Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor • To select the best gearmotor for an application, it is important to go into more detail than just selecting the best suitable output speed and torque. Here are five criteria you should consider. While output speed and torque are are clearly important when selecting and designing with […]
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PTDA’s 2014 Membership Directory Release
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released its 2014 Membership Directory. The Directory is the ideal resource for connecting with the top decision-makers of the global power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. PTDA member companies distribute and manufacture products including motors, bearings, gears, belts, drives, lubricants, and dozens of other industrial products vital to keeping […]
BLDC motor EC 19 and planetary gearhead GP 19 M
With its modular construction, this new brushless DC motor is available in three performance classes: the cost-optimized EC 19 at 60 Watt, the strong and high-speed EC 19 at 120 Watt and the sterilizable high-end version EC 19 at 120 Watt. The internals of the drives are responsible for their individual characteristics: The EC 19 […]
Brochure Highlights Open Gearing Engineering Capabilities
The new brochure provides an overview of Boston Gear’s open gearing design and engineering capabilities. A wide array of gearing solutions are available including spur gears, worm and worm gears, spiral and straight miter gears, bevel gears, and helical gears. Engineering assistance is provided to help ensure that customers select the optimum gearing solution from […]
B&R introduces premium IP65-rated helical gearboxes
Smoother operation for absolute precision B&R introduces premium IP65-rated helical gearboxes B&R is adding two new helical members to its premium family of gearboxes: the 8GP70 series with a shaft output and the 8GF70 series with a drive flange. These new products series offer excellent synchronization characteristics and a very low noise level at high […]
CGI, Inc’s RC/DC Series: Prime Right Angle Gearhead
CGI, Inc. features its RC/DC Series: Prime Right Angle Gearhead. Construction Features Include: True planetary design Tapered roller bearings Low backlash design Input pinion with balanced clamp collar Quick installation Strong, caged roller bearings High reliability design High strength steels High shaft loading capacity Viton O-Rings sealed at each joint Case hardened spiral bevel gears […]
Pittman Motors and Haydon Kerk Offer Free Shipping for Online Orders
Pittman Motors and Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, business units of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, announces the launch of a new and improved “Express” websites that include a free shipping option. The Express websites allow visitors to evaluate and order a wide variety of precision motion components for 24-hour shipment anywhere in the world. The Pittman […]
MICROMO Introduces the New FAULHABER 17/1 Series Planetary Gearhead
Thanks to the sturdy construction, the FAULHABER metal Planetary Gearheads are ideal for applications which demand the highest torque. The new 17/1 gearhead is the latest addition to the FAULHABER gearhead product line in the 16 to 20 mm diameter range. The 17/1 gearhead is available with up to five gear speeds, with standard reductions […]
Bodine Expands Parallel Shaft FX Gearmotors with AC Models
Bodine Electric Company announced that it has expanded its FX line of parallel shaft gearmotors to include AC models. The all-new 42R6-FX combines Bodine’s new, 3-wire reversible 42R frame AC induction motor with their completely redesigned and updated FX gearhead. The new gearmotor provides up to 40% more torque than previous E/F models. New synthetic […]
New Low-Voltage, Right-Angle Brushless DC Gearmotors from Bodine
Bodine Electric Company has added a new selection of high-performance right-angle INTEGRAmotor™ gearmotors to its product line. The new type 34B4/FV-5N gearmotors combine Bodine’s 34B brushless DC motor with a compact and cost competitive right-angle gearhead, a built-in PWM speed control, and an optical encoder. Together, they create a high-performance drive package that radically simplifies […]