The vibration-absorption capable disk type XGHW-C has a dynamic vibration absorber on the high rigidity disk. It enables vibration absorption and use of higher gain levels when compared to regular disk types, thereby also allowing a shorter stabilization time. The vibration absorption function reduces the amount of parameter adjustment work, and lowers the time required […]
“Paraflex” Pin-Hub couplings from Miki Pulley
Miki Pulley announces Introduction of its “Paraflex” Pin-Hub Couplings for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. Key features of these couplings include high allowable misalignment, low backlash and resonance dampening. With a pin-bushing type design, these Paraflex Couplings are available in two models. The CPU model has a maximum torque of 25 Nm and […]
PTDA Webinar: Market Forecast
PTDA webinars are available to any employee of a PTDA member company for no additional charge. December 9, 2019 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central On a quarterly basis, PTDA releases the Market Forecast Report which provides growth and trend data for 10 North American and seven European end-user markets. Produced by the renowned Institute for Trend Research […]
The eight best ways to wreck your coupling driven system
Keeping a servo-driven system running at peak efficiency is no simple feat. Misunderstanding performance criteria such as misalignment, torque, or RPM can be all it takes to cause a critical failure. The following are the eight best ways to consistently sabotage or damage your coupling driven system (and how to avoid them in the future). […]
Altra brakes, clutches, limit switches, and couplings on stage scenery winches
BC Caire, a leading French manufacturer of stage equipment needed reliable and quiet powertrain components for use on new scenery winches at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris. The 2500-seat theater has undergone many restorations and upgrades since its original construction in 1862. In mid-2019 the theater re-opened after a major 2-1/2 year, 31 M€ […]
Shaft collars and couplings feature choice of federal AMS-STD-595 colors
A full line of shaft collars, couplings, and mounting devices that can be finished to precisely match all types of military equipment and weaponry has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Shaft Collars, Couplings & Mounting Devices can now feature Federal Standard AMS-STD-595 color finishes including desert sand, earth brown, forest […]
PT/MC industry supports PT WORK Force with nearly $280,000 in contributions in 2019
More than 40% of power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) employers have no dedicated human resources staff according to a survey completed by PT WORK Force in early 2019. For these companies, the recruitment and retention activities — essential for growth — are handled by someone for whom HR is not their primary skill set. This challenge […]
Brian Davis and Jos Sueters to Lead PTDA in 2020
At its annual business meeting during the recent PTDA Industry Summit in Austin, Texas, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) elected its 2020 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council to lead the Association during its 60th anniversary year. Brian Davis, executive vice president/COO, B & D Industrial (Norcross, Ga.), will become PTDA’s president in 2020. […]
New PTDA white paper on building customer satisfaction
Each and every time a member of your company communicates with a customer, it’s an opportunity to provide a superior experience. Build customer satisfaction by developing the communication skills of your front-line employees with the Concise Communications Best Practices Paper and the Quality Customer Service Workshop. Concise Communications Best Practices As the service industry becomes […]
Sandy Sullivan receives PTDA Foundation’s 2019 Wendy B. McDonald Award
Wendy B. McDonald was one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s pioneers. To honor her memory, the PTDA Foundation established the Wendy B. McDonald Award in 2014. The award is given to a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change within the power transmission/motion […]