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Klüber Lubrication now sells grease for small gears subject to high loads
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, introduces Klübersynth GE 14-151, a special grease for highly loaded small gears like those found in power tools. This product...
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Video: Five air-engaged clutches from Mach III (a Design World overview)
In a recent video with Lee Teschler, we investigated five air-engaged clutches from Mach III. The company designs and manufactures an array of air and spring-applied friction brakes and clutches — as...
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Video: Spring or air-engaged friction brakes from Mach III (a Design World...
In a recent video with Lee Teschler, we got the chance to handle two brakes from Mach III. Watch the video: Our first sample — a D2F3R-STH spring-engaged brake — is one of more than a dozen standard...
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Video on torque limiters: Examples of how to customize for industrial...
In a recent video with Lee Teschler, we go over three torque limiters from Mach III — a Kentucky-based manufacturer of stock and custom brakes, clutches, and torque limiters. The manufacturer can...
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Gearbox service factor and service class explained
Sizing a gearbox (or gearmotor) for an industrial application typically begins with determining the appropriate service factor. In simple terms, the service factor is the ratio of the gearbox rated...
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Why is static friction greater than kinetic friction?
Solid surfaces are subjected to two types of friction: static friction and kinetic friction. Static friction acts when the surfaces are stationary — think of a box on the floor. Static friction is what...
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Laser marking now part of Gear Motions production
Gear Motions now has a fiber laser marking machine which was recently installed at its Nixon Gear Division in Syracuse. The Beamer Laser Systems Model FL53 uses a 50-watt high powered LED laser to mark...
View ArticleNew Spirawave nested wave spring series from Smalley
Smalley now offers a new nested Spirawave wave spring series. Smalley has been producing nested wave springs as customs for over 30 years, but this will mark the first standard series on the market....
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Why is viscosity important for bearing lubrication?
Lubrication — or, more correctly, improper or insufficient lubrication — is one of the leading causes of equipment failures in industrial applications. Without it, sliding, rolling, or meshing surfaces...
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Zero backlash featured in Miki Pulley CSZ electromagnetic clutches
Miki Pulley’s CSZ electromagnetic clutches have a zero backlash design and provide an efficient connection between a motor and a load with low inertia, minimal drag and zero backlash. CSZ clutches...
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FAQ: What are mechanical, fluid-power, and elastomeric material dampers?
Vibration in industrial machinery often originates from imbalances inherent to motors, gearboxes, and other turning component that excites natural frequencies. Dampers in this context are components...
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New RH-N gearbox kits from Nabtesco Motion Control are pre-engineered offering
Nabtesco Motion Control now offers pre-engineered RH-N gearbox kits. RH-N kits use the manufacturer’s newest RV-N series of gearboxes … to 20% smaller and 30% lighter than the original RV-E series....
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New flexible coupling from SDP/SI features vibration damping technology
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) has debuted several new series of high-gain couplings. These Antivibration Flexible Couplings are designed for use with high gain servomotors. When a...
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High-torque synchronous belt for industrial applications
Gates has introduced the PowerGrip GT4 belt, a newly designed ethylene elastomer (EE) high-torque synchronous belt for industrial markets. The PowerGrip GT4 reflects Gates’ dedication to innovation in...
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New high performance clutch brake for outdoor power equipment
Ogura has developed a new model, GT2.75, clutch brake for the outdoor power equipment market. This new clutch brake is patented both in and outside of the United States and offers engineers advantages...
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Miniature piezo components for medical device manufacturing
PI Ceramic (a division of PI Physik Instrumente) introduces a new family of micro components, including mini transducers, suitable for the most precise applications, including medical imaging,...
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New high torque planetary gearboxes from Nanotec
For applications that require high torque, Nanotec offers new planetary gearboxes in two sizes and many reductions: the GP42 gearbox is designed for all motors with NEMA 17-flange as well as the DF45...
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Electromagnetic brakes provide more stopping power for servo motors using...
The BXR-LE brake series from Miki Pulley is a power-off, engaged brake design. When the stator is energized, the brake is disengaged allowing free rotation. When no current is applied, compression...
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What’s the difference between a dashpot and a snubber?
Dashpots and snubbers are two types of pneumatic device used for controlling the movement of a load — typically for the purpose of controlled deceleration or motion damping. Although they can be used...
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Apex Dynamics USA now sells only high-precision 42-mm helical planetary...
Apex Dynamics USA now sells the only high-precision 42-mm helical planetary gearheads in the industry. The Apex Dynamics inline and right-angle helical gearheads include model AB/AF/ABR/AFR 42 (42-mm...
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