FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces its acquisition of CYRUS Schwingtechnik. February 15, 2021- General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, announced its acquisition of CYRUS Schwingtechnik Business Unit, located in Recklinghausen, Germany. CYRUS provides modular vibratory machines for efficient conveying and screening technology. The addition of CYRUS […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics announces their acquisition of Foundry Equipment Company. February 2, 2021- General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, announced their acquisition of Foundry Equipment Company, located in Stanwood, Iowa. This acquisition solidifies General Kinematics’ position as a premier foundry system integrator that offers quality, […]
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Read MoreEveryday technology is used to make our lives easier. Phones, laptops, TVs, and even smartwatches all are used until they’ve stopped working or the upgraded version of the product is released. But then what do you do with the technology that’s no longer working? Well, that’s e-scrap and disposing safely of those items is imperative. […]
Read MoreWhat is Powder Coating? Since the 1960s, powder coating has been a popular dry finishing process in North America. The powder coating process is very versatile, which makes it so popular. Because of its smooth finish, powder coating is both decorative and protective, making it extremely functional. It can also be used on a variety […]
Read MoreWhat is Heat Treatment? Although most people don’t know what heat treatment is, it’s actually an essential part of the manufacturing process. That’s because heat treating allows a metal piece to be improved in order for the material to better withstand wear and tear. Heat treatment involves heating a metal or alloy to a specific […]
Read MoreWhat is Ductile Iron? Ductile iron, also known as ductile cast iron, is a durable, fatigue-resistant metal due to its spherical graphite structure. First patented in 1948, ductile iron is today’s version of cast iron. Like cast iron, modern ductile iron contains small pieces of graphite which slightly change the properties of the iron. What’s […]
Read MoreCold forging is an important process used to shape and strengthen metals. In order to best understand how it works, it’s important to first understand what forging is, and what each type of forging offers. What is Forging? Forging is a manufacturing process through which a solid metal workpiece is deformed and then re-shaped using […]
Read MoreGeneral Kinematics and distributor IMS Engineering have been featured in a recent article in Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly publication. Check out what they’re saying about GK’s STM-SCREEN™ : CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Read MoreIf you regularly work with asphalt, you probably already know that it is the most recycled material in the United States. Most of the road you drive on is probably repurposed. In fact, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Highway Administration say that a whopping 90 million tons of asphalt pavement is […]
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