The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) held the first Industry Immersion Conference in Hollywood Florida on February 29. This one-day intensive program—developed and led by power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) practitioners—aimed to advance the professional perspectives, experience, and confidence employees and emerging leaders need to cultivate successful relationships within the industry. “Successful business teams and relationships […]
Torque-measuring ROTEX coupling – now digital and analog
The MONITEX BT is a torque-measuring coupling hub for recording torque and speed. We have now developed a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that makes it easy to integrate the measured signals into control systems. The DAC connects to the MONITEX BT torque sensor via Bluetooth and provides the live data as a voltage and current signal […]
PTDA Welcomes New Member
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new associate member. Service First Processing consults on and provides credit card and electronic payment processing for businesses, with a particular focus on servicing trade associations and buying groups. Its solutions integrate with several enterprise […]
Zero-Max overhung load adaptors and CD couplings for off-highway mobile equipment
The recent trend toward electrification minimizes the power requirement needed from internal combustion engines and can sometimes even replace internal combustion engines in a driveline of Off-Highway Equipment. The result is a greener, cleaner, sustainable energy alternative. Electric motors now being designed into mobile equipment have increased the importance of integrating high-performance mechanical components like […]
Base isolation methods for earthquake-resistant construction
By Ringfeder Editor Earthquake-resistant construction is vital to keeping people safe and preventing economic losses in earthquake-prone regions. To ensure the safety of the public and infrastructure, it’s important to comply with all applicable earthquake codes and standards, which are consistently updated with data collected from recent earthquakes and related research. Numerous seismic standards have […]
PTDA Foundation welcoming nominations for 2024 Leadership Awards
The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award celebrates a woman who, regardless of her career stage, has made significant contributions to her company and the PT/MC industry in 2023. The […]
High-torque flexible servo couplings
By Chris Gumas, Director of Marketing, Ruland Manufacturing Matching high-torque applications with the ideal servo coupling demands careful consideration of several factors, including torque and misalignment capabilities, speed requirements, and spatial constraints. Ruland offers a range of high-torque servo couplings – bellows, disc, and slit – each designed to address these factors in unique ways. […]
PTDA to Host 2024 Canadian Conference
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will convene for the PTDA 2024 Canadian Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on June 4–6. Delegates in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, representing PTDA distributor and manufacturer companies, will broaden cross-channel networks, expand connections, and deepen business relationships. “Opportunities to cultivate strong relationships between channel partners in […]
CENTAFLEX-TIR coupling saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions for Stage V diesel engines
CENTA Couplings has launched a new design to reliably dampen the increased torsional vibrations from Stage V diesel engines. With its flexibility, the CENTAFLEX-TIR dual-stage torsional roller coupling helps these efficient, downsized engines achieve the lowest idling speeds, allowing end users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in operation. […]
GAM servo coupling express service
The standard lead time for an in-stock servo coupling at GAM is five business days. However, the company understands that sometimes you may need something quicker. That is why GAM offers Express Services to get your machine up and running as quickly as possible. Same-Day Express Service: Your order ships the same day it […]