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The Shipping Saga Continues…

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.

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External Gear Slewing Bearing Ring

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.

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What are cam follower bearings?

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.

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Mechanical Power Status – COVID-19

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.

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