Coupling Tips

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...]

PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2019 Wendy B. McDonald Award

The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company's success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of … [Read More...]

PTDA reports growth in 4Q18; but forecasts a slowing growth for 2019

The fourth quarter 2018 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 4Q18 was 5.4% higher compared to 2017. PTDA manufacturers’ index annual average was also strong, … [Read More...]

Altra Industrial Motion to host conference call on fourth quarter 2018 financial results

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (Nasdaq:AIMC), a global manufacturer and marketer of motion control and power transmission products, intends to release unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 before the market opens on Thursday, February 21, 2019. The company will conduct an … [Read More...]

Ruland on heavy duty shaft collars

In the following video, Ruland Manufacturing's Bobby Watkins talks about heavy-duty shaft collars. Watkins explains how an increased outside diameter impacts axial holding power and other shaft collar specifics. Ruland Manufacturing www.ruland.com … [Read More...]

PTDA Foundation Vanguard Campaign propels PT WORK Force Initiative

In 2018, the PTDA Foundation launched PT WORK Force—an initiative to specifically support the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry with Work force Outreach, Research and Knowledge. The initiative’s work is resonating strongly with contributors who are increasing their financial … [Read More...]

Shaft collars and couplings for poultry and meat processing

A line of shaft collars, couplings, and mounts that are compatible with conveyors used in poultry and meat processing and packaging lines has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford shaft collars, couplings and flange mounts are available machined … [Read More...]

Twin Disc fiscal 2019 second quarter

Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), has reported financial results for the fiscal 2019 second quarter and first half ended December 28, 2018. Sales for the fiscal 2019 second quarter were $78,107,000, compared to $56,546,000 for the same period last year. The 38.1% increase in fiscal 2019 second … [Read More...]