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json=[ { "title":"Overcoming the Impossible: Onboard Scrap Car Weigh System", "body":"A customer came to Brilex Technical Solutions with a challenging request for a material handling solution. They were dealing with an outdated scrap transfer car system with two substantial problems impacting production: a winch-powered push pull transfer mechanism and a failing stationary weigh system that required a substantial and expensive foundation. The challenge? A safe scrap car w...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/onboard-scrap-car-weigh-system", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"04-<span>Dec<\/span>-2024", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://6742452.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6742452/20240524_143632168_iOS-1.jpg", "topics":{ "material-handling":"Material Handling" }, "search":"04 <span>dec</span>, 2024overcoming the impossible: onboard scrap car weigh system material handling brilex technical solutions a customer came to brilex technical solutions with a challenging request for a material handling solution. they were dealing with an outdated scrap transfer car system with two substantial problems impacting production: a winch-powered push pull transfer mechanism and a failing stationary weigh system that required a substantial and expensive foundation. the challenge? a safe scrap car with an integrated onboard weigh system that could weigh scrap being loaded into the bucket at one location and additives for steel making at another. the current winch setup was risky; the car was pulled by a wire rope cable, which had the potential to snap due to falling scrap metal cutting the cable. creating a serious safety hazard. to address this, we replaced the winch with redundant shaft mounted gearmotors allowing the car to power itself, making the car safer and more reliable with dual drives. the original weigh system had many issues. its foundation was failing, and accuracy of the weigh system had dropped significantly. when the user decided to replace both the transfer car and the weigh system, they aimed to integrate weighing directly into the car. after hearing from other vendors that this integration was not feasible, they reached out to us, trusting our proven weighing and material handling experience with highly reliable ladle transfer cars. through innovative engineering from our skilled team, we designed a car and weigh frame that could support the scrap bucket and integrate a weigh scale with sufficient clearance. additionally, we incorporated a weigh system compatible with the equipment elsewhere in their plant, reducing spare part requirements. one final improvement was upgrading the car\u2019s suspension. we found that the previous car\u2019s suspension could not handle the impact of loads for which it was previously designed, contributing to the foundation failures and wear on the car. our enhanced suspension design allows for scrap up to 10,000 pounds dropped nearly 20 feet to be loaded, extending the life of the new foundation, lowering overall operating costs, and decreasing the time to load the scrap bucket. when asked about our scrap car, the customer said, \"the integrated onboard weigh system and drive have enhanced our quality control by making it more reliable and consistent, reduced downtime, and eliminated a significant safety hazard in our shop.\" today, this customer now has three identical bts designed, and brilex industries built scrap cars in use. they appreciate not only our high-quality products, but also our custom engineered solutions to suit their needs. our willingness to take on the \u201Cimpossible\u201D has allowed us to build strong, long-lasting relationships with great customers, and enabled us to be a leader in custom material handling solutions. get in touch with us to see how we can solve your material handling challenges!" }, { "title":"Brilex Technical Awarded Massive Turntable Contract", "body":"Brilex Technical Solutions was recently awarded an exclusive contract for the design and manufacture of marine cable laying (MCL) turntables that will help deliver clean energy to the New York City metropolitan area. A fleet of six Brilex Technical MCL turntables will be used to lay approximately 339 miles of power transmission cable delivering an estimated 1,250 megawatts of hydro and w...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/turntable-project-for-nyc", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"16-<span>Jan<\/span>-2025", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://6742452.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6742452/_MG_0951%20%281%29-1.jpg", "topics":{ "turntable":"Turntable" }, "search":"16 <span>jan</span>, 2025brilex technical awarded massive turntable contract turntable brilex technical solutions brilex technical solutions was recently awarded an exclusive contract for the design and manufacture of marine cable laying (mcl) turntables that will help deliver clean energy to the new york city metropolitan area. a fleet of six brilex technical mcl turntables will be used to lay approximately 339 miles of power transmission cable delivering an estimated 1,250 megawatts of hydro and wind energy to power more than a million homes in the big apple. approximately 198 miles of that cable will be installed underwater in a river starting from its norther shore in quebec, running south under the hudson, harlem and east rivers and terminating in astoria, queens, new york. \u201Cwe are proud to be an integral part of such a high-profile project for the state of new york,\u201D said josh vitale, general manager at brilex technical solutions. \u201Cwe are excited for our role in bringing this renewable energy transmission project to fruition. this marks an important step in establishing our footprint in the cable, sub-sea, and wind power marketplace.\u201D because of the immensity of the marine portion of this work, very high capacity, barge-mounted equipment is required. however, this presents an interesting set of design challenges due to the river\u2019s narrowness and vast number of overhead bridges. to overcome these obstacles, each turntable basket will be modularly designed to be broken down into sections. this modularity will allow the vessel\u2019s height to be reduced when passing under overhead structures. each mcl turntable is also driven by more than 100 horsepower with a payload capacity of over 3,000,000 pounds. \u201Cbrilex technical is no stranger to producing quality, heavy-duty turntable equipment,\u201D explained michael theisler, turntable product manager at brilex technical solutions. \u201Cwe are looking forward to leveraging the skillsets of our team of engineers and applying their knowledge to an alternative energy project of this magnitude.\u201D brilex technical was chosen for this project due their turntable innovation & experience, as well as their exclusive partnership with brilex industries for in-house manufacturing of all their equipment. keeping engineering and manufacturing under one roof will allow for a seamless concept-to-delivery process. about brilex technical solutions leveraging more than 30 years of engineering experience, brilex technical solutions is a proven engineering group that focuses on standard & custom solutions for a variety of industrial applications. brilex technical specializes in the engineering, manufacturing and field service of turntables for marine construction, commercial vehicle applications and indoor public spaces. ###" }, { "title":"8 Reasons to Install a BTS Commercial Vehicle Turntable", "body":"Operating in small spaces? Working with restricted access? Looking for a custom solution? Brilex Technical Solutions\u2019 commercial vehicle turntables (CVTs) turn logistical and traffic nightmares into safe, efficient solutions for maneuvering in restricted spaces. A BTS commercial vehicle turntable can be installed in a building on grade, between levels of a parking garage, or outdoors to ...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/8-reasons-to-install-a-bts-cvt", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"21-<span>May<\/span>-2021", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/6742452/Macton-NYC-Truck-Turntable.jpg", "topics":{ "turntable":"Turntable" }, "search":"21 <span>may</span>, 20218 reasons to install a bts commercial vehicle turntable turntable brilex technical solutions operating in small spaces? working with restricted access? looking for a custom solution? brilex technical solutions\u2019 commercial vehicle turntables (cvts) turn logistical and traffic nightmares into safe, efficient solutions for maneuvering in restricted spaces. a bts commercial vehicle turntable can be installed in a building on grade, between levels of a parking garage, or outdoors to suit site conditions. our cvts offer many advantages for our customers. with sizes ranging from 25 ft. in diameter to more than 100 ft., bts is ready to offer custom engineering and manufacturing for any job. here are 8 reasons why you should install a bts commercial vehicle turntable: save on up front construction costs. bts heavy-duty vehicle turntables can lower initial building costs by providing a reduction in the overall amount of space needed to be set aside for vehicle deliveries. in particular, it eliminates the dead space needed for turning areas and the added parking bay locations that would otherwise be needed as trucks back up waiting to get into the building. in a typical building, a truck turntable takes up less than a quarter of the space compared to the space it would take to handle the turning area for a tractor-trailer. in addition, these turntables help you reduce the cost of the overall facility by allowing greater freedom to locate structural columns. save on ongoing operational costs. bts heavy-duty vehicle turntables provide ongoing cost benefits to building owners by reducing congestion and delivery times. by turning a truck around in 30 to 60 seconds, delays caused by the lengthy maneuvering of trucks and tractor-trailers in confined building spaces are avoided. as a result, fewer building personnel are needed to guide drivers, more of the dock capacity is freed-up, and indoor emissions are reduced. reduce delivery hassles and safety hazards. a bts vehicle turntable provides easy building entry and exit, which reduces accidents and damage to trucks, structural columns, pedestrians and materials lying around. turntables can drastically reduce traffic backups and hazards outside the building and the need for dangerous curbside docks for loading and unloading. they also reduce the need to assist and guide truckers as the trucks maneuver in tight spaces. expect long-term reliability. our turntables have a long track record of exceeding our customer\u2019s expectations in both durability and reliability. trusted by our customers for decades, our turntables move smoothly and quietly for many years after installation. minimal maintenance is required. these systems require only a minimal amount of routine maintenance each year, which we recommend scheduling for times when the facility is not in operation. as a result, this minimal annual maintenance does not cause operational disruptions or expensive downtime for the servicing of this equipment. receive full support of the architect throughout the project. we provide full support throughout the entire project. this begins with the initial design of the system to be built, during which time the bts engineering staff interfaces with the project\u2019s architects to provide the practical assistance and the detailed technical support needed to integrate its equipment into the overall installation. further ongoing support includes providing foundational, electrical and control requirements, trim details, data for structural analysis and any other assistance the project requires. equipment installation is quick and painless. we always provide a specially trained field engineer or technician to supervise the installation, start-up and commissioning of our equipment, ensuring that it is brought on-line quickly and delivers the expected performance. it is their job to meet our high expectation of customer service while exceeding that of our customers. we aren\u2019t going anywhere after the sale. ongoing post-sale support is offered for all of our machines. we also provide long-term spare parts and technical support services. long-term service contracts are available at each of our installations for periodic inspection and maintenance programs, as well as training services, as needed. in addition, we provide customers with the ability to easily upgrade their control panels, drives and other systems to ensure they reflect the latest in technology. at bts, we also provide other heavy-duty vehicle turntables such as outdoor, military, railcar, aircraft, and more. for more information, please contact mike theisler at mtheisler@brilex.com." }, { "title":"Achieving True Press Alignment with Precision Laser Tracking", "body":"Proper press geometry and alignment is the key to promoting tooling life, proper press operation, producing quality extrusions, and minimizing maintenance down time. However, many extruders find it difficult to maintain alignment on their presses. Wear on bushings and wear pads can change the position of the moving press components, and fatigued or yielded press frame components can alte...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/modular-marine-cable-laying-turntables-0", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"17-<span>Sep<\/span>-2020", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/6742452/DSC05970.jpg", "topics":{ "heavy-press":"Heavy Press" }, "search":"17 <span>sep</span>, 2020achieving true press alignment with precision laser tracking heavy press brilex technical solutions proper press geometry and alignment is the key to promoting tooling life, proper press operation, producing quality extrusions, and minimizing maintenance down time. however, many extruders find it difficult to maintain alignment on their presses. wear on bushings and wear pads can change the position of the moving press components, and fatigued or yielded press frame components can alter press alignment. in addition, unknown conditions such as press frame geometry can affect the alignment of the extrusion press. bts uses a laser tracking system as a precision measuring tool used for large scale and finite measuring. the system uses a rotating tracking laser head unit that tracks a variety of precision machined laser receivers. these receivers are designed to measure surfaces. additional attachments allow for bore and depth measuring. as the receiver is moved over a surface, bore, or depth, the software records thousands of measured data points in the x, y, and z coordinates. this enables the user to measure complete surfaces, cylinders, and fixed points on an extrusion press. once the measuring is complete, the user generates a \u201Cstep\u201D (.stp) file that records all of the measuring data. this file can be uploaded into engineering software such as solidworks. with some minor additional input from a designer or engineer, an accurate 3d depiction of the extrusion press frame and components can be modeled. when aligning the press components such as the moving crosshead, stem, and dummy block relationship to the container, the measuring system can provide accurate data to correct alignment. the laser measuring equipment can be attached to the moving crosshead and container housing to verify motion in all three coordinates. this can assist the extruder in determining the correct course of action in aligning the components to the correct press centerline. press geometry the extrusion press frame geometry should include accurate tie rod lengths between the main cylinder housing and platen to establish parallelism and perpendicularity of the press frame. when the press geometry is correct, the press frame will equally distribute the loads across the tie rods and into the housings. incorrect press geometry can cause undue fatigue in the tie rods that create high stress concentrations to the housing or platen. therefore, correct extrusion press geometry is critical to prevent loss or damage to the major press components such as the tie rods, main cylinder housing, and platen. press component alignment extrusion press alignments have been executed using a couple of different methods. alignment tool systems or taper gauges at the container can verify container alignment to the dummy block and stem. many extruders still rely on \u201Ceyeballing\u201D it. since there are clearances within the tooling, many of these practices are acceptable. however, as we have learned with some of the new measuring technologies, these practices will only get an extrusion press close to correct alignment. an optimized extrusion press that is aligned to the press frame centerline will operate as engineered and designed. properly aligned press components reduce tooling wear and can prevent flashing at the die face. determining operating extrusion press centerline precision laser tracking measurements can determine the optimal press centerline based on wear. adjustments can be made at the main cylinder and stem to level the cylinder ram travel and provide a straight operational centerline. once the main cylinder centerline is determined, the container housing and container is adjusted to match the centerline of the main ram. this process of aligning the press components will assure the press operator that the press is operating on a correct centerline and reduce undue wear on the press tooling. additional extrusion press measuring precision laser tracking measurements can also be useful when replacing or changing various press components. some of the critical areas of an extrusion press include the stem mounting, container installation, and die positioning. when mounting the stem, it is important that the centerline of the stem is in line with the centerline of the main ram. 3d measuring allows for accurately locating the stem to the main ram. considering that the entire press tonnage is transferred through the stem, proper mounting is paramount to proper press operation. containers are typically held in place by a series of keys and keyways. over time, these components can become compromised and place the container out of alignment. verifying the positioning of the container can be accomplished when the press is not operational. in turn, these measurements can determine the positioning and wear on the keys or keyways. stem to container alignment is critical for maintaining the tooling and safe operation of the extrusion press. conclusion with 3d laser tracking positioning equipment, an extrusion press can be optimized for production, maintenance, and safety. all extrusion presses produce a tremendous amount of force. worn or poor press geometry can reduce the operating capabilities of an extrusion press. correcting an extrusion press can assist with optimizing the press performance and reduce the likelihood of potential failures that can create dangerous situations. bts\u2019s heavy-press division has 30+ years of continued experience developing solutions for a breadth of extrusion production components. in fact, many presses currently in use in the industry were fundamentally based on our lead engineer\u2019s design! learn more about our heavy press division." }, { "title":"Modular Marine Cable Laying Turntables", "body":"As the world continues to look to alternative, renewable energy sources to power our cities, the offshore wind farm industry is utilizing untapped resources to power our communities and homes via subsea cables. Miles of cable are spooled from the shore, onto a vessel fitted with a Marine Cable Laying (MCL) Turntable. Using this turntable to properly unwind the cable spool, it is then run...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/modular-marine-cable-laying-turntables", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"17-<span>Sep<\/span>-2020", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/6742452/shutterstock_1086502859.jpg", "topics":{ "turntable":"Turntable" }, "search":"17 <span>sep</span>, 2020modular marine cable laying turntables turntable brilex technical solutions as the world continues to look to alternative, renewable energy sources to power our cities, the offshore wind farm industry is utilizing untapped resources to power our communities and homes via subsea cables. miles of cable are spooled from the shore, onto a vessel fitted with a marine cable laying (mcl) turntable. using this turntable to properly unwind the cable spool, it is then run across flat surfaces of the ocean floor and buried under the seabed. the question for cable installers is, what happens when the job is done? is the mcl turntable destined to become a permanent fixture of the barge, or are there other options? with a mcl turntable from brilex technical solutions, the structure is temporary, meaning that users can break the turntable down into modular sections, and either store them in shipping containers for future use, or place the sections on a flatbed truck to be transported to a different job site. advantage of this type of solution include: customizable diameters and load ratings integrated cable basket, or flat-top design depending on how the user receives their cable marine grade epoxy, as well as specialized hardware resists the rough conditions and harsh environments often seen by cable laying vessels. modular \u201Cpie\u201D sections can be separated and stacked for reduced storage footprint choice of hydraulic or electric drives available bts has over 60 years of turntable-building legacy in many different industries. as a one-stop provider of engineered solutions, bts provides services from concept to testing the finished product \u2014 and it's all made in the usa. mcl turntables are just one type of engineered solution that bts offers. learn more about our turntable division." }, { "title":"Offering the latest in FARO ScanArm technology", "body":"Advanced FARO ScanArm and FAROBlu Laser Line Probe technology available now from Brilex Technical Solutions Do you need to reverse-engineer components to upgrade your equipment? Are you missing part drawings? Will quick, 3D inspections help with diagnosing your machine quality issues? Brilex Technical Solutions uses state-of-the-art FARO measuring devices for high-precision 3D measuremen...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/the-latest-in-faro-scanarm-technology-at-brilex-technical-solutions", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"17-<span>Sep<\/span>-2020", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/6742452/DSC_0025.jpg", "topics":{ "heavy-press":"Heavy Press","turntable":"Turntable","material-handling":"Material Handling","shredder":"Shredder" }, "search":"17 <span>sep</span>, 2020offering the latest in faro scanarm technology heavy press,turntable,material handling,shredder brilex technical solutions advanced faro scanarm and faroblu laser line probe technology available now from brilex technical solutions do you need to reverse-engineer components to upgrade your equipment? are you missing part drawings? will quick, 3d inspections help with diagnosing your machine quality issues? brilex technical solutions uses state-of-the-art faro measuring devices for high-precision 3d measurements, 3d comparisons and inspection of all parts and systems that they produce. recently, we added the latest in scanning technology, the faro quantum s arm with the faroblu laser line probe (llp). the addition of this inspection and modeling asset has expanded our capability not only to verify the high-quality precision work for which we are known, but also to add value to customers in need of quick turnaround re-engineering and inspection applications. the faro scanarm sets the bar even higher beyond their other fleet of precision measurement equipment with both hard probing and scanned data, offering: high-speed point cloud data capture top notch resolution superior accuracy 600,000 surface points per second seamless scanning of challenging materials this portable cmm technology provides us with unsurpassed quality assurance and has elevated customer confidence in the products and processes we deliver. and when you combine all of this with the latest in-house polyworks software, standard inspection procedures and multiple trained technicians, bts has all the integrations needed to provide modeled reporting for our customers\u2019 needs. at bts, we\u2019re excited to offer this level of technology to our customers with the faro quantum s with faroblu laser line probe technology. to see how this could benefit your operation, contact ken platt at 330-259-8508 or kplatt@brilex.com." }, { "title":"Why choose BTS?", "body":"3 Reasons to Choose BTS as Your Extrusion Press Manufacturer Looking to increase throughput and maximize efficiency in an extrusion press, but not sure where to start? For heavy press service, it\u2019s best to consider these three factors when selecting the right press manufacturer. 1. Experience In extrusion press and other press services, experience is key. It\u2019s worth the value of having a...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/why-choose-bts", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"17-<span>Sep<\/span>-2020", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/6742452/Front%20Load%20Conversion.jpg", "topics":{ "heavy-press":"Heavy Press" }, "search":"17 <span>sep</span>, 2020why choose bts? heavy press brilex technical solutions 3 reasons to choose bts as your extrusion press manufacturer looking to increase throughput and maximize efficiency in an extrusion press, but not sure where to start? for heavy press service, it\u2019s best to consider these three factors when selecting the right press manufacturer. 1. experience in extrusion press and other press services, experience is key. it\u2019s worth the value of having a manufacturing partner you can lean on for design advice. for example, bts\u2019 heavy-press division has 30-plus years of continued experience developing solutions for a breadth of extrusion production components. the combined knowledge of the engineering staff and experience have produced dynamically superior systems and replacement press frame components. bts\u2019 engineered solutions and replacement components are designed and engineered using finite element analysis (fea) software to optimize the design to minimize stress concentrations, provide longevity of the components and reduce fatigue. our engineering team has exhaustive experience in designing extrusion press machines. the strategy behind our design is to make maintenance easy while maintaining superior strength characteristics and allowing you to put as much material through the machine as possible, maximizing \"pounds over the table.\" 2. turnkey solutions in addition to experience, customers desire to have an extrusion press manufacturer that\u2019s with them from start to finish. bts has the complete resources to provide turnkey solutions to meet customers\u2019 needs, working with them to design the required equipment. once a solution is determined, our experienced staff will complete the necessary engineering and produce the detailed manufacturing drawings. bts produces all of the engineered equipment at its fabrication, machining and manufacturing facilities located in youngstown, ohio, u.s.a. if your equipment needs to be assembled and tested, bts offers complete hydraulic and electrical design, piping, electrical and controls services to complete your project \u2014 a one-stop solution for your extrusion press and machinery needs 3. made in the usa bts takes great pride in its work with a staff that\u2019s highly trained in all aspects of estimating, machining, fabricating, assembly and quality control that\u2019s completed entirely in the united states. bts is the only domestic-supply and domestic-service company making extrusion presses. the company\u2019s machine shop is one of the largest in the ohio valley area offering capabilities up to 120 tons. bts\u2019 heavy press group along with brilex industries engineers and manufactures extrusion press systems and components exclusively in the usa. if your company could benefit from new equipment or upgrading existing equipment, bts offers a consultation to explore the best options for you. the engineering team can review your current processes and equipment and determine ways to improve it. visit our heavy press services page to learn more, or contact james cunningham at 234-719-2849 or jcunningham@brilex.com." }, { "title":"Unscheduled feed chute maintenance can end up shredding your profits", "body":"A recent survey in an industry trade magazine revealed that automobile shredder operators ranked unscheduled maintenance related to the shredder feed chute and feed rolls as the number two reason for lost production in their operation. Not only did it impact gross revenue in shredded ferrous, but also affected the loss of revenue from the sale of nonferrous metals. In fact, downtime inci...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/unscheduled-feed-chute-maintenance-can-end-up-shredding-your-profits", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"17-<span>Sep<\/span>-2020", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/6742452/Shredder%20no%20logo-1.jpg", "topics":{ "shredder":"Shredder" }, "search":"17 <span>sep</span>, 2020unscheduled feed chute maintenance can end up shredding your profits shredder brilex technical solutions a recent survey in an industry trade magazine revealed that automobile shredder operators ranked unscheduled maintenance related to the shredder feed chute and feed rolls as the number two reason for lost production in their operation. not only did it impact gross revenue in shredded ferrous, but also affected the loss of revenue from the sale of nonferrous metals. in fact, downtime incidences related to the feed chute and feed roll almost doubled those of other issues in the survey. some of the most common feed problems to the shredder we see include material blockages in the chute, feed rolls that cannot properly grip and feed material, the inability of the feed rolls to manage oversize material and broken chains on feed-roll drives. while some shredders are built from the start with inferior designs that don\u2019t allow for processing the maximum tons possible, others begin to lose effectiveness in the feed chute areas due to age. that\u2019s where an experienced partner can come in to help you evaluate your current and future needs. at brilex technical solutions (bts), we work with operators to review their individual problems and supply everything from higher quality wear items to complete retrofits and replacements of feed chutes, feed yokes, feed rollers and chains. the design of the bts feed chute can include: larger, more powerful lift cylinders larger drive chains upper and lower torque tubes on the feed roll assembly that removes the damaging flexing of the assembly during operation feed roll covers to prevent material from falling down the chute and landing on top of feed rolls stopping production until it can be removed operators can contact brilex technical solutions and schedule a field engineer for a review of their existing feed chute, rolls and chains to begin a process to eliminate these costly production problems. to learn more, contact josh vitale at 330-259-8458 or jvitale@brilex.com." }, { "title":"Introducing Brilex Technical Solutions", "body":"The Brilex Group of Companies Expands its Engineering Capabilities with Brilex Technical Solutions New company offers advanced capital equipment and engineered solutions for industrial-grade applications BTS provides engineered product-based service in four categories: Material Handling, Extrusion Press, Shredder Products and Turntables The Brilex Group of Companies has announced the add...", "post_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/introducing-brilex-technical-solutions", "author":"Brilex Technical Solutions", "publish_date":"17-<span>Sep<\/span>-2020", "author_url":"https://www.brilextechnical.com/blog/author/brilex-technical-solutions", "featured_image":"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/6742452/HomepageLineDots.png", "topics":{ "heavy-press":"Heavy Press","turntable":"Turntable","material-handling":"Material Handling","shredder":"Shredder" }, "search":"17 <span>sep</span>, 2020introducing brilex technical solutions heavy press,turntable,material handling,shredder brilex technical solutions the brilex group of companies expands its engineering capabilities with brilex technical solutions new company offers advanced capital equipment and engineered solutions for industrial-grade applications bts provides engineered product-based service in four categories: material handling, extrusion press, shredder products and turntables the brilex group of companies has announced the addition of its group with brilex technical solutions (bts). bts is an engineered product-based company that specializes in heavy material handling, aluminum extrusion press, automobile scrap shredders and turntable products, along with a broad array of custom engineering applications. through organic growth and acquisition over the past 20 years, the group has acquired a unique mix of engineering talent and products that complement one another. in a strategic effort to build these synergies and bring value to the heavy industrial metals markets, the group organized bts as an engineered-product group into one business unit. \u201Cthis is the completion of the initial efforts of our manufacturing group wanting to exchange their engineering capability and support the manufacturing services we were offering,\u201D said josh vitale, general manager. \u201Cwe are proud to bring together engineering expertise that has grown with evolving heavy industry demands and provide the added value our customers deserve.\u201D with the addition of bts, the group plans to utilize its exclusive relationship to give clients the experience of finding both standard and custom solutions for their product with expert experience from its engineering team, allegiance to quality service and delivering american-made service. bts is divided into four engineered product-based disciplines: material handling versatility and engineering breadth, with extensive expertise across full spectrum of mill equipment and safe handling systems expertise in ladle, scrap, and coil transfer cars and reliable handling solutions concept to finished product: working side by side with manufacturing, bts engineering team designs solutions to the highest standards hydraulic and electrical control systems heavy press our designed solutions utilize simplicity while providing strength and durability while minimizing footprint design ingenuity from engineers who have spent entire careers in the extrusion business, working directly with operators and maintenance to decrease downtime extensive reference file library of various extrusion press manufacturers and extrusion press sizes dating back to the 1940\u2019s performance and efficiency to minimize dead cycle time and maximize pounds over the table shredder custom design engineering of shredder fleet and durable core components suited for broad array of scrap throughput demands specializing in major component analysis and robust upgrades to lower sunk costs and maximize return on investment. components include shredder box, feed roll assemblies, rotors, bases, and chutes. reverse engineering capabilities to identify, upgrade and replace existing wear parts (hammers, grates, anvils, liners, pin protectors and more) turntable engineered to last using the latest in 3d modeling and finite element software unique \u201Dtongue & groove\u201D-style plate design allows for a more streamlined manufacturing process compliant drive withstands side loads, and maintains positive engagement with table for a continuous revolution ease of maintenance with outboard drive and access covers" } ];