GAM’s newest GCL cycloidal gearboxes provide high precision and rigidity for horizontal and vertical robotic and motion control applications. The GCL is designed to withstand the frequent start-stop impact loads of industrial robots and other motion control applications with impact resistance five times nominal torque. The GCL series is available in a wide range of […]
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New GSL robotic strain wave gearboxes available
GAM announces the release of the new GSL series of strain wave gearboxes. The new gearboxes provide zero-backlash and high torque in a small gearbox for robotic and motion control applications. The GSL gearbox uses harmonic gearing for a very compact design that easily integrates into applications requiring high ratios and high precision in a […]
New miniature spiral bevel gearboxes from GAM
The VP Series Performance Plus miniature spiral bevel gearboxes pack high performance in a small package with the highest torque density, range of ratios, and torque capacity on the market. • Sizes 27, 33, and 45 mm • Highest torque density for the size • Ratios 1:1 to 4:1 • 98% efficiency • Hollow output […]
Industrial gear designs push the envelope with new materials and exacting manufacturing
The fundamental transmission of mechanical power hasn’t changed in several hundred years — and that includes industrial gear designs. “Coupled to most rotary electric motors is either a chain-sprocket drive, a belt-pulley drive, or a gear drive,” said Brian Dengel, general manager of KHK USA. “Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but none of them have […]
GAM expands U.S. manufacturing and introduces one-week delivery for gearboxes and couplings
GAM Enterprises, a U.S. owned and operated company announces the expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations. It also introduces a 1-week quick delivery program for gearboxes and couplings. With a goal aimed to improve delivery and overall customer satisfaction, GAM established full U.S. manufacturing at its headquarters in Mount Prospect, Illinois. More after the jump. GAM […]
GAM SPH Flange planetary gearbox: Backlash less than 3 arcmin
GAM, a manufacturer of high precision gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits, introduces the SPH Flange planetary gearbox. The SPH Flange (SPH-F) is the first high performance inline flange gearbox from GAM. Based around high precision helical gear technology, the SPH Flange is produced to the elevated standard of quality and reliability customers […]
U.S. supply-chain growth has tiny mighty manufacturers to thank
U.S. manufacturing is experiencing supply-chain growth. Manufacturers have added 877,000 jobs over the last five years … for its first sustained job growth since the 1990s. What’s more, 230,000 small manufacturing firms have led this trend, adding the majority of new manufacturing jobs every year, while forming the backbone of U.S. supply chains. Here’s a PDF […]
GAM celebrates 25th anniversary
GAM, a manufacturer of gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits, celebrates its 25th anniversary. GAM Enterprises began in 1990 when Gary Michalek saw an opportunity to start a long-term relationship with Jakob Antriebstechnik, a German based company who introduced the first servo bellows coupling into the machine tool market. GAM started as a […]
Engineering web app lets designers pick components
GAM, a manufacturer of precision gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits, now offers a engineering web app that lets designers pick components. Available at m.gamweb.com, it works well on smartphones and tablets to give engineers quick access to full product information anytime, anywhere. Users can browse entire product catalog, search by keyword or part number, and then […]
Looking back at some origins of gear customization
Updated January 2020 ⚙️ Power-transmission devices are increasingly customized, and gearsets and gearmotors are no exception. However, today’s custom and standard gear products aren’t mutually exclusive, according to Heinz Gert Hagedorn, who leads sales and development for planetary transmissions at IMS Gear. His company makes modular planetary transmissions and other modular drives based on parts […]
