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For Immediate Release General Kinematics                                                                                Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3594 marketing@generalkinematics.com   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Website Now Available in Multiple Languages   October 18, 2018, Crystal Lake, IL: General Kinematics Global Headquarters announced today the extensive knowledge platform www.generalkinematics.com, is now available in multiple languages to extend visibility to users across the globe. […]

In 2014 Revolution Recovery doubled in size, and decided to invest in a General Kinematics FINGER-SCREEN™ as their Primary Screen. Today, the screen is still running 9 hours per day with minimal maintenance, providing the picking deck with minimum fines and evenly spread material. Check out the full story in the video below!  

In this post we will walk through the process of installing a Slat Assembly on General Kinematics Vibratory Equipment.     TAKE NOTE: APPLYING SILICONE IS THE LAST STEP Do not apply silicone to the slat assembly until all of the assembly hardware is torqued This prevents the silicone from getting between the slats, shims, […]

  On the first Friday in October, manufacturers from across the United States open their doors to educate and inspire the next generation about opportunities in the manufacturing industry. This year General Kinematics participated with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce “Made In Your Own Backyard” event for students from Crystal Lake District 47. Parents […]

Performing regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is essential for maximizing the lifespan and efficiency of processing equipment. General Kinematics equipment is integral to processes and challenging to replace quickly – especially if parts are not kept on hand or equipment manufacturers operate with long lead times. Additionally, regular preventive maintenance can minimize the amount of unscheduled […]

In this Powder and Bulk Solids article, discover how General Kinematics increased production of pet coke by 25% at a South East Asian facility by installing a GK Petroleum Coke De-watering Conveyor, click here to read the full article.

What is Incineration Ash? Waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration is the process of burning waste materials to produce heat that can thereafter be used to evaporate water and generate steam. As in coal and nuclear energy generation processes, that steam can be used to power a steam turbine which in turn generates electrical energy. However, because the […]

Rebuilding your existing equipment can increase uptime and return on your initial investment. However, the work is different depending on the current state of the machine as well as the type of materials the unit has run. Another nuance is the quality of care the machine is typically given. These differences create unique challenges for […]

Vibratory equipment includes a variety of machinery that use vibrations for bulk material processing, including those specifically designed with the recycling and scrap material industries in mind. In most cases, vibratory equipment uses less energy, requires less maintenance, is more reliable, and increases output. The Vibratory Machinery Industry Over time, vibratory machinery and equipment have […]

This post will take you through the step by step instructions to installing a Nautilus Plate Poly Rail on your General Kinematics Equipment.     Safety First: Lockout: Lockout all related machines being worked on in accordance with your facilities Lockout-Tagout procedures.   Machines must be at Zero Mechanical State. (This normally means that the […]