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How Packaging Machinery Works

June 03, 2022 The development of modern packaging machinery has been something of a revolution in industrial sectors. The complete packaging process20 Read More >

AVE Chains Solutions

May 26, 2022 AVE Chains manufacture high quality line modular belts, conveyor chains and plate chains. The company started back in 195320 Read More >

Condition Monitoring Explained

May 20, 2022 Most plant managers will have heard of predictive maintenance as a way to maximise the service life of industrial machinery,20 Read More >

The Importance of Torque Density

May 13, 2022 Torque density is an often overlooked parameter when it comes to designing mechanical systems, but understanding it can help20 Read More >

A History of Microswitches

May 06, 2022 The humble microswitch will be 90 years old this year, with the first design of its kind first invented20 Read More >

Planetary Gears for Engineering

April 29, 2022 Planetary gears are used in a lot of modern engineering which is why YB Components supply high quality gears like20 Read More >

UK Manufacturing and Supply Chains Issues

April 22, 2022 UK manufacturing is hoping to have a better year in 2022 than the previous two, but there are still20 Read More >

 Linear Bearings Guide

April 15, 2022 There are few different kinds of linear bearings, sometimes called linear bushings. The two main categories are slide-type bearings and20 Read More >

Deserti Meccanica Pulleys and Amplifiers

April 08, 2022 The Deserti Meccanica variable speed pulleys and associated amplification accessories recently became available to customers of YB Components, so here20 Read More >

Roller Chains Maintenance Guide   

April 01, 2022 As a roller chains supplier, Yorkshire’s YB Components know all too well the common maintenance mistakes made when it20 Read More >

MGM Electric Motors Worm Gearboxes

March 25, 2022 While predominantly known for their excellent brake motors, MGM Electric Motors also manufacture a high quality range of worm20 Read More >

Deserti Meccanica Variable Speed Pulleys

March 18, 2022 Deserti Meccanica is an Italian manufacturer of variable speed pulleys, torque limiters and electromagnetic brakes. Their products always have a20 Read More >

Introducing MGM Electric Motors   

March 11, 2022 Brake motor specialists MGM Electric Motors have arrived at YB Components with local stocks kept ready to ship out fast20 Read More >

Common Coupling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them   

March 04, 2022 Industrial couplings are crucial elements of a wide range of machinery, so they must be chosen, installed, and maintained correctly20 Read More >

Bearing Failure Warning Signs

February 28, 2022 Downtime caused by bearing failure can either be moderately inconvenient or an absolutely disaster, but either way it is better20 Read More >

Electric Motor Care and Maintenance   

February 18, 2022 Electric motors are one of the most important components of many industrial applications across a wide variety of industries. This20 Read More >

5 Reasons to Buy Couplings from YB Components  

February 11, 2022 You know when you buy couplings through specialist couplings suppliers like YB Components that you will get the ideal component20 Read More >

Electric Motor Care and Maintenance   

February 04, 2022 Electric motors are one of the most important components of many industrial applications across a wide variety of industries. Read More >

V-Belt Failures: Common Causes and Solutions

January 28, 2022 V-belts are some of the most common components in industrial machinery, with belts suppliers like Yorkshire’s YB Components providing20 Read More >

When to Replace a Transmission Belt  

January 21, 2022 Replacing a transmission belt is usually a fairly simple task, but one that is crucial to maintaining the optimal performance20 Read More >