All food processing equipment should be designed, used, and maintained with food safety principles in mind. Violations of these practices can cost companies thousands, if not millions, to resolve. It is important that companies consider not only the initial purchase price, but the total cost of ownership as well. Companies should also consider the cleanability and reliability of the equipment provided by suppliers who understand the principles of sanitary design. Supplier and CBT partner, ABB Baldor, has recently released their stainless steel motor ideal for food and beverage applications.

There are certain processes that must be followed to ensure a bearing is successfully installed for optimal functionality and extended life. CBT partner Schaeffler covers the safety guidelines and preparatory procedures you should adhere to when installing a bearing in your application.

CBT Belting Specialist Larry Hecker recently received training at the Food Sanitation Institute in New Orleans and has been certified in sanitation essentials and hygienic design. We want to share the information Larry learned with you and help keep your plant safe and productive.

CBT partner SEW Eurodrive has been a familiar name in the Mechanical Power Transmission Industry for quite some time and their expansive product portfolio ensures an industrial gear unit can be found for your application.

We are excited to announce we have implemented a default “express checkout” feature on our website! This will now be your default checkout option If you have previously placed an order on cbtcompany.com.

Packages have gotten smaller as footprints have become more compact, loads have become heavier, and safety requirements stricter. The Intralox® Series 2300 Flush Grid Nose-Roller Tight Turning belt meets those complex radius challenges using industry-leading design inspired by the relationship between belt speed, load distribution, and turn and width severity. 

We are excited to announce the comeback of “Chip Shots!” If you have been a loyal CBT customer for many years you may remember reading “Chip Shots”, a column that Jim Stahl wrote for our company newsletter that started in the 1980’s. We wanted to bring back the column to show, that despite the digital age and evolving business climate of today, we are still committed to the old fashion service and “mom and pop grocery store” morale that you’ve come to know and trust since the beginning.

A safe and secure plant is a productive plant. At CBT we know the issues the plague our industry—data security, worker safety, and increased productivity. Our Northern Kentucky Industrial Expo on April 19^th is the perfect opportunity to become educated on these persistent issues.