Short, practical notes for chain drive replacement, bore specification, belt drive pairing and distributor-ready maintenance requests.
2026-08-31 | Martin Engineering Desk
Practical answers to common Martin Sprocket & Gear questions—locations, catalog part numbers, rigid shaft couplings, electric actuators, VFDs, and small order tips. Written by someone who learned the hard way.
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A quality inspector explains why 'which is better, ball bearing or roller bearing?' is the wrong first question—and how transparent component specs, the right distributor, and application knowledge save more than any discount.
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A practical checklist for buying from Martin Sprocket and Gear, including Martin Sprocket & Gear Arlington TX orders, ball bearings 5e, roller chain puller, and LM8LUU linear bearing size questions.
Continue Reading2026-08-27 | Martin Engineering Desk
A field-tested checklist for ordering power transmission parts in a hurry, covering martin sprocket locations, V belt size basics, induction motor specs, and the LM8LUU linear bearing question.
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What happens when a linear actuator fails? A Martin Sprocket & Gear Los Angeles applications engineer shares 7 years of hard-earned lessons on ball screw actuators, high-speed linear actuator sizing, and the real cost of failure.
Continue Reading2026-08-26 | Martin Engineering Desk
What happened to Pete Jackson gear drives? A purchasing administrator explains the brand’s disappearance, why gear drives matter, and how Martin Sprocket & Gear in Fort Worth and Arlington TX helps with double helical gear and timing belt replacement needs.
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A purchasing manager with 5+ years of MRO buying experience compares ball bearings vs roller bearings — covering load profiles, L10 life ratings, needle roller bearings in rotary actuators, and why the cheapest bearing quote is rarely the most cost-effective option.
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A cost-obsessed procurement manager compares Martin Sprocket & Gear to discount suppliers on roller chain sizes, bevel gears, and total cost of ownership—and explains when a stepper motor Arduino project shouldn't involve them at all.
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An FAQ for power transmission buying from the admin side: Martin Sprocket gear part numbers, closed loop stepper motor decisions, roller ball bearing confusion, VFD basics, and when expedited shipping is worth it.
Continue Reading2026-08-24 | Martin Engineering Desk
An office buyer's comparison of Martin Sprocket & Gear products against cheaper alternatives, using total cost of ownership instead of sticker price.
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