St. Charles, IL — In order to keep customers productive in uncertain times, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. unveils its new “in-stock, instant-ship” (ISIS) program covering over 500 standard models of AC and DC fractional horsepower gearmotors, electric motors and gear reducers. The objective of Bison’s ISIS program is same-day shipment for all orders received […]
Gearmotors
D Series Cast Iron Gear Motor
AMES, Iowa – Sauer-Danfoss’ (NYSE:SHS) new D Series cast iron gear motor provides a 276 bar [4000 psi] solution in a ductile, three piece housing, complete with an electrohydraulic proportional relief valve. Suited for heavy duty fan drives and powering work functions, from mining conveyors, road pavers and crushers to flail and side angle mowers, […]
Gearmotor Withstands Aggressive Cleaning
ASEPTICplus gearmotor features an IP 69K-rated DAS motor with a smooth-bodied, hygienic design to perform reliably in high pressure, high temperature washdown conditions found in the food processing industry. The motor has a smooth surface without recesses. Since there is no place for bacteria or contaminants to hide, this allows thorough and efficient cleaning. Plus, […]
Bison Gear’s TightDrive™ Motor-Mounted Speed Control
St. Charles, IL — Bison Gear’s new TightDrive™ speed control for permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors was designed for applications that require a convenient location for the control … on the motor. The majority of PMDC gearmotors and motors used in industry today require speed controls in order to operate. Typically, the control is wired […]
Planetary Gearbox for Pittman DC Motors
The new G30A planetary gearbox introduced for Pittman® brand DC motors offers superior torque capacity, performance life, shaft loading capability, and low audible noise characteristics in a small, lightweight, and economical package. This gearbox is uniquely engineered to equip at least five different series of Pittman motors in various models to meet the widest range […]
Bison Gear’s TightDrive™ Motor-Mounted Speed Control
St. Charles, IL — Bison Gear’s new TightDrive™ speed control for permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors was designed for applications that require a convenient location for the control … on the motor. The majority of PMDC gearmotors and motors used in industry today require speed controls in order to operate. Typically, the control is wired […]
12 Volt Permanent Magnet DC Products
Bodine introduces a new selection of 12 volt permanent magnet DC (PMDC) gearmotors, motors and a new 12 VDC speed control for continuous duty OEM applications. These compact and cost-efficient products provide the predictable performance required for battery powered, remote-location, medical device, or solar applications. When these gearmotors and controls are used together, they provide […]
Engineers Ensure Slamdunk
Up until the 2008 collegiate basketball championships, portable basketball backstops common to large sporting arenas were manually operated. Spalding, one of the world’s oldest and best-known sporting good brands, saw the opportunity. Under the pressure of the fast approaching Final Four, they stepped up to develop a motorized backstop that could do the job automatically–in […]
How Green is Your Gearmotor?
Three phase electric motors are more efficient than single phase, but three-phase power isn’t available everywhere. Variable Frequency Drives are today’s answer. When compared to DC speed controls, they offer more features to increase equipment life. To maximize efficiency of your gearmotor, avoid inefficient gearing. Right angle worm gear reducers can have efficiencies of 50% […]
Bison Gear Releases Whitepaper on “Improving Gearmotor Efficiency”
St. Charles, IL – A new white paper on “Improving Gearmotor Efficiency” posted on the Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. web site addresses the relatively untapped energy savings to be had with the proper application of the billions of fractional horsepower electric motors and gearmotors in use today. Most electric motor efficiency efforts and attention […]
