5 Strengths of New Spherical Roller Bearing Labyrinth SealsNovember 6, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTIOur SRE & SR2200 product line is specifically designed to meet standard “E” and “2000” series dimensions. They are widely used in bulk material handling, mining, aggregate, food (grain handling), and wood processing. ..and now the new Teflon Labyrinth Seals for our SRE & SR2200 Mounted Spherical Roller Bearing product line have arrived! The […]
PTI 2017 National Sales Meeting – A RecapNovember 2, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTIP.T. International (PTI) hosted a National Sales Meeting in Charlotte, NC last month. From across the US, Canada and Mexico, 32 sales reps from our 15 sales rep agencies joined PTI staff in Charlotte, NC for an informative two-day session chock-full of product updates and new developments. Here’s an overview of what we covered: NEW […]
PTI Welcomes Two New Regional Managers – Meet Ryan and Doug!July 18, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTIAs PTI continues to grow, our team realized a need for two new sales roles. We are excited to welcome Ryan Linke and Doug Hampton to the PTI team in these newly created positions as Regional Managers of our West Region and Central Region, respectively. “The Regional Manager position is a recently developed role within […]
PTI Welcomes Our Summer InternsJune 19, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTIP.T. International (PTI) welcomes our four summer interns! They are all helping us in the warehouse at our 70,000+ sq ft headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Read on for more about our interns and to see them in action… Above: Jackson helps box chain breakers for a 175 piece delivery. Above: Theo swivels a bearing […]
“Hallo Hannover!” – PTI Attends 2017 Industrial Trade ShowMay 1, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTIP.T. International’s President Darin Davenport and Regional Sales Manager George Dib recently returned from Hannover, Germany to attend the 2017 Hannover Messe Industrial Trade Show and meet with some of our key European business contacts and partners. The trip was focused on checking out the latest in Industrial Automation, meeting with some of our key […]
7 Key Factors When Selecting an Industrial PT Parts ProviderMarch 16, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTIHere are 7 Key Factors to consider to help ensure you’re choosing the right industrial power transmission parts provider: Product Inventory & Availability – Do they have the products you need WHEN you need them? What happens if you have an after-hours emergency? Product Expertise – How experienced is their team? Can they answer your […]
PTI Welcomes Our Newest Staff Additions: George Dib and Marlene BrenningOctober 11, 2016 by Lauren Ansley, PTI Leave a CommentWith 25 years of industry experience in sales and marketing, George is supporting our sales efforts in the Carolinas, Eastern Seaboard, as well as Mississippi and Tennessee. George said, “I am excited to join PTI. With 6 engineers on staff here in Charlotte, nearly 300 years of combined industry experience plus resources such as 3D [...]
Expertise in European and Metric Manufacturing – A Case StudyJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,PTI Engineers designed an improved version of a stainless steel custom chain with metric attachments that a US food manufacturer had been purchasing from Europe… The Background: A major producer of gourmet meats and cheeses generates over $3 billion in annual sales. They utilize a large chiller application for processing meat. The Challenge: Their equipment [...]
Custom Product Engineering – A Case StudyJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,Here’s a step-by-step account of how PTI’s Engineering Team worked with an OEM to customize an existing housing for a new application…all in just over two months: The Background: A large, US-based OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplies drying equipment for commercial use. Their products include machines such as industrial grade large capacity dryers, coin operated [...]
The Four Shaft Attachment MethodsJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,PTI proudly offers all four insert types for mounted ball bearings: Setscrew Locking, Eccentric Locking Collar, Concentric Clamp Collar and Tapered Adapter Sleeve. Understanding the features of each and the differences between them will help ensure you’re using the best shaft attachment method for your application. SETSCREW LOCKING How it works: Two screws are tightened [...]