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Timken to acquire CGI Inc.

August 5, 2024 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Engineered bearings and industrial motion company The Timken Co., has agreed to acquire CGI Inc., a Nevada-based manufacturer of precision drive systems serving a broad range of automation markets with a concentration in medical robotics. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, and is expected to close in the third quarter. […]

Filed Under: Gears + Gearing, Industry News Tagged With: timken

Timken acquiring precision-drives maker Cone Drive

July 24, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The Timken Company has reached an agreement to acquire Cone Drive, a leader in precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage. Cone Drive sales are expected to be slightly above $100 million for the full year 2018. “We are executing our strategy to profitably grow Timken’s power […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industry News, Mechanical PT Tagged With: timken

Bearings help industry roll along

September 6, 2014 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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By Michael Jermann, Assistant Editor With gas prices and global temperatures rising, people are starting to take a closer look at harnessing the renewable energy of Mother Nature. Wind power is one of the fastest growing methods of energy generation. But in order to generate power efficiently, wind turbines must operate as smoothly and reliably […]

Filed Under: Bearings, Mechanical PT Tagged With: GGB Bearing Technology, nsk, skf, timken

New High-Performance Timken® Encoder to Be Unveiled

September 18, 2013 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

“The new encoder can be easily adapted, increasing the flexibility of the application without having to consider an entirely different chip or encoder

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) plans to introduce the Timken® MPS512 Multiplying Encoder ASIC, featuring the company’s latest magnetic encoder technology, at Westec 2013, Booth 1281, Oct. 15-17, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Westec showcases the latest innovations from leaders in manufacturing. The new Timken MPS512 Multiplying Encoder ASIC offers a compact design, combined […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Motors, Servo Motors, Stepper Motors Tagged With: timken

Timken introduces new ADAPT Bearings

May 11, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

The Timken Company (www.timken.com) has unveiled the latest line of high capacity, easy-to-install bearings for the most demanding continuous caster applications in the metal industry, the new ADAPT bearings. This new bearing comes with a unique design that delivers optimal performance, reliability and ease of installation, which translates to lower downtime attributed to maintenance intervals. […]

Filed Under: Bearings, Mechanical PT Tagged With: timken

Timken introduces 454-Series Set-Right Hub Rebuild Kits

January 12, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

The Timken Company (www.timken.com) has announced its wider range of Set-Right Heavy Duty Hub Rebuild Kits in its continuing effort to provide the heavy-duty market with a complete line of wheel bearings. The Timken 454-Series of bearings features a special design to accommodate the 2″ offset loads incorporated in many new axle designs. Its surface […]

Filed Under: Bearings, Mechanical PT Tagged With: set right hub rebuild kit, timken

Timken Launches High-Resolution Magnetic Encoder

September 24, 2009 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

CANTON, OH — The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) has launched a new packaged, industrial magnetic encoder designed to provide increased reliability and performance over conventional optical encoders, especially in high-shock and vibration conditions. “This technology lets the plant engineer sleep at night, knowing his or her operation won’t go down from a common encoder failure” […]

Filed Under: Encoders Tagged With: timken

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