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Planetary gearbox basics video: Benefits, mechanical fatigue, and torque...
A planetary gearbox is a contained geartrain that takes the form of a mechanical component containing gear series. In fact, planetary gear sets may be the most common arrangement in integrated...
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SEPAC announces line of thrust reverser brakes for aviation use
SEPAC Inc. has announced a line of high-performance thrust reverser brakes, which are used to prevent the thrust reversers on an airplane from being engaged in flight. SEPAC’s thrust reverser brakes...
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What’s the best type of gearbox for servo applications?
Gearboxes provide torque multiplication, speed reduction, and inertia matching for motor-driven systems. Servo systems, specifically, require gearboxes that can supply not only high torque with low...
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How do I determine what gear ratio I need for my servo system?
The load-to-motor inertia ratio is a critical parameter in servo motor sizing and performance. As we discussed in a previous article, one of the most significant effects of using a gearbox in a servo...
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Gearing Solutions introduces 5-hp FlexFrame speed reducer
Gearing Solutions has introduced its FlexFrame 5-hp face-mounted speed reducer with patented adaptors which allow them to be used with either IEC or NEMA motors. This allows users to quickly switch or...
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Retaining ring basics video: Stamped, eared, e-clip, and constant section
As with other joining hardware (such as cotter pins, screws, and bolts) retaining rings prevent mating components from excessive moving. In short, they create a removable shoulder preventing components...
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Wave springs basics video: Spring force, work height, materials, and...
Within mechanical designs, tension, compression, and torsion springs take numerous forms to store and release energy. Wave springs are a type of compression springs made of flat wire. They are called...
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SEPAC intros spring-engaged, power-off brake for aerospace applications
SEPAC has released a 1-inch electromagnetic spring engaged, power off (SEB) brake for aerospace and defense applications. This unique brake, 1inch in diameter, is suitable for small actuators and ideal...
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What features make a gearbox suitable for washdown environments?
Washdown processes are common in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries, where cleanliness of the manufacturing and handling equipment plays an important role in the quality and safety of...
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Shaft locking bushing features fast mounting, high radial load capacity
Zero-Max’s ETP Power keyless connections are a suitable locking device in laminated floor manufacturing systems. They are also an excellent choice for locking into position gears, pulleys, sprockets...
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Zero-Max ETP Power Shaft locking bushing delivers high load capacity
Zero-Max’s ETP Power keyless connections are suitable locking devices for laminated floor manufacturing systems. They also function to lock gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in automated...
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Ogura MS series clutches, brakes now available in North America
Ogura Industrial announces the availability of its MS series of clutches, brakes and combination clutch-brake units to North America. The MS series is finding new opportunities for machinery...
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ITT Enidine releases flight-critical components that deliver control, comfort...
ITT Inc. and its Enidine brand has added high capacity laminated (HCL) elastomeric bearings and Frahm dampers to its extensive rotorcraft solutions portfolio. Enidine is showcasing its comprehensive...
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Three gearbox selection tools available online
Image credit: Apex Dynamics, USA Selecting a gearbox goes beyond just determining the required speed and torque output. Duty cycle, radial and axial loads, inertia, and environment all play a factor....
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Gears of new materials and in custom variations (with emerging helical,...
Power transmission through gearsets is a mainstay of motion control, as gears allow full use of electric-motor capabilities. Recent years have brought gear innovations with new materials; custom gear...
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Brakes and clutches: Top trends in IoT — and uses on ac-motor conveyors 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....
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New zero-backlash, spring-engaged brake family
Nexen Group Inc. has announced the Zero-Backlash Spring Engaged (ZSE) brake family. The pneumatically-released ZSE offers high torque, high speed, and zero backlash ideal for holding applications....
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New ultra-thin power-off brake from SEPAC
SEPAC’s new line of extremely thin power-off brakes, the UTSEB Series (Ultra Thin Spring-Engaged Brakes), is offered in five standard frame sizes from 1.14 to 2.68 in. in diameter and lengths from 0.47...
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What are the signs of gearbox misalignment?
Misalignment is widely recognized as the underlying cause for the majority of gearbox repairs and failures. It can degrade machine performance, reduce mean time between repair (MTBR), and decrease the...
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Rotary bearings for motion engineers – types and variations
The basic components of a radial ball bearing are the outer ring, inner ring, cage, and balls.Image credit: NTN Corporation Rotary bearings are common components in motion systems. They’re used in...
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