August 19, 2020 11:31 pm
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It’s been quite a year. From challenges presented by the pandemic to unfavorable growing conditions, 2020 continues to take a toll on the cotton industry as the summer rapidly comes to an end. While some see this downtime as a hurdle, experienced cotton farmers and equipment operators may take a different view. Take advantage of the quiet time and perform efficiency maintenance tasks on your equipment, such as your cotton gins in Lubbock, TX. Why now? A brutally dry, hot summer has taken a toll on the current cotton crop. The latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates... View Article
August 18, 2020 11:04 pm
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It is important to know how to maintain conveyor systems in Lubbock, TX, as a breakdown literally stops production in its tracks. Your maintenance schedule depends on use, normal load weight and any problems you notice, so it will vary between industries. It’s normally recommended that you take a close look at conveyor systems at least every six months. Here are six key elements to your conveyor system maintenance routine: Alignment: Conveyor systems can become misaligned. This leads to products falling off the belt to the floor, or inefficiency as belts move items to other belts. Misalignment shows wear and... View Article
August 11, 2020 9:49 pm
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Selecting the appropriate electric motor drive in Lubbock, TX for your application is crucial if you are to achieve the best possible performance and efficiency from that motor. Consider the fact that the motor drive dictates the speed, direction, torque and horsepower produced by a motor—this makes it an extremely important piece of equipment. DC drives generally control shunt-wound DC motors, which feature separate field circuits and armature. AC drives, meanwhile, control AC induction motors, while also controlling speed, horsepower and torque. Let’s take a closer look at how electric motor drives work and what you should know about them... View Article
August 4, 2020 11:04 pm
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What are mechanical bearings? They are a major component in cotton gins or cotton mills as they help all the parts move in conjunction with each other. M.B. McKee Company, Inc. sells both mounted and unmounted varieties. Since they constantly operate, they are also one of the first parts to wear out, and it’s good to know the answer to the question, “How do mechanical bearings work?” so you can better predict when to replace them. Here are seven types of mechanical bearings you will likely need for your equipment in Lubbock, TX: Ball bearings: This is the most common... View Article
July 28, 2020 9:49 pm
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The field of cotton ginning has evolved significantly over the course of the last several decades. Throughout all of the upgrades the industry has seen, the common thread has been the propensity for going bigger and achieving higher capacity, ensuring today’s machines are capable of meeting the needs of growers at larger scales who are expanding productions even into areas such as Texas’s High Plains, which are not considered to be traditional cotton growth regions. Here’s an overview of how cotton production and cotton ginning in North Texas have changed over the years, and what you will see out of... View Article
