The standard lead time for an in-stock servo coupling at GAM is five business days. However, the company understands that sometimes you may need something quicker. That is why GAM offers Express Services to get your machine up and running as quickly as possible. Same-Day Express Service: Your order ships the same day it […]
Nearly $147,000 Raised in First Stage of PTDA Foundation’s fundraising campaign
The PTDA Foundation is off to a strong fundraising start in 2024, raising nearly $147,000 during the first three months of its 2024 Fund Drive campaign. Contributions support the PTDA Foundation in empowering PT/MC (power transmission/motion control) industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retention efforts. “Our industry plays a crucial role […]
Larger plate sizes in the works with strategic investments
Vesconite Bearings is expanding its manufacturing capabilities to meet the increasing demand for larger low-friction wear plates. Responding to customer feedback and market trends, Vesconite Bearings is making a substantial investment in additional equipment to produce wear plates of unprecedented sizes, notes CEO Dr Jean-Patrick Leger. The company aims to introduce 8 x 4-ft (2,44 […]
Revolutionizing testing with bearings
The Automated Test Equipment (ATE) market, valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2022, is poised for an impressive surge with a 10% CAGR (2023-2032) propelled by the global shift towards vehicle electrification. ATE, the cornerstone of precision testing, relies fundamentally on industrial bearings. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains […]
Torque limiters and couplings
Couplings from mayr power transmission ensure reliable torque transmission and safely limit forces and torques. The shaft couplings connect shafts in the power train and compensate for misalignments. Depending on the design, they are either rigid or flexible. The mayr torque limiting clutches reliably limit torques and forces and thus prevent damage to the power […]
DATAFLEX torque measuring shaft from KTR
Dual-range torque sensor for measuring torque and speed Precise measuring of torque and speed is an indispensable part of modern drive technology with its variable and dynamic drives. The DATAFLEX torque sensor has two measuring ranges calculating four parameters at the same time: torque, speed, rotation angle, and rotation direction. The family of precision measuring […]
R+W precision couplings
As an expert manufacturer of precision couplings, R+W can provide solutions for just about any application, harmonizing requirements for high speed and high precision in motion transfer. Companies operate their systems with assurance of process reliability and efficiency when it comes to their use of R+W precision couplings. Beyond this is the trend toward increasingly […]
Precision shaft-mounted clutch couplings from SDP/SI
AVAILABLE IN: Voltage: 24 V dc Static Torque: 5 – 80 lb-in. Bore Size: 0.25 in. – 0.50 in. Shaft-mounted clutch Couplings are designed for inline loads. Standard voltage is 24V DC, other voltages and dissimilar bore combinations are available for special order. SDP/SI www.sdp-si.com/products
Precision magnetic particle brakes
AVAILABLE IN: Voltage: 24 V dc Torque Range: .06 – 115 lbf in. Length: 2.10 – 5.53-in. Magnetic Particle Brakes are ideal for tension control applications and high cycle applications such as labeling machines for the food and drug industry. Their operating torque range is broad and can be very accurately controlled. Standard catalog units […]
Wind vanes repaired with Vesconite Hilube
When boating aficionado Roy McBride decided to develop repair kits for the Aries Wind Vane, he chose Vesconite Hilube for the bearings. Aries Wind Vane self-operating steering systems are robust and can operate for 30,000 miles from purchase. When they need to be repaired, however, it is often only the PTFE bearings that need to […]
Precision flexible junior (bowed nylon)couplings from SDP/SI
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Nylon Bore Size: 6 mm – 20 mm Outer Diameter: 40 mm – 52 mm Length: 48 mm – 56 mm Two- and Three-Piece Junior Couplings are curved tooth gear couplings made of nylon. Designed to compensate for axial, radial, and angular misalignment, they are lightweight and maintenance-free. SDP/SI www.sdp-si.com
Accuracy in gearboxes and couplings
When looking at gearbox accuracy, there are a number of key parameters to consider. Knowing these parameters and understanding what impact they have on accuracy is critical to designing a system that meets specifications and achieves optimal performance. Below is a detailed look at each of these key parameters. Torsional Stiffness What is it? The […]
Thordon Bearings polymer bearing technology for Vietnamese hydropower market
Thordon Bearings pioneering polymer bearing technology is gaining traction in Vietnam’s hydropower market, following the performance success of its self-lubricating bearings retrofitted to five turbines at the Son La Hydropower plant. Thordon’s wicket gate and linkage bearings have been in continuous use for four years and were installed when the company was asked to provide […]
Full steam ahead: Sulzer restores operational integrity of steam turbine on container ship
Container ships are the lifeblood of global supply chains, with the World Economic Forum estimating that 90% of goods are transported by sea.1 For operators, it is essential to have vessels out at sea meeting schedules and returning profits. When a container ship owned by one of the top three global shipping companies required a […]
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new members. Distributor Pacific International Bearing, Inc. has been a leading supplier of bearings and related products to OEMs in the aerospace, miniature, commercial, military, and industrial sectors for more than 30 years. The company […]
Full ceramic radial bearings for extreme environment applications
The XTREME 6000 ZrO2 Series of Full Ceramic Radial Bearings from CeramicSpeed are designed to provide levels of performance in extreme environments beyond the capabilities of steel and even hybrid bearings. The complementing components of these bearings were carefully selected to provide the highest levels of performance in high temperatures, and adverse environments such as: […]
Why bearings will be essential to Agriculture 4.0
According to the European Commission (EC), “The digitalization of the European agricultural sector has the potential to revolutionize the industry, promoting efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness”. New technologies, including smart actuators and intelligent sensors, will be vital to Agriculture 4.0 and ‘precision agriculture’. But a vital component in these technologies mustn’t be overlooked: bearings. Here, Chris […]
Locking assembly replacement ensures ball mill performance
By Ringfeder Editor Maintenance engineers at a cement production facility were recently experiencing repeated equipment failures. Upon investigation, they found the shaft-pinion connection of the ball mill unit was malfunctioning. Specifically, the locking assembly that connected the shaft to the pinion was out of tolerance with an abnormally high run-out of 300 to 400 micrometers […]
Flying towards sustainability
According to Deloitte, “the demand for sustainability, product innovations, and wartime defense is expected to result in rapid technological evolution” in the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry”. Innovations like electric propulsion systems and more precise manufacturing will be crucial. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains why industrial bearings will […]
New igus Smart Fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance
Constructed from self-lubricating, high-performance plastic, the bearings feature an integrated abrasion sensor, thin circuit board, and cableless battery supply. Wear interrupts the board’s conductor paths, causing the electronics to lose the signal. The sensor then transmits a long-range network signal to an igus i.Cee switch cabinet module for analysis, including the percentage of abrasion. Over […]
New IKO cam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces
IKO International is pleased to introduce its CFC…B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that solves space limitations that often exist on the stud side of the assembly region, thereby satisfying mounting requirements without sacrificing performance. The CFC…B cam follower’s mounting structure consists of a hexagon […]
Tailshaft seals on a twin-screw passenger vessel
Leading water-lubricated bearings and seals innovator Thordon Bearings has completed the installation of its award-winning TG100 tailshaft seals on a twin-screw passenger vessel. The retrofit took place during a scheduled drydocking at a Chilean yard in October 2023 and is the Canadian company’s first TG100 reference aboard a Chilean-operated vessel. The 17.5m (57ft), 40-person capacity […]
2024 PTDA Foundation board ready to pioneer new programs
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Foundation Board of Trustees begin their leadership terms. Matt Pavlinsky, director of power transmission products, Applied Industrial Technologies (Cleveland, Ohio) assumes the role of president. Pavlinsky has been involved with the PTDA Foundation since 2018. Most recently he served on the Board of Trustees and the PT WORK Force […]
New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings unlock predictive maintenance
igus, a global manufacturer of motion plastics, has developed intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection, enabling condition monitoring and preventing costly machine breakdowns. Constructed from self-lubricating, high-performance plastic, the bearings feature an integrated abrasion sensor, thin circuit board, and cableless battery supply. Wear interrupts the board’s conductor […]
Centrifugal chemical transfer pumps require stainless steel ASK couplings from Miki Pulley
Corrosive chemicals such as chlorine, acids, alkalis, and solvents require special pumps to handle their corrosive properties. Centrifugal pumps are most often used and offer advantages during the production process particularly when operating with Stainless Steel ASK Couplings from Miki Pulley. These couplings feature a unique “sliced” body structure making them an effective, low-cost corrosion-resistant […]