Triangle Mfg will be at FABTECH CANADA!

We're so excited to be attending FabTech Canada, our first trade show! If you're in Toronto from March 20-22, come check us out at Booth 2817! We'll be sharing our booth with our Canadian representation, MarkTech and some of their other clients. We'll be there to talk parts, engineering problems and applications. Inevitably, by the second day we'll be ready to talk about how much our feet hurt, either way, we'll be there in our snazzy new shirts, so stop by!


We can't wait to see you all there :)


We'll be bringing some of these...

A few of these...

Possibly some of these...

And definitely some of these...

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FIRST Robotics Competition 2012

It's so great to see quotes and questions coming from FIRST mentors and teams this year! This year we donated parts to be included in the Kit of Parts, as well as donating lazy susan bearings to FIRST Choice.


What's FIRST Choice? According to the FIRST website:

FIRST Choice is a menu of items available to registered 2012 FRC teams, for free, as part of their Kit of Parts. Starting December 12, 2011, teams will be able to view some of the items that will be available. On January 9, 2012, teams may log in to the FIRST Choice site, hosted by AndyMark, and use a set number of credits to select items they wish to receive.

 View our parts here and here. Our 12" (12C) and 3" (3C) lazy susan bearings are available through FIRST Choice.


Triangle Manufacturing has donated to FIRST for the past few years, and we're excited to continue supporting this great organization. We realize how important it is to encourage and foster interest in science, engineering and technology in kids. We know that someday, those kids will choose careers that can help all of us, through civil engineering, medical careers, and technology.


Good look to all the participating teams! Think carefully and critically, be innovative and have fun!

(Click here to view Triangle's FIRST page)

For help from other FIRST participants and mentors, check out the AndyMark website at http://www.andymark.com/default.asp The forums there are a great resource for technical questions or ideas.

Maintaining Triangle bearings...an achievable resolution

Happy belated New Year to all. We hope you've kept your resolutions so far. If you're like most hopeful resolution-makers, you've been saving more money, eating better or exercising. Losing weight and exercising are the top resolutions year after year. 


We suggest a resolution that you can actually keep. It may not be as snazzy as buying all new workout clothes to "inspire" you to work out, but it will add to the life of your exercise equipment, lawnmowers or other machines that rely on bearings for motion. 

If your outside machinery uses bearings, consider choosing a grease or oil that lists a lower temperature range, or choose a lighter weight oil. The lighter weight oil will have a runnier consistency, which can be helpful when temperatures drop.

If you notice your bearings squeaking when you do jump on that treadmill (even for a minute, just to convince yourself you should keep it for another year..in case you change your mind), you have dry bearings, which are a recipe for bearing failure.

Re-oiling could save the life of the bearing and it could save you some costly repairs down the road. Sleeve bearings need lubrication and allowing them to dry out could ruin both the bearing and the shaft. If this happens you have a broken and un-used exercise equipment taking up valuable real-estate in your basement (taunting you for your lack of motivation).

When you re-lubricate your bearings, you may notice some excess oil or grease dripping out, this is the least of your worries. Simply put a piece of cardboard or paper towel under the bearing and the dripping should cease.

Actually, when we think about, buy a new elliptical, treadmill or exercise bike. Many of our customers are exercise equipment manufacturers, so, purchase away. Maybe a new stationary bike or stair stepper would be just what you need to actually keep your resolution this year...

Happy Holidays from Triangle!

Happy Holidays from Triangle Manufacturing.

In the spirit of the season,we extend a heartfelt “Thank You” and wish you a prosperous New Year.


Triangle Manufacturing Co. will be closed December 23, 26 and January 2 in celebration of the holiday season.

Triangle Manufacturing is expanding, so we're hiring!

Triangle is currently hiring for three positions. 
Industrial Automation Engineer
Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

Sales Engineer - Stamping and Fabrication

Check them out here or here. Please feel free to share with anyone you know who is looking for a permanent position with a great, family-owned and operated company.