Tolomatic’s iPad app gives engineers easy access to Tolomatic linear motion product information, electric linear actuators, motors and control systems; pneumatic cylinders; industrial caliper brakes; right-angle gearboxes; and…
Five Informative Articles on Servo Motors
If you’re looking for good, informative articles on servo motors, where are the best places to find them? Of course, short of a really good textbook on servo…
Softstart Controller from Ogura
Ogura is now offering a Softstart control option for mobile applications for gas and diesel engines. The patented controller senses the exact point at which the friction surfaces contact, then rapidly reduces the current to a level that allows the clutch to safely slip, but not release. Using engine rpm feedback, the patented controller adjusts…
Composite water jackets now available as replacements in non-Wichita brakes
Wichita Clutch has developed new corrosion-resistant, lightweight engineered composite water jackets designed as drop-in replacements for cast iron jackets in WCB compatible brakes. The water jacket composite material was originally developed by Wichita engineers for use in their popular AquaMaKKs water-cooled clutch/brakes. Used in the field for over three years, the engineered polymer blend has…
How would you design an electric motorcycle?
I often find myself looking at manufactured products, and wondering “how would you go about designing something like that?” For some things, the sheer scale of the problem is so large that it’s hard to wrap your head around it. But, there are many things that are more human scale, in complexity and difficulty. A […]
Altra Brands to Exhibit at Coal Prep 2013
Altra Industrial Motion brands Marland Clutch and Formsprag Clutch will be exhibiting their latest product lines in booth 1405 at the 2013 Coal Prep Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Featured products include Marland’s BC-MA backstops that prevent reverse rotation on conveyor systems, with the newest massive designs having a torque capacity up to 1,200,000 lb.ft. and…
MICO MOBEUS Load-Apportioning-Valve
MICO introduces a trailer brake Load-Apportioning-Valve (LAV) for use with MICO MOBEUS EH brake systems on Agriculture and other Off-Highway vehicles and trailers. The LAV proportions trailer brake pressure utilizing a tow vehicle’s hydraulic brake signal in conjunction with real-time trailer load sensing to continuously control pressure-reduction braking to the trailer brakes without utilization of…
High Torque Permanent Magnet Brake from Ogura
A new high torque permanent magnet brake, model PMB-06 is now available from Ogura. The new model has a smaller diameter than the size 07, but can achieve almost twice the torque of the size 7 by adding only 1/16th of an inch of overall length. The brake comes standard with an armature/hub and 24v…
Altra Industrial Motion Launches Website for the Farm and Agriculture Industries
Altra Industrial Motion announced it has launched a new website, www.altrafarmandag.com, that gives engineers and technical professionals in the farm and agriculture industries a resource for power transmission and motion control solutions. The website is organized into five product sections: clutches and brakes, linear actuators, gearing, belted drives and castings. Product photos, features, benefits and…
Double C-face Coupler Brake Reduces Costs
Double C-face coupler brake mounts on drive end of standard C-face motor brake between reducer and C-face motor. It replaces commonly used motor brakes mounted on back of a special motor designed with mounting flange and extended shaft on fan end. Simplify inventory and reduce costs by eliminating purchase and stock of brake and standard…
High-speed Synchronization with EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT
The digital positioning controller EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT meets the highest demands in real-time positioning of synchronized multi-axis systems. Extremely compact in size, the EPOS3 possesses a wide nominal…
Altra Brands to Exhibit at SME 2013
Altra Industrial Motion brands Marland Clutch and Formsprag Clutch will be exhibiting their latest product lines in booths 317 & 318 at the 2013 SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration) show in Denver. Featured products include Marland’s BC-MA backstops that prevent reverse rotation on conveyor systems, with the newest massive designs having a torque…
Rotor Clip offers fasteners for overload clutches
Overload Clutches, other wise known as torque limiters, are an automatic device that protects machinery from damage because of an overload. Overload clutches utilize a switch, such as a limit switch mounted in close proximity to a plastic detector plate carried by the overload clutch. If an overload occurs the clutch expands axially moving the…
Brakes for tidal energy
For the tidal energy industry, these ‘wet’ brakes generate torque through shearing of the oil layer with negligible lining wear, making them suitable for the low maintenance requirements of sub-sea installations. The Wichita Clutches can meet the power transmission challenges of the growing tidal turbine industry. Similar ‘dry’ units are also available, including water-cooled versions…
ANSI B11.3-2012 Standard for Machine Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes Now Available
The revised standard, “ANSI B11.3-2012 American National Standard for Machines – Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes,” is published and now available from Omron Automation and Safety. Topics included in this revision are the ‘close proximity point of operation AOPD’ safeguarding devices, and a means of safeguarding referred to as ‘Safe Speed.’ In addition, this…
Altra Brands to Exhibit at Pack Expo 2012
Altra Industrial Motion brands Warner Electric, Boston Gear, Bauer Gear Motor and TB Wood’s are exhibiting their latest product lines in booth 7742 at this year’s Pack Expo in Chicago. Altra’s broad product offering meets the specific power transmission and motion control requirements of food and beverage processing and packaging equipment while improving efficiency, productivity and […]
Ogura’s Low Cost Thin Profile Micro Clutch
The MIC-T series clutches from Ogura offer customers significant size, weight and cost savings over the previous series of MIC clutches. In some cases, depending upon volume, cost can be half of previous versions allowing significant savings for customers producing consumer and business printers and copy machines. The new clutches are available with either a…
Ace Controls MC150EUM Stainless Steel Miniature Shock Absorbers
The self-adjusting MC150EUM Miniature Shock Absorbers from Ace Controls are self-contained hydraulic devices that feature an innovative sealing technology in an extremely compact design. The MC150EUM features a stainless steel construction while its accessories and outer body are made of v4A (material 1.4404). With an operating temperature range of zero to 66°C, the shock absorber […]
How to Select a Clutch or Brake
Clutches are used to transfer torque while brakes are used to stop a load, typically a rotating load. While there are many different types of clutches and brakes, the focus here will be on some basic tips for selecting the proper clutch and/or brake for your application. Clutch and/or Brake At the most basic level, […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
PITTMAN and Haydon Kerk Express Website for Quick Delivery Prototypes
PITTMAN Motors and Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, product divisions of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, announce the launch of a new website that allows a visitor to evaluate and order a wide variety of precision motion components for 24 hour shipment anywhere in the world. The PITTMAN Express and Haydon Kerk Express website makes available a […]
3D printing helps prototype car that will travel faster than a bullet
The BLOODHOUND Project is an international education initiative focused around a 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record attempt. The core aim is to inspire young people to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM subjects) by showcasing these subjects in exciting ways. The Project Director is Richard Noble and the Program Architect is […]