Bellows Couplings, Servo Couplings, Flexible Couplings

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...]

Do bellows couplings require precision alignment?

Bellows couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on proper coupling selection. The following … [Read More...]

FL Series flywheel coupling from Guardian Couplings

The FL is a two-piece flywheel coupling used on off-highway construction equipment such as skid steer loaders, aerial lifts, excavators, and many other mobile hydraulic applications. The FL product is Guardian's oldest line, and has decades of proven success in the field. Not only is the FL the … [Read More...]

Twin Disc announces Proposed follow-on public offering of common stock

Twin Disc, Incorporated (Nasdaq: TWIN), a global leader in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $30,000,000 of shares of its common stock. All of the shares are being offered by Twin Disc. In … [Read More...]

Installation and assembly tools from Ruland

Ruland has added a new accessory product line including key stock, hex keys and torque wrenches to assist with assembly and installation of shaft collars and couplings. Tools are available in a wide range of options from stock in Ruland’s Marlborough, Massachusetts factory. Ruland oversized key … [Read More...]

PWH Series couplings from Lamiflex Couplings

Powerflex High Performance couplings are designed to bring high reliability for transmissions in rotary machines. They are projected to comply with most requirements of the API 671 standard, with respect to assembly. Hubs, guard rings and spacers are manufactured with high alloy steels, while … [Read More...]

Timken completes acquisition of Cone Drive

The Timken Company has announced that on Sept. 1, 2018 it completed the previously announced acquisition of Cone Drive, a leader in precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage. Cone Drive is headquartered in Traverse City, Mich., … [Read More...]

Power Distribution, Inc. shows power and monitoring portfolio at DCAC Live

Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a power transformation, power distribution, and intelligent power monitoring company, has announced it company will be showcasing its power and monitoring portfolio at this year’s DCAC Live, Sept. 11 -12, in Austin, TX (Table 12). DCAC gathers the most relevant … [Read More...]

PTDA Voice of the End Customer

PT/MC End Customers Have Spoken... PTDA says they now know what end customers want from their distributors. PTDA commissioned research to survey end customers in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) sector to help PTDA distributor members better understand what their customers value and … [Read More...]