Water treatment system features Rotalink motor gearbox

Netherlands-based manufacturer and designer of water treatment products, Van Erp International B.V. (www.vanerpinternational.com), has announced that it has integrated Rotalink’s (www.rotalink.com) AC synchronous geared motors in its Blue Lagoon range for precise dosing control. Rotalink and Van Erp International have closely worked on the modular... [Read more]

Split Universal Mounting Kit protects bearings of VFD-driven motors

Electro Static Technology (www.est-static.com) has announced that the split universal mounting kit variant of AEGIS SGR Bearing Protection Ring protects the VFD-driven motors’ bearings from electrical damage, while allowing easy and quick retrofitting of the ring on almost any AC motor shaft without the need of decoupling the attached equipment. Ideal... [Read more]

Steinmeyer adds Ball Screw Blog to Web Site

Steinmeyer, Inc. announced that it has added a new blog to its web site. This new feature includes categories such as applications, calculations, commercial issues and design. It offers professional advice and we will do our best to provide useful information that is based on over 40 years of ball screw expertise with applications in the machine tool,... [Read more]

Moog’s hybrid electric-hydraulic actuator offers efficiency and reliability

Moog (www.moog.com) presented a prototype hybrid electrohydrostatic actuator (EHA) that avoids the mechanical gearing and screws usually needed for purely electric actuators during the SPS/IPC/Drives show in Germany. The EHA, unlike conventional hydraulic actuators, needs no hydraulic piping, therefore improving reliability and cutting costs. The actuator... [Read more]

Thomson releases the Redimount gearhead mounting system for manufacturers

Thomson (www.thomsonlinear.com) has introduced a modular system specially designed to enable an efficient connection between the company’s true planetary gearheads to other manufacturers’ drive motor in a seamlessly quick, straightforward manner. The Redimount system permits machine and component manufacturers to select the most compatible combination... [Read more]

Bosch Rexroth’s New Ball Rail System for Humid to Wet Production Environments

Charlotte, NC – Bosch Rexroth’s new NFRG ball rail system is well-suited for use in humid to wet production environments. The profiled rail and the ball runner block are both made entirely of corrosion resistant steel according to DIN EN 10088 and of certified plastics according to EU Directive 2002/72/EC and US Regulation FDA21CFR. The NFRG ball... [Read more]

Right Angle Gear Drives with Class 10 Spiral Bevel Gears from Zero-Max

Plymouth, Minn. – Crown right-angle gear drives from Zero-Max Inc. feature heat-treated AGMA Class 10 spiral bevel gears and non-magnetic stainless steel shafts providing long-term, maintenance-free operation.  Zero-Max Crown gear drives feature long-life, precision hardened and ground ball bearings handling speeds up to 2,000 rpm in most operating... [Read more]

GRAPHALLOY 845 Spherical Inserts suitable for high temperature applications

Graphite Metallizing Corporation (www.graphalloy.com) has proudly introduced GRAPHALLOY 845 Spherical Inserts, which can be used as an alternative for traditional ball bearings found in various high temperature applications. A graphite/metal alloy, GRAPHALLOY is specifically developed to operate without lubrication, making it suitable for operations... [Read more]

BMG introduces new QMSN housed bearing units

Bearing Man Group (BMG) (www.bmgworld.net) announced that it has expanded its product offering to include a new series of housed bearing units. “These imperial housed tapered roller bearing units were the missing segment from BMG’s housed bearing product portfolio. The addition of this product range by one of our key supply partners enables BMG... [Read more]

igus unveils new plastic bearings technology

Igus (www.igus.com), a German-based plastic bearings specialist, has unveiled the ‘green bearings’ technology with the development of a wear-resistant plain bearing comprising 54 percent natural and sustainable raw materials. Aimed at low-load applications, the new iglidur N54 plain bearing uses polymer that is mainly made of castor oil, rather... [Read more]

New Family of 16mm Metal Gear Motors

Torrance, Cal. – Nidec Copal (U.S.A.) Corporation of has expanded their 0.630-in. (16 mm) OD brush and brushless DC gear motor product lines with the next generation MG16B (brush) and LB16MG (brushless) metal planetary gear motor series. The new metal planetary gear train allows for higher torque providing greater durability and reliability with improved... [Read more]

Baldor enhances performance of Dodge tapered roller bearing

Baldor (www.baldor.com) has unveiled the latest Dodge Type E-Xtra tapered roller bearing, which comes with advanced sealing system and high load ratings. Since the launch of the first Dodge Type E bearings in 1938, the range has been continuously improved to meet the changing demands of industrial customers. This innovation is continued with the addition... [Read more]

New Price Reduction on V Series AC Motors from Oriental Motor

Torrance, Cal. – Oriental Motor announces a new, lower price on its high-strength V-Series AC motors. These high-strength motors use a special tooth-surface machining technology combined with an optimized quiet-running design that maintains the motor’s strength. High-accuracy assembly technology ensures precision at micro levels.  Maximum permissible... [Read more]

Right Angle DC Gearmotor comes with integral failsafe brake

Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (www.midwestmotion.com), a distributor of a vast array of mechanical and electronic products, has announced the release of its latest DC Gear Motor that features an integral failsafe brake. Model No. MMP D22-376D-24V GRA60-032 BR-005 accepts any 24VoltDCsource, including battery or solar power. Measuring just 2.24 inches... [Read more]

What is a Gear?

The primary task of a gear is to mesh teeth with another toothed part to transmit torque or to translate rotation. Thus, geared devices can change the speed, torque, and direction of a power source. When two gears of unequal number of teeth combine, it results in a mechanical advantage, with both the rotational speeds and the torques of the two gears... [Read more]

What are Retaining Rings?

Retaining rings are fasteners that hold together components on a shaft when installed in a groove. There are three main types of retaining rings; tapered section, constant section and spiral. Tapered section rings are characterized by their decreasing thickness from the center of the ring out to the ends. These rings can be mounted either axially or... [Read more]

What are Flexible Couplings?

Couplings join together two shafts as a way of transmitting power from one to the other. It is part of the drivetrain which may include other power transmission components such as lead screws or ball screws, gearboxes, belts and pulleys or chains. There are two fundamental types of couplings; rigid and flexible. Rigid couplings are generally used in... [Read more]

Wave springs

At its most basic level, a spring is a device used to store mechanical energy. Although often out of sight, springs play an important role in many motion control applications. They are used in gear assemblies, actuators, rotary unions, and different kinds of clutches, among other applications. There are many different varieties and shapes and sizes... [Read more]

Torque limiter

Torque limiters protect equipment or loads from excessive torque. In essence, they are used to shut down a machine and dissipate any rotational energy without causing damage to the machine. Often, systems operating at low speeds can develop a large quantity of torque. In the event of a malfunction, this excess torque can damage machine components such... [Read more]

Bellows Couplings

One form of flexible coupling with very low and near zero-backlash is the bellows coupling. The key benefits of bellows couplings include misalignment compensation and precise transmission of velocity, angular positioning and torque. Bellows couplings are known for their exceptional torsional rigidity, which allows for flexibility in dealing with axial,... [Read more]

Gearing

Gearmotors Gearmotors are an all-in-one combination of an electric motor and one or more pairs of gears (which is also known as a gearbox). A gearmotor simplifies combining a motor with a gear reducer system. Planetary gears Planetary gears consist of one or more outer gears, or planet gears, revolving about a central, or sun gear. Typically, the planet... [Read more]

Bearings

Efficient linear or rotational movement usually relies on some type of bearings. In fact, most of the machines built today incorporate bearings—and without them, maintenance technicians would face the frustration of constantly replacing parts that wore out due to friction. The basic concept behind a bearing is that things roll more easily than they... [Read more]

Linear motion bearings

This class of bearings generally uses a pad, bushing, or roller system to carry a load on a rail that need not be a straight line. The rail can be most any length, although that dimension is limited by the actuator. The durability of the bearing is determined by the load and required speed. Furthermore, rails can generally be any profile – simple... [Read more]

SCHUNK LEG 400 gripper weighs only 6.5 kg

SCHUNK  (www.schunk.com) has expanded its portfolio of modular long-stroke electric grippers with the addition of the LEG 400. Equipped with a servo motor, this weight reduced gripper offers a variable stroke ranging from zero to 103 mm and a gripping force of up to 1050 N, making it suitable for automotive and metal cutting industry. The new LEG gripper... [Read more]

DC Gearmotor ideal for robotics, solar tracking and automation

The Minnesota division of Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (www.midwestmotion.com) has proudly released its latest DC Gear Motor with Model No. MMP TM57-12V GP52-124. Measuring 7.76 inches long and 2.24 inches in diameter, this robust gear motor accepts any 12VoltDC source, including battery or solar power. Ideally suited for robotics, solar tracking and... [Read more]

Emerson Bearing Launches Video Tutorials

Boston, Mass. – Emerson Bearing has recently launched a series of online video tutorials. A total of 10 video tutorials can now be viewed online at Emerson Bearing’s website.  Whether you’re looking for split bearing solutions, trying to determine why a bearing failed or trying to learn more about bearing types and the numbering system, Emerson... [Read more]

STOBER Introduces KL Version of Helical Bevel Gear Unit

Maysville, Ky. – STOBER™ Drives, Inc. has developed a new KL helical bevel gear unit, a compact right-angle drive that meets the packaging manufacturing industry’s latest machine requirements. The space-saving gear reducer comes in sizes 1 and 2, and is perfect for packaging, filling, conveying, general automation and wash-down.  When compared... [Read more]

Rotary table wheel-blast system features a streamlined HMI

Guyson Corporation (www.guyson.com) has introduced a rotary table wheel-blast system with a streamlined human-machine interface (HMI) that effectively replaces a collection of separate switches, indicators and push buttons with a sleek panel that simplifies use of the controls, while allowing users to view the status of the system functions — the... [Read more]

Compact DC Gearmotor delivers 443 lb-in. torque at 2.0 rpm

Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (www.midwestmotion.com) has announced the release of the latest DC Gearmotor that comes with four “face mount” M5 threaded holes that are equally spaced on a 40 mm Dia. B.C. — the Model No. MMP-TM57-24V GP52-2076. Measuring 2.24 inches in diameter and 8.35 inches long, the robust Gear Motor accepts any 24 V DC source... [Read more]

Jet Edge Waterjet Cutting Machine cuts through any material

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. (www.jetedge.com) has launched a water jet cutting machine that can process materials measuring up to 5′ x 13′ — the Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513. The new Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513 water jet cutting machine is specifically designed for machine shops, fabricators as well as tile and stone shops. The... [Read more]

Doosan’s VMC offers speed, power

Doosan (www.doosan.com) has introduced the VC430 VMC which comes with a 25 hp motor that can produce up to 12,000 rpm at the spindle as well as 123.6 ft. lbs. of torque. It can cut hard materials to produce mirror finishes with tenth precision. Its 180-degree rotating pallet table remains stationary during operation to allow the workpieces to be placed... [Read more]

Kason’s Centrifugal Screener comes with a sanitary design

Kason Corporation (www.kason.com) has unveiled a three-bearing shaft that cantilevers for fast removal of internal components — the Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener. External roller bearings are fitted at the shaft’s motor end as well as at the discharge end’s hinged cover to provide optimum support and effectively eliminate vibration during... [Read more]

Large Hypoid Gears for Demanding Applications

Bartlett, Ill. – WITTENSTEIN has enhanced the range of hypoid planetary gearboxes with the addition of new SUMO sizes to ensure maximum productivity of your application. The latest addition to the SUMO line of gearheads is for the alpha series of SPK+ and TPK+. Both product series are designed for maximum performance through the combination of modern... [Read more]

Bison Gear unveils globally compatible AC Gearmotors

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. (www.BisonGear.com) has introduced a new range of parallel shaft gearmotors which are globally compatible with various AC power sources — the VWDIR14 AC. Designed as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, the VWDIR14 AC parallel shaft gearmotors were developed to meet the growing interest of OEM’s in designing equipment... [Read more]

Spring Applied Brakes for Servo & Stepper Motors

Greenville, Del. — Servo2Go.com announces the release of the FSBR series of Reverse Mounted Spring Applied Brakes from Inertia Dynamics of New Hartford, CT, designed to handle the most demanding of brake applications.  The FSBR brakes are designed for applications requiring minimum space (short axial length) or on motors with short shaft extensions.... [Read more]

Schaeffler introduces lightweight AXS and SGL rolling bearings

The Schaeffler Group (www.schaeffler.de) has introduced two new series of angular contact rolling bearings ideal for applications such as mechanical handling systems, industrial robots and industrial gearboxes — the AXS and SGL series. These cylindrical rolling bearings feature raceways oblique to the bearing axis, and can support high tilting moments... [Read more]

GRAPHALLOY® 453 High Temperature Bushings

Graphite Metallizing Corporation has announced the availability of additional sizes of the GRAPHALLOY® 453 family of self-lubricating bushings. GRAPHALLOY® 453 Bushings are intended for use in severe industrial applications where temperatures reach 750°F (400°C) or higher. GRAPHALLOY® graphite/metal alloy bushings are designed to operate ... [Read more]

CGB Precision Products offers Barden angular contact bearings

CGB Precision Products (www.cgb.com.au), a specialist supplier of super precision ball bearings and related components, has announced that it is offering a series of Barden precision bearings, such as angular contact bearings for machine tooling applications. With one ring shoulder totally or partially removed, angular contact bearings ensure higher... [Read more]

Bearing Cartridges Eliminate Lubrication Downtime

No one wants machine downtime, even to lubricate a joint. When industrial vehicles are down, especially for a difficult repair, the situation reduces the owner’s bottom line. One such time-consuming and costly repair is bearing replacement. To address such situations, GGB, formerly Glacier Garlock Bearings, developed a sealed bearing cartridge... [Read more]

Genesis unveils optimized Grapple Product

Genesis Attachments (www.genesisattachments.com), one of the world’s leading companies dedicated to delivering real solutions for the challenges of the demolition, scrap processing and material handling industries, has unveiled enhancements to its portfolio of orange-peel type scrap grapple. Designed to improve durability and productivity, reduce... [Read more]

Boca Bearings launches Anti-Reverse Bearings

Boca Bearings (www.bocabearings.com), one of the trusted names in ceramic bearing technology, has announced the launch of its latest and expanded series of One Way Bearings, which feature a small radial section height and is also known as Anti-Reverse Bearings. One Way Bearings are lightweight, compact, operate directly on a shaft and are ideal for... [Read more]

Timken introduces new ADAPT Bearings

The Timken Company (www.timken.com) has unveiled the latest line of high capacity, easy-to-install bearings for the most demanding continuous caster applications in the metal industry, the new ADAPT bearings. This new bearing comes with a unique design that delivers optimal performance, reliability and ease of installation, which translates to lower... [Read more]

Konecranes introduces optimized RMG Cranes

Konecranes (www.konecranes.com) has released the latest design of its RMG cranes. Based on the company’s decades of experience in manufacturing and designing cranes, the technology incorporated in its latest RMG cranes delivers all the key elements of high performance, easy and improved steering, value, low energy consumption, reliability and low... [Read more]

Rockwell’s motion-control technology enhances packaging machine

Faced with the challenge of developing machines that produce more products at a faster rate but offer greater accuracy and efficiency, Thiele Technologies (www.thieletech.com) turns to Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) for solutions.Rockwell Automation provided the control solution that would enhance the flexibility and performance... [Read more]

BEI Brushless Generator withstands high shock and vibration

BEI Kimco Magnetics (www.beikimco.com), a subsidiary of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has been unveiled the DIH18-21-BBNA Brushless Generator. The generator, which is used to power a remote brake health monitoring system, was developed in response to a railroad train signaling application requirement.The challenging generator requirement... [Read more]

ABTech introduces µFG150 model MicroForm Gag

ABTech (www.abtechmfg.com) has introduced its latest air bearing, the µFG150 model MicroForm Gage. It is designed with the state-of-the-art electronics and proven air bearing technologies that automatically delivers reliable ultra-precision results.The company’s latest gage system features the most common form measurements, such as flatness, roundness,... [Read more]

GRAPHALLOY Bearings provide self-lubricating solutions

Graphite Metallizing Corporation (www.graphalloy.com) has unveiled their latest range of Tin Based Babbit GRAPHALLOY materials, which are FDA certified and are also offered in NSF certified grades for potable water.These tin based babbit materials are also suitable for high temperature bearing applications up to 175°C (350°F) and can perform well... [Read more]

Boca Bearing unveils MX Engine Bearings for RC engines

Boca Bearing (www.bocabearings.com), the first company to introduce ceramic bearings to the hobby world and the world’s innovative leader in RC engine bearings, has launched the expanded portfolio of its latest MX Engine bearings, specifically for radio controlled engines.With the evolution of RC engines, they now come under greater thrusts loads... [Read more]

New Line of Geared Brushless DC Motors from Crouzet

Vista, Cal., – Crouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, announces a new line of high performance, geared BLDC motors available with a complete tool kit of selectable gear boxes, controllers, brakes and smart drives. The innovative concept allows different configurations to be quickly assembled for fast prototyping and... [Read more]

Intecno unveils new Brushless DC Electric Micro Gearmotor

Intecno (www.intecno-srl.com) has released its latest line of BLDC brushless micro gearmotors, which completes the company’s lineup of DC micro gearmotors.“These gearmotors offer ideal solutions for applications in industrial automation, automatic doors and windows, vending, packaging and many others,” said Intecno’s General Manager Moreno... [Read more]