Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Taper Bushed vs. QD Sheaves: Which Mounting System Belongs on Your Drive? One Sheave, Many Shafts Every plant has a shelf full of V-belt sheaves, and most of them are single-purpose: one bore, one shaft, one job. When a motor burns out and the replacement has a different sh... Aug 12, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Chain Drive Maintenance: Diagnosing the Five Most Common Failure Modes Chain Failure Is Usually a Diagnosis Problem Chain drives are forgiving — until they aren't. A chain that climbs the sprocket, clings to the teeth, or throws rollers is almost always telling you somet... Aug 11, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Flexible Jaw Coupling Selection: Service Factors, Torque Ratings, and Spiders Why Coupling Selection Gets Overlooked Couplings are small, inexpensive, and easy to ignore — until one fails. A jaw coupling that is undersized for the application fails by spider wear, broken hubs, ... Aug 11, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Bearing Storage and Shelf Life: What Maintenance Teams Need to Know Bearing Storage & Shelf Life A Maintenance Team Guide Bearing Storage and Shelf Life: What Maintenance Teams Need to Know Unplanned downtime rarely comes from a bearing that was installed yesterday. M... Aug 7, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Power Transmission Maintenance Best Practices: Extending the Life of Belts, Chains, and Gearboxes Power transmission components — belts, chains, sprockets, sheaves, couplings, and gearboxes — form the mechanical backbone of every industrial facility. According to industry data, 65% of power transm... Jul 31, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz VFD-Driven Energy Savings in Industrial Facilities: A Practical Implementation Guide In most industrial facilities, motor-driven systems account for 60% to 70% of total electrical consumption. Of that, pump and fan applications — where variable flow is required — represent the single ... Jul 30, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Bearing Selection for High-Temperature Environments: A Technical Guide When operating temperatures exceed 150°F (65°C), standard bearing configurations begin to lose dimensional stability, lubricant viscosity breaks down, and cage materials degrade. For industrial facili... Jul 28, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz ESD Mat Import to Mexico: Managing Customs Documentation [Case Study] ESD Mat Import to Mexico: Managing Customs Documentation A case study in international logistics and import compliance The Challenge A manufacturing customer needed a large quantity of ESD (electrosta... Jul 24, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Gearbox Replacement: Verify Shaft and Coupling Fit Before You Order [Case Study] Gearbox Replacement: How to Verify Shaft and Coupling Fit Before You Order A case study in mechanical troubleshooting The Challenge A customer needed to replace a gearmotor/gearbox, but the shaft leng... Jul 23, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Large Check Valve Order: Coordinating Long Lead Times [Case Study] Large Check Valve Order: Coordinating Long Lead Times and Special Payment Terms A case study in project coordination and supplier management The Challenge A municipal customer needed multiple large ch... Jul 22, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Sourcing Hard-to-Find Automation Components for Manufacturing [Case Study] Sourcing Hard-to-Find Automation Components for Manufacturing A case study in international supply chain reach The Challenge A manufacturing customer needed specific automation and HMI components — Si... Jul 22, 2026
Liber Holdings, Dale Betz Industrial E-Trike: Plant Mobility Solution [Case Study] Industrial E-Trike for Plant Mobility A case study in non-standard MRO sourcing The Challenge A plant needed a low-speed electric trike for operators moving equipment and materials around the facility... Jul 21, 2026