IBT Industrial Solutions

06/23/2026

⚠️ Week 3 of IBT's June Safety Awareness Month: Machine & Forklift Safety

Every day, powered industrial equipment and machinery help keep operations moving—but when safety procedures are overlooked, the consequences can be severe.

This week, we're focusing on three critical areas of workplace safety:

🔒 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) - Ensure equipment is properly isolated before maintenance or servicing to prevent unexpected startup and protect workers from hazardous energy.

🚜 Forklift Safety & Inspections - Daily inspections, operator awareness, and proper training can help prevent accidents involving one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in industrial facilities.

🛡️ Machine Guarding - Machine guards are your first line of defense against moving parts, pinch points, rotating equipment, and other workplace hazards.

Before every shift, ask yourself:
✔️ Has equipment been inspected?
✔️ Are guards in place and functioning properly?
✔️ Are lockout/tagout procedures being followed?
✔️ Are operators trained and alert?

A safer workplace starts with consistent habits and the right safety solutions.

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06/16/2026

Cut-Resistant Gloves Explained: What A2, A4, A6 Actually Mean ⚠️

A safety manager upgrades the entire facility to A6 cut-resistant gloves after a few hand injuries.
On paper, it’s a win.
In reality, workers start complaining within a week. The gloves feel bulky. Small parts are harder to handle. Some employees quietly take them off for precision tasks.
A month later, the injury numbers haven’t moved much—and glove costs are up.
Higher cut resistance doesn’t automatically lead to better protection. If the glove doesn’t match the work, it creates new problems instead of solving the old ones.

Confused by A2, A4, and A6 cut-resistant gloves? Learn what each level means, when to use them, and how to choose the right glove for your application.

06/12/2026

This year's Day at the K event was a blast!
Some of our top suppliers and local customers joined us yesterday for a tradeshow and ballgame (after the rain delay).

06/09/2026

Safety Culture vs. Safety Compliance: Why the Difference Matters ⚠️

A facility passes every safety audit.
Training records are current. Procedures are documented. Inspections are completed on schedule. Every required box has been checked.
Then a technician bypasses a lockout procedure during an emergency repair. A machine guard is removed and never reinstalled. An employee notices a hazard but decides not to report it.
The facility was compliant.
Yet an incident still occurred.
This is one of the most important distinctions industrial organizations can make. Safety compliance and safety culture are closely related, but they are not the same thing.
Compliance manages known risks.

Safety culture determines how organizations respond to the unknown ones.

Learn the difference between safety culture and safety compliance, why incidents still happen in compliant facilities, and how reliability impacts workplace safety.

06/03/2026

A big thank you to all of our awesome customers who came out to last night’s IBT Evening with the Wichita Wind Surge. A great night to engage with our product experts, visit with our suppliers, and enjoy some exciting baseball!

06/01/2026

🦺 June is Safety Awareness Month at IBT Industrial Solutions!

And we have tons of items available on 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04hHkVR0

We’re kicking off our 4-Week Safety Series with one of the most important topics in any warehouse or industrial facility: PPE Essentials.

Personal Protective Equipment is your team’s first line of defense against workplace injuries — and having the right gear matters. From safety glasses and gloves to hearing protection, hard hats, and high-visibility apparel, PPE helps protect employees from everyday hazards on the job.

✅ Eye Injuries
✅ Cuts & Abrasions
✅ Falling Objects
✅ Hearing Damage
✅ Slips, Trips & Falls

At IBT, we’re committed to helping facilities create safer workplaces with trusted industrial safety solutions.

Explore PPE products and safety essentials at 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04hHkVR0

Featured PPE Categories:
🔹 Safety Glasses
🔹 Cut-Resistant Gloves
🔹 Hard Hats
🔹 Hi-Vis Apparel
🔹 Hearing Protection
🔹 Safety Footwear

Stay tuned next week for:
⚠️ Week 2: Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention

05/28/2026

How Medium-Frequency Induction Heating Solves Large Bearing Mounting & Dismounting Challenges ↕️

A gearbox overhaul scheduled for 30 days finished in just 15 days.
Same team. Same process. Different heating method.

On complex jobs, heating isn’t just a step—it’s the constraint that dictates everything else. When it slows down, everything slows down. When it becomes inefficient, costs escalate fast.

This is where medium-frequency induction heating changes the equation—especially for large bearings, gearboxes, and in-place maintenance work.
Schaeffler

Medium-frequency induction heating simplifies bearing mounting and dismounting, reduces downtime, and improves safety in complex industrial assemblies.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️

At IBT Industrial Solutions, we are deeply grateful for the courage, dedication, and service of those who gave everything to protect our freedoms.

This Memorial Day, we reflect, remember, and thank all who have served. ⭐

Wishing you and your family a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/20/2026

The GEAPS Cornbelt Chapter recently hosted its annual Maintenance Day on May 19, 2026. The full-day, free event took place at Arnco Safety in Trenton, IL, and featured expert-led sessions focusing on gearing and bearing best practices, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, and electrical safety. IBT Industrial Solutions attended this event and had a table showcasing some of grain products and literature. Three of our grain experts (Cory Gregory, Nathan Karcher, JR Volcko) were there to answer questions and solve problems.

05/18/2026

☀️ Don’t wait for the heat to slow you down.

Rising temps can impact motors, electrical systems, lubrication, and overall warehouse performance before you realize there’s a problem.

Stay ahead of summer downtime with:
✔ Industrial fans & ventilation
✔ Motors & electrical components
✔ Heat-resistant lubricants

Prepare now. Keep operations running.

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