Plastic modular belting has transformed manufacturing. Understanding the differences between it and synthetic fabric belting can help engineers plan and determine the most suitable conveyor for a given application. By Kate Nadeau | mk North America Conveyors are a part of everyday life. They are seen at the grocery store, in the gym, at the […]
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Tech trends impact belt & pulley design
Belts and pulleys are a mainstay of power transmission systems. Far from being obsolete, companies are innovating and offering smart solutions to contemporary motion system designs. Belt and pulley systems of all shapes and sizes are used in a range of applications from agricultural equipment to factory floor applications where they are an integral part of […]
Drives Chain Facility at Timken completes ISO audit and achieves API Q1 recertification
The Drives chain facility of the Timken Co. has completed their ISO recertification audit and also achieved American Petroleum Institute (API) Q1 recertification. The Drives facility, located in Fulton, Ill., successfully completed the certification audit to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Standard, ensuring all the Drives’ chain processes and practices meet the exacting standards of these […]
Thermoid launches redesigned website offering new product customization and selection tools
HBD Thermoid, Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial rubber products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, accessible via www.thermoid.com. With a completely new design, this website features improved navigation, access to updated and streamlined product information, and new tools designed to enhance the user experience and facilitate the product selection process. Of […]
Continental introduces new select ContiCleat conveyor belts for steep inclines
Continental has introduced Select ContiCleat, a versatile conveyor belt for steep inclines and the most grueling conveyor applications. “This is a very versatile belt, and can convey products whether you are dealing with steep inclines or simply need extra support to move material,” said Chris Marchant, product manager for conveyor belting. “We offer a wide […]
Latest motion applications: Belts and pulleys in new designs
Updated November 2018 || Common where efficiency (or accuracy) are objectives are synchronous or high-torque drive belts. Applications from consumer-grade home printers to heavy industrial conveyors use these synchronous belts, because unlike V belts with trapezoidal cross-sections, they don’t slip. Motion applications often need customized belts and sprockets in urethane, double-sided, mini-pitch, and made-to-order (MTO) […]
Continental introduces Synchrochain carbon belts at 2016 PTDA summit
Continental has introduced at the Power Transmission Distributor’s Association (PTDA) Summit, Conti Synchrochain Carbon power transmission belts for a variety of applications and industries. “Conti Synchrochain Carbon is the strongest synchronous belt that Continental offers,” said Brent Holstine, product specialist, power transmission products. “It uses ultra high strength polyurethane and carbon cord to deliver more […]
Continental revives Legg brand of conveyor belting at 2016 NIBA Convention
Continental has re-introduced the Legg brand of agricultural and industrial conveyor belting at the 2016 NIBA Convention. “We have had a long, storied history, and the NIBA Convention gives us the opportunity to re-introduce our brand and our products to the conveyor belting industry,“ said John Blankenship, president of Halsted, Kansas-based Legg Company, Inc. “Our […]
TB Wood’s introduces improved belted drive online selection tool
TB Wood’s now offers more enhancements to its online Belted Drive Selection Program at beltdriveselector.tbwoods.com. The improved online program now checks the arm/web strength of a sheave/sprocket along with the bushing torque rating for suitability of the application. The program will now automatically drop bushing solutions with torque ratings that are obviously inappropriate. The program will also […]
Motion systems application examples: Chains for every environment
By Leslie Langnau • With recent advances in precision, designers can use chains in more applications than ever, including remote installations thanks to lubrication technology. Chains are versatile and reliable components used primarily to transmit power in machinery or convey products. Roller chains are mainly used with drives. But they can also be found in […]
