Options if Your Transmission Has Failed
Transmissions are a key component to the functionality of industrial vehicles and machinery. So if yours failed, it can be a stressful situation. Are you spotting unusual fluid levels or leaking transmission fluid? Your priority is to fix the transmission issues in a...
How to Extend the Life of Your Oilfield Equipment
The equipment used in the oilfield is made to withstand quite a bit of wear and tear, however, it is not indestructible. For a business in the oil industry to meet the economical demands of the 21st century, it’s critical to maintain and preserve industrial equipment....
What to Know When Ordering a Rebuilt Allison Transmission
Transmission maintenance isn’t always convenient but is a crucial part of owning and operating industrial vehicles and machines. The process for replacing industrial transmissions can be a bit overwhelming. Transmissions are rather pricey, but instead of purchasing a...
3 Safety Goals to Set for 2019
It’s a new year which means we’ve all been given a clean slate. 2019 gives us an opportunity to look at the year ahead as a time to reevaluate, especially when it comes to safety standards when operating material handling equipment and construction vehicles. [actt...
Happy New Year from Copeland!
2018 has sped along to the end in a fleeting moment. This is the time of the year we pause and remember, examine the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come. We consider what went well and look for opportunities for positive...
How to Winterize Your Industrial Vehicle
Cold weather has arrived, and the last thing anyone wants is for the winter frost to damage their expensive machines. With busy production schedules and tight deadlines, it can be easy to put winterizing industrial equipment at the end of your to-do list. That’s why...
How to Read a Transmission Data Sheet
In order to understand how to read a transmission data sheet, you must first understand torque. Torque is a torsion force that rotates an object. In automatic transmissions, the torque converter is the force that allows your engine and transmission to run separately....
Allison Transmission Models Explained
Allison Transmissions have been around for more than a century, with incredible advancements and innovations in the last 30 years. They’re some of the most durable, long-lasting transmissions in the world, and can be repaired and rebuilt several times without needing...
3 General Types of Mining Equipment
Mining can be very complex and dangerous, made up of confusing industry-specific jargon, tools, and machinery. If you’re new to the industry, there are 3 general types of equipment you’ll become familiar with fast. [actt mask="New to the mining industry? Here are 3...
Transmission 101: How a Torque Converter Works
Imagine you have two fans facing each other. One is plugged in and set to HIGH. The other is unplugged. You’ll notice that the blades of the unplugged fan are moving as though it were on. The wind from the opposite fan is essentially powering it. You can grab a blade...