There are many ways to improve productivity in a servo system. For example, there is the possibility that you can shorten the production cycle time if you use a high-performance servo motor and an actuator. What is a chance to bring out the servo system performance? However, there are some points users are overlooking. It is […]
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PTDA Virtual Trade Show
March 16, 2021 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Central With few opportunities to connect with distributors in the past year, it has been more difficult to showcase the products and solutions you have to support your mutual customers. The PTDA Virtual Trade Show offers you the opportunity to do this while reaching multiple distributors in one day. […]
TB Wood’s Roto-Cam mechanical clutch
TB Wood’s easily installed Roto-Cam® mechanical clutch completely eliminates external, separately mounted fulcrums, yokes, levers, or trunnions and permits a simple, clean compact control system for direct or remote — manual or powered — actuation. Roto-Cam provides smooth easy engagement typical of a spring-loaded clutch plus a positive, over-center “lock-in”. The clutch can be “inched” […]
PTDA 6th Edition Power Transmission Handbook
PTDA’s revised 6th Edition Power Transmission Handbook is an excellent primer to educate every member of your team. Strengthen your competitive advantage by ensuring your sales and customer service staff are adequately equipped to support your customers by providing solutions in a way that builds loyalty and trust. The updated 6th Edition has enhanced content […]
NBK Wireless Positioning Unit “EPU-200” Series model change notice
A model change for the Wireless Positioning Unit “EPU-200” series will occur as follows. The backwards compatible model will be the “EPU-220” series (scheduled for release on June 29, 2021). There will be no change in price, shape, dimensions, or performance as a result of this model change. Customers who have been using the “EPU-200” series can […]
PTDA Hosts First Virtual Trade Show
PTDA is hosting its first Virtual Trade Show on March 16, giving power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) manufacturers and distributors the opportunity to focus on PT/MC product knowledge and channel partner relationships. During the virtual trade show, PTDA manufacturer and associate members will showcase their products through virtual exhibit booths, technical sessions, and product demos. Exhibitors […]
Stromag KMS CC marine clutch handles larger shaft sizes for vessel packaging
Combining the versatility and performance of its KMS Multi-Disc marine clutches within a more compact package, Stromag has launched the newly designed KMS CC. Offering an inherent ability to accommodate larger shafts despite its reduced size and weight, the KMS CC provides a distinct advantage for condensing and optimizing the propulsion system of almost any […]
Intelligent wear protection from Voith
Resolving issues with smarter design The Voith FlexPad Roll End Hub (REH) design greatly increases hub body operational life through a significant reduction in wear. In steel mills work rolls are changed regularly. This requires some clearance between roll end hubs (REH) and work roll ends. The clearance leads to wear and continuously growing play, […]
PTDA’s Industry Reports positively adjusts 2021 outlook
The third quarter 2020 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the severity of the year-over-year decline in U.S. industrial production and in the PTDA Distributor and Manufacturer Total Sales Indices are easing relative to tentative second-quarter lows. The PTDA Distributors Total Sales Index in the third […]
Voith HyGrip connection coupling
The HyGrip connection coupling consists of a twin-walled pressure sleeve. It is pressurized with oil up to 1 000 bar and sealed with a brass valve. This results in a completely backlash-free frictional connection. HyGrip connection couplings can be specifically designed to meet the exact requirements of the application. The torque transmission capacity and the […]
