The IHI Group, one of the largest engineering and manufacturing companies in Japan, specializes in large-scale power and construction projects. One aspect of its business is to take jet engines that were originally designed for aerospace applications and adapt them to generate electricity in landbased, combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants. These efficient aeroderivative […]
Quick release clamp ATTACHES AND REPOSITIONS WITHOUT TOOLS
A new line of quick release clamps for use as a clamp, stop, or spacer where ease of use and speed are important is being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. The Stafford Quick-Clamp features a cam lever for clamping and a knurled nut for adjusting the clamping preset; making it easy to open-close and clamp […]
High torque flexible gear couplings
R+W expands on its product line by offering a new model of the BZ flexible Gear Couplings. These robust and maintenance-free couplings are now available in sizes that can transmit up to 2,080,000 Nm of torque and will include a keyway connection or a conical clamping system. The high-precision interlocking teeth in the coupling hubs […]
G.L. Huyett releases new catalog
G.L. Huyett, a manufacturer, master distributor, and importer of non-threaded fasteners, grease fittings, and engineered fasteners, offers an extensive selection of key stock, machine keys, shafting, tool steel, shims, spacers, shaft collars, hex keys, bearings, and precision balls to support the power transmission industry. Along with informative and educational content, the new 188 page Key […]
Mounting keyless pulleys, gears or sprockets with a single sleeve
Asymmetric Fasteners Inc. has released a new product for mounting components onto a keyless shaft. A threaded bore in the component (pulley, gear, or sprocket) bolted with the Torksleeve A2 generates a uniform locking pressure on the shaft by turning a nut. It offers repeatable, precise positioning along with high torque transfer capability. Any component […]
Custom shaft collars combine functions to solve problems
Custom manufactured shaft collars that often include modifications, which end users previously made on their own, are now available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Custom Shaft Collars can include minor modifications to their standard parts such as slots, flats, through-holes, and threaded holes to complete custom designs with cams, levers, mounting holes, hinges, and more. […]
GKN plc agrees sale of its Stromag business
GKN plc (“GKN”) has announced that it has agreed the sale of its Stromag business (part of the GKN Land Systems division) to Altra Industrial Motion Corp. for a cash consideration of €184 million (£164 million) and the transfer of debt-like obligations of approximately €14 million (£13 million) for a total enterprise value of €198 […]
R+W adds the SP3 Bellows Coupling to its high speed coupling line up
Bellows couplings are well known in highly dynamic precision applications because of their continuous symmetry, high torsional rigidity, and low moment of inertia. Many of the same characteristics are also very well-suited to high speed operation. Standard design balance for bellows couplings is typically up to 10,000 rpm, with the limiting factor being only the […]
The 4 best torque limiter videos on the web
Torque limiters are essential for preventing motion system damage in the event of a jam or overload situation. With personnel safety a paramount as well, it’s important to understand how torque limiters function within a given application. In this list, we’ll cover a few of the most viewed and most informative torque limiter videos on […]
Case Studies: Helical flexure for two different applications
Application story 1: Challenge: A Helical customer had planned to use the AE087 or AE100 to connect a potentiometer to a control lever. The operating atmosphere included both salt and dirt, plus high parallel misalignment potential. They wanted to use a “D” bore to fasten the lever to a shaft, then connect the coupling to […]