Bellows Couplings, Servo Couplings, Flexible Couplings

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 honors Ken Miko with Warren Pike Award

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Ken Miko, Director, Category Management and Strategic Accounts, BDI (Cleveland, Ohio), the 28th recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. Miko received the … [Read More...]

PTDA 2018 Industry Summit participants ascended the summit and elevated connections

Over 700 participants from the power transmission/ motion control (PT/MC) industry came together October 17-20 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. They ascended the summit using tools and information from relevant presentations and the latest economic update to learn about the future and elevated … [Read More...]

Finalists announced for Mechanical category in LEAP Awards

Five finalists have been announced for the inaugural Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards’ Mechanical Category. These finalists have created and incredible mix of mechanical component technology advances. The daunting task of judging this highly competitive category went to a … [Read More...]

Stafford 316 SS shaft collars and couplings

Standard and custom machined parts made from corrosion-resistant 316 SS for use in wastewater treatment facilities and similar harsh environments are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford 316 SS Shaft Collars and Couplings are available off-the-shelf and as custom machined special … [Read More...]

Power transmission/motion control tech tips

Enhance your product and industry knowledge by subscribing to PTDA’s Tech Tips. This monthly eblast of online tips, hints and techniques helps educate you on power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products, technologies and concepts. Tech Tips are based on the expertise of PTDA members, content … [Read More...]

Twin Disc to present at the Baird 2018 Global Industrial Conference

Twin Disc has announced that John H. Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary will present at the Baird 2018 Global Industrial Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 11:30 … [Read More...]

Jim Halverson and Sandy Sullivan to lead PTDA in 2019

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) elected its 2019 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council at the annual business meeting during the recent PTDA Industry Summit in Colorado Springs, Colo. Jim Halverson, manager power products, Van Meter, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) will … [Read More...]