Thomas Musschoot

Name: Thomas Musschoot
Address: 5050 Rickert Road, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, US
Telephone: (815) 455-3222

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10/28/2026

General Kinematics is hosting a job fair tomorrow! If you’re considering a change, or are looking to try something new, stop by and meet our recruiting team. The job fair runs Thursday October 29th from 2-7PM.

See all our current open positions at http://www.jobsatGK.com

10/28/2026

DE-STONER®: More Than Just Air Separation.

Conventional air classifiers rely primarily on airflow. GK's DE-STONER® combines Two-Mass vibratory technology, material stratification, and precision air separation to deliver more effective material recovery.

The result? Cleaner separation, reduced maintenance, and more value recovered from every ton processed.

Don't just separate material. Maximize its value.

https://www.generalkinematics.com/product/de-stoner/

10/27/2026

VIBRATION 101: Vibration Does More Than Move Material

Vibration isn't just for conveying and screening. It's also a powerful tool for material compaction. Loose granular materials contain void spaces between particles. Friction and particle interference prevent gravity alone from achieving maximum settling.

Applying the right vibratory motion allows particles to overcome friction, rearrange, and settle into a denser configuration. The result is improved compaction, reduced void space, and more consistent material density. This principle applies to everything from concrete consolidation to powders and bulk granular materials. But more vibration doesn't always mean better results. Too little energy limits compaction, while excessive energy can cause unwanted movement or material segregation.

At General Kinematics, we understand that effective vibration isn't about applying the most force. It's about delivering the right motion and energy to achieve the desired material response. That's the difference between simply making something vibrate and engineering vibration to perform.

Find your next vibratory process solution here: http://www.generalkinematics.com

10/26/2026

General Kinematics PARA-MOUNT® Vibratory Feeders use proven Two-Mass technology to maintain consistent material flow, even as head loads fluctuate, while using up to ⅔ less horsepower than comparable direct drive feeders.

Better process control, lower energy costs, and reliable performance in the toughest environments.

Learn more: https://www.generalkinematics.com/product/paramount-vibrating-feeder/

10/23/2026

Why settle for Brute Force when Two-Mass technology delivers more?

GK's Two-Mass Shakeouts deliver powerful, consistent vibratory motion with less horsepower, reduced structural forces, and lower maintenance demands. For foundries focused on productivity, reliability, and long-term operating costs, Two-Mass technology offers a significant advantage.

Learn why the right shakeout technology matters: https://www.generalkinematics.com/blog/brute-force-vs-two-mass-shakeouts/

10/22/2026

Looking for Your Next Career Opportunity?

Join General Kinematics for our Manufacturing Job Fair on Thursday, October 29th, from 2 PM to 7 PM in Crystal Lake, IL.

Discover what it's like to work for a growing, family-owned company that invests in its people, offers great benefits, and builds world-class equipment.

Come meet our team and explore your future with GK!

Learn more at www.jobsatgk.com

10/21/2026

General Kinematics Horizontal Aggregate Screens are engineered to deliver precise material separation, improved retention time, and exceptional durability in the toughest operating environments. Higher throughput, better product quality, and more uptime. That's what matters to your bottom line.

Upgrade your agg plant with GK here: https://ow.ly/laSf50ZZqHr

10/20/2026

VIBRATION 101: When a Screen Opening Stops Being an Opening

A screen can have plenty of available surface area and still lose capacity. One common reason is blinding. Blinding occurs when particles lodge in, bridge across, or adhere to the openings in the screening media. As more openings become blocked, effective open area decreases and the screen has fewer opportunities to make the required separation.

Dry material can blind because of particle shape or near size particles becoming trapped in an opening. Wet and fine materials introduce another challenge. Moisture can create adhesive and capillary forces between particles and the screening surface. Fine material begins to stick together, coat the deck, or remain attached to openings that would otherwise remain clear.
Vibratory motion is one of the tools used to overcome these forces.

The correct combination of stroke, frequency, acceleration, deck design, and screening media can help keep openings active and continuously present fresh screening area to the material.
But increasing vibration is not automatically the answer. The objective is to produce enough energy at the screening surface to prevent or release the blockage while maintaining the particle motion required for efficient separation.

If a screen is blinded, the first question should not always be "Do we need a bigger opening?"
Sometimes the better question is: "Why isn't the opening staying clear?"

See all our screening options here: https://ow.ly/Uts050ZXKQu

10/19/2026

In C&D recycling, your primary screen can make or break your profitability. Downtime, plugged screens, excessive maintenance, and poor separation all have one thing in common. They cost you money.

GK’s FINGER-SCREEN™ was engineered to eliminate these challenges.

The FINGER-SCREEN™ uses GK’s proven Two-Mass vibratory technology to continuously move, spread, and separate even the toughest C&D material. No rotating shafts to wrap with wire, plastic, or other debris. No complicated drive systems requiring constant attention.

Its unique tapered finger design minimizes material hang-ups while maximizing separation efficiency. The result is cleaner material streams, less maintenance, and more tons processed per operating hour. But the real advantage isn't just how well it screens. It's how much more profitable your entire recycling operation can become when your primary screen works the way it should.

Before investing in another disc, trommel, or conventional screen, ask yourself what downtime, maintenance, and lost recovery are really costing your operation. GK's FINGER-SCREEN™. The heart of your sorting system.

https://ow.ly/oa8f50ZXKKj

10/16/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity in manufacturing?

General Kinematics is hosting a Manufacturing Job Fair, and we're looking for motivated individuals who want to build a career with a company that continues to grow.

For generations, GK has been designing and manufacturing equipment used in foundries, recycling facilities, mining operations, and other industries around the world.

As a third-generation, family-owned company, we offer the stability of an established manufacturer with the opportunities that come from continued growth.

Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to get started in the industry, we'd like to meet you.

Come see what makes General Kinematics a great place to build your future.

Explore career opportunities at www.jobsatgk.com

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Crystal Lake, IL
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(815) 455-3222

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http://www.generalkinematics.com/

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