Have a problem you can’t quite explain? Rod is the guy you need to talk to. Meet Rodney Doerr (Rod), Sales Specialist at Superior Industrial Supply. With 35 years of experience and a mechanical background, he’s your go-to sales rep for all your industrial supply needs. His territory ranges from I-70 to I-64 and includes…
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Superior carries the products you need for heavy equipment repair like the Synflex Eclipse Air Brake Tubing from Eaton that offers superior abrasion resistance, ease of cutting, enhanced flexibility and extension and flow performance. Get the specifications and read more in this flyer from Eaton: Download the flyer
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Need something? Rich is your human catalog. Rich Italiano has been a valued member of the Superior Industrial Supply team for 20 years. That’s not all. Rich boasts an additional 15 years of experience that is evident in his customer service skills and relationships. He believes the best way to help his customers is with…
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Eric Slaughter has been with Superior Industrial Supply since February of 2019. He brings a wealth of product knowledge and sales experience to the team. Eric believes strong relationships are the foundation for doing business with his customers. He will be covering the northern Metro East Illinois sales territory. Q: Tell us about your experience…
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More than 300 billion fasteners are used in the U.S. each year. It’s critical that assemblies relying on them never fail. Here’s a great article from our supplier Loctite on preventing failure and selecting the right threadlocker for the job. They write that you can use two maintenance strategies to counteract self-loosening. Of the two,…
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This how-to video from our partners at Dixon explains the installation of pinch on clamps:
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When it comes to hose maintenance and safety, every company must follow a basic maintenance program that includes regular inspections to avoid hose failure and extend the life of hose. Basic hose maintenance should include: Inspection of the hose, fitting and hose-related assembly componentsTesting of functionality for possible malfunctions and leaksRegular replacement of elastomeric seals…
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Despite all the changes in our industry, a few things have stayed the same. When it comes to inventory management, we believe in keeping the right products in stock at a fair price so that they are available when our customers need them. We also believe in maintaining a personal relationship with customers and going…
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Keeping your work space clean is more than just something that feels nice. Cleanliness reduces the risk of accidents and contamination. “Properly assembling and cleaning up hoses is particularly important,” says John Young, Superior Industrial Supply product expert. “Use the Hose Cleaning Kit that we offer.” Consider the cost if a hose is contaminated and…
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When it comes to hose assembly, it’s critical to do it right. Some businesses we work with mix different brands of hoses, fittings, couplings and other required tools during assembly. This is not best practice. To ensure safe assembly, use parts and machines from the same brand family. “The pressures in the industry have really gone…
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