Rigid shaft end adapters eliminate need for shaft replacement
Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced an expanded line of rigid shaft end adapters that includes smaller sizes and a wide variety of designs that solve shaft compatibility issues. Stafford Rigid...
View ArticleOil-shear load brakes absorb extreme torque to zero rpm
Force Control load brakes feature oil shear technology that allows them to absorb extreme torque at speeds as low as 0 rpm, so that the dynamometer can accurately capture data at these very low speeds....
View ArticleNeugart extends Economy series gearboxes with smaller frame sizes
Neugart responds to the desire of many machine builders for more compact, lighter servo drives with two corresponding gearboxes: The newly developed PLQE040 and PLFE055 extend the proven Economy series...
View ArticleNidec debuts precision gear reducer with multiple built-in sensors
Nidec Drive Technology Corporation, a member of Nidec Corporation’s group companies, announced that it has developed Smart-FLEXWAVE, the world-first product that combines FLEXWAVE, an existing...
View ArticleTop motion control stories of 2023
As in years past, the editors at Motion Control Tips have once again sifted through the data to see what stories our readers liked the most in 2023. Some of the most popular stories were ones that...
View ArticleSmart fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance
igus has developed intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection, enabling condition monitoring and preventing costly machine breakdowns....
View ArticleCam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces
IKO International has introduced its CFC…B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that solves space limitations that often exist on the stud...
View ArticleFull ceramic radial bearings for extreme environment applications
The XTREME 6000 ZrO2 Series of full ceramic radial bearings from CeramicSpeed are designed to provide levels of performance in extreme environments beyond the capabilities of steel and even hybrid...
View ArticleNew ring force sensors with galvanically isolated input
Inelta Sensorsysteme has added new model variants to its portfolio of ring force sensors. The sensor type, which acts as a measuring washer, is used to detect axially acting forces on screws, shafts or...
View ArticleNew ac hypoid inverter-duty gearmotors from Bodine Electric
Bodine Electric Company introduces 12 new ac inverter-duty hypoid hollow shaft gearmotors. These type 42R-25H2 and 42R-30H3 geared motors combine an all-new ac inverter-duty, 230/460 Vac motor with two...
View ArticleNexen Group debuts new line of electric servomotor brakes
The new Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake from Nexen Group, Inc., offers zero backlash up to the full holding torque in a rigid, easy to install product. The Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake line is...
View ArticleNidec Drive Technology adds high-precision reducers to its ABLE series
Nidec Drive Technology has added high-end models that feature low backlash, noise, and vibration, to the company’s lineup of the ABLE series, a group of servo motor-dedicated planetary reducers. “ABLE...
View ArticleThe fundamentals of miniature gearing
Miniature and microgearing with high precision and tight tolerances is used to deliver accurate low-backlash power transmission complementing small electric motors in: • Medical devices and surgical...
View ArticleTimken to acquire CGI Inc.
Engineered bearings and industrial motion company The Timken Co., has agreed to acquire CGI Inc., a Nevada-based manufacturer of precision drive systems serving a broad range of automation markets with...
View ArticleNew patented wave spring from Rotor Clip engineered for EV market
Rotor Clip has launched its new, patented InterShim Wave Spring design. Engineered for high-acceleration electric motor applications, this innovative design features alternating turns between inactive...
View ArticleCam followers feature space-saving polymer outer ring design
IKO International’s CFL Series cam follower boasts a unique, space-saving outer ring design and polymer layer that exceeds the capabilities of conventional resin-type cam followers. Many conventional...
View ArticleOgura creates new brochure for gas and battery turf care market
Ogura Industrial has created a new brochure to highlight the wide variety of solutions provided in the turf care market, for both gas and battery powered equipment. As a dominant player in the...
View ArticleNew compact precision gearboxes in 055 frame size from Neugart
The increasing demand for compact servo drives in mechanical engineering has led to a corresponding need for smaller gearboxes that are suitable for these drives. In response to this market need,...
View ArticleQuick adjust flange collars now with hex and square bores
An expanding line of quick adjust flange collars for mechanical drive systems where regular adjustments are required has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Python flange...
View Articlemaxon unveils High Efficiency Joint drive, a new actuator for dynamic robots
maxon has launched the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) Drive 70-48-50, the newest addition to its High Efficiency Robotic Joints portfolio. This advanced actuator sets new standards in torque density and...
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