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The REMADE Institute and Re-Manufacturing

by Jim Strong | Jan 18, 2017 |

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Positive Manufacturing Impact

The US Department of Energy just announced the REMADE Institute — Reducing Embodied-energy And Decreasing Emissions — which possesses the dual goal of increasing US manufacturing competitiveness while driving down the often prohibitive costs of recycling, reusing, and remanufacturing. This exciting initiative can have a very positive impact on both the environment and economy here in the US.

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Heavy Equipment Theft in the US -- What You Need to Know

by Jim Strong | Jan 17, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101

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Besides equipment failure, there is one other occurrence that can stop a construction project in its tracks: heavy equipment theft. In average, experts estimate that equipment theft results in $400 million of equipment alone, not including down time, project delays, rental costs, etc. In this blog post, we are going to review what you need to know about equipment theft in the US.

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Introduction to Torque Density and Hydraulic Motors

by Regina M. Dick | Jan 12, 2017 |

Final Drive Motors, Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101, Eaton Hydraulic Motors

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Have you considered torque density as a measure of the effectiveness of your final drive or hydraulic motor? In this article, we are going to discuss torque density and what it means in terms of power, efficiency, economy, and, of course, torque.

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3 Things You Should Know About Eaton and Hydraulic Motors

by Regina M. Dick | Jan 11, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101, Eaton Hydraulic Motors

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Eaton is a power management company – electrical, mechanical and hydraulic – and is also an international manufacturer of hydraulic motors and final drives. However, Eaton isn’t as well known in the US as in other countries at the moment -- and we are out to change that. As their U.S. supplier of hydraulic motors for heavy equipment, we would like to share with you three things you should know about Eaton.

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Hydraulic Motors: Radial Piston versus Axial Piston

by Dr McCaslin | Jan 05, 2017 |

Final Drive Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101

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Radial Piston and Axial Piston Motors

Hydraulic motors are a main component of final drives and are key to any industry that requires a great deal of torque, including construction, forestry, and mining. In this blog post, we are going to explain the difference between radial piston hydraulic motors and axial piston hydraulic motors.

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Early Years of the Skid-Steer

by Jim Strong | Dec 22, 2016 |

Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers

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Skid Steer History

According to Joe Keller at www.skidsteerhistory.com, the birth of the skid steer can be traced back to the summer of 1956. Elvis Presley’s song “Heartbreak Hotel” was at the top of the charts, Eisenhower was president, and Gunsmoke was on television. The first skid steer, however, looked a little different from the modern skid steer.

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18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers

by Jim Strong | Dec 06, 2016 |

Heavy Equipment, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Hydraulic drive motor

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Your skid-steer represents a significant investment for your fleet. The key to getting the most out of your investment includes:

minimizing operating costs,
reducing downtime, and
extending its life.

Included here are some simple maintenance and operating tips to help you minimize the costs related to your skid steers...

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Heavy Equipment, Telematics, and the Internet of Things IoT

by Regina M. Dick | Nov 29, 2016 |

Heavy Equipment, Final Drive Motor Technology

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You’ve probably heard of the Internet of Things (also known as "IoT" for short), but did you know it is the concept behind telematics? The goal of this blog post is to give you some insight into concepts and technology behind telematics, starting with the Internet of Things.

5 Reasons a Final Drive Can Lack Power

by Dr McCaslin | Oct 05, 2016 |

Final Drive, Final Drive Motor Gearbox, Final Drive Motor Maintenance, Travel Motor, Final Drive Motor Pumps, Final Drive Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment

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Lack of Power in Your Machinery?

Lack of power is a common complaint when a final drive or travel motor is in need of service. It reveals itself when your machine is unable to climb a steep grade or it keeps steering to one side. There are six potential causes behind a lack of power, and not all of them are the fault of the final drive.

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Shop Talk Blog

The REMADE Institute and Re-Manufacturing

Positive Manufacturing Impact

Heavy Equipment Theft in the US -- What You Need to Know

Introduction to Torque Density and Hydraulic Motors

3 Things You Should Know About Eaton and Hydraulic Motors

Hydraulic Motors: Radial Piston versus Axial Piston

Radial Piston and Axial Piston Motors

Early Years of the Skid-Steer

Skid Steer History

18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers

Heavy Equipment, Telematics, and the Internet of Things IoT

5 Reasons a Final Drive Can Lack Power

Lack of Power in Your Machinery?

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