The Superior Blog

SUPERIOR WELCOMES JEFFERY BARKER TO THE SALES TEAM SPR is pleased to introduce Jeffery Barker as our new Account Manager. Based in our Gonzales office, Jeffery has emerged from the field of industrial specialty services with 10+ years of experience.

Whether it is customizing your existing products or creating something from scratch, Superior has the knowledge and expertise to transform an idea into a reality. We can design the simplest tools or create a virtual prototype to analyze design motion and stress simulation, thanks to our state-of-the-art design software. Our team has the experience […]

Whether you’re in the oil and gas, construction, power generation, or manufacturing industries, there will always be a demand for on-site tools and equipment for your projects. From line boring machines and in-line turning lathes to flange facers and clamshells, Superior Plant Rentals (SPR) has built a solid reputation as the supplier of choice […]

With 40 years of line boring experience, we bring you our most advanced machine yet! Designed for power and precision, the 4-14 S2 is modular for easier handling, with its heaviest component weighing 10 lbs. less than its predecessor, as well as having a significantly smaller foot print. Contact us today to find out more!

The SPR 4-14 ET line boring machine has a long history of being one of the best-selling line boring machines on the market. With its digital touch keypad, its unique variable speed feed system, and its powerful yet portable design, the 4-14 ET has proven to be a dependable workhorse, whether in the shop, or in the field. Staying true […]

Superior’s O.D. mount flange facing machines are the culmination of 20 years of experience and research. The result is a cutting edge outside diameter (O.D.) flange facing machine that blows the competition away. Available to rent or purchase in either aluminum or steel, they are easy to set-up and operate.

SPR’s Linear Mill is our most powerful three-axis machine within our vast milling machine lineup. It is our 'go-to' tool for precision milling of critical mounting surfaces. This revolutionary tool can be configured for both gantry and linear milling in any position. It is the piece of machinery professionals ask for when the job is in […]

SPR is pleased to announce the opening of a new 15,000 square foot location in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and the hiring of two new individuals for the Superior team. In February 2022, Superior Plant Rentals acquired Aggressive Equipment Company, a well-known manufacturer of the industry’s most durable pipe cutters and attachments. This […]

The lathe is one of the oldest machining technologies known to man, yet it’s still very important to remember the key parts of the how a lathe operates. Using a lathe is often called turning because the workpiece turns instead of the tool itself.

Pipe beveling (or end prep) is a procedure involving the edge of a pipe or tube and a plane that lies perpendicular to the surface. A pipe beveler is the tool used to prep the metal in order to weld the seam. Pipe beveling can produce several different angles;