Neugart USA’s hygienic HLAE gearbox is the world’s first planetary gearbox certified to 3-A Sanitary Standards. Neugart products meeting this stringent certification for hygienic equipment design include the HLAE070, 090 and 110 gearbox series. All HLAE gearboxes are also certified to IP69K, the highest protection class available for washdown performance. Every single feature of the […]
Gears + Gearing
New ultra-flat, zero-backlash gear
Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control introduces new, ultra-flat, zero-backlash gear unit. The CSF-2UP gear unit is the newest model in the CSF mini-series product line. These new high-torque, zero-backlash gear units have an ultra-flat configuration and feature a large cross-roller bearing with high-moment stiffness. Complete with a housing and precision […]
Motion systems application examples: Gearmotors
By Miles Budimir • Gearmotors are most common in applications that need a lot of force to move heavy objects. Most industrial gearmotors incorporate fixed-speed ac motors. However, some gearmotors use dc motors, which are common in automotive applications in adjustable side-view mirrors and automatic seat adjustments. Though it’s possible to combine many different motors […]
Gearsets in action — Real-world motion systems applications
Updated November 2018 by Lisa Eitel • Motion applications for gearing are as varied as the motors with which these power-transmission devices pair. Just consider how designs ranging from amusement rides to consumer-grade beard trimmers make use of spur gears. These mostly roll through meshing, so can be 98% or more efficient per reduction, though […]
Bison introduces new 1/2 HP PowerSTAR 730
Bison Gear and Engineering is further expanding their PowerSTAR hypoid gearmotor product line with the addition of the 1/2 HP 730 Gearmotor. This new gearmotor improves torque output and energy efficiency while offering the same flexibility in mounting orientation and compact right-angle design footprint that is ideal for space constrained industrial equipment. The 1/2 HP […]
Bonfiglioli will help develop O&K Antriebstechnik — manufacturer of planetary gears
An agreement to develop German company O&K Antriebstechnik was recently announced in Milan by Sonia Bonfiglioli, Bonfiglioli Riduttori SpA Chairman, and Enrico Carraro, Carraro SpA Chairman. O&K Antriebstechnik specializes in the design and manufacture of components (large planetary gears) for track machines and cranes, mining machines, and marine applications. According to this agreement, in which two Italian industrial families […]
Harmonic Drive LLC introduces ultra-flat design with zero-backlash gearing
Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control introduces new ultra-flat design … a zero-backlash gear unit. The CSF-2UP gear unit is the newest model in the CSF mini-series product line. These new high-torque gear units have an ultra-flat configuration and feature a large cross-roller bearing with high-moment stiffness. Complete with a housing and […]
Groschopp: New website + motor-selection tool
Groschopp Inc. recently launched a mobile-friendly website that focuses on making the search for a motor or gearmotor simple for the user — with a motor-selection tool and more. The website at groschopp.com adds a new motor search tool that enables users to easily maneuver through Groschopp products. “Motor manufacturing websites can be overwhelming to use because of the […]
New Harmonic Drive SHA-CG hollow-shaft actuators serve as direct drives
Harmonic Drive LLC now sells actuators with surface run-out of less than 10 μm. These SHA-CG models are the newest rotary actuators from the manufacturer. The SHA-CG units have a compact and hollow-shaft configuration to satisfy an array of applications. Ideal for machine tool applications, the SHA Series of brushless actuators provide high torque for fast acceleration and positioning. SHA-CG actuators are composed of […]
NORD offers premium efficient alternative to industry-standard worm units
NORD Drivesystems’ new SK92.1 and SK93.1 series helical-bevels boast gear efficiencies of up to 97%. Typical right angle worm reducers range in efficiency from 40 to 90% depending on size, ratio and output speed. The increased efficiency of NORD’s two-stage bevels can result in as much as 30% energy savings. NORD makes it easy to […]