Author Archives: Emmaline Moser

The Paul C. & Forrest R. Mellott Annual Leadership Award is presented to a Mellott employee in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities. Each year, the recipient is selected by Paul, Herm, and Brian Mellott based on the achievement of specific measurable personal and organizational goals. The recipient of this award is honored for demonstrating leadership […]

Each year, Mellott recognizes five employees who have done an outstanding job demonstrating one of our company’s core values: Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, and Excellence. As we usher in 2024, please join us in congratulating the employees who were awarded Mellott’s 2023 VBL (Value Based Leadership) Awards. Safety- Dan (Crushing) Promoting a Healthy and Safe […]

Damage to motor bearings can occur when a motor is not properly cared for during storage. False brinelling and static corrosion are the two main failure modes that might emerge. False Brinelling and Static Corrosion  When vibration from passing equipment results in the bearing’s rolling elements vibrating against the raceway in a single location, false […]

Every year, Mellott partners with Southern Fulton High School to host an educational field trip to Antietam National Battlefield for the senior class.  Since students are required to take courses in United States History, World History, and Government, this activity is an excellent opportunity for students to see firsthand where one of the most historically […]

The process of V-Belt maintenance requires discipline. However, it ensures optimum belt drive performance, effective belt operation, and a long service life. When a regularly scheduled maintenance program is implemented, belt drives will run trouble free for a long time. General rules for preventing V-Belt failures: 1. Use a sheave laser alignment tool to properly […]

Areas that collect a build-up of exceptionally fine dust are often present in quarries and mining operations. Problems, such as reduced operating life and safety concerns, are likely to occur if poor housekeeping allows dust to collect on, or in, a machine. How much of a negative impact can dust have on your equipment? Fine […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELLOTT:MCLANAHAN CORPORATION WARFORDSBURG, PA HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA JULY 20, 2023 Mellott has entered into a business agreement with McLanahan Corporation, to sell, support, service and distribute McLanahan’s complete line of aggregate wet processing solutions, as well as aggregate sampling systems throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Mellott, based in Warfordsburg, PA, […]

By taking some time to understand tire care, the life of your tires can be extended. Although modern tires are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, there are common issues that can often lead to premature tire failure. How aggressively are you driving? Though this may not apply to industrial vehicles; for automobiles, semi-trailers, […]