An Ounce of Prevention

Ask professionals of any trade whether it’s better to repair something or prevent it from being damaged in the first place, and the answer...

Engine Maintenance

By Brian Hatch and Susan Doyle Where would we be without reminders? For machinery, it’s those pesky lights, that show up on the dashboard, and...

Joint Effort

Exit 17 at Clark Avenue is the first exit on California State Highway 135. The interchange serves the community of Orcutt, California—an unincorporated town...

Bust the Rust

Galvanic corrosion frequently afflicts structures such as commercial roofing, infrastructure elements and facades, and is also common in the restoration of existing structural steel...
Proxy Tech

Equipment Repair Evolution Revolution: Part 2

In the first installment of this article, the nature of a Proxy Tech program for various industries needing additional maintenance support that goes beyond...

Choosing Reman Over the Rest

Remanufactured, or reman, parts are fully tested to meet or exceed original OEM standards for like-new quality, are competitively priced, and cut down on...

Out From Behind the Eight Ball

Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, with a single pickup truck and a few employees....

Proactive Maintenance

As a construction contractor, you know your machinery is one of the most significant assets in your operation. However, the construction equipment that you...
Maintenance Repair and Operational Supplies

Maintenance Repair and Operational Supplies: Part 2

Maintaining proper storage for parts and materials inventory In part one of this series on the proper storage of parts, an explanation of the right...

True Cost of Idling

Benefits of idle reduction technology Fuel and maintenance costs related to idling is a major concern for work truck fleets. Nationally, trucks burn four billion...