St. Charles, IL — In order to keep customers productive in uncertain times, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. unveils its new “in-stock, instant-ship” (ISIS) program covering over 500 standard models of AC and DC fractional horsepower gearmotors, electric motors and gear reducers. The objective of Bison’s ISIS program is same-day shipment for all orders received…
D Series Cast Iron Gear Motor
AMES, Iowa ‚– Sauer-Danfoss’ (NYSE:SHS) new D Series cast iron gear motor provides a 276 bar [4000 psi] solution in a ductile, three piece housing, complete with an electrohydraulic proportional relief valve. Suited for heavy duty fan drives and powering work functions, from mining conveyors, road pavers and crushers to flail and side angle mowers,…
Illinois Manufacturing Jobs Jeopardized by Tax Hike Proposal
St. Charles, IL – “Illinois has a spending problem, not a revenue problem,” said Ron Bullock, owner of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. and chairman of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Bullock and other Illinois business leaders meet with Governor Patrick Quinn on March 25, 2009, in Springfield in response to the Governor’s proposal last week…
Gearmotor Withstands Aggressive Cleaning
ASEPTICplus gearmotor features an IP 69K-rated DAS motor with a smooth-bodied, hygienic design to perform reliably in high pressure, high temperature washdown conditions found in the food processing industry. The motor has a smooth surface without recesses. Since there is no place for bacteria or contaminants to hide, this allows thorough and efficient cleaning. Plus,…
Planetary Gearbox for Pittman DC Motors
The new G30A planetary gearbox introduced for Pittman brand DC motors offers superior torque capacity, performance life, shaft loading capability, and low audible noise characteristics in a small, lightweight, and economical package. This gearbox is uniquely engineered to equip at least five different series of Pittman motors in various models to meet the widest range…
Bison Gear’s TightDrive™ Motor-Mounted Speed Control
St. Charles, IL — Bison Gear’s new TightDrive™ speed control for permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors was designed for applications that require a convenient location for the control … on the motor. The majority of PMDC gearmotors and motors used in industry today require speed controls in order to operate. Typically, the control is wired…
12 Volt Permanent Magnet DC Products
Bodine introduces a new selection of 12 volt permanent magnet DC (PMDC) gearmotors, motors and a new 12 VDC speed control for continuous duty OEM applications. These compact and cost-efficient products provide the predictable performance required for battery powered, remote-location, medical device, or solar applications. When these gearmotors and controls are used together, they provide…
Engineers Ensure Slamdunk
Up until the 2008 collegiate basketball championships, portable basketball backstops common to large sporting arenas were manually operated. Spalding, one of the world’s oldest and best-known sporting good brands, saw the opportunity. Under the pressure of the fast approaching Final Four, they stepped up to develop a motorized backstop that could do the job automatically—in…
Bison Gear Releases White Paper on "Improving Gearmotor Efficiency"
St. Charles, IL – A new white paper on “Improving Gearmotor Efficiency” posted on the Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. web site addresses the relatively untapped energy savings to be had with the proper application of the billions of fractional horsepower electric motors and gearmotors in use today. Most electric motor efficiency efforts and attention…
FlexTorq(TM) 762 Hollow Shaft Offset DC Gearmotors
St. Charles, IL – Designed to fit into high torque, tight space applications, and featuring either a 1.25″ (31.75 mm) I.D. hollow shaft or a 1.25″ diameter solid shaft in the u-shaped or s-shaped configuration, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new FlexTorq‚â„¢ 762 series hollow shaft offset DC gearmotors. Driven by 1/20, 1/4…
VWDIR20 Parallel Shaft AC Gearmotor
St. Charles, IL – A new parallel shaft AC gearmotor available in eight standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. The new VWDIR20 AC gearmotors feature 1/4 horsepower (186 watts) 115V, 60 Hz split phase electric motors. The compact, integral gear…
Breakfast With Santa at Bison Gear
St. Charles, IL – — Almost 400 employees and family members welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus to the eleventh annual Breakfast With Santa at electric motor and gearmotor manufacturer, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. As part of the holiday celebration, Bison Gear also brought together other manufacturers in the community to collect donations for Toys…
Inverter Duty Gearmotors
St. Charles, IL – Electric motors consume from 63% to 70% of the electricity used in American manufacturing. However, most motor efficiency efforts to date have focused on less than 10% of the total electric motor population: those motors greater than one horsepower. In response to customer desires to increase efficiency in equipment employing fractional…
AC Right Angle Gearmotor
St. Charles, IL – A new right angle AC gearmotor available in six standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. The new VWDIR33 AC right angle gearmotors feature 1/12 horsepower (62 watts) dual voltage (115/230V), dual frequency (60/50 Hz) single phase…
Rino Planetary Gearboxes
The low priced PGC series of low backlash and robustly built planetary gearboxes have 5 arc-minutes of backlash as standard and can be supplied with 1 arc-minute. The PGC series can have ratios from 5:1 to 10,000:1. They are IP55 rated. The construction is substantial and they are designed for 24/7 operation. The Rino PGC…
Rino Low Backlash Small Gearboxes
The Rino P20 and P30 low backlash right angle gearboxes have a backlash of 8 arc-minutes or less. Torques to 36 inch-lbs at 2000 rpm input. Higher torques at lower input rpm. Available with shaft input, NEMA 17 flanges or custom flanges for your motor. P20 size without flange is 1.6‚†x 1.9‚†x 0.9‚ 
Integrated Brushless PM Servo Gear Motors
Elk River, MN – Dynetic Systems introduces the new family of NEMA 23 and 34 integrated brushless PM servo gear motors for use in a wide range of applications ranging from aerospace actuator to industrial machines to medical equipment. These high torque low voltage Dynetic Systems brushless PM motors are combined with lower noise planetary…
Bison Gear’s VP to Serve as a Director of EMERF
St. Charles, IL – EMERF, the Electric Motor Education & Research Foundation, has elected John Morehead, Vice President, Strategic Planning & Marketing, of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. to its Board of Directors. EMERF was established in 1995 to advance and promote the electric motor industry through education, pre-competitive electric motor research, and facilitation of…
VWDIR14 AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotors from Bison
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new VWDIR14 AC parallel shaft gearmotors which are designed not only as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, but also to be compatible with most globally available AC power sources. Utilizing 1/20 HP (37.3W) AC motors which can be conveniently operated from either 115V or 230V, 60Hz or 50Hz power…
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. Appoints Chief Learning Officer
St. Charles, IL – To create a sustainable environment for organizational performance excellence and improvement, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has appointed Sylvia Wetzel Chief Learning Officer (CLO). The Bison Gear CLO is responsible for connecting business performance with human performance, through wide ranging programs and initiatives extending beyond traditional training. Sylvia Wetzel joined Bison…
2008 Superior Supplier Rating for Groschopp
Groschopp, Inc., a supplier of best in class fractional horsepower motors and gearmotors, announced that the company was awarded an outstanding supplier rating for the first half 2008 performance by the Eaton Corporation Truck Division. Groschopp has worked with Eaton Truck for over 10 years to design and manufacture a customized, DC motor integrated assembly…
Proprietary Brush-Life Sensor
Bodine Electric Company has developed a new brush-wear monitoring system for its popular line of 42-frame permanent magnet DC (PMDC) gearmotors and motors. OEM versions of the type 42A products are now available with built-in electronic brush-wear sensors. This proprietary sensor system is fully integrated into the motor housing. The special sensors indicate when either…
Right Angle DC Gearmotors
St. Charles, IL – Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces a new series of fractional horsepower DC gearmotors featuring right angle worm gearing. Designed to also function as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, the Bison Gear VWDIR23 gearmotors are available in 6 standard 90 volt DC input models. With gear ratios from 37:1 to 525:1, corresponding…
Bison Gear Shaded Pole Gearmotors
St. Charles, IL – The new fractional horsepower parallel shaft VWDIR08 and VWDIR88 gearmotors from Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. represent a safe, long life, value solution with their dependable, unidirectional shaded pole motors. Designed as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, the Bison VWDIR08 and VWDIR88 gearmotors are available in 14 standard models. With gear ratios…
Golf Tournament Celebrates Memory of Bison Gear Leader
St. Charles, IL — The Third Annual Jeffrey Bullock Memorial Golf Tournament was another successful event that celebrated the memory of a Bison Gear leader and participation by a record number of sponsors led to a very successful fund raiser for BisonCares, the charitable arm of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. This year’s event was…