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New sprockets for more reliable conveyor systems from U.S. Tsubaki

May 4, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC (U.S. Tsubaki) has debuted its Dura Drum sprockets, designed to reduce downtime, increase savings and provide greater reliability for conveyor systems. Available as a full-faced or A-plate drum sprocket, Dura Drum helps keep heavy-duty operations, including forestry and metal recycling facilities, running efficiently and profitably. “Dura Drum broadens U.S. Tsubaki’s […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Conveyors + linear transport systems, Mechanical PT Tagged With: US Tsubaki

Wafer-handling machine maximizes performance with specially clamping belt-pulley and bushing assembly

January 20, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In one recent machine redesign, Florida-based machine builder Hine Automation added precision engineered pulley-bushing assemblies to their SL-200C Vacuum Cassette-to-Cassette-Wafer Handling System for a boost in performance. This machine’s function is to transfer silicon wafers from a wafer cassette to a wafer process module under vacuum. The moves are commanded by computer controls. Hine Automation […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: cmt, custommachineandtool

Goodyear producing new line of power transmission belts

December 1, 2020 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Goodyear Belts, a licensee collaboration between Adventry and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., has produced a line of power transmission belts targeting the demands of multiple markets globally. The line is being launched on December 1, 2020 and will offer belts for both industrial and transportation markets. “We are thrilled to collaborate with such […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Featured Tagged With: goodyear

New notched belt boasts zero maintenance

November 17, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Regal Beloit Corporation’s new Browning TorqTitan notched belt uses innovative elastomers, optimized cord arrangements and notch profiles to make it the most power-dense and energy-efficient V-belt that Regal has ever produced. The high-horsepower belt outperforms similarly sized belts in a wide range of applications, while being 30% stronger. No re-tensioning is needed, and it requires […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Mechanical PT Tagged With: RegalBeloit

High torque synchronous drive/timing belts from AutomationDirect

April 28, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Synchronous drive belts and pulleys use teeth to prevent slippage and unwanted speed variations. AutomationDirect SureMotion 5M and 8M (5-mm and 8-mm pitch) high torque synchronous drive/timing belts have a curvilinear HTD (High Torque Drive) tooth profile which allows the belts to have a much larger pulley contact area for improved performance. The chloroprene belt […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Featured, Mechanical PT Tagged With: AutomationDirect

High-torque synchronous belt for industrial applications

February 20, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

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Gates has introduced the PowerGrip GT4 belt, a newly designed ethylene elastomer (EE) high-torque synchronous belt for industrial markets. The PowerGrip GT4 reflects Gates’ dedication to innovation in materials science and process engineering.Many of the elastomer synchronous belts in the market today are made using chloroprene, a material that has performance limitations. The new Gates PowerGrip […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain Tagged With: Gates

Most efficient vehicle in the world uses brushless motor in drivetrain

November 8, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

One little hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle holds the Guinness world record for the most efficient vehicle … and uses a slotless brushless 60L-H-175-A from Koford Motors to drive its rear power wheel. This year, the tiny car from the Duke Electric Vehicles team beat the 12,600-mpg efficiency of the PAC CAR 2, in turn designed by […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Brushless Motors, Featured, Industry News, Motors

Space-age engineering: How the Jetsons undermined the understanding of an entire (gear) industry

November 5, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

By Brian Dengel | General Manager • KHK USA Inc. For those of us of a certain age, the thoughts of flying cars and home robots originated with watching popular 1960s cartoon The Jetsons. The Jetsons’ world was that of a simple family living a typical 1960s life, but in a futuristic setting. Mr. George […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Editor Blogs, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Mechanical PT Tagged With: khkusa

Belt drive axes can reduce automation costs

October 26, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

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Mechanical engineers often need a basic, space-saving linear guide when designing technology that performs simple tasks, such as vending machines. Since such technology does not handle high loads, high speeds or high positioning accuracy, intricate linear guides are not necessary. However, most solutions on the market are very advanced, leaving manufacturers forced to either pay […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Industrial Automation, Linear Motion Tagged With: igus

Where do chain drives still make sense?

October 13, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Chain drives are a tried and true method of linear actuation and are used in much industrial machinery. A typical chain drive consists of two key components; a chain and a sprocket. The chain itself is composed of several components including a pin, bushing, roller, pin link plate, and a roller link plate. The chain […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, FAQs + basics, Mechanical PT

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