Smarter machines make products faster, of greater quality, achieving higher throughput and using less energy, water and other resources, and shaping the future of manufacturing. Redeploying waste on a construction site and turning it into a new resource, using digital technologies to create a new architectural material, or making textile dyeing and finishing more accurate…

In this first of three Q&A sessions Keith Wilkerson, Business Segment Manager for Robotics and Automation, will discuss some of the key design parameters and challenges cable manufacturers face when developing new drag chain and torsion-rated cable solutions for the ever-changing needs of OEMs and end users. By Keith Wilkerson, Business Segment Manager for Robotics…

Proportional valves are considered both flow and directional valves, to meter flow and control the direction in which flow is metered. When specifying a proportional valve for fluid power control, you need a driver to control the ramp rate and open the valve. Combining these two devices together allows you to have control flow precisely,…

Before you specify a rotary ball spline, ask the question, “Should the rotary spline nut be riding on angular contact ball bearings or crossed roller bearings?” After ascertaining your application’s requirements – stroke length; velocity; applied load; mounting space; duty cycle; required life; dimensions; installation direction; environment and accuracy – you’re ready to factor in…

Strenuous movements that include heavy lifting, pushing, or straining account for most non-fatal workplace injuries across the United States. In fact, 84% of injuries resulting in time away from work are caused by overexertion, reactions (such as slips or falls), or hazardous contact with objects and equipment. What’s more: employees 45 to 55 are most…

Custom or standard, Smalley takes great pride in its unparalleled dedication to delivering quality wave spring solutions for a variety of industries. Both wave springs and traditional coil springs fall under the category of compression springs. While the primary function of a compression spring is to provide axial load, wave springs have a few key differences and advantages when compared to coil springs. Wave…

By Barry Nelson, Public Relations Coordinator – WAGO Corporation Engineers continue to look for innovations in design software whether it is improved accuracy, higher capability, more graphical use interface or better technical support.  The one constant, however, is that it must be user-friendly.  Many programs today are trying their best to make it easier for…

By Würth Industry North America Maintaining the right stock of C-Parts, which have low value but high procurement and processing costs, can be an expensive, time-consuming process. Why not leave that to us? Our comprehensive inventory management support goes beyond the physical systems and solutions we offer—it extends to the expertise and service we provide…

By Tim Kinman, Vice President, Trending Solutions Consulting, Siemens Digital Industries Software Model-based systems engineering, most easily referenced as MBSE, is not exactly new but its application in today’s product development is expanding rapidly. For decades it was reserved for the most complicated projects, one of the reasons it is so commonly associated with NASA…

Smalley Single-Turn Wave Springs are designed with your bearings in mind. By Justyna Rapacz, Marketing Engineer Preloading a Bearing: What is Preloading, How to Preload, Why Should You Preload? What do we mean when we say “preload”? A bearing is designed to move freely and has multiple moving parts that work together as one unit.…

This downloadable ebook on How to Properly Select a Proximity Sensor, provides a roadmap for people to properly determine which type of proximity sensor they’ll need for their application. Both types of proximity sensors are also available with IO-Link communications, so implementation to the IIoT / Industry 4.0 is fairly seamless. Learn about properly selecting…

Equipment and machinery OEMs worldwide are continually challenged to design cost-effective drivetrains that fit in ever-shrinking spaces. In the case of marine propulsion designers, reducing overall system weight is also a critically important consideration. Sourcing individual drivetrain couplings and clutches can be time consuming as marine engineers hold interface clarification meetings with elastic coupling and…

NB has the widest selection of miniature linear slide guide’s. The SEBS series has a standard radial clearance that is twice as accurate as the competition’s – for the same price! It perfectly replaces other standard brands. All-stainless models are ideal for high temperature applications. Choose from retainedball (whose elements allow for easier handling since…

A large metal recycling facility in South Carolina needed an Ameridrives U3440 U-Joint repaired quickly on its 5000 HP auto shredder. A piece of unshreddable material hit the machine’s rotating hammer, causing the U-joint’s bearing cap to fail. In the case of a jam, the shaft’s bearing cap is designed to fail in order to…

A UK manufacturer of industrial grade flatbed laser cutters and engravers required precision couplings for use on their line of laser systems. The company’s machines are globally renowned for their accuracy in all levels of industry, from small architect model makers and education establishments, through large automotive plants. CadCam’s certified Class 1 machines use sealed…

A large Midwestern steel mill was experiencing excessive downtime due to frequent spindle repair and replacement on their hot strip mill roughing stand drives. The roughing mill work rolls require extremely high torque to compress/reduce 10” thick automotive quality heated steel slabs down to 1”- 2” thick. The mill contacted Ameridrives Couplings based on superior…

Viking Pump, a global leader in positive displacement pumping solutions, needed a replacement coupling for its crude oil pipeline injector pumps. The 210 GPM pumps are installed on Leased Automatic Custody Transfer (LATC) units that measure and monitor oil flow at individual well sites. The pumps raise the pressure of the oil and inject it…

For precise equipment, ensuring an optimum coupling is vital for performance and reliability. For over 50 years Huco has offered a wide range of standard couplings designed to meet the needs of the precision automation, motion transfer, medical and laboratory sectors. However, as application demands for couplings in these industries can vary widely, Huco offers […]

Ameridrives Couplings was selected to provide a variety of custom coupling solutions for use aboard the U.S. Navy’s fleet of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. The ship’s propulsion drive consists of four General Electric LM2500 gas turbines which produce 100,000 total shaft horsepower (75 MW) via a dual propeller shaft design. The drive configuration allows…

Ameridrives Rebuild Service can refurbish your old, worn couplings for substantially less than the cost of a new replacement coupling. The economical rebuild service applies to all Ameridrives couplings including Ameridisc®, Ameriflex® and Amerigear® high-performance, high-speed couplings used primarily on turbomachinery, compressor and pump applications in the power generation, oil & gas and marine industries.…

Maintenance-free and torsionally stiff connecting elements for smooth stable running For many decades engineers have turned to the flexible disc pack coupling for applications requiring maximum reliability and uptime, minimizing wear on adjacent equipment, and eliminating the need for lubrication or maintenance of the coupling itself.  Before disc couplings were invented, flexible couplings nearly always…

Capped containers are essential for keeping beverages and medicine in optimum condition. The process of capping and filling these containers is a challenging one, with dedicated machines required to operate on 24/7 production schedules to meet customer demand. To ensure the reliability of its CC560 Capping and Filling Machines, Cap Coder only fits Huco Oldham…

Ameridrives Americardan U-Joints and Amerigear gear couplings and mill spindle shafts are designed and manufactured in the USA. Ameridrives is the only company that makes all its gear couplings, spindles and U-joints in the USA. Their dedicated teams in Erie, Pennsylvania and San Marcos, Texas utilize advanced testing, analysis and manufacturing processes to ensure that…

A large steel producer was experiencing failures of the U-joints on a plate mill leveler at their Indiana plant. The mill produces 160-in. wide plates that are then cut-to-length. The 350 mm U-Joints drive a series of 6 upper and 7 lower rollers that level 2 to 6-in. thick steel plates as they pass through.…

The Latest Advancements in Power Transmission and Motion Control Solutions for Altra Motion are on Display at www.altraex.com Altra has recently enhanced the scope and functionality of its virtual exhibit booth. The new interactive browser experience is the perfect resource for specifiers and end users. Visitors can easily navigate through the virtual exhibit to get…