Preventative Replacement of Carousel Parts Improves Lifespan

Categories: Carousel Refurbishments | Legacy Parts Support | Miscellaneous Equipment Supply | Projects and Solutions | Replacement Equipment | Technical Tips

Being a "Parts Focused" Baggage Handling System (BHS) company, we are often asked by our customers to give them advice on how to maximize the life-expectancy of their bag system.  The best advice is simply "maintain, maintain, maintain." Many times a baggage conveyor system's maintenance responsibilities can change hands during it's lifespan. ...

Galvanized Parts and Zinc Plated Fasteners

Categories: Industry News | News | Technical Tips

The corrosion resistance of zinc is considerably greater than steel.  Zinc coatings also serve as a sacrificial anode, providing a cathodic protection for exposed steel.  Therefore, if the zinc coating is scratched, the exposed steel is still protected from corrosion by the surrounding zinc remaining.  The cathodic protection offers an advantage...