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SDP/SI: precision mechanical slip clutches
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Aluminum, Brass, Steel Bore Size: 0.1248-in. (3mm) – 0.8750-in. (16mm) Outer Diameter: 0.50-in. (12.7mm) – 3.00-in. (76.2mm) Mechanical Slip Clutches are offered in a variety of configurations and sizes. Slip clutches are available as standard catalog items in both inch and metric sizes. The standard line of slip elements provides a wide […]
GAM: Quick Reference — servo couplings, bellows vs elastomer
Elastomer? Bellows? What is the best coupling technology for your motion control application? Each has its advantages from torsional stiffness to vibration dampening. A quick comparison of features and advantages can point to the best solution. Servo Coupling Design There are two basic types of servo couplings: bellows and elastomer. Both provide zero backlash, low […]
Trelleborg expands hydrogen testing capabilities in Fort Wayne
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is set to break ground on a 1,000 square-feet hydrogen testing lab in Fort Wayne, Indiana with construction scheduled to be completed in Q1 of 2024. The lab space gives Trelleborg the capacity to expand its existing and future hydrogen testing capabilities. The development is part of Trelleborg’s strategic goal to be…
SDP/SI: Commercial plastic universal joints
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Acetal Bore Size: 1/8-in. (2mm) – 3/8-in. (10mm) Outer Diameter: 1/4-in. (6.3mm) – 5/8-in. (15.9mm) Length: 3/4-in. (19mm) – 4 13/32-in. (111.8mm) Plastic universal joints are inexpensive, dampen vibration, electrically insulating, and are well suited for low-torque applications. We offer a wide variety of sizes and styles as standard catalog items. We […]
SDP/SI: Commercial telescoping universal joints
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Acetal, Brass, Stainless Steel Bore Size: 0.125-in. (2mm) – 0.6250-in. (14mm) Outer Diameter: 0.25-in. (6.3mm) – 0.625-in. (25.41mm) Length(closed): 1.5-in. (38.1mm) – 10.1-in. (256mm) Stainless steel telescoping universal joints are offered in a number of sizes and are heat and corrosion-resistant. Telescoping miniature universal joints feature zero backlash and accommodate 1/4 axial […]
Flexible, wear-resistant, and minimal frictional losses
Flexible and wear-resistant with minimal frictional losses – those were the requirements presented to Freudenberg Sealing Technologies for the development of a new seal for use in cobots. The versatile robotic arms thus became the driver for a complete redesign. Today’s industry can no longer get around the use of cobots. These flexible, fast machines…
New elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel
Four new motorized elevator stages, the DAG40-200 series have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). High precision ball bearing profile rails assure very high parallelism and smooth motion throughout the raising and lowering of the 200 mm x 200 mm table. These high-resolution, compact, low-profile elevator stages feature 40 mm of vertical travel […]
Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers
Contamination in a vacuum chamber can result in dangerous chemical reactions and unwanted side effects. The Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) highlights that vacuum work can lead to implosions and potential dangers of airborne contaminants, glass, chemicals splattering, and fire. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, […]
SDP/SI passes recertification AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management system audit
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a Designatronics, Inc. company, completed and passed its recertification AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 quality system audit. The audit, conducted by Intertek over a 5-day period, certifies SDP/SI’s quality management system conforms to AS and ISO standards. The in-depth AS and ISO recertification audit takes place every three years and is…
World’s largest copper producer and new Vesconite Hilube bushings
The leading global copper producer has achieved exceptional results through the implementation of Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant bushings on load haul dump machines (LHDs). Departing from traditional bronze bushings, the mining company’s adoption of Vesconite Hilube on Sandvik and Caterpillar LHD booms has led to an unprecedented increase in bushing lifespan, exceeding their initial expectations. Previously, […]
the Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit by VesArg
VesArg, the Argentinian distributor of Vesconite, Vesconite Hilube, and Vesconite Superlube low-friction bearing materials, is proud to announce the acceptance of the Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit for the Peugeot Partner and Citroen Berlingo, with VesArg having sold 500 kits for these vehicles in the last two years. This innovative solution addresses the recurring problem of […]
Emerson Bearing shares 3 key factors in machine tool bearing selection
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, shares 3 factors for spindle bearing success in machine tool applications. Today’s machine tools rely on various specialized components that allow them to operate smoothly and efficiently while holding tight […]
Oil Shear Load Brakes Absorb Extreme Torque
Force Control load brakes feature oil shear technology that allows them to absorb extreme torque at speeds as low as 0 rpm, so that the dynamometer can accurately capture data at these very low speeds. Oil Shear Technology can provide instant load spikes and static lock-up of up to 3-times the continuous load rating, making […]
Green electricity from traditional windmills
In the past, traditional windmills drove mill grinders and irrigation pumps, but in the future, they will produce green energy. For this purpose, students at the HTWG Konstanz, a university of applied sciences, are installing high-tech components. igus is supporting the Sailwind 4 project with €10,000 ($10,550) and providing the young engineers with lubrication-free linear […]
Sylvia Silveira and Alex Vitou honored with PTDA Foundation Awards
At the recent PTDA Industry Summit, Sylvia Silveira, NTN Canada, was honored as the 2023 recipient of the PTDA Foundation Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Alex Vitou of Dodge Industrial, Inc. received the PTDA Foundation Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award Goes to […]
New from Ruland: inch-to-metric rigid couplings
Ruland Manufacturing now offers rigid couplings with inch-to-metric bores as a standard product, giving users a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings. This expansion is the latest addition to the company’s inch-to-metric, standard coupling product line that includes seven types of motion-control couplings and universal joints. Instead of re-machining or ordering custom-made couplings, using off-the-shelf, inch-to-metric […]
Spring-set AFJ jaw brake for cramped environments
By Ringfeder Editor Optimizing brake performance when constrained by space requirements can be a challenge. That’s why we designed the AFJ Jaw Air/Hydraulic/Pneumatic Brake to provide ideal positioning, holding, and indexing performance in cramped environments. Compact, High Torque Output The AFJ is a spring-set jaw brake that provides torques from 5 to 5,000 pound-feet, efficiently […]
Easy mounting and dismounting with powerful portable multi-purpose induction heater
Bega Special Tools introduces a portable multi-purpose induction heater on the North American market. The MF Quick-Heater 3.0-3.5 kW can be used for mounting, dismounting and pre-heating purposes. Weighing less than 8 kg and fitting in a small carrying case, this easy-to-use but powerful tool is just plugged into the mains 230 V. It can […]
igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled plastic. The bearing, iglide® ECO P210, is a chemical-resistant variant that has been added to the company’s iglide ECO series. The iglide ECO series is manufactured using regranulate made from the sprue and defective injection-molded parts produced by igus. This allows […]
Precision and commercial metal universal joints
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Stainless, Steel, Steel, Zinc Bore Size: 0.0938-in. (2.5mm) – 0.6250-in. (20mm) Outer Diameter: 3/16-in. (4.76mm) – 1-in. (32mm) Length: 1-in. (25.4mm) – 7.30-in. (185mm) Single and double-joint stainless steel and alloy steel universal joints are offered with a variety of bore sizes. Miniature universal joints feature zero backlash, sealed-in lubrication, and low […]
Precision multi-jawed couplings
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Stainless Steel Bore Size: 0.1248. – 0.2498-in. Outer Diameter: 0.75-in. Length: 0.87-in. SDP/SI Precision Multi-jawed Coupling is a rigid coupling that accommodates minimal shaft misalignment. The helical gear coupling enables a positive connection between two shafts that can be disconnected or connected at any time when stopped. SDP/SI www.sdp-si.com/products/Couplings
Solutions from Ruland: Jaw couplings for start-stop applications
Ruland zero-backlash jaw couplings are a three-piece assembly designed to accommodate high acceleration and deceleration curves that result in peak torque. Jaw couplings are ideal for systems that experience hard starts, hard stops, or reversals, including in medical, semiconductor, test and measurement, and robotics applications. Ruland’s balanced jaw coupling design consists of two hubs and […]
Three new larger size BXR-LE brakes from Miki Pulley
Efficient power-saving braking for mobile robots is critical to minimize battery charging downtime. The new larger-size Miki Pulley BXR-LE brakes are ideal for factories and similar applications using mobile robots. These new BXR-LE brakes provide exact sequential motion and timed positioning. They apply holding torque after the motor joint stops and provide dynamic braking in […]
Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes
NKE Austria GmbH presents its bearings for railway applications. The bearings are used in traction motors and locomotive gearboxes as well as in railcars, trams, and underground trains. When designing a rail vehicle, it is essential to consider factors such as loads, speeds, torques, and installation space. These factors must be considered also when selecting […]