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  MBK Awarded 3M Preferred Converter Status Since 1976, MBK Tape Solutions has been a 3M Platinum Preferred Converter in both 3M’s Medical and Industrial Tapes divisions. Having the Platinum...

Camlock fittings, also known as cam and groove fittings, are a type of quick hose coupling that allows for the easy connection or disconnection from pumps, tanks, equipment, and anywhere...

  Valves are an important part of many different applications that we depend on every day. Industries across the world rely on valves to keep their systems functioning. However, it...

  When it comes to industrial filtration, understanding the differences between bag housings and cartridge housings is extremely important. Both types are used in many different industries and impact the...

  When it comes to sprinkler systems, getting the right piping is key. However, it can be difficult to determine the best pipe to support your system. Polyethylene and PVC...

  The material of a valve plays an important role in its efficiency. While it is easy to forget the importance of this detail, it does make a difference. Some...

  Water is a useful and necessary part of life. However, too much of it can have some damaging impacts on your home if not handled properly. Water damage and...

    One of the most important components of a blast cabinet setup is the dust collector.   Dust collectors remove the...

Reusing abrasive media is a process that can happen in blast cabinets and other contained blast enclosures. For portable sandblasting and outdoor blasting, the used media is too difficult to...

    What is a media reclaimer? How does a reclaimer work?   Why would you want a reclaim for your blast cabinet?   The biggest advantage to using a...

    Vapor blasting is also commonly known as wet blasting, liquid honing, vapor honing, dustless blasting, or slurry blasting.   Wet blasting (vapor blasting) is a process for removing...

    Why is choosing the right abrasive media for the job so important?   If you use a mismatched abrasive for a blasting job, you may end up having...

  Mincon Group, headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, has purchased 2 separate, complete batch style integral quench heat treatment lines from AFC-Holcroft. The equipment will be utilized for the heat treatment...

  Canadian commercial heat treater Thermetco, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has expanded their heat treatment production capability with the purchase of a new AFC-Holcroft UBQ (Universal Batch Quench) furnace...

  Lindberg/MPH announced the shipment of one (1) Treet-All™ Box Furnace to the technology industry. The Treet-All™ Light Industrial Box Furnace is suited for multiple applications, including annealing, ashing, austempering,...

  What Are The Different Types Of V-Belts?   V-belts are one of the many different types of conveyor belts available. These belts are different from the other varieties because...

    Stop by and visit our team at the MD&M West in Anaheim CA on February 5th -7th at booth #1865.   We will be happy to show you...

      Lindberg/MPH announced the shipment of one (1) Temperite™ Box Furnace and one (1) Treet-All™ Box Furnace to work in tandem. The Temperite™ Box Furnace is configured for...

    Feldkirchen/Germany, July 20, 2018 – Nanotec now offers captive linear actuators with short design in sizes NEMA 11 (28 mm) and NEMA 17 (42 mm). With the LGA28 and...

    Feldkirchen/Germany, January 8, 2019 – By adding a new building to their headquarters in Feldkirchen near Munich/Germany, Nanotec has created more space for the development of new drive solutions. ...