Used on hexagonal shafts Smooth bore protects shafts from damage Superior holding power over set-screw type collars Exclusively stocked by Stafford, these collars fit on standard hexagonal shafts. They can be modified (drilled, tapped, welded, etc.) to act as mounts for other components. 1-Piece Clamp-Type Shaft Collars are precision machined, non-marring, easy to adjust, with […]
R+W on the intelligent revolution in couplings for Industry 4.0
By Sascha Markert There are many cases where an expensive torque sensor would be excessive for measuring torque and speed. R+W Antriebselemente has launched a completely new alternative with its intelligent coupling. The product innovation presented here permits recording measurement data directly in the drive train, taking very accurate measurements and simultaneously user-friendly operation. Some […]
The R+W intelligent coupling
The “intelligent coupling” features direct recording of mechanical data in the drive train, taking accurate measurements through user-friendly operation. Some of the ideas underlying the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) include the optimisation of operational efficiency and cost reduction in production and monitoring equipment and machinery. All kinds of production processes can be better adjusted […]
Ruland Manufacturing to distribute standard line of Belden universal joints
Ruland Manufacturing and Belden Universal have agreed to further cooperation by offering Belden universal joints through Ruland’s eCommerce platform. Ruland will stock and make to order a wide variety of friction- and needle-bearing universal joints in alloy and stainless steel. The addition of universal joints gives Ruland a more complete power transmission offering to complement […]
Ruland now selling universal joints
Ruland is now selling universal joints. They are available in single and double configurations and allow for angular misalignment up to 90°. Friction bearing type pin-and-block universal joints from Ruland are designed for applications with moderate-to-high-torque requirements in a wide variety of industries. Pin-and-block universal joints are manufactured from alloy steel for high strength or […]
PTDA 2020 Leadership Development Conference updates
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is now taking registrations for the PTDA 2020 Leadership Development Conference to be held on March 25-27 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. The PTDA 2020 Leadership Development Conference is designed for emerging power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry leaders who want to build their leadership skills […]
Stackable stainless steel shaft collars
A line of stackable stainless steel shaft collars that are designed for mounting and stacking shafts, tubing, and hoses has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Stackable Stainless Steel Collars feature two-piece construction with flats on two opposite surfaces that are drilled and tapped to allow attachment to each other along […]
Regal Power Transmission products migrate to new website
Regal Beloit Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and power transmission components, has merged three websites into one. Customers who used to visit regalpts.com, grovegear.com or hubcityinc.com for bearings, gearing, couplings, conveying and mechanical power transmission products will now find product content, enhanced product CAD information, industry solutions and […]
Voith signs two new purchase agreements
Shortly before the turn of the calendar year, technology group Voith was able to sign another two purchase agreements. In this way, the company is consistently and rapidly advancing its core business. After successfully purchasing Swiss paper technology enterprise BTG for 319 million euros from listed British company Spectris plc on December 1, 2019, Voith […]
Voith to be carbon neutral worldwide from 2022 onwards
From 2022 onwards, none of the Voith locations around the world will leave a carbon footprint going forward. In this way, the Voith Group is making a significant contribution to climate protection. “As a global technology company, we consider the efficient use of resources and energy at all locations worldwide to be part of our […]