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, […]
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AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group first quarter results
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. reported first quarter 2018 revenue of $308.4 million, a 20% increase from $258.0 million in the first quarter 2017. EBITDA for the first quarter 2018 was $44.5 million, a 35% increase from $33.0 million in the first quarter 2017. Net income attributable to shareholders increased 18% to $18.4 million in […]
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group general meeting results
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. has announced that during its Annual General Meeting held in Amsterdam on May 2nd, 2018, shareholders approved all agenda items presented, including the rep-appointment of Dr. Heinz Schimmelbusch as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Management Board for an additional term of two years when his current term […]
What are the pros and cons of beam couplings?
Beam couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on proper coupling selection. The following is an excerpt from the beam coupling section of his Webinar, Master Coupling Selection: A Guided Journey by Bobby Watkins. “We’re going to start off […]
Modified Periflex CR shaft coupling for dredging system
A major manufacturer of dredging systems needed a reliable coupling solution with a small footprint for use on a new dredging vessel platform. The system features a 1200 HP diesel engine that drives a complex, custom-designed, eight-pad gearbox with primary output to a two-speed clutch that drives the system’s main pump, as well as hydraulic […]
Flywheel coupling kits for road construction brooms
A leading manufacturer of industrial sweepers and brooms required an economical coupling solution for a line of road construction sweepers. Dual hydraulic pumps, horizontally mounted to each other off the rear of the machine’s 74 HP Tier 4 engine, drive the propulsion of the machine and control the operation and speed of the broom and […]
Twin Disc celebrates 100 years
Twin Disc, Inc., a global leader in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, announced today it will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout the year. Twin Disc started in Racine, Wisconsin, in 1918 with the introduction of the twin disc farm tractor clutch, and has grown with America while helping America grow. From enhancing […]
Clamping shaft collars and rigid couplings permit precision mounting and alignment
A full line of shaft collars, mounting collars, and sleeve couplings that provide accurate working surfaces and mar-free clamping has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Accu-Clamp Shaft Collars have an integral clamp on one side while leaving the other flat and perpendicular within 0.001-in. TIR to permit mounting next to […]
PTDA 2018 Leadership Development Conference
Dozens of future leaders in the power transmission/motion control industry engaged in a mix of education and interactive exercises and took home powerful tips and strategies from facilitator Matt Mayberry during the PTDA 2018 Leadership Development Conference. Held March 21-23 in San Antonio, Texas, participants in “Transformational Leadership: Becoming a World Class Leader” walked through […]
Machines use Zero-Max CD couplings for component balancing
Now some balancing machines incorporate pre-balanced CD Couplings from Zero-Max to get reliable system performance. Prebalancing aids on-machine trim balancing during assembly into the balance machine. CD Couplings have a combination of operating characteristics that support reliable automotive-component balancing. Making this possible is the coupling’s proprietary Composite Disc pack which in this application is designed […]