Wednesday, September 30, 2020 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT As machines evolve and improve power density, their operating motors need to become more efficient with a compact footprint. For years now, servo motors have been used in these applications but new solutions are now available at a much more affordable price.…
Webinar: Innovative motor solutions for today’s ever-changing applications
This webinar was presented live on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Click below to watch it on demand. Several market factors are driving next generation motor designs including the need for precise speed control and higher efficiency. In this webinar, industry experts from Bison Gear & Engineering share a short background on the evolution…
FAQ: When to pick ac gearmotors, and when to pick dc?
Gearmotors can be built around either an ac or dc electric motor. The choice of motor type depends on a number of factors. In general, dc gearmotors, particularly brushless dc motors, have really good speed regulation properties, so they’re usually preferred in applications requiring tight variable speed control. However, over the years, ac gearmotors have […]
Bison Gear’s Ron Bullock Dead at 73
It is with great sadness that Bison Gear announces the passing of Owner, Chairman, mentor and friend, Ronald D. Bullock. Ron’s life not only impacted everyone he directly…
Bison introduces new 1/2 HP PowerSTAR 730
Bison Gear and Engineering is further expanding their PowerSTAR hypoid gearmotor product line with the addition of the 1/2 HP 730 Gearmotor. This new gearmotor improves torque output…
New line of BLDC gearmotors from Bison Gear
Bison Gear and Engineering has rolled out a new line of brushless DC (BLDC) gearmotors and motor only products. The new BLDC product line offers improved speed control,…
10 Things Everybody Ought to Know About Custom Gearmotors
With heightened focus on budgets and time to market, engineers continue to face a quandary when designing new electromechanical machines and equipment: whether to design “around” a standard off-the-shelf gearmotor or to specify a custom gearmotor meeting their exact requirements. In response to growing concerns on this issue, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has analyzed…
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…
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…
VWDIR83 Parallel Shaft Gearmotors from Bison
The new fractional horsepower parallel shaft VWDIR83 gearmotors from Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. represent a versatile, long life, value solution. Designed as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, the Bison VWDIR83 gearmotors are available in 12 standard models; 6 each for 12 volt and 90 volt DC inputs. With gear ratios from 32:1 to 430:1, fixed…