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SteelGlide President Published in OCH Magazine
The May 2025 issue of Overhead Crane and Hoist magazine published the latest article from SteelGlide president, Mark Davis. “I wrote...
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Apr 181 min read
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Trans-Lube Rebrand to SteelGlide: New Name, 50 Years of Excellence
A Legacy of Hard Work and Determination Charles Davis, my father and founder of Trans-Lube, knew how to grind. Born the sixth of seven...
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Feb 193 min read
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Preventive Maintenance for Rail Systems Using Lube Sticks
Optimizing Short Rail Operations with Dry Lube Sticks If you’re in charge of keeping theme park trains, heritage railroads, or miniature...
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Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Boost Efficiency with Dry Lube Sticks for Short Rail Operations
Why Dry Lube Sticks Are Essential for Short Rail Operations If you're responsible for keeping theme park trains, heritage railroads, or...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Maximizing Economic Efficiency with Dry Lubricants in the Forest Industry
In the forest and lumber industry, operational efficiency is critical to profitability, and dry lubricants in the forest industry  have...
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Dry Lubricants in the Lumber Industry
In the fast-paced lumber industry, keeping machinery running smoothly is critical to maintaining productivity. For those responsible for...
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Dry Lubricants in the Lumber Industry
In the lumber and metal processing industries, overhead and gantry cranes are essential for lifting and moving heavy materials. These...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Dry Lubricants: A Game-Changer for Forest Machinery
When the Wheels Stop Turning Imagine, it's a busy day at the mill, logs are piling up, and suddenly the overhead crane grinds to a halt....
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Preventive Maintenance for Sawmill Cranes: The Critical Role of Lubesticks
The High Cost of Neglected Crane Wheels In a bustling Oregon sawmill, production ground to a halt when a critical overhead crane failed....
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Why Dry Lubricants are Essential for Ferrous Metal Processing
In the realm of metal processing, particularly with ferrous metals, choosing the right lubricant can significantly impact efficiency and...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
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Dry Lubricants: Enhancing the Durability of Metal Processing Equipment
In the world of metal processing, ensuring equipment efficiency and longevity is paramount. Enter dry lubricants, the product that can...
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Aug 30, 20242 min read
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The Role of Dry Lubricants in Metal Processing Plants
When it comes to metal processing, the choice of lubricant can make or break the efficiency of the operation. While many might first...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Understanding Gantry Cranes: Parts, Uses, and Maintenance
Gantry cranes are the unsung heroes in many industries, handling heavy lifting and material movement with ease. From shipyards to...
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Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Gantry Cranes in the Nuclear Industry: Ensuring Smooth and Safe Operations
When it comes to the nuclear industry, safety and precision aren't just important—they're everything. Among the critical pieces of...
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Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Keeping Your Overhead Cranes Running Smoothly in Steel Processing: Why Flanged Wheel Lubrication Matters and How Trans-Lube Lube Sticks Can Help
In the bustling world of steel processing, overhead cranes are the unsung heroes. These cranes make it possible to move heavy materials...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Overhead Cranes: Understanding the Noise and Ensuring Smooth Operation
Is your overhead crane making strange noises or exhibiting unusual vibrations? Are you noticing irregular movement or drifting during...
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Jul 17, 20244 min read
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The Unsung Heroes: Flanged Wheels Across Seven Industries
You might not think about flanged wheels often, but they are extremely important in many industries. These little guys might not get much...
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Jul 16, 20242 min read
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Preventing Manufacturing Accidents with Proper Flanged Wheel Lubrication: The Benefits of Trans-Lube Lube Stick
Keeping a manufacturing operation running smoothly is no easy feat, and one of the keys to success is proper maintenance. One area that...
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Jul 3, 20242 min read
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Solving 5 Common Overhead and Gantry Crane Problems with Dry Lubrication Sticks
In the world of industrial machinery, overhead and gantry cranes are the secret weapon, quietly working behind the scenes to move heavy...
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May 24, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Oil and Gas Operations with Crane Solutions
Lube stick on oil and gas rail.
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May 9, 20242 min read
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