GlobalSpec.com: Machinery and Tools
Provides database of suppliers for machinery and tools. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
mechanical-components.globalspec.com
Provides database of suppliers for machinery and tools. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
mechanical-components.globalspec.com
Home Depot Tool Rental - Machinery
Tool Rentals for Contractors and Do-it-Yourself Projects. Find a Rental Center Near You!
Find Location | Tool School | Truck Rental
www.HomeDepotRents.com
Tool Rentals for Contractors and Do-it-Yourself Projects. Find a Rental Center Near You!
Find Location | Tool School | Truck Rental
www.HomeDepotRents.com
Used Machinery Dealer
Presses, Fabricating, Hydraulics. Over 1,500 Used Machines For Sale!
www.Kempler.com
Presses, Fabricating, Hydraulics. Over 1,500 Used Machines For Sale!
www.Kempler.com
Industrial machinery
Design & build production equipment customized to meet your needs.
www.SetpointUSA.com
Design & build production equipment customized to meet your needs.
www.SetpointUSA.com
Conveyors, New and Used
Located in Southern California. huge inventory call 1-800-826-4554
www.ingallsconveyors.com
Located in Southern California. huge inventory call 1-800-826-4554
www.ingallsconveyors.com
Custom Machinery
First class machine design and Mfg. Robots, conveyors, vision, Controls
www.advantageautomation.com
First class machine design and Mfg. Robots, conveyors, vision, Controls
www.advantageautomation.com
4,7 axis CNC, Lathes etc
Affordable CNC,Mills, Lathes, 7axis Specs, pictures & videos watch at
www.ganeshmachinery.com
Affordable CNC,Mills, Lathes, 7axis Specs, pictures & videos watch at
www.ganeshmachinery.com
Industrial Machinery
Northern Tool - Industrial-Quality Tools & Equipment for Contractors.
www.NorthernTool.com
Northern Tool - Industrial-Quality Tools & Equipment for Contractors.
www.NorthernTool.com
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Used Manufacturing and Process Equipment
Aaron Equipment is an industry leader in manufacturing and process equipment. Aaron is always looking to Buy your unused or idle process equipment.
www.AaronEquipment.com
Aaron Equipment is an industry leader in manufacturing and process equipment. Aaron is always looking to Buy your unused or idle process equipment.
www.AaronEquipment.com
Ace Controls, Inc.
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www.acecontrols.com
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Acme Engineering Sdn Bhd
Manufacturer of furnaces, kilns, machine tools, measuring equipment, machinery, heat treatment, foundry, ceramics, welding equipment and metalworking equipment.
www.acmecom.com
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www.acmecom.com
AeroGo, Inc.
Manufacturer of standard and customized products for moving heavy or delicate loads weighing from 500 lbs. to 10,000 tons, including Aero-Casters, Aero-Jacks, Aero-Pallets and regulators utilizing air film Aero-Caster Technology or wheels depend...
www.aerogo.com
Manufacturer of standard and customized products for moving heavy or delicate loads weighing from 500 lbs. to 10,000 tons, including Aero-Casters, Aero-Jacks, Aero-Pallets and regulators utilizing air film Aero-Caster Technology or wheels depend...
www.aerogo.com
Altec Industries, Inc. / Eastern Division
Manufacturer of cable handling equipment used in pulling underground cables through conduits, pressure diggers for digging holes for telephone poles and digger derricks for setting the poles. Products are sold to utilities and contractors.
www.altec.com
Manufacturer of cable handling equipment used in pulling underground cables through conduits, pressure diggers for digging holes for telephone poles and digger derricks for setting the poles. Products are sold to utilities and contractors.
www.altec.com
American Trim, LLC / Stolle Products
Manufacturer of weld parts, stamp parts and finished parts. Also manufacturer of aluminum parts for appliances. Products are sold to the automotive, appliance, and heavy-duty truck industries.
www.amtrim.com
Manufacturer of weld parts, stamp parts and finished parts. Also manufacturer of aluminum parts for appliances. Products are sold to the automotive, appliance, and heavy-duty truck industries.
www.amtrim.com
Astro Machine Works
Based in Pennsylvania. Services include machine design, machine building, welding, machining, fabrication, control systems, and machine rebuilding.
www.astromachineworks.com
Based in Pennsylvania. Services include machine design, machine building, welding, machining, fabrication, control systems, and machine rebuilding.
www.astromachineworks.com
Atcor Corporation
Manufacturer of automatic precision parts cleaning systems and photoresist removal systems; and provider of packaging container cleaning services. The automatic precision parts cleaning systems are used to clean contamination-sensitive plastic,...
www.atcor.com
Manufacturer of automatic precision parts cleaning systems and photoresist removal systems; and provider of packaging container cleaning services. The automatic precision parts cleaning systems are used to clean contamination-sensitive plastic,...
www.atcor.com
ATI Industrial Automation
Manufacturer of force-torque sensing systems, automatic tool changers and compliance devices for mechanical assembly. Developer of 100 percent in-line process monitoring software. Software runs on multiple platforms. The force-torque systems ...
www.ati-ia.com
Manufacturer of force-torque sensing systems, automatic tool changers and compliance devices for mechanical assembly. Developer of 100 percent in-line process monitoring software. Software runs on multiple platforms. The force-torque systems ...
www.ati-ia.com
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B & B Fabricators
Provider of metal fabrication services including laser, cutting, plasma cutting and conventional machining. Designs and manufactures custom equipment for the rebond foam industry.
www.bnbfab.com
Provider of metal fabrication services including laser, cutting, plasma cutting and conventional machining. Designs and manufactures custom equipment for the rebond foam industry.
www.bnbfab.com
Buckeye Machine Fabricators, Inc.
Provider of design engineering services and custom manufacturer of special machinery. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in welding services. Products and services are sold to the appliance, fluorescent bulb and trucking ind...
www.buckeyemachine.com
Provider of design engineering services and custom manufacturer of special machinery. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in welding services. Products and services are sold to the appliance, fluorescent bulb and trucking ind...
www.buckeyemachine.com
Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer of precision machined rocker shafts, piston pins, rocker arm assemblies, castings, powder metal parts and tappets. Products are used in the automotive, hydraulic, truck, farm equipment and lawn and garden industries and others.
www.burgessnorton.com
Manufacturer of precision machined rocker shafts, piston pins, rocker arm assemblies, castings, powder metal parts and tappets. Products are used in the automotive, hydraulic, truck, farm equipment and lawn and garden industries and others.
www.burgessnorton.com
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Chad Industries
Manufacturer of electronic component manufacturing systems which are highly flexible, data-driven printed circuit assembly systems used for parts handling, placement and insertion. The systems improve productivity and quality control. Products...
www.chadnet.com
Manufacturer of electronic component manufacturing systems which are highly flexible, data-driven printed circuit assembly systems used for parts handling, placement and insertion. The systems improve productivity and quality control. Products...
www.chadnet.com
Clarkson Industrial Contractors
Provider of services for the installation and relocation of industrial equipment.
www.clarkson-inc.com
Provider of services for the installation and relocation of industrial equipment.
www.clarkson-inc.com
C.L. Hann Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of custom machine products including dollies, stamps and satellite and misslie ground support handling equipment. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.clhannind.com
Manufacturer of custom machine products including dollies, stamps and satellite and misslie ground support handling equipment. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.clhannind.com
Dominio
Provider of repair, recovery and maintenance services for industrial metalworking machinery. Trader of machines, tooling and spare parts.
planeta.clix.pt
Provider of repair, recovery and maintenance services for industrial metalworking machinery. Trader of machines, tooling and spare parts.
planeta.clix.pt
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Dana Corp. / Spicer Driveshaft Division
Manufacturer of driveshafts. Products are sold to transportation industry.
www.dana.com
Manufacturer of driveshafts. Products are sold to transportation industry.
www.dana.com
DeRoyal Industries, Inc. / Critical Disposables Division
Manufacturer of disposable devices for the medical industry. Products include manifolds used in laboratories, tubing for high-pressure monitoring and control syringes.
www.deroyal.com
Manufacturer of disposable devices for the medical industry. Products include manifolds used in laboratories, tubing for high-pressure monitoring and control syringes.
www.deroyal.com
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Fabreeka International, Inc.
Manufacturer of anti-vibration isolation systems which prevent vibration when mounting machine tools. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in mounts, vibration isolation components and noise control equipment. Products are sol...
www.fabreeka.com
Manufacturer of anti-vibration isolation systems which prevent vibration when mounting machine tools. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in mounts, vibration isolation components and noise control equipment. Products are sol...
www.fabreeka.com
Fike Corp. / Metal Products Division
Manufacturer of rupture disc and explosion venting equipment and alloy valves. The company also provides tantalum coating services. The rupture disc is an over-pressure release device used in place of safety release valves. The explosion venting...
www.fike.com
Manufacturer of rupture disc and explosion venting equipment and alloy valves. The company also provides tantalum coating services. The rupture disc is an over-pressure release device used in place of safety release valves. The explosion venting...
www.fike.com
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GKN Sinter Metals, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of precision pressed powder metal parts including gears, bearings, connecting rods and sprockets. Products are sold to the automotive, lawn and garden, power tool, and home appliance industries.
www.gknsintermetals.com
Designer and manufacturer of precision pressed powder metal parts including gears, bearings, connecting rods and sprockets. Products are sold to the automotive, lawn and garden, power tool, and home appliance industries.
www.gknsintermetals.com
GlobalSpec.com: Machinery and Tools
Provides database of suppliers for machinery and tools. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
mechanical-components.globalspec.com
Provides database of suppliers for machinery and tools. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
mechanical-components.globalspec.com
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Home Depot Tool Rental - Machinery
Tool Rentals for Contractors and Do-it-Yourself Projects. Find a Rental Center Near You!
www.HomeDepotRents.com
Tool Rentals for Contractors and Do-it-Yourself Projects. Find a Rental Center Near You!
www.HomeDepotRents.com
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Troika - Group of Companies
Manufacturers & Exporters of plant & machinery for vegetable oil industry manufacturing food processing plants, oil miling plants, ricebran processing plants, solvent extraction plants etc.
www.indiamart.com
Manufacturers & Exporters of plant & machinery for vegetable oil industry manufacturing food processing plants, oil miling plants, ricebran processing plants, solvent extraction plants etc.
www.indiamart.com
Intertech Corp.
Provider of design engineering of environmental laboratories. Dealer and exporter of environmental and analytical instruments, environmental monitoring equipment, metallugical analysis equipment, mining equipment and other laboratory equipment. ...
www.intertechcorp.com
Provider of design engineering of environmental laboratories. Dealer and exporter of environmental and analytical instruments, environmental monitoring equipment, metallugical analysis equipment, mining equipment and other laboratory equipment. ...
www.intertechcorp.com
Industrial Service and Machine
Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in manufacturing computer controlled composite filament winding equipment, ovens and precision mandrels and that provides related custom software development services.
www.isami.com
Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in manufacturing computer controlled composite filament winding equipment, ovens and precision mandrels and that provides related custom software development services.
www.isami.com
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Jin Chang Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer of plastic bag making machines, plastic bag printing machines, bottom seal bag making machines, t-shirt bag making machines, and more.
www.jcmachinery.com.tw
Manufacturer of plastic bag making machines, plastic bag printing machines, bottom seal bag making machines, t-shirt bag making machines, and more.
www.jcmachinery.com.tw
Jomco, Inc.
Manufacturer of custom machinery to aid companies in building parts. Examples include custom built machinery for glass production, parts of thermostats and components of air brakes. Products and services are sold to the glass and automotive in...
www.jomco.com
Manufacturer of custom machinery to aid companies in building parts. Examples include custom built machinery for glass production, parts of thermostats and components of air brakes. Products and services are sold to the glass and automotive in...
www.jomco.com
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Key International, Inc.
Manufacturer of specialty machinery for processing including granulators, homogenizers, tablet weighers, capsule polishers, air conveyor systems, mixers, packaging equipment, butterfly valves and tablet press equipment. Services are provided to...
www.keyinternational.com
Manufacturer of specialty machinery for processing including granulators, homogenizers, tablet weighers, capsule polishers, air conveyor systems, mixers, packaging equipment, butterfly valves and tablet press equipment. Services are provided to...
www.keyinternational.com
Keystone Powdered Metal Co.
Manufacturer of bearings, gear assemblies and flanges. Products are sold to OEMs.
www.keystonepm.com
Manufacturer of bearings, gear assemblies and flanges. Products are sold to OEMs.
www.keystonepm.com
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Loeb Equipment
Used Packaging Equipment and Used Processing Equipment for the Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Cosmetics Industries.
www.loebequipment.com
Used Packaging Equipment and Used Processing Equipment for the Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Cosmetics Industries.
www.loebequipment.com
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Buy Woodworking and Metalworking Machinery
Search, Find, Compare and Buy, new and used woodworking and metalworking machinery from America's leading machinery dealers and distributors.
www.machinesales.com
Search, Find, Compare and Buy, new and used woodworking and metalworking machinery from America's leading machinery dealers and distributors.
www.machinesales.com
Magnetica, Inc.
Manufacturer of transformers, magnetic amplifiers, chokes, reactors and inductors. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.magnetica.com
Manufacturer of transformers, magnetic amplifiers, chokes, reactors and inductors. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.magnetica.com
Used Converting Equipment
Buy, sell, broker used converting equipment for plastics, paper, non-wovwens & converting industry selling slitters, coating lines, extruders, sheeters, fork lifts, presses, guillotines, die cutters, vacuum metalizers.
margot.com
Buy, sell, broker used converting equipment for plastics, paper, non-wovwens & converting industry selling slitters, coating lines, extruders, sheeters, fork lifts, presses, guillotines, die cutters, vacuum metalizers.
margot.com
Modine Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer of heat exchangers, evaporator and condenser assemblies and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Parent holding company with a high tech unit involved in thermal management. Products are sold to the automotive, heavy a...
www.modine.com
Manufacturer of heat exchangers, evaporator and condenser assemblies and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Parent holding company with a high tech unit involved in thermal management. Products are sold to the automotive, heavy a...
www.modine.com
Murphy & Read Spring Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of wire springs including compression, extension and torsion for any application. The company also manufactures and distributes a broad selection of stack springs. Products are sold to the aerospace, electronics, transportation and ...
www.mrspring.com
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www.mrspring.com
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Pferd Milwaukee Brush Co.
Custom manufacturer of industrial and commercial power brushes, used for surface conditioning, edge conditioning and cleaning. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.pferd.com
Custom manufacturer of industrial and commercial power brushes, used for surface conditioning, edge conditioning and cleaning. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.pferd.com
Process Tube Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer of gas delivery systems, valve manifold boxes, filter skids, fixed and mobile analytical systems. Products are sold to process gas industry.
www.processtube.com
Manufacturer of gas delivery systems, valve manifold boxes, filter skids, fixed and mobile analytical systems. Products are sold to process gas industry.
www.processtube.com
Power Systems and Controls, Inc.
Manufacturer of rotary uninterruptable power supplies, frequency converters, synchronous condensers and ride through motor generator sets. The synchronous condensers are used in the manufacturing process to correct power factors. Provider of eng...
www.pscpower.com
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www.pscpower.com
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RAM Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of AC electric motors from 50HP to 2500HP, AC variable speed drives, motor starters, reduced voltage starters, solid state starters, soft start controllers, disconnect switches, pump control panels, cooling tower control panels, air...
www.ramusa.com
Manufacturer of AC electric motors from 50HP to 2500HP, AC variable speed drives, motor starters, reduced voltage starters, solid state starters, soft start controllers, disconnect switches, pump control panels, cooling tower control panels, air...
www.ramusa.com
R.D. Dane Corp.
Provider of custom automatic equipment design engineering, machining and manufacturing services. Services are provided to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.rddane.com
Provider of custom automatic equipment design engineering, machining and manufacturing services. Services are provided to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.rddane.com
Renco Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer of transformers, coils, inductors, chokes and wire-wound components. Products are sold to electronics industry.
www.rencousa.com
Manufacturer of transformers, coils, inductors, chokes and wire-wound components. Products are sold to electronics industry.
www.rencousa.com
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Schnorr Corp.
Manufacturer of industrial machine parts specializing in disk springs, safety washers and plastic polyethylene pipe clamps. Products are sold to manufacturers of industrial machines.
www.schnorr.com
Manufacturer of industrial machine parts specializing in disk springs, safety washers and plastic polyethylene pipe clamps. Products are sold to manufacturers of industrial machines.
www.schnorr.com
Designatronics Inc. / Stock Drive Products Division
Manufacturer of small power transmission and automation components. Products include automation/logic controllers, vibration isolators, couplings, universal joints, springs, stepper motors, transmission motors, proximity switches, rotary actuato...
www.sdp-si.com
Manufacturer of small power transmission and automation components. Products include automation/logic controllers, vibration isolators, couplings, universal joints, springs, stepper motors, transmission motors, proximity switches, rotary actuato...
www.sdp-si.com
Taylor Devices, Inc.
Manufacturer of tension control, energy storage and shock absorption devices for use in various types of machinery and equipment. Products include shock absorbers, shock and vibration isolation products, crane and industrial buffers, self-adjust...
www.shockandvibration.com
Manufacturer of tension control, energy storage and shock absorption devices for use in various types of machinery and equipment. Products include shock absorbers, shock and vibration isolation products, crane and industrial buffers, self-adjust...
www.shockandvibration.com
Sierracin Corp.
This company is the parent of high-tech operating units involved in the manufacture of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
www.sierracin.com
This company is the parent of high-tech operating units involved in the manufacture of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
www.sierracin.com
Sigma Equipment
Distributor of machinery for the cosmetic, healthcare products, soap and pharmaceutical industries.
www.sigmaus.com
Distributor of machinery for the cosmetic, healthcare products, soap and pharmaceutical industries.
www.sigmaus.com
Starlite Group
Group manufacturing equipment and providing machining and grinding services.
www.starlitediv.com
Group manufacturing equipment and providing machining and grinding services.
www.starlitediv.com
Sandvik Steel Co. / Spring Products Division
Manufacturer of power springs for use in products such as retractor starters, reels and seat belts. Also manufacturer of small spring reels. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.steel.sandvik.com
Manufacturer of power springs for use in products such as retractor starters, reels and seat belts. Also manufacturer of small spring reels. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.steel.sandvik.com
William Steinen Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer of oil burner, industrial spray and water spray nozzles. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in dehydration equipment. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.steinen.com
Manufacturer of oil burner, industrial spray and water spray nozzles. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in dehydration equipment. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.steinen.com
Stevens Products, Inc.
Manufacturer of glass-epoxy and glass-silicon products including medical tubing, insulation products, bobbins, battery cases and stiffeners. Provider of custom insulating services. The stiffeners are used to prevent stressing on circuit boards. ...
www.stevensproducts.com
Manufacturer of glass-epoxy and glass-silicon products including medical tubing, insulation products, bobbins, battery cases and stiffeners. Provider of custom insulating services. The stiffeners are used to prevent stressing on circuit boards. ...
www.stevensproducts.com
Synovis Interventional Solutions
Manufacturer of precision wire components for critical medical applications. Products are sold to medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.synovismed.com
Manufacturer of precision wire components for critical medical applications. Products are sold to medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.synovismed.com
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Tendaire Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of manlifts, AC generators, basket heaters, dumpbox vibrators and pole trailers. The manlifts are used by workers in a confined setting, such as a manhole. The AC generators are generally used on utility trucks to power lights and p...
www.tendaire.com
Manufacturer of manlifts, AC generators, basket heaters, dumpbox vibrators and pole trailers. The manlifts are used by workers in a confined setting, such as a manhole. The AC generators are generally used on utility trucks to power lights and p...
www.tendaire.com
Tinker & Rasor
Manufacturer of pipe and cable locators. Products are sold to utilities.
www.tinker-rasor.com
Manufacturer of pipe and cable locators. Products are sold to utilities.
www.tinker-rasor.com
Todd Combustion
Manufacturer of industrial burners. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.toddcombustion.com
Manufacturer of industrial burners. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.toddcombustion.com
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Union Process
Manufacturer of fine grinding equipment which is used for particle size reduction. Products are sold to the materials processing industry.
www.unionprocess.com
Manufacturer of fine grinding equipment which is used for particle size reduction. Products are sold to the materials processing industry.
www.unionprocess.com
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Visteon Corporation
Manufacturer of powertrain and vehicle controls systems and driver interactive systems. Products include electronic engine, ignition, speed, electronic temperature and suspension controls; mass air flow, exhaust gas and pressure sensors; actuato...
www.visteon.com
Manufacturer of powertrain and vehicle controls systems and driver interactive systems. Products include electronic engine, ignition, speed, electronic temperature and suspension controls; mass air flow, exhaust gas and pressure sensors; actuato...
www.visteon.com
Vibration Mountings and Controls, Inc.
Manufacturer of shock vibration isolation equipment for use on HVAC equipment, industrial equipment and vehicles. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.vmc-kdc.com
Manufacturer of shock vibration isolation equipment for use on HVAC equipment, industrial equipment and vehicles. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.vmc-kdc.com
Productive Machines
Manufacturer of dynamic balancing machines with computer-based instrumentation.
business.vsnl.com
Manufacturer of dynamic balancing machines with computer-based instrumentation.
business.vsnl.com
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Wetherill Associates, Inc.
Provider of distribution services in aftermarket starters and alternators for cars trucks and industrial machinery. Manufacturer of machine components and starters and alternators for auto-electrical uses. Products and services are sold to multi...
www.wai-wetherill.com
Provider of distribution services in aftermarket starters and alternators for cars trucks and industrial machinery. Manufacturer of machine components and starters and alternators for auto-electrical uses. Products and services are sold to multi...
www.wai-wetherill.com
Windings, Inc.
Manufacturer of stator assemblies which are the windings for motors. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.windings.com
Manufacturer of stator assemblies which are the windings for motors. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.windings.com
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Guide to Machinery News and Trends
Buy the latest machinery to best serve your needs
By Elizabeth Gibson
Your business will need to get informed about the latest developments in industrial machinery, since it usually represents a significant portion of your balance sheet. Study machinery news and trends before selecting machinery for your business. Take notes on the performance of your equipment compared to others in the field. Keep up with trade information to know when its time to replace your machinery with upgraded or more efficient models so that your business stays competitive.
1. Join machinery related associations for the latest information
2. Consider subscribing to machinery magazines and newsletters
3. Study machinery news and trends from other sources.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find trade associations that stay in touch with technological developments in the field
Trade associations often have good resources for locating the latest information in a particular area. Associations study the laws that could affect their business and often provide training for those who need it. Joining a trade association can also help you network with others who have similar needs so that you can share information.
I recommend: National Tooling & Machining Association provides a number of services for manufacturers of precision machinery. The association provides information on government regulations to affect the industry, educational opportunities and other news related to machinery. Machinery Dealers National Association provides a resource for buying and selling used machinery. See lists of available machinery and get quotes from the sellers.
Subscribe to machinery-related magazines to help you make a good business decision
Trade magazines have articles that discuss new products, fixing common machinery, and using machinery for original applications. Even advertisements in these magazines can help the reader discover a product that may fill a particular need. Such magazines also discuss machinery services that may help the reader, such as fabrication.
I recommend: Industry Machinery Digest has industry updates that relate to machinery. The website contains an extensive list of industrial machine manufacturers, lists of machinery auctioneers, upcoming machinery-related trade shows and other information. Associated Equipment Dealers publishes Construction Equipment Distribution magazine. This organization represents distributors of machinery used in construction, forestry, mining and other fields. They also represent those who rent and repair industrial machines.
Study machinery news and trends from other sources
As a start, many machinery manufacturers' and machinery suppliers' websites contain news about their own products. However, other sources exist that compile data from multiple industries for general use. Sometimes government studies and trade associations also provide evaluations about some aspect of an industry that can help a buyer make informed decisions about machinery purchases.
I recommend: U.S. Department of Labor provides data on the job outlook for machinery maintenance workers and mechanics. This site discusses types of jobs available, necessary training and projected income. Direct Industry provides a general listing of news about particular types of machinery, including new products.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Machinery represents a considerable asset for your company. To lower that cost, consider renting or leasing equipment, especially heavy machinery. Some companies also sell used equipment, which also can considerably reduce costs.
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Find Location | Tool School | Truck Rental
While you may have a long-standing relationship with your machinery suppliers, in today’s economy you must consider other sources to both save resources and stay abreast of improvements. Your industrial machines distributor typically is not as motivated as outside machine parts suppliers in finding you deals and presenting innovative new machinery information.
1. Utilize the services of an overseas consultant to find global machinery manufacturers
2. Consider used machinerys
3. Explore lease options for newer industrial machines
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Stay abreast of global industrial machinery automation
By enlisting the assistance of an industrial machines consultant with ties overseas, you can instantly tap into new and emerging markets that might otherwise go unknown. You can build relationships with machinery suppliers that could take you years to develop. Through a good global connection, you can get your machinery services in a more direct operation.
I recommend: Frost and Sullivan are global consultants who specialize in manufacturing automation and building international relationships with machinery manufacturers worldwide. Management Dynamics can advise you from first contact to final shipment of your industrial machines, including storage and transportation.
Buy good used industrial machines
To save on precious resources, especially when you are starting out, you may want to consider used and refurbished industrial machinery. With the ever-changing arena of manufacturing automation, comes a bigger glut of used industrial machines that is still viable and may best serve your purposes.
I recommend: Net Machinery is an online broker for machine parts and heavy machinery. HGR Industrial Surplus dubs itself as one of the largest machinery suppliers in the universe. They seem to enjoy their work and their clients.
Retain your resources and your credit with leased industrial machinery
Leasing is always a good option for large industrial machinery purchases. Credit is easier to get from leasing companies and the lease does not affect your bottom line with the monthly payments. At the end of the lease, you can upgrade or purchase the machinery and leasing companies are usually willing to work with you to establish favorable terms.
I recommend: Trident Leasing will give you a quote online for industrial machines. They service small to medium size machine companies. Premier Leasing Services offers an industrial machinery leasing package that covers transportation, installation and training.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Make sure that as you upgrade your industrial machines, the machine manufacturers keep you informed of coming software and computer changes that will affect the machinery manufacturers industry and your current machinery.
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The industrial machinery field, which includes aerospace, automotive and medical manufacturing, is constantly evolving with technological advances. Continued education and training is an important asset to manufacturing operations. When searching for manufacturing machinery training, consider the following:
1. Complete online training courses to stay up to date with the latest industrial machinery technology.
2. Reference machinery manuals for on-the-job training.
3. Study textbooks for in-depth training on manufacturing machinery.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find online courses offered on industrial machinery
Online training courses are a convenient option for industrial machinery professionals who want to train on their own time. Typically, these courses are grouped into programs the cover job- and industry-specific machinery. Employers can purchase courses for their employees for continuing education on evolving machinery technology.
I recommend: Tooling University offers job-specific programs for those who work with industrial machines. The university's online courses are ideal for professionals in the aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, heavy equipment and gas and oil industries. Plastics industry professionals should consider A. Roustis Associates online training. The courses cover new technology in plastic injection molding machinery.
Order heavy machinery manuals
Manufacturing machine makers publish operation manuals when they sell equipment. Many times, these manuals are included with the purchase of the machine, but employers may want to order or download additional manuals for their shops as replacements or for training purposes.
I recommend: Find a large selection of machinery manuals at Travers Tool Company. Click on a manual's product part number to download it. ABM International also provides various machinery training manuals that you can download from the company's website.
Read textbooks written about machine parts and machinery services
Unlike training manuals which typically just cover how to operate a specific model of machine, textbooks cover machinery information on a broader scale. Textbooks provide insight into the physics behind the machinery's operation, as well as how to incorporate specific machines efficiently into a manufacturing operation. Textbooks that cover theory of machinery not only explain how a machine works but why it works.
I recommend: Purchase machine trade textbooks from American Technical Publishers. These books focus on operating an efficient manufacturing machine shop. Browse through a large selection of machinery reference textbooks at Machinery Support. The company offers thousands of reference documents for more than 5,000 machinery manufacturers.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Provide your workers with an industrial machinery reference library by compiling training manuals and textbooks into an easily accessible system, such as a file cabinet or bookshelf.
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