From the 8th – 14th April, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. will be exhibiting at BAUMA 2019 in Messe München, Munich. A range of premier brands will be present, displaying solutions for vertical lift, mining and mobile power equipment applications. Guardian Couplings, Stieber, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, Thomson Industries, Warner Electric and Warner Linear will be represented […]
Ameriflex diaphragm couplings from Ameridrives
Since its introduction in 1971, the Ameriflex multiple convoluted diaphragm coupling has been a standard for life and reliability in high performance machinery applications. Today, by using the latest design and manufacturing technology, Ameridrives Couplings is able to offer increased diaphragm coupling performance without compromising reliability. Advanced analysis and manufacturing processes have produced increased ratings […]
Torque wrenches from Ruland Manufacturing
Torque wrenches are used to precisely install hardware to a preset torque. They simplify installation, prevent over torquing, and maximize performance in installations where joint tension is critical to component performance, such as a shaft collar or coupling. Operators will either set the wrench to the desired torque or purchase them with a preset torque […]
A big “twist” on Ringfeder’s standard shrink disc
Given the range of applications for shrink discs, Ringfeder has always offered a wide range of sizes. But sometimes, engineers may need a larger model than they carry. In these cases, Ringfeder will customize one of its standard shrink discs to fit a customer’s needs—which is exactly what they did for an industrial gearbox company […]
Shaft collars and couplings materials match application requirements
Special shaft collars and couplings that can be machined from wide range of materials to meet strict OEM design requirements are being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Special Shaft Collars and Couplings can be machined to customer specification from a wide range of materials including Hastelloy for high temperature applications, various stainless steels, bronze, […]
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2019 Wendy B. McDonald Award
The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company’s success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s […]
PTDA reports growth in 4Q18; but forecasts a slowing growth for 2019
The fourth quarter 2018 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 4Q18 was 5.4% higher compared to 2017. PTDA manufacturers’ index annual average was also strong, up 7.3% year over year in December. Leading indicators suggest the Index […]
How does vibration and temperature affect my coupling choice?
Many environmental considerations affect coupling selection. There is moisture, chemicals, and vacuum, to name a few. The different types of motion-controlled couplings have a different capability in handling different environmental considerations. You want to know moisture level, any chemical presence or if you’re dealing with a vacuum and you don’t want any outgassing, that’s an important […]
High torque gear coupling for steel mill roughing stand application
A major steel manufacturer needed a large replacement gear coupling as part of an upgrade for a roughing stand drive at one of its U.S. mills. Positioned on the low-speed, high-torque shaft between the gearbox and pinion drive, the gear coupling rotates at approximately 10 RPM. The goal was to ensure that the new coupling […]
Custom Amerigear Couplings for offshore drilling rig top drive application
A leading global manufacturer of oil and gas drilling equipment needed a robust coupling solution for use on its 1,000 ton top drive. The 2,000 HP drive uses two AC motors, suspended from the rig’s mast, to rotate the drill string of pipe sections into the well hole. These pipe strings can reach lengths of […]