Earlier in 2018, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded PTDA a Class 16 registration mark for its Power Transmission Handbook, a text book first published in 1969 and now in its fifth iteration, packed with content for unbiased product training on 17 categories related to power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products. Chapters include: fundamentals, bearings, […]
What do I need to know before selecting an Oldham coupling?
Oldham couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on general coupling selection. The following is an excerpt from the Oldham coupling section of his Webinar, Master Coupling Selection: A Guided Journey by Bobby Watkins. Zero backlash Oldham couplings are […]
Do bellows couplings require precision alignment?
Bellows couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on proper coupling selection. The following is an excerpt from the bellows coupling section of his Webinar, Master Coupling Selection: A Guided Journey by Bobby Watkins. Bellows couplings are for precise […]
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group first quarter results
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. reported first quarter 2018 revenue of $308.4 million, a 20% increase from $258.0 million in the first quarter 2017. EBITDA for the first quarter 2018 was $44.5 million, a 35% increase from $33.0 million in the first quarter 2017. Net income attributable to shareholders increased 18% to $18.4 million in […]
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group general meeting results
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. has announced that during its Annual General Meeting held in Amsterdam on May 2nd, 2018, shareholders approved all agenda items presented, including the rep-appointment of Dr. Heinz Schimmelbusch as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Management Board for an additional term of two years when his current term […]
Zero-backlash jaw couplings: Drawbacks and benefits
Updated October 2019 by Lisa Eitel || Zero-backlash jaw couplings are suitable for an array of applications. Here, Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing sheds some insight on their benefits and drawbacks. Zero backlash jaw couplings are our fastest growing product over the last 10 years. They’ve got some great characteristics under the right circumstances. There […]
What are the pros and cons of beam couplings?
Beam couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on proper coupling selection. The following is an excerpt from the beam coupling section of his Webinar, Master Coupling Selection: A Guided Journey by Bobby Watkins. “We’re going to start off […]
Vector coupling for tugboat winch
One of the World’s largest diesel engine distributors, located in Canada, required a reliable coupling for use on a commercial tugboat’s hydraulic towing winch system. The coupling connects the winch’s hydraulic pump to the front of one of the tug’s twin 1500 HP diesel propulsion engines that transmit 450 HP to the pump. The winch […]
Modified Periflex CR shaft coupling for dredging system
A major manufacturer of dredging systems needed a reliable coupling solution with a small footprint for use on a new dredging vessel platform. The system features a 1200 HP diesel engine that drives a complex, custom-designed, eight-pad gearbox with primary output to a two-speed clutch that drives the system’s main pump, as well as hydraulic […]
VN coupling for crawler dozer
A major global construction equipment manufacturer needed a coupling solution for its largest bulldozer. The massive 24-ton, 214 HP machine features a 135-in. wide blade and can be used for heavy dozing as well as fine grading. The coupling connects the main diesel engine to the hydraulic pump that powers the propulsion tracks and all […]