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What is the Difference Between Articulating Boom and a Telescopic Boom?

Mar 12, 19 • CranesComments Off on What is the Difference Between Articulating Boom and a Telescopic Boom?

There are two primary types of boom lifts on the market today: articulating and boom. Both are valuable additions to a work site that make it easier to get the job done. However, there are differences between the two types of boom lifts that make them better suited for specific uses. If you’re trying to decide which one is best for your work site, here’s what you need to know.

Articulating Boom Lift

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Good List to Tell Your Torque Converters needs Servicing for Mining Cranes?

Dec 13, 18 • NewsComments Off on Good List to Tell Your Torque Converters needs Servicing for Mining Cranes?

Signs Your Torque Converter Needs Servicing 

As an operator of heavy equipment, you realize that it is definitely important that all of the tools of your trade continue to function properly for the Highest Return on Investments.

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How Water Cooled Brakes Work

Jul 19, 18 • Brakes1 Comment

Traditional disk brakes usually experience very high temperatures which can have severely detrimental effects on their performance. To lower these temperatures, the use of fluids such as water is imperative to eliminate much of this friction-generated heat.

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How Do Pneumatic Clutches Work? [updated]

Jun 13, 18 • Air Clutches, Clutches2 Comments

pneumatic clutchGrab. Spin. Decouple. Repeat.

At one level, clutches really are that simple. But pneumatic clutches are just one example of what a few innovative twists can do to complicate (and improve) the process.

So let’s start with the basics:
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Torque Converter Problems and Fixes in Heavy Machinery (Updated)

Mar 11, 18 • Torque Converters1 Comment

Torque Converter Problems | Detecting and Fixing Broken Torque ConvertersKnowing the symptoms of a failing torque converter can make diagnosing problems with a machine much easier.

Despite the excellent capabilities and reliability of the torque converters we provide, problems do arise from time to time””especially considering the extraordinary torque converter performance your extraordinary projects require. Here’s a guide of the most common issues that could arise with your heavy machinery torque converter, as well as a list of signs and symptoms to look out for.

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We have IBF’s here in stock for immediate delivery:

Feb 19, 18 • NewsComments Off on We have IBF’s here in stock for immediate delivery:

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Twin disc power take-offs

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Drilling Rig Parts and Repairs

Jan 29, 18 • Air Clutches, Air Compressors, Clutches, Industrial Mechanical Parts, Industrial Product Service, News, Torque Converters, TransmissionComments Off on Drilling Rig Parts and Repairs

drilling rig parts repairs by KL Clutch

Drilling rigs provide an invaluable service for companies that need to dig deep, with the convergence of drilling rig components and parts working together to do their job.

However, the reality of this situation is that the rigorous work being performed will likely hasten the onset of drilling rig repairs at some point.
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What Is a Power Take Off, What Does It Do, and Why It’s Important

Dec 5, 17 • News, Power Take OffsComments Off on What Is a Power Take Off, What Does It Do, and Why It’s Important

what is a PTO and what does it do

What is a power take off? Power take-off (PTO) transfers the mechanical power of the engine over to another piece of the equipment. This allows for the power to move throughout the equipment to transmit energy even if it doesn’t have a motor or engine itself.

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Sizes and Uses of Hydraulic Power Pump Drives

Nov 9, 17 • Industrial Mechanical Parts, News, Power Take OffsComments Off on Sizes and Uses of Hydraulic Power Pump Drives

WPT power pump drives

A hydraulic pump uses hydraulic power pump drives (PPDs) engineered for agricultural markets, as well as construction, forestry, petroleum, and marine industries. The hydraulic pump is a mechanical device that produces hydraulic energy from mechanical power. It generates flow with sufficient power, which will allow it to overcome pressure from the load.
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ROCKFORD POWERTRAIN 4-11298

Jun 21, 17 • NewsComments Off on ROCKFORD POWERTRAIN 4-11298

ROCKFORD POWERTRAIN ® ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT POWER TAKE-OFF

Surplus! Call for special $600 pricing while supplies last!Rockford Power Take Off Clutch

This Industrial PTO is a single plate SAE 7.5″ HE clutch, with a SAE #5 bell housing.

The internal clutch pack assembly number is 4-15823.

This Rockford Powertrain Original model has a bronze release collar & sleeve assembly.The clutch body measures 7.5″ in diameter. The organic gear tooth facing (friction plate) has 47 teeth, 8.08″OD, 4.5″ ID and 0.438″ thick. It also is segmented into 3 pieces for easy replacement in the field.
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