Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has released a new highly versatile and easy-to-commission Bison Variable Frequency Drive. The Bison VFD features adjustable operating speed, flexible mounting options and the capability to control most types of motors, and is suitable for a wide variety of industrial and outdoor applications. The Bison VFD significantly reduces energy consumption […]
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Gearmotor enclosures for harsh environments
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has debuted its Bison Pull-Tight gear motor enclosure for demanding outdoor applications subjected to occasional underwater submersion. Originally designed for electric pool covers, the Pull-Tight has proven its exceptional durability in agriculture and many other environments exposed to harsh weather conditions, including flooding. This innovative solution developed by the Bison […]
New ac parallel shaft gearmotor from Bison Gear
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. now offers the 055 Series AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotor, the perfect option for applications that require a compact parallel shaft solution at an affordable price point. These applications include industrial machinery, food and beverage equipment, packaging applications, conveyors and the agriculture industry. The compact 055 Series is only 7.8 in. […]
Bison introduces Stainless Steel IP69K-Rated washdown motors
Bison Gear Engineering Corp., a leader in the power transmission industry, now offers a higher horsepower range Stainless Steel washdown motor. The motor’s clean and smooth Stainless Steel surface reduces contamination points for bacterial growth, while its ingress protection rating of IP69K keeps it completely sealed to all outside elements. The Stainless Steel 230/460 volt […]
PowerSTAR right angle gearmotor features advanced precision hypoid gearing
Bison Gear and Engineering designs and manufactures a complete line of standard and custom AC Right Angle Gearmotors and DC Right Angle Gearmotors. The gearmotors are used in applications such as industrial equipment, beverage dispensing, packaging equipment and conveyors. Bison’s line of right angle gearmotors provides the power and reliability to meet customers’ needs. PMDC […]
Bison Gear and Engineering launches next-generation permanent magnet ac motor
At the Automate Trade Show, Bison Gear and Engineering announces the launch of VFsync, a next-generation permanent magnet ac motor. Designed for today’s demanding machine drive applications, the new synchronous motors run at high efficiency with advanced variable frequency drives. The IP66/IP54 platform of three-phase motors range in power from 0.25 to 1.5 hp, and […]
Bison Gear names John Burch as new CEO
The Board of Directors of Bison Gear & Engineering have announced the appointment of John Burch as Chief Executive Officer of the company effective May 1, 2017. Mr. Burch succeeds Marcus J.S. Bours who has served as the interim CEO since June, 2016. The Board greatly appreciates the service of Mr. Bours during this challenging transition […]
Chatting about Bison Gear’s new gearmotor
At last week’s PTDA Canadian Conference in Ottawa, I had the chance to speak with John Sousa from Bison Gear and Engineering Corp. about their new PowerSTAR line of gearboxes. Sousa said the PowerSTAR was developed because they wanted to come out with an energy efficient gearbox that has a right angle configuration. “Typically, worm […]
Bison Gear’s Ron Bullock Dead at 73
It is with great sadness that Bison Gear announces the passing of Owner, Chairman, mentor and friend, Ronald D. Bullock. Ron’s life not only impacted everyone he directly worked with at Bison over his 30+ years of service and leadership, but also the lives of countless people pursuing a career in the manufacturing industry. Ron […]
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 […]
