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New Product Arrival: Hydraulic Cylinders
Supplier of hydraulic cylinders and component parts, our advanced hydraulic cylinders focus on customer-specific hydraulic application needs.
What Are Hydraulic Cylinder Seals?
Hydraulic Cylinder Seals are designed according to the cylinder working pressure, cylinder speed, operating temperature, working medium and application. Piston seals are dynamic seals which can either be single acting or double acting. Generally, Elastomer seals made from nitrile rubber, Polyurethane or other materials are best in lower temperature environments, while seals made of Fluorocarbon Viton are better for higher temperatures.
The Shipping Saga Continues…
At this point, the TP trade lane is progressively becoming more challenging for importers. Ships are full, containers are scarce, and ports are suffering with train/rail car shortages. In addition to this, the trucking industry is unable to keep up.
Trade war with China didn’t boost U.S. manufacturing
President Donald Trump’s trade war against China didn’t achieve the central objective of reversing a U.S. decline in manufacturing, economic data show, despite tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods to discourage imports.
Logistics Challenges to Close 2020: Space & Equipment Shortages in the United States & China
North American importers have recently seen unique headwinds with inbound...
TPEB Shippers See Improving Equipment Levels
According to Collyer Logistics Group of Companies, high demand in the...
General Rate Increase Transpacific Eastbound (Asia to the U.S. & Canada)
So, what is a General General Rate Increase (GRI)? A General Rate...
Tillage Hub Units – Hub 40mm X Assy
A cam-type bearing, or cam follower, is a roller or needle bearing that is specifically designed to follow cams or tracks. These bearings are used in linear motion systems including transfer lines, conveyor systems, and other industrial machinery.
DOJ Suggests “Test Case” in Section 301 Litigation
Read The Court of International Trade should use a case management...
Ocean Freight Rates in 2020
The ocean carriers are still posting ridiculously profitable quarters....
External Gear Slewing Bearing Ring
A cam-type bearing, or cam follower, is a roller or needle bearing that is specifically designed to follow cams or tracks. These bearings are used in linear motion systems including transfer lines, conveyor systems, and other industrial machinery.
What are cam follower bearings?
A cam follower bearing is a roller or needle bearing that is specifically designed to follow cams or tracks. Cam Type bearings are used in linear motion systems including transfer lines, conveyor systems, and other industrial machinery.
How to Avoid Bearing Failure
Bearings are a major part of mechanical equipment. Reducing rolling...
United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement between...
Illinois to Allow Motorsports to Resume
The Illinois Motorsports Coalition (IMC), a group comprised of racing...
Kent Groves joins Mechanical Power as Account Manager
This week Mechanical Power brought on board its newest Account Manager,...
Mechanical Power Status – COVID-19
Despite Friday’s roll-out of an Illinois “lockdown”, Mechanical Power will be operational to the extent of answering phones, emails and shipping products to our customers in the coming weeks. We supply parts with “essential” applications and as a result will be keeping customers whole with continuity of supply throughout this challenging period.
Covid-19 – Updates From Mechanical Power
As the COVID-19 / Coronavirus is growing worldwide and many countries are...
Potential Effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation on Mechanical Power’s Component Supply
As all have seen in the news, the coronavirus in China is impacting...
USA / China Tariff News – Phase 1 Deal Signed
Highlights of the Phase 1 Tariff Agreement On Wednesday January 15, the...