While Ohio and Michigan have issued “stay at home” orders for public health and safety, essential businesses are exempt from this order. As a distributor of goods and services to critical industries, Binkelman is able to remain open to serve the needs of our customers. All Binkelman locations remain open with their normal business hours of 7am-5pm Monday-Friday, and we continue to offer emergency service after hours. Receiving hours at all locations are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
All employees who can service our customers remotely are doing so. At each branch, we are following all guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure the safety of our employees, customers, vendors and their families. This includes practicing social distancing, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, proper handwashing techniques, etc.
We continue to be in frequent communication with our suppliers and logistics providers to stay informed of any changes, and we’ll keep you informed as well.
We’re in this together, and we’ll get through it together.
Thank you,
Binkelman Leadership Team
An aggregate customer recently installed a conveyor and began experiencing issues with material carry back.
They were conveying sand and stone from their dredge, which included all sizes of stone mixed with very wet sand. The material carry back was making a mess on the return side of the conveyor – which required a lot of man hours to clean up – and also causing tracking issues with the conveyor belt.
To solve the issue, the customer installed a Flexco MMP Medium-Duty Precleaner and a standard quick-mount spring tensioner. This solution worked well in the short term, but due to the volume of material being conveyed, the blade needed to be adjusted on a weekly basis.
The rigors of conveyance and the location of the cleaner, which required a manlift to re-tension the unit, made it difficult to keep the cleaner blade at the proper tension to get thorough consistent cleaning of the belt.
Binkelman and Flexo representatives made a visit to the customer’s worksite and determined that this was an ideal application for Flexco’s Portable Air Tensioning System (PAT).
Flexco’s PAT system is a belt cleaner tensioning system that uses air or nitrogen to provide constant pressure for premium cleaning. The PAT system uses air springs to tension the cleaner blades and requires minimal maintenance as the blade wears.
Since the worksite was in a remote location without plant air or nitrogen, we also used the PAT air tanks, which allowed us to mount the tanks and control box in an easily accessible location to do the small amount of tensioning that is required.
We were also able to convert their existing spring tension system over to the PAT to help save cost, and we also added a Flexco MHS Heavy-Duty Secondary Belt Cleaner to the PAT system to further increase their cleaning efficiency.
With installation help from Flexco’s Joe Sall and the outstanding performance of the PAT system, the customer’s carry back issues have completely resolved. They were very pleased with their investment and have even asked for our assistance solving some of their other issues.
The Binkelman team recently worked with an industrial chemical company to address a corporate-wide safety issue with their hose fittings.
The company needed a camlock hose fitting with quick attach and release capabilities. These types of fittings are easy enough to come by, however, this company needed fittings that could stand up to rigorous daily use and maintain seal integrity when exposed to aggressive fluids.
Their team evaluated several commonly used camlock fittings from other suppliers that met the material handling requirements, but none offered ease of use for the operators who connect and disconnect these hoses dozens of times daily.
Insta-Lock’s simple design eliminates the need for additional clips, springs and bulky attachments that make traditional camlock fittings too cumbersome for frequent use. Special “palm pads” on the handles make it more comfortable to lock and prevent the pull rings from opening too far, making it easier to uncouple.
Insta-Lock camlocks have locking arms to prevent accidental disconnection caused by vibration, dragging, or wear, so they’re ideal for use in critical applications, such as transferring hazardous materials. They’re also available in multiple sizes and suitable for connecting multiple lengths of hose.
The company’s operators found the Insta-Lock to be the easiest and most functional of any of the camlock’s they evaluated, and Binkelman is now working with the company to outfit all of their hoses with this product.
Contact us to discuss the right hose fittings for your application.
One of the ways we’ve helped our agricultural customers is replacing older straight bore shaft mounted gearboxes with Dodge Torque-Arm II reducers by utilizing their Short Shaft Twin Tapered Bushing Kit.
A long time ago, the only type of shaft mount gearboxes available were straight bore units and they didn’t require much shaft. In recent years, most manufacturers stopped making the straight bore units due to improved tapered bushing systems.
The problem is that if an existing straight bore unit goes bad, you can’t just swap it out because there isn’t enough shaft on the old unit to accommodate the newer tapered designs available from most manufacturers.
The Short Shaft Twin Tapered Bushing system is a far superior locking system compared to the older straight bore designs (which just used a keyway and setscrews), but the feature that makes it such a great problem solver for changing out old straight bore units is the amount of shaft required for installation.
These units are commonly located on top of grain bucket elevators, so they’re not easy to access or change. Before the short shaft bushing option, customers would need to replace the shaft which meant having to remove the head pulley, remove bearings (which usually get destroyed in the process), and un-splice and resplice the belt. Typically, this would all need to be done with a crane, so it’s a time-consuming and expensive process.
Binkelman has been able to offer the short shaft bushing kit, which only requires the customer to replace the gearbox – saving them time and money while upgrading their equipment.
Wayne, PA – AD, the contractor and industrial products wholesale buying/marketing group, announced today the merger with IDC-USA, effective January 1st, 2019. This merger brings together the two largest independent Bearings & Power Transmission buying/marketing groups in the United States. IDC-USA adds 76 new members with 250 branch locations to the AD family, as well as redistribution centers in Indiana and Nevada and 27 employees. (more…)
Binkelman Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bornell Supply with locations in both Lima and Piqua, Ohio. We are very excited to welcome the employees and customers of Bornell to the Binkelman Family. We believe the merger of these two independent distributors brings an elevated level of service to our new and existing customers and broader product offering.
This acquisition will bring benefit to our existing customers in the Lima markets and enhance our product offering for all of current customer base. Bornell’s existing customer base will see the continued level of service they have received over so many years along with several new product lines to support and grow. Specifically, Bornell’s customers will see significant investments in inventory levels to support our power transmission, fluid power, electric motor and drive, and conveyor belt and accessory solutions. As a total solution provider, Binkleman will augment Bornell’s capabilities by providing new services and training solutions. Bornell Supply and Binkelman Corporation are member-owners of one of the power transmission cooperatives. IDC-USA is a national purchasing, marketing, and selling cooperative representing over 280 independent distribution locations coast-to-coast and that number continues to grow. IDC-USA has partnered with over 70 suppliers to serve end-users with the highest quality bearing, power transmission, hose, rubber, hydraulics, and related products available (www.idc-usa.com).
BORNELL SUPPLY
Back in 1949, an astute entrepreneur by the name of Von Ellis had a vision. With World War II over, America manufacturing, untouched by the conflict, was redirecting its capacity towards satisfying unprecedented demand for consumer goods. This, in turn, created a strong need for industrial goods, especially those in the power transmission area.
Ellis believed the market in and around Piqua was ripe for a distributor of these products. However, he lacked particular expertise. Since a motor was typically the starting point of all power transmission applications, he sought a partner who knew motors. He learned of an owner of a local electric motor shop known as Electric Motor Service Company and approached him with his ideas. Ralph Bornhorst was the owner’s name. Evidently, Bornhorst liked what Ellis had to say because the two went into business together using “Born” from one name and “Ell” from the other, setting up shop with a staff of three in the Shawnee area of Piqua Ohio on February 24, 1949.
BINKELMAN CORPORATION (www.binkelman.com)
The values that have driven Binkelman for well over 60 years still drive the company today. Excellent customer service. Quality manufacturers. And respect for the people we do business with. Binkelman was founded in 1946 in the post-war boom as a power transmission products distributor. At that time, Binkelman Bearings was renowned for quality products and great service. The business would evolve in the 80’s to include electrical motors and industrial and hydraulic hoses. In 1996, Binkelman purchased Bauer-Wenner, a rubber products company. Over the years we evolved into a full line industrial distributor. Throughout our history, the people of Binkelman have taken personal pride in providing quality parts and excellent customer service.
Binkelman is a full line industrial parts distributor and we are in business to get you the right part at the right price. But there’s more to Binkelman than parts, because there’s more to parts than price. We’ve been in business more than half-a-century because our people make it their business to know your business. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Binkelman is a total solutions parts distributor that primarily services the mining, glass, automotive, agricultural, energy, and steel industries. We’ll get you the part you need from a quality manufacturer quickly and efficiently. Binkelman may not be the largest distributor in the business, but we pride ourselves in being the best and most responsive—providing innovative, total solutions for our customers and setting industry standards in service, training and support.
Binkelman and Baldor-Dodge Team With a Solution at Toledo Water Treatment
More than half a million people in Toledo, Ohio, and the surrounding area use an average of 70 million gallons of water a day. And it’s the responsibility of the city of Toledo’s Department of Public Utilities water treatment plant to make sure the water, pumped from Lake Erie, is safe. But with aging and outdated equipment being used in a key purification process, that job was getting more difficult. So when funds became available for an upgrade, plant management turned to a trusted local distributor to help them find a high- performance solution that was easy
to use, easy to maintain and energy efficient.
Andy McClure, plant administrator for the Collins Park facility, says 12 mechanical variable speed drive systems, installed in 1941, power fully submerged paddles on a 60-foot-long shaft in four large treatment basins. These paddles stir added chemicals in a process known as flocculation, one of the most common steps in removing contaminants from drinking water. The process induces particles to collide and clump together into larger and more easily removable “floc.”
The mechanical system was an early way to achieve variable speed control, but McClure says the PIVs are well past their prime.
When this snow decides to melt and the rains of Spring begin, Binkelman will make sure we have you covered for all of your water suction and discharge hose needs! Binkelman stocks all the products our customers need to keep you dry and out of harms way. So don’t waste anytime and pick up the phone to call us today!
Binkelman Stocks:
1-1/2″ to 6″ ContiTech PVC Spriaflex Discharge Hose
1″ to 6″ ContiTechVersiFlo Water Suction and Discharge Hose
1″ to 3″ ContiTech Spriaflex Clear Green Water Suction and Discharge Hose
All the fittings, strainers, adapters to compliment
Of course, all of our hoses are crimped in-house to the industry standards set forth by North American Hose and Accessory Distributors (NAHAD) Association.
GET READY FOR THE SPRING BY STOCKING UP ON ALL OF YOUR HOSE AND FITTING NEEDS AT BINKELMAN!!
“As TIC continues to grow and evolve, we recognize that our marketing efforts must evolve as well,” said Tatsuo Doko, CEO of TIC. “Today we are proud to announce the launch of our new and improved website.
Aside from a new look and feel, we have made several significant improvements and added key new features summarized below. We hope that you will take this opportunity to become reacquainted with TIC and the many solutions we have available for your business.”
Enhancements to the website include the new and improved search feature which now is site-wide and includes expanded access to content and files. This will save customers time and effort in finding information. TIC recognizes that availability is key to customer service, and with that in mind has highlighted contact information and communication channels on the new website. These highlights include a new FAQ section, question forms on all product pages, dynamic service request forms, and consolidated contact information for all divisions. In addition to the new website, customers now can keep up with the latest TIC news and videos via YouTube and LinkedIn pages.
The recent growth of TIC also is reflected in a number of changes, such as the addition of the Motors and Drives and Power Electronics divisions. These updates include an improved navigation menu, featured products and industries, and online resources like the Motors & Drives matrix. Additional features include links to our Distributor Portal and online promotional store, single sign-on for e-Learning, and one-time registration for downloads.
Binkelman Corporation has been awarded the Partner’s in Education 2012-2013 New Partner of the Year. For the 2012-2013 school year, Binkelman Corporation with Toledo Public Keyser Elementary has contributed over 256 hours of reading and math tutoring with 8 Fourth Grade students, along with a winter apparel drive, painting projects and a field trip to The Imagination Stationfor the 2nd and 3rd grades. On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Binkelman Corporation was presented this honored award at the Beethoven and Bar-B-Q annual event hosted at the Anderson Complex in Maumee, Ohio. Binkelman program volunteers were treated to a wonderful dinner, a performance by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the awards presentation. There were over 150 people in attendance. A special thanks goes to our own insides sales representative, Marcie Kunick and the rest of our volunteers who made this award a reality.
An aggregate customer recently installed a conveyor and began experiencing issues with material carry back.
One of the ways we’ve helped our agricultural customers is replacing older straight bore shaft mounted gearboxes with Dodge Torque-Arm II reducers by utilizing their Short Shaft Twin Tapered Bushing Kit.
When this snow decides to melt and the rains of Spring begin, Binkelman will make sure we have you covered for all of your water suction and discharge hose needs! Binkelman stocks all the products our customers need to keep you dry and out of harms way. So don’t waste anytime and pick up the phone to call us today!
Binkelman Corporation has been awarded the Partner’s in Education 2012-2013 New Partner of the Year. For the 2012-2013 school year, Binkelman Corporation with Toledo Public Keyser Elementary has contributed over 256 hours of reading and math tutoring with 8 Fourth Grade students, along with a winter apparel drive, painting projects and a field trip to The Imagination Stationfor the 2nd and 3rd grades. On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Binkelman Corporation was presented this honored award at the Beethoven and Bar-B-Q annual event hosted at the Anderson Complex in Maumee, Ohio. Binkelman program volunteers were treated to a wonderful dinner, a performance by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the awards presentation. There were over 150 people in attendance. A special thanks goes to our own insides sales representative, Marcie Kunick and the rest of our volunteers who made this award a reality.