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R+W for continuous use conveyor applications

Depending on the application, the prevailing conditions for tunneling technology are extreme temperature ranges, heavy contamination, strong vibration, and continuous operation 24/7 all year long. The … [Read More...]

How do I evaluate shaft misalignment?

To gain some insight on evaluating and understanding shaft misalignment, we talked to Bobby Watkins of Ruland manufacturing company to learn more. Here is what he had to say. Here is just a quick … [Read More...]

Huco Direct offers next day shipping for online orders

Huco has launched an e-commerce service at www.hucodirect.com, that allows end users to order precision couplings direct from its manufacturing headquarters. The online platform has been created to allow small-volume orders to be delivered globally, with next day shipping on standard orders. The … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

Marcelo Marcos returns to KTR Corporation as new CEO

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Marcelo Marcos who returns to the company where his KTR career began. Marcos is to return as President & CEO of KTR Corporation. Marcos was the Marketing Manager from 1995 to 2002. “Around 2000, Jerry Elenz, KTR’s founder, retired and my personal goal evolved … [Read More...]

“Specify the TB Wood’s Difference” campaign launched

TB Wood’s recently introduced the “Specify the TB Wood’s Difference” program to reinforce the service, support and strength advantages customers experience when specifying TB Wood’s belted drives and couplings. TB Wood’s offers fast and accurate quotes, prompt response to customer questions and … [Read More...]

Twin Disc announces fiscal 2019 third quarter financial results

Twin Disc has reported financial results for the fiscal 2019 third quarter ended March 29, 2019. Sales for the fiscal 2019 third quarter increased to $77,420,000, from $65,349,000 for the same period last year. The 18.5% increase in 2019 third quarter sales was primarily due to the contribution … [Read More...]

June Robotic Summit: Register now and we’ll see you in Boston

Our team hereby welcomes you to Boston in June for the 2019 Robotics Summit — June 5 and 6, 2019 to be exact. Focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics, the Robotics Summit is actually co-located with the DeviceTalks event at the Seaport World Trade Center. … [Read More...]

Stainless steel oldham couplings from Ruland

Ruland now makes oldham coupling hubs from 303 stainless steel. This addition gives designers an off-the-shelf coupling to choose from when designing systems in corrosive, vacuum or cleanroom environments. Stainless steel oldham couplings are zero-backlash, can accommodate all forms of misalignment … [Read More...]