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Xtek has staked its place as a leading industrial wheel product innovator. Our history of solving tough problems began in the early 20th century with … Continued

Today’s steel mills are faced with a new challenge – supplying the need for high strength steel. High strength steel is a new generation of … Continued

The steel making process is perhaps the most dramatic and amazing industrial process mankind has ever developed. From the initial explosions required to release iron … Continued

A steel industry rolling mill is a complex organism. OK…maybe it’s not an organism in the strictest sense of the word, but it is complex … Continued

The gear couplings you use in your steel production process are critical.  These highly engineered assemblies should be customized to exceed the requirements of your … Continued

Scene from Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Image courtesy of www.imdb.com. We think the sights, sounds, and overall atmosphere of a steel mill are pretty cool. … Continued

When part repair or replacement is necessary, a lack of drawings or the inability to find the original manufacturer can seem like an insurmountable problem. … Continued

Industrial gearbox problems can be costly. Gearbox issues are often a serious set-back in terms of down time simply due to replacement availability. A new … Continued