Intelligent drive technology is key to digitalization and production automation, because it enables networked and autonomous production processes in smart factories. Here, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supplies drive solutions (hardware and software) and communications and application support for Industry 4.0 environments. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS drive units support intelligent IIoT digitalized production with advanced maintenance services. The industrial motor […]
Gears + Gearing
Why use a gearbox with a stepper motor?
Stepper motors are known for their accurate positioning capabilities and high torque delivery at low speeds, but they require careful sizing to ensure the motor matches the load and application parameters, to minimize the possibility of lost steps or motor stalling. Adding a gearbox to a stepper motor system can improve the motor’s performance by […]
Strain-wave gears and other components in off-highway + mobile robotics
Automated mobile equipment, which transports items in warehouses and freight centers as well as assembly operations, continues to boost demand for power-transmission and motion control systems. In fact, the worldwide mobile-robot market will reach nearly $15 billion by 2026, according to researchandmarkets.com. Almost all run off electric-motor drivetrains that are relatively expensive upfront but with […]
When to use gears to change the inertia ratio of a motor-driven system
In any system where a motor drives a load to achieve precise positioning, velocity, or torque, the ratio of the load inertia to the motor inertia plays a significant role in determining the motor’s ability to effectively and efficiently control the load, especially during acceleration and deceleration portions of the motion profile. In this context, the […]
Forest City Gear launches advanced facility for gear-blank production
Forest City Gear has expanded its turning and milling operations with a state-of-the-art facility designed to greatly improve lead times and quality for the production of precision gear blanks. This highly productive 8,500 sq. ft. facility is in close proximity to Forest City Gear’s main facility in Roscoe, IL, and now dedicated almost solely to […]
New stainless steel washdown gearboxes from ATLANTA Drive Systems
ATLANTA Drive Systems’ new range of stainless steel washdown gearboxes are suitable for use in demanding applications in the food & beverage, meat & poultry, marine, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. They are ideal for applications that have direct contact with food products that require washdown under high pressure and are available with ATEX and IP69k […]
Apex Dynamics USA offers AFX precision planetary gearboxes (and AFXR right-angle version)
AFX high-precision planetary gearboxes from Apex Dynamics USA bring speed and continuous capability to the AF series. The gearboxes include a low-friction output bearing and low friction input and output sealing provides lowered startup / no load running torque, and lower heat generation. AFX high-precision planetary gearboxes are: High torque and high precision Components with […]
Apex Dynamics USA now sells only high-precision 42-mm helical planetary gearhead in industry
Apex Dynamics USA now sells the only high-precision 42-mm helical planetary gearheads in the industry. The Apex Dynamics inline and right-angle helical gearheads include model AB/AF/ABR/AFR 42 (42-mm square) gearheads in an array of single-stage ratios — including 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, 7:1, 8:1, 9:1, and 10:1. Standard double stages range from 15:1 to 200:1. […]
New high torque planetary gearboxes from Nanotec
For applications that require high torque, Nanotec offers new planetary gearboxes in two sizes and many reductions: the GP42 gearbox is designed for all motors with NEMA 17-flange as well as the DF45 external rotor motors from Nanotec. The GP56 gearbox can be combined with all brushless dc and stepper motors in sizes NEMA 23 […]
New RH-N gearbox kits from Nabtesco Motion Control are pre-engineered offering
Nabtesco Motion Control now offers pre-engineered RH-N gearbox kits. RH-N kits use the manufacturer’s newest RV-N series of gearboxes … to 20% smaller and 30% lighter than the original RV-E series. RH-N gearbox kits make for turnkey motion solutions that trim lead, engineering, and installation times. The RH-N directly bolts onto servomotors without the need […]
