Function principle Shredders are constructed with multiple blades that shred the residual crops. In principle, they have a motor that rotates the motor shaft which is fixed with a pulley, and the shaft with blades is fixed with a reducer pulley, with the result that the shaft speed is doubled. When the shaft rotates at […]
Miniature universal joints from Belden Universal
With an outer diameter as small as 8 mm, these joints are especially suitable for medical equipment, model making, and many other applications in which space is restricted. Components with smaller diameters might also be available, depending on exact performance specifications. Originally developed in 303 Stainless Steel for a manually operated minimal invasive surgical instrument, […]
Double universal joints from Belden Universal
When a single universal joint is insufficient to compensate for all misalignment, a combination of joints can offer a suitable solution. The Belden double universal joint provides the same reliability and service life as the single universal joint with a maximum combined working angle of 90°. Double universal joints provide accurate positioning and flexibility under […]
Quick clamping shaft collars for packaging applications
Ruland quick clamping shaft collars require no tools for installation, adjustment or removal, making them a convenient and efficient choice for a variety of packaging equipment and applications. Designers and operators of packaging machines such as wrappers, bundlers, and cartoners benefit from the faster, tool-less adjustment of quick clamping shaft collars. Ruland offers two types […]
PTDA: University of Innovative Distribution registration reminder
March 21-24, 2022 JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel Indianapolis, Ind. Registration Now Open! Early bird registration deadline: January 31, 2022 Final registration deadline: March 6, 2022 PTDA’s University of Innovative Distribution – UID offers an annual, intensive four-day educational program focused on the unique needs of the distribution industry. With over 40 courses on the key […]
Zero-Max overload safety devices for corrosive and washdown applications
Zero-Max Overload Safety Devices protect motor and drive systems from overload while offering options to withstand corrosive environments and necessary washdowns. These options provide protection from direct water spray, washdown chemicals, detergents, chemical exposure, and debris. These unique Overload Safety Devices are ideal for applications ranging from food processing, packaging, commercial dishwashers, industrial parts washers, […]
PT WORK Force Webinar Series: Winning the War for Talent
Winning the War for Talent: Proven Strategies to Attract, Hire and Retain Your Most Valuable Asset About This Series The war for talent is escalating. Some organizations are ill-prepared to handle the challenges of an increasingly complex labor market, shackled by the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality. Others are thriving, armed with analytical […]
PTDA welcomes two new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomed two new member companies. With expertise in industrial chain and manufacturing solutions, such as lasers and metal detection, Connexus (Langley, British Columbia, Canada) has over 150 years of combined industry experience. Its chains are engineered, designed, […]
PTDA 2022 Cross-Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey
Demand for qualified employees is outpacing the labor supply and quit rates are near all-time highs. Providing a competitive total reward packages is vital to attracting and retaining key employees. The results of this study provide the steps and resources for evaluating the competitiveness of your compensation levels and benefit offerings. The PTDA Foundation has […]
VBG Group acquires The Carlyle Johnson Machine Co., LLC
VBG Group has through its subsidiary Ringfeder Power Transmission US acquired all shares in The Carlyle Johnson Machine Co., LLC. Carlyle Johnson employs 50 people and has a turnover of USD 10.5 million with an adjusted EBITA-margin of 17% for 2021. VBG Group has acquired all shares in the US company The Carlyle Johnson Machine […]
Voith to be operating climate neutrally as of January 1, 2022
Voith has achieved an ambitious sustainability goal: As of the beginning of 2022, Voith has successfully reduced the CO2 emissions at all its sites to “net-zero”. Therefore, the Group’s operations will be climate neutral from January onwards. This success confirms Voith’s pioneering role in the decarbonization of industrial production. All Voith sites worldwide undertook enormous […]
JP Bouchard and Randy Disharoon at the helm of PTDA Leadership for 2022
The recently-elected 2022 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begins their leadership terms. JP Bouchard, vice president, General Bearing Service Inc. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) assumes the leadership of the association as PTDA President. Bouchard has been active in PTDA since 2015 when he served on the editorial board […]
MISUMI wins award for the second year in a row
MISUMI, a global supplier of configurable components, has announced it is the recipient of a Comparably Award for the second year in a row, in recognition of having one of the “Best CEOs” for 2021. Comparably’s top 100 highest-rated CEOs of 2021 is based on anonymous employee feedback on Comparably.com over the past 12 months. Comparably Award rankings were […]
MW Components servo couplings
MW Components’ servo couplings are produced using Helical Flexure Technology and are offered in many different attachment styles as well as a vast array of sizes and materials to suit your specific application and/or custom requirements. Maintaining optimum system performance relies on properly matching a shaft coupling based on your specific performance and application requirements […]
RoCom precision general purpose flexible coupling
Designed for precision rotating components. Six short thin double tapered curved beams — two sets of three beams resulting in light radial loads for precision bearings. Misalignments up to 5°. If you need help in selecting the correct part number or do not see your part number listed, please contact Rocom. All couplings have an […]
KTR-SI FRA idle rotation and automatically re-engaging overload couplings
In case of overload the KTR-SI FRA overload couplings uncouple driving and driven side while protecting the drive train from damages. After eliminating the overload the KTR-SI FRA can automatically be re-engaged by reversing the direction of rotation for a short time. As a result, this version is optimally suitable for positions difficult to access. […]
R+W miniature bellows couplings
Where torques as low as 0.05 Nm are to be transmitted and shaft diameters as small as 1mm are to be connected, miniature bellows couplings (MK series) from R+W are the right choice. As a result of the trend toward miniaturization – for example, in medical technology, laboratory equipment, and micro-pumps – this product plays […]
ComInTec backlash free jaw spacer coupling
The coupling GAS/SG is an elastomeric coupling with compact dimensions composed of two hubs made in steel UNI EN ISO 683-1:2018, fully turned, and one elastomeric element. The hub’s tooth profile is designed to allow the elastomeric element to work only by compression and not in shear, allowing for a longer life of the coupling in […]
Merger into RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION GMBH
Ringfeder announced yesterday that its companies will merge beginning in 2022. Below is a letter released on the company’s website from Ringfeder Managing Director/CEO Thomas Moka. We are constantly working to simplify our business processes internally as well as for our customers and suppliers and to increase our efficiency. Therefore, we are pleased to inform you that […]
Ringfeder shrink discs safety covers
Specially developed and designed for shrink discs of the three-part series RINGFEDER RfN 4061 as well as the two-part series RINGFEDER RfN 4161, original RINGFEDER Safety Covers provide reliable and safe contact protection against screw heads of rotating shrink discs. They are made of high-quality black synthetic material, which features outstanding tear and abrasion resistance […]
End-user market briefing reports from the PTDA
PTDA has partnered with First Research, a leading provider of market analysis tools to help sales and marketing teams perform faster and smarter, open doors and close more deals. This industry intelligence will help you discover opportunities present in end-user industry verticals. Download the latest End-User Market Briefing Report: “Industrial Control Products Manufacturing” Each End-User […]
TND Steel Disc Couplings with updated design for drive applications
Edited by Mike Santora Ringfeder recently updated its TND Series of steel disc couplings, which feature backlash-free torque transmission and excellent positioning accuracy in machines that involve synchronous operation, frequent starts, and stops or reversing operations. Typical drive applications include printing and packaging machines, compressors, pumps, and variable speed drives. Using in-depth finite element analysis […]
Miki Pulley coupling model for large ball screw applications
Miki Pulley’s latest model SFF Coupling is suitable for large ball screw applications on high-performance machining centers. These couplings have a robust design providing high torque and high RPM operation. The SFF Coupling offers exceptional torsional stiffness and strength. These couplings have rugged designed steel hubs with black oxide finish. This proven Miki Pulley coupling […]
ComInTec chain coupling “GC”
Technical Data Made in steel fully turned with standard treatment of phosphating. Negligible power loss, absorbed by the coupling. Simple manufacturing. Hardening of hub teeth. Optimum quality/price ratio. Maintenance without moving the hubs axially. ON REQUEST Various hub connection types are available on the hubs. Specific surface treatments. Customized versions for specific needs. Connection to […]
Regal Rexnord acquires Arrowhead Systems, expanding conveyor offering
Regal Rexnord has announced that it has completed the strategic acquisition of Arrowhead Systems (“Arrowhead”), based in Oshkosh, Wis. Arrowhead is a global leader in providing industrial process automation solutions, including conveyors, palletizers, and depalletizers to the food and beverage, aluminum can, and consumer staples (household goods, hygiene products, among others) industries. Arrowhead’s broad and […]