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 […]
Get involved with the PTDA
Are you an employee of a PTDA member company and interested in volunteering? Complete the interest form and return it to PTDA or contact PTDA at [email protected] or +1.312.516.2100. Volunteers are critical to PTDA’s success, donating time and expertise to develop programs that benefit distributor and manufacturer members as a whole. As a PTDA volunteer, you’ll […]
PT/MC industry supports employers with $250,000 for PT WORK Force in 2021
As the employment landscape continued to change in 2021, more than ever, employers required resources and tools to seek, retain and support quality employees. For those in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, the need is even greater as companies look to build an essential workforce. The PT WORK Force initiative of the PTDA Foundation […]
Voith R Series universal joint shafts for medium-sized torques, and high-speed drives
These universal joint shafts are of modular design and can be easily integrated into your drives. The flange connections are available in friction and positive locking designs. The R-series have been optimized using FEM. High-strength tempered and case-hardened steels and center sections with a large diameter serve to reduce the weight. At the same time, […]
Twin Spring Coupling launches corrosion resistant range of power transmission couplings
Twin Spring Coupling is pleased to announce our entire coupling range is now to be made with T6061 T6 aluminum, in addition to our current 4140 Alloy products. “We have had so many requests for a corrosion-free coupling for so many of the industries we currently work with, in addition to the weight savings we […]
Disc couplings for test, measurement, and inspection systems
Ruland disc couplings are zero-backlash, have high torque and torsional stiffness, and can accommodate all forms of misalignment, making them well suited to the requirements of test, measurement, and inspection systems. Single and double disc styles are available, allowing the designer to tailor coupling performance to application requirements. Disc couplings are comprised of two anodized […]
Classic coupling models with sensor technology update from R+W
Recording measurement data, with high precision and directly in the driveline, is now easy with R+W’s own integrated sensor technology built into proven couplings designs. With ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY R+W, measurement data is recorded directly from the drivetrain in almost real-time. This was previously very difficult to achieve in drive technology because of the rotating […]
Ringfeder on safety, reliability, and cost benefits in steel mill applications
By Ringfeder Editor In a previous blog post, we explored the role our Shrink Discs, Locking Assemblies, and Gear Couplings play in steel mill bridle roll systems, offering ease of installation, removal, and replacement. Now, let’s turn to other applications within steel mills that can benefit from our heavy-duty power transmission components. Safety Couplings Minimize […]
Ringfeder’s TND steel disc couplings with updated design
RINGFEDER announces an updated version of its proven 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 […]
PTDA Honors Pamela Kan with Warren Pike Award
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Pamela Kan the 30th recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. She received her award during the PTDA 2021 Industry Summit on October 22 in Atlanta. Established in 1984, the Warren Pike Award honors individuals who have demonstrated […]
Kop Flex Gear Coupling – Style Series H
Large bore capacity with o-ring seal design. The most economical gear coupling design. Curved face teeth (sizes 1 through 7) for up to 1.5 degrees static misalignment capability. Series H coupling sleeves will bolt to all competitor couplings sizes 1 through 7 for interchangeability in flex halves. Precision-drilled flange bolt holes with special body-fitting, grade […]
NORD’s New IEC And NEMA Input Adapters enhance performance and flexibility
The new NEMA and IEC motor adapters from NORD provide users with a variety of technical advantages. NORD’s newly improved NEMA and IEC input adapters offer improved mechanical and thermal performance, giving users more flexibility in designing drive systems and allowing for a broader range of application and environment-specific concepts through extended options such as […]
PTDA Foundation Inaugural Robert K. Callahan Future Leaders Award presented to Chris Gumas
A past president and 25-year PTDA Foundation Trustee, Bob Callahan (formerly SENQCIA MAXCO LLC) was passionate about the mission of the PTDA Foundation. Bob passed away in early 2021 and, in recognition of his commitment to the advancement of new talent within the power transmissions/motion control (PT/MC) industry, the PTDA Foundation created the Robert K. […]
Barbara Ross honored with PTDA Foundation’s 2021 Wendy B. McDonald Award
Wendy B. McDonald was one of the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry’s true pioneers. To honor her memory, in 2014, the PTDA Foundation established the Wendy B. McDonald Award. It recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change within the PT/MC industry. This […]
Voith universal joint shafts
Voith universal joint shafts ensure productivity and reduce maintenance costs. The torque capacity extends beyond 20,000 kNm (14 million lbf ft). If necessary, the design layout of our universal joint shafts can be adapted to your drive and operating conditions. Individually designed for high and maximum torques The CH Series is the standard for high […]
Ringfeder locking elements RfN 8006
High-quality RINGFEDER Locking Elements of the RfN 8006 series are used for friction-locked shaft-hub connections without screws. They completely wear- and maintenance-free, extremely compact and flexible to deploy, easy to assemble and disassemble and guarantee users maximum reliability and precision. Our locking elements are available to users with an inner diameter from 6 to 1,000 […]
NBK’s XUT-cross joint type flexible couplings
This is a cross joint type flexible coupling. Slippage of the bush built in the hubs and the pins of the spacer allows eccentricity and angular misalignment to be accepted. The high accuracy fitting of pin and bush allows the extremely small backlash. The load on the shaft generated by misalignment is small and the burden on the […]
2in1 combination coupling/clutch assemblies reduce cost, footprint and weight
Stromag’s unique, pre-engineered single-piece combinations replace the need for expensive custom solutions. Equipment and machinery OEMs worldwide are continually challenged to design cost-effective drivetrains that fit in ever-shrinking spaces. In the case of mobile equipment designers, reducing overall system weight is also a critically important consideration. Sourcing individual drivetrain couplings and clutches can be time-consuming […]
Regal completes merger with Rexnord PMC, creating Regal Rexnord Corporation
Regal Beloit Corporation, a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of electric motors and controls, power generation products, and power transmission components, today announced it has completed the merger with Rexnord Process and Motion Control (PMC) to become Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX). The company’s new name signifies bringing together the complementary strengths of […]
Ringfeder on installation and disassembly in Cold Steel Mills
With their ease of installation, removal, and replacement, industrial Gear Couplings, Shrink Discs, and Locking Assemblies are suitable power transmission components for steel production equipment, which have some of the most demanding operating conditions around. One specific application within the steel industry involves the bridle roll systems in cold steel mills. Bridle roll systems, which […]