In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, maintaining the performance and reliability of equipment is critical. Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) are essential components of an efficient operation, ensuring that machinery, tools, and systems perform at their best, minimizing downtime, and maximizing productivity. At...
The Role of Reliable Equipment in Spring Farming As fields thaw and planting begins, well-maintained equipment becomes essential to Western Canada’s farmers. Tractors, combines, irrigation systems, and generators must perform under tough conditions, from muddy terrain to fluctuating temperatures as spring agriculture kicks into gear....
Chevron has a long, robust history, beginning in 1879 when a group of explorers and merchants established the Pacific Coast Oil Co. Despite rattlesnakes, wasps, mud and underbrush, Alex Mentry succeeded in striking oil at Pico Canyon in 1876. This was the first successful oil...
When it comes to wire rope and rigging, innovation is key to meeting the ever-growing demands of modern industries. One of the advancements quickly becoming an industry standard is plasma restraints. Used to secure temporary piping systems, this cutting-edge solution offers unparalleled strength, durability, and...
When it comes to maintenance, it is critical for optimal performance and longevity that you choose the right coolant for your heavy-duty engine. With various options available, determining which coolant best suits your needs can be overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll explore the factors that...
Over the years, performance demands of heavy-duty truck transmissions diverged from diesel engines and created the need for specializing the fluids. In response to this, Eaton Corporation, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of transmissions, created the PS-164 specification. Then in 2017, they demanded more robustness from...
Tire chains are important items to have readily available when you live in Canada. While useful all year when working off-road, they are even more necessary during the winter months when the roads start getting icy. Tire chains are available for a wide variety of...
Starting in 1939, TRYGG Tire Chains is the only remaining chain manufacturer in Norway and is widely recognized as a global leader within its scope of expertise. By using high-quality steel produced in European steelworks and maintain full control throughout the entire production process, TRYGG...
As winter approaches, it’s crucial to prepare your equipment for the demanding conditions ahead. A vital aspect of winter maintenance involves selecting the right grease. Choosing poorly can lead to mechanical failure, costly downtime, and excessive wear. Fortunately, Chevron’s Starplex EP Grease is specifically engineered...
Loctite’s origin is a modern industrial fairy-tale. It is the story of Vernon Krieble, a retired chemistry professor, who persuaded his son Robert in the 1950s to leave a well-payed management job and become co-founder of a start-up. Their business model was based on a...
Traditional fastening methods leave gaps. LOCTITE® threadlockers fill them. Mechanical locking devices (such as split washers, nylon nuts, etc.) were invented to solve the common problem of loosening that happens in most threaded assemblies. The reality is, however, that they don’t maintain clamp load as...
Introduction Ridge Tool Company introduced the now-iconic RIDGID pipe wrench and incorporated it in 1923. For the next several decades, RIDGID tools have been at the forefront of quality and innovation in multiple industries. This includes drain cleaning products in 1967, aluminum pipe wrenches in...
