GAM’s newest GCL cycloidal gearboxes provide high precision and rigidity for horizontal and vertical robotic and motion control applications. The GCL is designed to withstand the frequent start-stop impact loads of industrial robots and other motion control applications with impact resistance five times nominal torque. The GCL series is available in a wide range of […]
EDC elastomer drive shaft coupling from GAM
The EDC is a low-cost elastomer drive shaft coupling with split hubs. Provides vibration/resonance dampening and compensation for shaft misalignments. Bore range: 8 mm – 45 mm / Torque range: 25 Nm – 110 Nm. Major Features • Elastomer drive shaft coupling. • Customized lengths up to 20-ft • Low cost and quick standard delivery […]
New GSL robotic strain wave gearboxes available
GAM announces the release of the new GSL series of strain wave gearboxes. The new gearboxes provide zero-backlash and high torque in a small gearbox for robotic and motion control applications. The GSL gearbox uses harmonic gearing for a very compact design that easily integrates into applications requiring high ratios and high precision in a […]
GAM’s EDC elastomer drive shaft coupling
This is GAM’s EDC Elastomer Drive Shaft Coupling product line. The EDC is part of GAM’s family of zero backlash drive shaft coupling solutions. Offered in four sizes with torque ratings up to 110Nm, the EDC is available in standard lengths up to 3m. Longer lengths are possible if application information is provided during sizing. […]
Distance couplings from GAM Gear
Distance couplings (also known as drive shaft couplings or line shaft couplings) can span axial lengths of 20-ft without the need for additional intermediate bearings. They are precision machined to the required length and are balanced for high speeds. Their special designs allow for simple installation which make “one person assembly” possible. Even at these […]
New miniature spiral bevel gearboxes from Gam
The VP Series Performance Plus miniature spiral bevel gearboxes pack high performance in a small package with the highest torque density, range of ratios, and torque capacity on the market. • Sizes 27, 33, and 45 mm • Highest torque density for the size • Ratios 1:1 to 4:1 • 98% efficiency • Hollow output […]
Spindle safety system
Despite current CNC machine tool crash protection strategies which include both proactive avoidance through CAD/CAM programming and reactive damage reduction methods that include electronic sensors and mechanical overload clutches, machine tool crashes are still commonplace. In these machine tool crashes, tool collisions with high feed rates cause high forces on motor spindles. Depending on the […]
Sectional rail couplings from GAM
Coupling technology designed for sectional gripper-rail attachment in transfer systems used in press automation. Featuring a patented force amplification system, the clamping design assures a high stiffness and high precision connection. The lightweight, compact high-durability couplings can be adapted easily to every current gripper-rail profile. Not only can the sectional rail couplings be installed by […]
The year in couplings 2016: GAM
For this multi-part series, Coupling Tips.com reached out to several coupling industry professionals to get their take on the year in couplings. Here, GAM Technical Marketing Manager, Mike Parzych looks back on 2016 and gives a few predictions for the new year. Coupling Tips: What do you think was the biggest event in the industry […]
IMTS 2016 for Monday September 12 — Fantastic innovation
At every IMTS, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products and machinery for the machine-tool industry (and others that come to borrow the most adaptable technology). This year’s IMTS 2016 is no different. Exciting news for end-of-arm tooling at IMTS 2016 What we’re seeing this first full day of the show is a lot of new […]
GAM expands U.S. manufacturing
GAM Enterprises, a U.S. owned and operated company announces the expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations and introduces a 1-week quick delivery program for gearboxes and couplings. With…
GAM hosts new manufacturing event
GAM hosted an Open House event to showcase recent manufacturing expansion and new service programs at its Mount Prospect, IL headquarters. A number of dignitaries attended the Open…
GAM expands U.S. manufacturing and introduces one-week delivery for gearboxes and couplings
GAM Enterprises, a U.S. owned and operated company announces the expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations and introduces a 1-week quick delivery program for gearboxes and couplings. With a goal aimed to improve delivery and overall customer satisfaction, GAM established full U.S. manufacturing at its headquarters in Mount Prospect, Illinois. More after the jump. GAM transformed […]
Understanding bellows couplings
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor What are bellows couplings? According to Mike Parzych, Product Marketing Manager for GAM, a bellows coupling is basically a type of coupling design…
What is a conical clamping hub?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor Understanding the application to create a perfect match is always the first step in any process. Understanding the parts that go into that…
What are some types of coupling shaft connections?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor All couplings relate to the connection method between the coupling hub and mating shaft. Mike Parzych, Product Marketing Manager for GAM explains that…
Safety coupling basics: What does a ball-detent do?
Couplings are common motion system components used primarily to transmit torque and compensate for misalignment between two shafts. Safety couplings, or overload couplings, are specially designed couplings that…
How to avoid common coupling installation mistakes
Initial coupling selection aside, the prevention of premature component failure begins with installation. Installing the right part the wrong way is bad—seems obvious. Yet, nearly all coupling manufacturers we speak with have similar tales of installation nightmares. Mike Parzych, product marketing manager at GAM, gave us the three most common installation mistakes he encounters. Tighten…
Common coupling installation mistakes
Initial coupling selection aside, the prevention of premature component failure begins with installation. Installing the right part the wrong way is bad— seems obvious. Yet, nearly all coupling…
How do you select couplings when expecting large loads?
Edited by Mike Santora When expecting large loads for a motion system design, a few things need to be considered in addition to the usual. First, the stakes…
How is shaft vibration and couplings misalignment related?
Edited by Mike Santora If you design a machine and fail to notice there is significant shaft vibration you end up feeling it—both literally and financially. Misaglignment leads…
How is torsional rigidity measured for couplings?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor What is torsional rigidity and why measure it? Mike Parzych, Product Marketing Manager at GAM explains that Torsional rigidity is the ability of…
Coupling Trends 2016
Two coupling industry trends could spur growth over the next four years. The first relates to technology trends for components themselves. The second is economics-influenced market trends. In…
GAM celebrates 25th anniversary
GAM, a manufacturer of gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits, celebrates its 25th anniversary. GAM Enterprises began in 1990 when Gary Michalek saw an opportunity to…
Engineering web app lets designers pick components
GAM, a manufacturer of precision gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits, now offers a engineering web app that lets designers pick components. Available at m.gamweb.com, it works well…
