Motion Industries, Inc.

Mechanical Power Transmission

Capping Clutches From Warner Electric Improve Quality And Increase Productivity

The Problem One of the most common consumer complaints in the beverage industry has been: I can't get the cap off". Putting the cap onto a bottle of soda (or water, or juice) is a balancing act. The cap must be on tight enough to keep in carbonation and keep out bacteria. It must also be not so tight that the consumer can not get the bottle open. The Solution The Warner Electric Capping Clutch is...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Capping Clutches From Warner Electric Improve Quality And Increase Productivity

The Problem One of the most common consumer complaints in the beverage industry has been: I can't get the cap off". Putting the cap onto a bottle of soda (or water, or juice) is a balancing act. The cap must be on tight enough to keep in carbonation and keep out bacteria. It must also be not so tight that the consumer can not get the bottle open. The Solution The Warner Electric Capping Clutch is...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Hydraulics Let the Force be with You!!

The Problem: How to tilt a 14 foot wide by 42 foot long platform containing a slab of cement weighing 60,000 pounds from a horizontal position to 80 degrees from the horizon in an arc with a distance of 93 inches. The platform and cement slab are on a mobile truck trailer, no electricity is available and space under the platform is limited to about 3 feet. The Solution: Provide a battery start,...

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Architectural & Civil Engineering Products

Rexnord 6000 Series SHURLOCK Adapter Mounted Bearings

Problem: Cement Dust and Vibration at Cement Plants Solution: Replacing the bearings with Rexnord-® 6000 SHURLOK(TM) adapter mount roller solved the problems that were causing bearing failure and simplified installation as well. The fan is driven by a 150 HP motor through Gates Polychain and runs at 2000 to 2500 RPM. The pitch diameter of the fan blade is 54 , with its 2-15/16" straight shaft...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Hydraulics Let the Force be with You!!

The Problem: How to tilt a 14 foot wide by 42 foot long platform containing a slab of cement weighing 60,000 pounds from a horizontal position to 80 degrees from the horizon in an arc with a distance of 93 inches. The platform and cement slab are on a mobile truck trailer, no electricity is available and space under the platform is limited to about 3 feet. The Solution: Provide a battery start,...

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Architectural & Civil Engineering Products

Rexnord 6000 Series SHURLOCK Adapter Mounted Bearings

Problem: Cement Dust and Vibration at Cement Plants Solution: Replacing the bearings with RexnordÂ-® 6000 SHURLOK(TM) adapter mount roller solved the problems that were causing bearing failure and simplified installation as well. The fan is driven by a 150 HP motor through Gates Polychain and runs at 2000 to 2500 RPM. The pitch diameter of the fan blade is 54 , with its 2-15/16" straight...

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Company News

NSK Presented with Motion’s Supplier of The Year Award

Birmingham, Ala. - Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2022 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services and earned the highest score in the multi-faceted...

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Motion Announces Executive Officer Promotions

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the promotions of Joe Limbaugh to Executive Vice President – Chief Operations Officer and James Howe to Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer/Chief Technology Officer,...

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Motion's 2020 Supplier of The Year Award Winner: NSK

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2020 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the...

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Motion's 2020 Supplier of The Year Award Winner: NSK

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2020 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the...

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People in the News

Motion Announces Director of Corporate Development

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that Jim May was promoted to Director of Corporate Development, effective April 1. Mr. May joined Motion in August 2020 as Director of Strategic Planning and Development to advance the...

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People in the News

Motion Announces Director of Corporate Development

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that Jim May was promoted to Director of Corporate Development, effective April 1. Mr. May joined Motion in August 2020 as Director of Strategic Planning and Development to advance the...

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People in the News

Motion Announces New Group Vice President - Automation

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that Aurelio Banda will join the Company as Motion’s new Group Vice President of Automation, effective today. “Aurelio’s extensive industry background in automation distribution and...

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People in the News

Motion Announces New Group Vice President †Automation

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that Aurelio Banda will join the Company as Motion’s new Group Vice President of Automation, effective today. “Aurelio’s extensive industry background in automation distribution and...

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Motion Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has achieved the 75-year milestone of business success. “Motion’s success is a reflection of the hard work of all our team members and suppliers, as well as the trust of our...

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Motion Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has achieved the 75-year milestone of business success. “Motion’s success is a reflection of the hard work of all our team members and suppliers, as well as the trust of our...

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