The famous Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire has been transporting visitors to the highest peak in the Northeastern US since 1869. At the summit, 6,288 ft above sea level, the mountain experiences some of the most extreme weather conditions in the world with wind chill temperatures down to -102°F. A directly measured surface […]

Type ASK is a roller-type freewheel bearing supported by two rows of roller bearings. It is a self-contained dust-protected unit, delivered grease lubricated. Nominal outside dimensions are the same as a 60 series bearing. Torque transmission must be ensured by a press fit on both the inner and outer race. Because of this press-fit, the […]

A leading manufacturer of tribology testing equipment needed reliable precision couplings for use on their oil viscometer instrumentation. The fully automated, microprocessor-controlled device utilizes proprietary software to perform ultra shear rate measurements in less than 1 hour. A precision coupling is used to connect the machine’s rotary head that can reach speeds up to 20,000 […]

As demand for copper wire and other cable products grows, distributors continue to look for ways to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize space in their facilities. In response to industry trends, Reel Power Industrial, a manufacturer of reel and coiling solutions, recently added a new rim drive shaftless take-up to its RD line. The…

Altra has recently extended the scope and functionality of its virtual exhibit at http://www.altraex.com. The immersive and interactive trade show environment provides visitors around the world with convenient 24/7 access to browse the extensive portfolio of motion control and power transmission products offered by Altra’s 27 global brands. Visitors can quickly and easily navigate through […]

Marland Clutch now offers an automatic grease lubrication system that eliminates the need to manually grease the labyrinth seals of its Marland BCMA backstops. In many instances, Marland BCMA backstops are located in difficult-to-reach areas making regular grease maintenance very difficult. By installing the new automatic lubrication system, regular grease maintenance is performed, but no […]

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (Nasdaq:AIMC), a global manufacturer and marketer of motion control and power transmission products, intends to release unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 before the market opens on Thursday, February 21, 2019. The company will conduct an investor conference call to discuss its unaudited fourth quarter financial results on […]

A global mine rope shovel manufacturer required a robust replacement coupling solution that could accommodate a high degree of misalignment due to the deflection that occurs as the massive machines twist and flex during loading, unloading and rotating. The large electric shovels, weighing over 860 tons, with payload capacities over 120 tons, remove overburden and […]

Clutches and brakes work in motion systems to stop or hold or index axes — but must do so to application specifications. No wonder then that the trend in this technology is away strictly stock parts. According to Lesli Riehemann, president at Mach III Clutch Inc., customized brakes and clutches are now 75 to 80% […]

XS-Series spring-actuated electrically released brakes from Warner Electric — part of the Altra Industrial Motion Corp. — are specifically designed to meet stringent compactness requirements in weight-sensitive applications. They boost reliable braking performance in a package weighing as little as 27 g. The XS brakes are  also statically engaged holding  so can stop moving loads in […]

Altra Industrial Motion Corp., a global manufacturer and marketer of electromechanical power transmission and motion control products, today announced that on December 30, 2016 it closed on the acquisition of the Stromag business from GKN plc. Stromag generated approximately 131 million euros in revenue in 2015, and the acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to Altra’s […]

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Altra Industrial Motion Corp, a global manufacturer and marketer of electromechanical power transmission and motion control products, today announced that on December 30, 2016 it closed on the acquisition of the Stromag business from GKN plc. Stromag generated approximately 131 million euros in revenue in 2015, and the acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to […]

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PowerGen 2016 is the World’s Largest Power Generation Event and Altra Industrial Motion will be there This show will be taking place December 13-15, 2016 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This year Altra Industrial Motion is being represented by Ameridrives Couplings, Bibby Turboflex, Formsprag Clutch, and Marland Clutch. Altra will be […]

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The IHI Group, one of the largest engineering and manufacturing companies in Japan, specializes in large-scale power and construction projects. One aspect of its business is to take jet engines that were originally designed for aerospace applications and adapt them to generate electricity in landbased, combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants. These efficient aeroderivative […]

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Ameridrives provides custom-designed, light weight couplings that are capable of transmitting high torques at high speeds while accepting significant levels of angular, radial and axial misalignment. Units require…

A medical equipment manufacturer was looking for an economical bearing assembly for use on its adjustable height medical workstations. Four bearings are positioned at the base of the telescoping stand that allow the user to easily raise and lower the ergonomic workstation table to the desired working height. In response to the customer’s application requirements, […]

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Ameridrives was contacted to fix the problem and ensure that it didn’t happen again. Gear couplings were initially installed on all the polymer pumps between the pumps and gearboxes in this high-torque, low-speed (50 rpm) application. However, keeping all the expensive gear couplings properly lubricated throughout their plants around the world proved to be a…

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A leading industrial pump manufacturer needed high-performance couplings for a topside sea water injection pump package used on-board a floating production, storage and off-loading (FPSO) ship. The massive…

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A major global petrochemical company experienced a coupling failure on a polymer pump in one of its larger resin processing facilities. The coupling problem caused expensive, time-consuming production…

Steel producers worldwide continually refine their processes to serve the changing needs of their customers. For example, Federal emission standards and consumers demand more efficient vehicles without compromising performance and styling. In response, steel producers have begun to develop thinner, lighter weight auto gage steels that perform as well and look better than previous materials.…

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Huco Dynatork has published a new catalog which showcases its lines of precision bellows and flex disc couplings; six, three, single and step beam couplings; and general purpose…

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…

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…

Marine conditions test any component, including brakes. The MCB Series caliper brakes feature special corrosion protection to withstand the harsh marine environment of offshore platforms. They suit static holding and emergency stopping of ac and dc draw works and rugged duty on platform cranes and hoists. Six models of the MCB Series brakes, ranging in…

Altra Industrial Motion offers a comprehensive series of electric forklift motor brakes, wheel brakes and permanent magnet brakes for OEM forklift manufacturers through its industry-leading brands, Warner Electric and Matrix International. The standard traction motor brake for parking and stopping is the electrically-released dynamic (ERD) brake. The ERD can be hydraulically amplified to combine spring…