Inspections of hydraulic systems are not one-time events. Inspection should be ongoing as part of a larger maintenance plan. However, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, there are plenty of operations out there without maintenance plans that simply fix things when they break. The problem with this method is that once something breaks, it… Read more »
Efficiency is everything. It’s time, effort, resources and money all rolled into one. It’s important throughout each stage of your process and in every aspect of your business, especially when your business relies on hydraulics. Efficiency in a hydraulic system comes down to each component of the system, including hydraulic hoses. There is a lot… Read more »
Picture this: You’re on the job and notice a leak in a hydraulic hose on your equipment. You automatically jump into troubleshooting mode and focus on fixing the problem at hand. Before jumping to a quick fix, take a second to pause and think about the best way to solve the problem. You might be… Read more »
Please take note of PDI’s policies regarding COVID-19. • Only 2 customers in the store at a time • Mask wearing is mandatory at all times • Customers who visit the store are asked to keep their distance to 6 feet • Use gloves when browsing inventory • Do not enter the store if you… Read more »
A 360 view couldn’t be more important than it is today. With so many things going on within the various sides of an organization at any given moment, there can be a tendency to forget to share pertinent details with other groups and members. Unfortunately, there might not even be a thought to share information… Read more »
PDI’s Diesel Dehydrator Increases Performance, Saves on Maintenance and Gets Water Out of Anything That Runs on Diesel One of Power Drives’ patent pending engineered systems, the Diesel Dehydrator, has resulted in quite a success story for one of our customers, National Railway Equipment Company (NRE). NRE builds and leases locomotives. They had a customer… Read more »
Celebrating PDI’s Key Problem Solvers During #NationalEngineersWeek Here at PDI, we pride ourselves on creating solutions for our customers. Our entire operation relies on the expertise and input of all of our employees working together, but in honor of #NationalEngineersWeek, we are shining the spotlight on this specialized group of our workforce. Engineers are… Read more »
Today is Manufacturing Day! Every year on the first Friday of October, companies across the country celebrate the manufacturing industry and inspire young students to pursue careers in manufacturing. From Manufacturing Day’s website: “Manufacturing Day addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort,… Read more »
PDI is deeply proud to have our headquarters in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo is a constantly-changing city. It was once one of the major industry and tourism capitals of the world. The city’s grain elevators, steel mills, easy access to Ontario and the Erie Canal made Buffalo into an economically booming city from the early-1800s to… Read more »
SolidWorks World 2018 “People empowered by knowledge started creating amazing things, started exploring the world. So we believe what will empower the Industrial Renaissance is more access to technology.” This was a statement made by SolidWorks CEO Gian Paolo Bassi in his opening remarks at this year’s SolidWorks World in Los Angeles, CA. The purpose… Read more »