The Superior Blog

Even in 2022, portable machining technology is still a relatively recent and misunderstood concept. Traditionally, the approach has been to bring the workpiece to the machine located in-shop. But with companies like Superior Portable Machine Tools (SPR), the concept of portable machining has revolutionized the oil and gas, ship building, and […]

Your company has made the decision to either buy or rent a flange facing machine from SPR. That question has been answered. But what remains to be seen is, do you know what features and benefits you should be looking for in your flange facing machine? What do you need to do to ensure you get consistent results every time? That is where SPR can […]

Superior Plant Rentals, LLC (SPR) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aggressive Equipment Company. This acquisition is a major step in expanding and rounding out SPR’s field machining OEM product lines and geographic footprint. With this acquisition, SPR now offers a line of clamshells ranging from 4-inch to 150-inch, and it introduces the […]

Regardless of the type of application, at Superior (SPR), we have the line boring machines you need. Like all our products, our line boring machines are kept in top shape and can be delivered to your worksite quickly. Our machines are designed to machine bore holes to the manufacturer’s specification and to insure the proper alignment of the […]

With hundreds of bore welders on the market, we realize that you have many choices. With over two decades of industry experience, at Superior, we offer our clients the best bore welders on the market. We also offer the option of either renting or renting-to-purchase. This allows our clients the option of deciding for themselves if they […]

Boring bars come in numerous sizes, depending on the job at hand. SPR has manufactured many different sizes for a variety of industries. Our large diameter, B3000 12-inch boring bar was custom built for the shipbuilding industry and is unrivaled in its precision and quality.

Nothing says convenience like having the exact machinery at your fingertips when you need it. Especially when it’s a large job or situated in a remote location. At Superior, we offer a range of portable line boring machines that are dependable, precise, and efficient. Our portable line boring machines offer unparalleled quality and a level of […]

What is precision grinding? Materials that have relatively small surfaces often require precision grinding to achieve a high degree of flatness and a high degree of surface finish. Traditionally, it is used as one of the final machining processes on a part. Precision grinding is just that exact. It is used for applications requiring tolerances of […]

What is calibration? Equipment calibration is one of the primary processes used to maintain either an instrument or piece of equipment’s accuracy. It is the method of comparing a reading on one piece of equipment or system to another that has been referenced to a known set of parameters. At SPR, our experienced and knowledgeable team offers […]

Customized machinery designed for a specific task often alleviates operators' need to make adjustments in the middle of a job. This increases overall efficiency, safety, and productivity. At SPR, we understand how custom-designed tools can be optimized to deliver a superior effect.