and speed, so count on us to keep you rolling along.

2. Collector Shoes and Boxes

We offer a wide range of hot rail collector shoes and collector boxes designed to fit crane runway needs across myriad industries.

Whether you require bronze shoes, cast-iron ones, or a variety of material types in between, our state-of-the-art machining process makes it possible. We can also create long or short shoes to fit your measurements.

Have a custom request? Send it our way! Our technicians are skilled at working with clients to determine the best crane runway equipment to fit their needs. We’ll help you through the design process, eliminating the guesswork and ensuring a proper fit every time.

3. Conductor Bars

When you need to supply electric power to your crane, conductor bars fit the bill.

To this end, we’re proud to partner with Conductix-Wampfler to bring you the equipment you need to add mobilization to your crane assembly.

Conductix-Wampfler was the first manufacturer to offer an eight-bar, insulated conducting system more than 50 years ago, and they’re still leading the pack.

Depending on your project needs and usage scenarios, we offer an extensive line of turnkey conductor bar solutions, each backed by the quality and performance you’ve come to expect from this industry leader.

Need Crane Runway Equipment? Start Here!

Whether you need a new set of wheels or are looking to add electric power to your crane, we’ve got you covered.

Our trained representatives, engineers, and technicians will work with you from initial design to maintenance support, ensuring that you’re covered and satisfied at every project checkpoint.

To get the process started, feel free to contact us today. In the meantime, take a look at our industry-related tips and tricks for optimizing your equipment!

How Your Cranes Can Benefit From Our Many Upgrades

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Historians believe that cranes have been around since the 6th century B.C.

There have been many innovations to these machines over the course of thousands of years, but no changes have been as profound as those seen in our lifetime.

Kor-Pak has adapted to a changing world by providing the best and latest technology to our machines. As business demands increase, so do the need for reliable tools.

Rather than investing in a new crane, consider making upgrades to your existing one to take your equipment to the next level. Here’s how your crane can benefit from our many high-quality upgrades.

Automation Upgrades

Technological advancements have brought big changes to our workforce. In fact, an estimated 45 percent of activities in the economy could be automated with already demonstrated technology. Welcome to the future.

Our crane technology also includes innovations that can lead to automated crane handling. We’ve been able to eliminate the need for manual control via a material handling system. This system provides for safer operations, greater reliability, and reduced costs.

A growing trend to operate overhead cranes from the ground instead of an operator’s cab. Through a basic upgrade, you can greatly reduce your cost of labor and let workers focus on other tasks.

Our remote wireless control system allows for efficient operation and eliminates many of the difficulties that workers encounter. This affordable and reliable upgrade can end up saving you big money in the long run.

Mechanical Upgrades

The average crane can last decades. While these machines may be fine structurally, it’s natural for their parts to suffer from wear and tear.

One of our best upgrades is to replace older parts with their new modern versions. Not only does this help extend the life of your crane, but it also increases your efficiency through greater technological advancements. Our updated versions of mechanical products include rope drums, gears, spreader beams, pinions, and more.

Your crane efficiency is key, but so is its safety. Our upgraded products have helped to maximize operator safety to make sure that there are no catastrophes no matter your job site.

Our new storm and parking brakes help to protect you from losing control of your crane due to difficult environmental factors. Furthermore, our newly improved rail clamps can make sure operators are safe in inclement weather.

Upgrading brake systems is one of the best things you can do for your crane. They can help improve the longevity of brake linings, overall performance, and also ensure that you have an updated system in case you need a spare.

Today’s technology is more advanced and optimized for today’s workers than ever before. By making basic mechanical upgrades, you’re giving yourself the safest, most efficient, and longest lasting crane possible.

The Best Cranes

Modern cranes are better than ever before.

But before you invest in a new one try making some basic upgrades. You can extend the life cycle of your current model and increase your safety and work performance in one fell swoop.

Are you considering making upgrades to your crane? We can help. Contact us today to learn more about our upgrades.

5 Ways Our Rubber Parts Can Benefit Your Machines

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5 Ways Our Rubber Parts Can Benefit Your Machines

Rubber has been regularly used by humans for more than 1,000 years. In the modern world, a common application for the material is in rubber parts for machines.

Whether you’re the owner of a manufacturing business or an engineer who needs custom parts for a robotics project, you’ll probably need rubber. Using well-crafted parts made from good quality rubber can make all the difference in getting the job done.

What sets our rubber parts apart? We offer the great quality you need for many different applications, including custom parts. Here are just a few of the unique ways our parts can meet your needs.

1. Custom Molded Rubber Parts

We know that the parts you’re looking for might not be on the market yet. We offer custom molded parts to for the customer who needs something unique or hard to find.

Maybe you’re an engineer who needs special parts for their latest project. Whether you’re working on robotics, transportation, or something else, the parts for your groundbreaking project might not be in the stores.

Contact us to get high-quality parts make to the specifications you need.

2. Metal to Rubber Bonding

Sometimes, the parts you need require more than one material. It’s important to know that your bonded rubber and metal parts are going to hold up to the task at hand.

We manufacture long-lasting parts with strong bonds that will stand up to the job. We’ll even make the custom rubber and metal parts you can’t find anywhere else.

3. Choice of Natural or Synthetic (Neoprene) Rubber

Today, synthetic rubber accounts for 70 percent of the rubber used in manufacturing. But that doesn’t mean natural rubber doesn’t also have its place.

With our parts, you can choose between natural rubber and neoprene rubber, depending on what you need.

Synthetic rubber, for example, is more resistant to oil and to temperature extremes than natural rubber is. However, natural rubber has excellent grip and is very durable in the right conditions.

4. Prototype Parts

You might not be using rubber in a standard application at all. If you’re trying to design the next great technological advancement, you’re going to need a prototype.

We can make custom rubber prototype parts to meet your exact specifications, so you can do the testing and experimenting that you need to.

Without product testing and inspection using the right parts, your projects can’t move forward. We’ll support your innovative work by providing the parts you need.

5. Specialty Rubber Diaphragms

One of our specialties is making rubber diaphragms in the exact size and length that you need. Many of our customers have ordered end-of-car diaphragms for railway cars.

Whatever your need is, we can meet your unique size specifications as well as supplying supplementary materials as needed.

Order Rubber Now

We provide not only standard rubber parts, but custom solutions for a wide variety of projects. When you need high-quality parts, we are here for you.

Learn more about our rubber parts here, and don’t hesitate to start that new project or process, knowing that you can find what you need at Kor-Pak.

5 Ways Our Wind Turbine Brake Pads Stand Out

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A good set of wind turbine brake pads will last a long time and require minimal repairs.

How long will yours last? Make sure you get the best brakes for your money to avoid needless repairs and replacements.

Brake pads an important part of wind turbine technology. Some wind turbine brakes are made of inferior materials. Or, they use outdated technology.

However, ours stand out among the competition by providing a longer wear life and using better materials. What sets our brake pads apart?

Read on to find out the five ways ours stand out among the industry competition.

1. Better Wear Life

Our wind turbine pads are designed to last longer. We offer competitive prices while ensuring that the product you get is high-quality.

Whether it’s through the original design or reverse engineering, the pads we sell have the longest lifespan possible. The less often you have to replace these pads, the more money you’ll save.

2. Cutting-Edge Materials

We make sure the pads we sell are made from the best materials, which have been tested to be certain they offer the best performance and lifespan.

Choose from semi-metallic, rigid molded, or sintered friction pads to meet your needs. Read more on sintering below.

3. Less Maintenance Needed for Brake Pads

Because our pads use the best materials and have been tested thoroughly for performance, you’ll need to do less maintenance on our pads.

When your brakes work as efficiently as they’re supposed to, they need maintenance and replacement less often. Lower-quality pads sometimes cost less up front. However, they will cost more in the long term. Use our pads to save money over time.

4. Excellent Performance

Braking a wind turbine rotor is no small task. It’s comparable to stopping a big truck!

Wind turbines, unlike trucks, also need to operate without an operator present. Performance is critical, so the turbine can function on its own for long stretches of time.

Our brakes are tested for the best performance.

With the best materials on the market and latest technology, we offer reliable pads that will perform unattended for as long as you need them to. In harsh climates or extreme weather conditions, our brakes won’t let you down.

5. Friction Technology

We offer sintered friction pads for the best use in high-heat applications. This friction technology allows for increased heat dissipation.

Sintering is the process of using heat to fuse metallic particles together. This process adds to the friction abilities of brakes, as well as their wear life. Sintering helps your pads work more efficiently and last longer.

Final Thoughts

Our brake pads stand out from the competition. They offer a longer wear life, better performance, and less maintenance needed over time. We sell pads that use cutting-edge materials and technology proven to provide the best braking performance.

Whether they’re sintered or semi-metallic, organic or ceramic, we have the right pads for the job.

Good brakes are important for safety, for budgets, and for efficiency. So, why not go with the best? Check out our selection of windmill brakes today.