Specially designed threaded collar nuts that can be machined from a wide variety of materials, in bore sizes from 0.25 to 12-in. with virtually any thread style and O.D. treatment to fit lock-washers and adapters have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Special Threaded Shaft Collars and Bearing Lock Nuts can be machined from […]
Twin Disc, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Veth Propulsion
Twin Disc, Inc., has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Veth Propulsion Holding, B.V. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Veth Propulsion”), a global supplier of main and auxiliary marine propulsion products. The purchase price is approximately $58.6 million (€49.7 million) plus net cash, with potential adjustments based on Veth Propulsion’s working […]
Precision chemically machined titanium parts
Custom chemically machined titanium parts for critical aerospace, battery, electronics, fuel cell, medical implantable, and related applications have been introduced by Photofabrication Engineering, Inc. (PEI) of Milford, MA. PEI Precision Titanium Parts are chemically machined to exact OEM design requirements, including varying depths and intricate patterns, with exact part-to-part and batch-to-batch repeatability. Featuring burr-free and […]
Can coupling misalignment cause vibration?
In this column, Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing explains the relationship misalignment and vibration. Not properly accounting for it can lead to premature coupling failure or system component failure. Clearly define your misalignment min and max early in the selection process. That choice can be of a great help in preventative maintenance. Misalignment again, introduces […]
Magnetic couplings from Miki Pulley
Miki Pulley’s Magnetic Couplings transmit torque from one shaft to another using a magnetic field rather than a mechanical connection. These Magnetic Couplings are another new class of power transmission solutions from Miki Pulley. The coupling design incorporates rare earth neodymium magnets in the assembly to transmit torque. This model simply transmits torque by pairing […]
PTDA 2018 Industry Summit elevates industry connections in Colorado Springs
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has opened advanced registration for its PTDA 2018 Industry Summit to be held at The Broadmoor, October 17-20, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 600 delegates, representing more than 230 PTDA distributor and manufacturer member companies in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, are expected for cross-channel networking, […]
Rexnord announces the 3000 Series MCF couplings
Rexnord is proud to announce the latest addition to our premium line of power transmission components, the 3000 series MCF coupling. MCF Couplings are used as an alternative to hollow shaft mounting options for large drive applications to simplify the assembly and maintenance of gear drives. It connects the head shaft pulley of the conveyor […]
Sulzer talks maintenance solutions at Elko Mining Expo
As experts in pump design and the maintenance of rotating equipment, Sulzer is placed to deliver a wide range of services to the mining sector. With a global presence and over 180 locations, expert advice and support is never far away. The Elko mining expo is a 2-day event that welcomes everyone involved in the […]
Dual-keyed rigid couplings prevent axial and radial slippage
A line of rigid couplings that are suitable for heavy, suspended loads on shafts used in mixers, pumps, fans and related drive systems has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Dual-Keyed Rigid Couplings have axial and annular keyways to provide additional security for high torque and axial load applications. Designed to […]
“Jaw spider” couplings from Miki Pulley
Miki Pulley’s ALS couplings are general purpose power transmission couplings designed to transmit torque by connecting two shafts while damping system vibrations and accommodating misalignment. With a “Curved Jaw” design, ALS couplings feature a polyurethane elastomer element (called the spider) between two sintered aluminum hubs. The three-component assembly fits together with a jaw from each […]