Jakob’s graphic printing machine improves productivity with Kollmorgen servo motors and precision gearboxes

Jakob Graphic Services GmbH (www.jakob-gmbh.eu) has unveiled a jumbo roll collator for advanced printing operations. The machine can automatically label, collate, glue, fold and cut forms, brochures with or without a finish, mailers with cut inserts, calendars and other similar printed objects. The machine performs with precision during highly dynamic... [Read more]

Zero-Max Zero Maintenance Bearings

Plymouth, MN – Zero maintenance bearings are now available as an option for Schmidt Offset couplings from Zero-Max. This new coupling feature eliminates the need for periodic coupling lubrication and the resulting system downtime.Schmidt Offset couplings provide the utmost in precision for parallel offset shafts. They transmit constant... [Read more]

Sunnen introduces new honing system intended for small two-stroke engines

Sunnen Products Co. (www.sunnen.com) is proud to introduce its new SV-1000 Series vertical CNC honing machine that is designed for outdoor power equipment manufacturers aiming to enhance the power output and durability of small two-stroke engines and meet the 2011 EPA standards.The manual or auto-loaded honing machine uses TC superabrasive tools,... [Read more]

New Precision Motion Control Product Catalog from Nexen

Vadnais Heights, Minn. – Nexen Group Inc. announces a new 386-page product catalog with updated product information on the company’s precision motion control solutions and power transmission products, especially Nexen’s air-actuated clutches and brakes. The catalog also features updated images, graphics and a user-friendly design along with detailed... [Read more]

Zero-Max ETP Shaft Locking Bushings

Plymouth, MN – ETP Shaft locking bushings from Zero-Max produce accurate and concentric mounting compared to mechanical shaft locking bushings. ETP bushings incorporate a double walled sleeve encapsulating a pressure medium. When the actuation screw is tightened it forces the inner and outer wall of the bushing to expand uniformly against... [Read more]

GAM Gear Introduces the 2010 Gear Reducer Catalog

Mount Prospect, IL – GAM Gear, LLC has released a new 2010 Catalog of Gear Reducers/Torque Converters and Linear Mounting Kits. The 2010 GAM Gear Catalog includes 6 complete new series of products.The new 2010 GAM Gear catalog includes information on: a new line of low-cost high performance planetary gearboxes (PE-Series), a complete new range... [Read more]

Bodine Electric introduces Permanent Magnet DC Motors & Gearmotors

Bodine Electric Co. (www.bodine-electric.com) is proud to announce the latest brush-wear monitoring system developed for its popular line of 42-frame permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors and gearmotors. The OEM versions of the type 42A products are equipped with built-in electronic brush-wear sensors, which are fully integrated into the motor housing.... [Read more]

SDP introduces Pitch Molded Chain Drives with unit link construction

Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (www.sdp-si.com) has unveiled the ultra-miniature inch and metric 3.117mm pitch molded chain drive series, dubbed as the A 6M 7M12.The series is designed for uses where weight factors and limited space are important, including pen carriages in recorders and X-Y plotters or servo drives to stylus, counter drives... [Read more]

TAK Enterprises’ Dual Belt Tractor Feed uses stepper or servo motors

TAK Enterprises, Inc. (www.takenterprises.com) has unveiled a product specifically designed to feed thin strip and fine wire materials for integration or as a stand-alone unit within existing process systems. In dealing with fine wire in the 004in – 030in diameter range, pull-through feeding can be sometimes challenging. Common solutions largely involve... [Read more]

FOOKE GmbH’s new five-axis gantry milling machine

FOOKE GmbH (www.fooke.de) is proud to introduce the ENDURA 700 Linear Gantry Milling Machine – the latest addition to its family of modular-designed five-axis high-speed linear gantry milling machines. They are best suited for the machining of five sides of parts made from ureol, plastic, aluminum and composite materials (CFRP and GRP), as well as... [Read more]