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Duke Energy Rebates- 2017 Updates

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Lighting plays an important role in creating a work environment that’s both pleasant and productive – and it’s a big part of your electric bill. That’s why it pays to install high-efficiency lighting systems. You’ll lower your operating costs while maintaining adequate lighting levels. New, energy-efficient lighting technologies provide direct or indirect lighting. 

National Engineers Week 2017

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February 19-24 is National Engineers Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world. This unique, week-long event helps increase public dialogue about the need for engineers and bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents. 

CBT Arc Flash Training

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NFPA70E and arc flash regulations are constantly changing. CBT takes a proactive approach to keeping your employees and facility safe. We have two opportunities for our customers to attend a training and testing session.  Seating is limited! Reserve your seat today!

 

Safety Drives Productivity

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It became clear from listening to speakers at the Safety Leadership Conference 2016, sponsored by EHSToday, that the battle between safety and productivity is coming to an end in many organizations. Increasingly, the mindset that safety is a productivity burden is being replaced with the contemporary view that safety can be a productivity driver. 

Supplier Spotlight: Martin Clean Flight Wing

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Martin Sprocket & Gear’s Pulley Division has recently introduced the new Clean Flight Wing (CFW) Pulley. The Clean Flight Wing Pulley merges the existing technology from Martin’s well-known product groups; the pulley and screw conveyor. Each CFW Pulley is manufactured with precision cut flights, similar to those used in the conveyor and heavy-duty flat pulley core. The design features of the Clean Flight Wing Pulley provides extreme duty flight materials (1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ thick), continuous weldment on each flight, no contact bars, and improved concentricity.

How Pneumatics Has Changed Manufacturing

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Thanks to Industrial Automation, manufacturing has come a long way since it’s beginning. Automation started with Eli Whitney, well-known for his creation of the innovative cotton gin. What many don’t know is he also perfected interchangeable parts for manufacturing, which proved useful when he had to build 10,000 muskets for the U.S. Army in 1799. In 1910, Henry Ford took the manufacturing process to the next level.

The Conveyor Belt Reinvented

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In October of 2016, CBT partner, Intralox was featured in this video that was shared on Facebook hundreds of thousands of times. 

INFOGRAPHIC: Extensive Maintenance Leads to Avoidable Expense

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Maintenance, whether unexpected or planned, causes downtime. CBT partner, Gates Corporation has created this infographic to convey the high costs associated with excessive maintenance and downtime. Gates synchronous belt drives require no greasy lubrication and are virtually maintenance-free, providing huge benefits for your company.