maxon motor has added two gearheads to the GP 32 program. Significant improvements have been made to the single-stage planetary gearhead: The planetary carrier has been reinforced, the bearings have been repositioned, and a ceramic version is now available. With these new gearhead versions for high radial loads, maxon is now offering single-stage gearheads with […]
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GAM Gear Introduces the 2013 GAM Product Range Brochure
GAM Gear, a manufacturer of precision gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits (products designed to simplify mounting to linear actuators), announces the release of the 2013 GAM product range brochure. With eleven gear reducer styles, twenty four coupling styles, and linear mounting kits, GAM has one of the largest product offerings in the motion control […]
All Go for Regen Braking
by Mike Peterson, Roboteq, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ A progressive regenerative braking technique uses real-time speed sensing. One of the most interesting features of electric motors when used in drive train applications is that they can also behave as generators, recharging a vehicle’s battery while braking. Some motor controllers can be programmed to take advantage of […]
Bearing test rig for medium sized bearings at NKE Austria
NKE Austria GmbH has finished the commissioning of a new test rig for medium sized rolling bearings. To illustrate the size of the test setup, Austrian bearing manufacturer NKE exhibited the test rig’s shaft complete with test bearings at this year’s Hannover Fair, before installing it in the new test rig. With the radial-axial test […]
SKF Insight introduces a innovation in “smart” technologies in SKF bearings
SKF Insight introduces a innovation in “smart” technologies specially developed for integration into new SKF bearings. This technology enables SKF bearings to communicate their operating conditions continuously – with all the intelligence integrated inside the bearing, including self-power, sensors, cables, and data acquisition electronics. This new integrated diagnostic technology can make condition monitoring more widely […]
EDT introduces Type E Solution bearings
EDT Corp has added Type E bearings to its Solution line of severe service bearings. Type E Solution bearings have high load capacity and the same dimensional footprint of industry-standard Type E tapered roller bearings along with the advantages of being fully non-corrosive and completely grease-less. Type E Solution bearings are constructed with a 304 […]
Getting accuracy out of machine tools: Linear encoders eliminate errors from thermal drift
Linear encoders help eliminate errors from thermal drift. || Dr. Jens Kummetz, R&D Manager, HEIDENHAIN, Traunreut, Germany Thermal accuracy of machine tools is becoming increasingly important considering the strongly varying operating conditions in manufacturing. Especially with small production batches that require constantly changing machining tasks, a thermally stable condition can’t be reached. At the same time, […]
Baldor Electric Introduces Line of Dodge ER-Style Ball Bearings
Baldor Electric Company is pleased to introduce a new and versatile line of Baldor·Dodge ER-Style ball bearings available in two shaft attachment methods. The set screw version has a 65 degree set screw angle for maximum shaft grip. The D-Lok product offers a clamp collar grip for maximum concentricity to minimize vibration. These high-quality Dodge-manufactured […]
GAM Gear Introduces the 2013 GAM Catalog
GAM Gear announces the release of the 2013 GAM catalog. For the first time ever, all of GAM’s product groups can be found in a single 102 page comprehensive catalog. An easy to use product selection guide helps users find the right product based on technical specification, configuration, or feature. New product additions to catalog […]
i-series Planetary Gearmotors from Groschopp
Groschopp’s new i-series gearboxes are ideal for applications that have stringent space limitations yet require a high yield torque and increased efficiency. The gearboxes are available in 3 sizes and multiple gear ratios. Benefits • Tight tolerances and long-life lubrication for quiet operation • High yield torque, ability to withstand increased torque loads • Increased […]