The PTDA Foundation is off to a strong fundraising start in 2024, raising nearly $147,000 during the first three months of its 2024 Fund Drive campaign. Contributions support the PTDA Foundation in empowering PT/MC (power transmission/motion control) industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retention efforts. “Our industry plays a crucial role […]
Torque limiters and couplings
Couplings from mayr power transmission ensure reliable torque transmission and safely limit forces and torques. The shaft couplings connect shafts in the power train and compensate for misalignments. Depending on the design, they are either rigid or flexible. The mayr torque limiting clutches reliably limit torques and forces and thus prevent damage to the power […]
DATAFLEX torque measuring shaft from KTR
Dual-range torque sensor for measuring torque and speed Precise measuring of torque and speed is an indispensable part of modern drive technology with its variable and dynamic drives. The DATAFLEX torque sensor has two measuring ranges calculating four parameters at the same time: torque, speed, rotation angle, and rotation direction. The family of precision measuring […]
R+W precision couplings
As an expert manufacturer of precision couplings, R+W can provide solutions for just about any application, harmonizing requirements for high speed and high precision in motion transfer. Companies operate their systems with assurance of process reliability and efficiency when it comes to their use of R+W precision couplings. Beyond this is the trend toward increasingly […]
Precision shaft-mounted clutch couplings from SDP/SI
AVAILABLE IN: Voltage: 24 V dc Static Torque: 5 – 80 lb-in. Bore Size: 0.25 in. – 0.50 in. Shaft-mounted clutch Couplings are designed for inline loads. Standard voltage is 24V DC, other voltages and dissimilar bore combinations are available for special order. SDP/SI www.sdp-si.com/products
Precision magnetic particle brakes
AVAILABLE IN: Voltage: 24 V dc Torque Range: .06 – 115 lbf in. Length: 2.10 – 5.53-in. Magnetic Particle Brakes are ideal for tension control applications and high cycle applications such as labeling machines for the food and drug industry. Their operating torque range is broad and can be very accurately controlled. Standard catalog units […]
Precision flexible junior (bowed nylon)couplings from SDP/SI
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Nylon Bore Size: 6 mm – 20 mm Outer Diameter: 40 mm – 52 mm Length: 48 mm – 56 mm Two- and Three-Piece Junior Couplings are curved tooth gear couplings made of nylon. Designed to compensate for axial, radial, and angular misalignment, they are lightweight and maintenance-free. SDP/SI www.sdp-si.com
Accuracy in gearboxes and couplings
When looking at gearbox accuracy, there are a number of key parameters to consider. Knowing these parameters and understanding what impact they have on accuracy is critical to designing a system that meets specifications and achieves optimal performance. Below is a detailed look at each of these key parameters. Torsional Stiffness What is it? The […]
Full steam ahead: Sulzer restores operational integrity of steam turbine on container ship
Container ships are the lifeblood of global supply chains, with the World Economic Forum estimating that 90% of goods are transported by sea.1 For operators, it is essential to have vessels out at sea meeting schedules and returning profits. When a container ship owned by one of the top three global shipping companies required a […]
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new members. Distributor Pacific International Bearing, Inc. has been a leading supplier of bearings and related products to OEMs in the aerospace, miniature, commercial, military, and industrial sectors for more than 30 years. The company […]