Custom chemically machined titanium parts for critical aerospace, battery, electronics, fuel cell, medical implantable, and related applications have been introduced by Photofabrication Engineering, Inc. (PEI) of Milford, MA. PEI Precision Titanium Parts are chemically machined to exact OEM design requirements, including varying depths and intricate patterns, with exact part-to-part and batch-to-batch repeatability. Featuring burr-free and […]
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Can coupling misalignment cause vibration?
In this column, Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing explains the relationship misalignment and vibration. Not properly accounting for it can lead to premature coupling failure or system component failure. Clearly define your misalignment min and max early in the selection process. That choice can be of a great help in preventative maintenance. Misalignment again, introduces […]
PTDA 2018 Industry Summit elevates industry connections in Colorado Springs
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has opened advanced registration for its PTDA 2018 Industry Summit to be held at The Broadmoor, October 17-20, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 600 delegates, representing more than 230 PTDA distributor and manufacturer member companies in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, are expected for cross-channel networking, […]
Rexnord announces the 3000 Series MCF couplings
Rexnord is proud to announce the latest addition to our premium line of power transmission components, the 3000 series MCF coupling. MCF Couplings are used as an alternative to hollow shaft mounting options for large drive applications to simplify the assembly and maintenance of gear drives. It connects the head shaft pulley of the conveyor […]
Sulzer talks maintenance solutions at Elko Mining Expo
As experts in pump design and the maintenance of rotating equipment, Sulzer is placed to deliver a wide range of services to the mining sector. With a global presence and over 180 locations, expert advice and support is never far away. The Elko mining expo is a 2-day event that welcomes everyone involved in the […]
“Jaw spider” couplings from Miki Pulley
Miki Pulley’s ALS couplings are general purpose power transmission couplings designed to transmit torque by connecting two shafts while damping system vibrations and accommodating misalignment. With a “Curved Jaw” design, ALS couplings feature a polyurethane elastomer element (called the spider) between two sintered aluminum hubs. The three-component assembly fits together with a jaw from each […]
PTDA business index above five-year average
The fourth quarter 2017 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 2017 was 5.4 percent above 2016. PTDA manufacturers’ average index for total sales for 2017 had an even better result, up 8.6 percent from a year ago. […]
Shaft collars and couplings meet precise design requirements
Custom designed shaft collars and rigid couplings that solve specific mechanical drive or packaging system and conveyor component compatibility issues are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Custom Shaft Collars & Couplings can be manufactured to precise design requirements from a range of materials in a variety of configurations with special bore […]
New EAL grease for ATB couplings
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, recently introduced a new environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) grease for articulated tug and barge (ATB) couplings – Klüberbio AM 12-501. Given the importance of selecting a performance lubricant for the coupling system that allows two vessels to stay connected while pitching independently, Klüberbio AM 12-501 is an […]
PTDA’s Power Transmission Handbook earns registration mark protection
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, […]