Ruland Manufacturing is now an authorized distributor for Controlflex couplings manufactured by Schmidt-Kupplung in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. This partnership will give Schmidt-Kupplung an expanded North American presence and Ruland a more complete zero-backlash coupling product line. Controlflex couplings have a compact balanced design, are electrically isolating, and have high misalignment capabilities, making them a suitable fit […]
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J-Series Driveshafts for hydraulic fracturing pumps
A leading global manufacturer of pressure pumping equipment for oil and gas applications needed a replacement heavy-duty driveshaft for its 2500 HP diesel-powered frac pump unit. Multiple truck-mounted pump units, connected to a manifold, combine together to force a water, sand and chemical mixture under high pressure into a mile deep 8-in. diameter drilling pipe. […]
PTDA’s Industry Research reports continued growth in 2Q18
The second quarter 2018 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 2Q18 was up 6.5% from the year-ago level. PTDA manufacturers’ average index for total sales was also strong, up 8.9% from a year ago. While both indices […]
Extended range of shaft collars from JW Winco
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a supplier of standard industrial machine components, now offers an extended range of Shaft Collars that include a variety of different configurations. The products include Semi-Split Shaft Collars GN 7062.1 with Extension Tapped Holes, GN 7062.2 with Flange Holes, and GN 7062.3 with Damping Washer, along with Two-Piece Shaft […]
Mechanical engineering faculty opening at the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications to fill a full-time, tenure-track position broadly defined in the area of Design and Manufacturing, beginning Fall 2019. We encourage applications from individuals with a strong foundation in design, manufacturing, and control. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: sensing […]
PTDA honors Ken Miko with Warren Pike Award
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Ken Miko, Director, Category Management and Strategic Accounts, BDI (Cleveland, Ohio), the 28th recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. Miko received the award, named for PTDA’s co-founder and first president, at the PTDA Annual Business Meeting during […]
PTDA 2018 Industry Summit participants ascended the summit and elevated connections
Over 700 participants from the power transmission/ motion control (PT/MC) industry came together October 17-20 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. They ascended the summit using tools and information from relevant presentations and the latest economic update to learn about the future and elevated connections to help build the networks that are so critical to […]
Finalists announced for Mechanical category in LEAP Awards
Five finalists have been announced for the inaugural Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards’ Mechanical Category. These finalists have created and incredible mix of mechanical component technology advances. The daunting task of judging this highly competitive category went to a panel of independent technical/engineering-oriented judges. Responsible for the Mechanical category were these four judges: Russ […]
Stafford 316 SS shaft collars and couplings
Standard and custom machined parts made from corrosion-resistant 316 SS for use in wastewater treatment facilities and similar harsh environments are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford 316 SS Shaft Collars and Couplings are available off-the-shelf and as custom machined special parts designed for use with mixers, pumps, and flow control systems. Featuring custom components […]
Power transmission/motion control tech tips
Enhance your product and industry knowledge by subscribing to PTDA’s Tech Tips. This monthly eblast of online tips, hints and techniques helps educate you on power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products, technologies and concepts. Tech Tips are based on the expertise of PTDA members, content from Motion Control Made Simple or PTDA’s Power Transmission Handbook, the […]