The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association representing the industrial power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has added two new manufacturer members, Delta Rotating Solutions LLC and Macnaught USA, and welcomed back Carter Manufacturing Company Inc. Delta Rotating Solutions LLC provides flexible couplings and torque limiters for industrial power transmission applications in manufacturing, packaging, […]
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BSA, PTDA add three categories to PIE platform
The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) have added three new product categories—open gearing, enclosed gearing, and adjustable/variable speed drives—to the PIE Technology Platform (PIE). With these additions, PIE now includes 35 bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) product categories, strengthening its position as a central resource for managing and […]
Friction-reduced rolling bearings increase efficiency and sustainability
Rolling bearings feature especially low friction characteristics, making it possible to reduce bearing friction by half, and offering the construction machinery sector the opportunity to achieve significant carbon dioxide savings without imposing high development costs. Stefan Scharting Schaeffler KG Schweinfurt, Germany Rolling bearings with optimized friction and performance characteristics can have a significant influence when it comes to reducing the power […]
New motors, gearhead, and encoders with 16-mm diameter from FAULHABER
With a new size of the SXR motors, the powerful motor of the new GXR family, the high-precision encoder and the matching gearhead, FAULHABER presents products that are perfectly matched to one another, come from a single source, all diameter compliant with 16 mm. This combination enables optimal efficiency, maximum dynamics and absolute precision ideal […]
Updates to helical worm gear units offer wider power range
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has announced an enhancement of their UNICASE Helical Worm Gear unit series that will provide additional torque without modifying the outer dimensions or mounting patterns of the units, resulting in a wider performance range without affecting existing customer configurations. NORD’s engineering team accomplished this to give customers added value while remaining a reliable, […]
New performance class with new planetary gearhead sizes
The new members of the FAULHABER metal planetary gearhead family are the 14GPT and 16GPT. The compact additions to the series deliver high torque with minimal volume, making them suitable for demanding applications where space is limited. They are extremely robust, capable of withstanding frequent and sudden load changes, and operate with high efficiency. The […]
AutomationDirect adds IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC input
AutomationDirect has added IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC inputs, featuring the same advantages as existing aluminum models. These gearboxes come in 30mm to 75mm frame sizes, with 10:1 to 100:1 ratios in most sizes, and require no maintenance. They are factory-filled with synthetic oil, and double-lip oil seals prevent leakage. These new models offer IEC […]
Rigid set screw couplings for round, square, and hex shafts
A new line of rigid set screw couplings has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corporation of Wilmington, MA. The couplings are designed to securely hold two shafts inline in industrial machinery, conveying, packaging, and robotics applications. Stafford Rigid Set Screw Couplings are precision machined with a round bore or with square and hexagonal bores. Featuring […]
Maintenance-free Magnashear electric coupler brakes from Force Control
Force Control introduces the Magnashear electric coupler brake which features oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint. They are ideal for demanding applications where the motor is reversed each cycle or there are frequent start/stop cycles. Unique oil shear technology and multiple friction discs allow for high heat […]
maxon unveils High Efficiency Joint drive, a new actuator for dynamic robots
maxon has launched the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) Drive 70-48-50, the newest addition to its High Efficiency Robotic Joints portfolio. This advanced actuator sets new standards in torque density and efficiency, catering specifically to autonomous mobile robots operating in unstructured environments such as humanoids, quadrupeds, exoskeletons, or mobile manipulators. The HEJ 70-48-50 delivers a peak […]
