Ruland Manufacturing has recently acquired RoCom, a company with deep expertise in the design and manufacturing of custom-machined springs and beam couplings. Ruland said, “This acquisition enhances our ability to provide precision-engineered springs for a variety of applications, including industrial, medical, and aerospace sectors.” By integrating the expertise of RoCom into Ruland’s manufacturing processes, both […]
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Zero-Max at Automate 2025
Zero-Max is a leading provider of motion control and power transmission solutions and one of the industry’s most trusted flexible shaft coupling manufacturers. The Company provides high-performance flexible shaft couplings, overload safety couplings, right-angle gear drives, keyless shaft bushings, overhung load adaptors, and other precise motion control components. Zero-Max also provides the Miki Pulley brand […]
Four new power transmission/motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform
Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the introduction of conveyors/material handling, couplings, motors, and linear bearings (round shaft) to the PIE Technology Platform™ (PIE). These additional product categories bring the total bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) categories available to 32. Additional categories in development include open gearing, enclosed […]
Zero-Max introduces ServoClass-HSN resonance/vibration damping couplings
Zero-Max has added to their field-proven ServoClass Flexible Shaft Coupling line with the introduction of the new ServoClass-HSN Coupling to address noise and vibration issues that can be experienced in certain high gain, high-speed stepper/servo motor applications. Featuring a Highly Saturated Nitrile Rubber (HSN/HNBR) flex element, these couplings are specifically designed for maximum damping and […]
Zero-Max celebrates 75 Years of product successes with plans for the future
Becoming an industry-leading manufacturer of Motion Control and Power Transmission components came quickly for Zero-Max by being responsive to customer’s needs with innovative products and exceptional service. Its first product was a unique Mechanical Variable Speed Drive that solved application challenges in varied industries, with many of these drives still in use 75 years later. […]
Flange mounting shaft collars can be configured for many applications
A full line of user-machinable flange collars that are ready to mount and feature integral clamps that provide a high-strength, non-marring hold has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Accu-Flange Shaft Mounting Collars are user-machinable and can be configured to perform a wide range of applications such as a pulley, cam, […]
Broaden your horizons at the PTDA 2024 industry summit
Members of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will gather at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the 2024 Industry Summit on October 24-26. This year’s program—“Broadening Horizons. Elevating Excellence.”—will do just that, expand participants’ knowledge of leading-edge trends and solutions for tackling industry challenges, along with opportunities to network with peers. “Our members […]
COMMERCIAL PLASTIC UNIVERSAL JOINTS
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Acetal Bore Size: 1/8-in. (2mm) – 3/8-in. (10mm) Outer Diameter: 1/4-in. (6.3mm) – 5/8-in. (15.9mm) Length: 3/4-in. (19mm) – 4 13/32-in. (111.8mm) Plastic universal joints are inexpensive, dampen vibration, electrically insulating, and are well suited for low-torque applications. We offer a wide variety of sizes and styles as standard catalog items. We […]
COMMERCIAL TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINTS from SDP/SI
Materials: Acetal, Brass, Stainless Steel Bore Size: 0.125 in. (2mm) – 0.6250 in. (14mm) Outer Diameter: 0.25 in. (6.3mm) – 0.625 in. (25.41mm) Length(closed): 1.5 in. (38.1mm) – 10.1 in. (256mm) Stainless steel telescoping universal joints are offered in a number of sizes and are heat and corrosion-resistant. Telescoping miniature universal joints feature zero backlash […]
SCARA operate At high speed, with semi-conductor positioning accuracy using BXR-LE brakes from Miki Pulley
Precise positioning of semi-conductor wafers during SCARA assembly operations requires instantaneous braking and holding power while minimizing heat in the system. The latest compact and slender Miki Pulley BXR-LE brake models provide the needed perfectly controlled braking in a confined area of the system using minimal power. Cycle time is critical in semiconductor assembly. The […]
