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The rail industry operates in some of the most demanding conditions. From extreme weather exposure to the mechanical stress of braking and heavy load-bearing, rail components are expected to perform.

When a hydraulic cylinder fails mid-operation, everything stops. Industries like mining, construction, and agriculture, that downtime has a price tag most companies can’t afford. The solution isn’t to replace it, instead it is a precise repair process that can return a damaged cylinder or piston rod to full working spec. What is a hydraulic cylinder […]

If you work in food processing, you already know how wash-downs, acidic cleaners, moisture and heat can cause wear and stress on the equipment. Many food processing facilities try to coat the metal, such as stainless steel to extend the life of the equipment. Electroless nickel plating in food processing can help.

Surface treatment and cylinder rod repair is part of an important cycle for manufacturers. Manufacturers try to have a cylinder rod working, one on the shelf and one in for repair. But that can’t always work.

If you're running components in a high-wear environment, electroless nickel plating heat treatment is an effective finishing process for industrial manufacturing. What can it do for your parts? Let’s take a closer look.

Oil and gas equipment is in constant use putting up with outside factors such as pressure, heat, corrosive fluids and abrasive particulates. When a component fails, if has serious implications on production. The fix isn't always to buy a new part.