Now more than ever, employers need tools and resources to help them navigate the new realities of the workplace. As the charitable arm of Power Transmission Distributors Association, the PTDA Foundation, through its PT WORK Force initiative, empowers employers in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry to maximize their workforce — whether in the plant, […]
Industry News
PTDA welcomes two new distributor members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes two new member companies. Klockner Group (Columbia, S.C.) Klockner Group services industrial facilities across the U.S. with engineering, installation, fabrication, and parts for conveying systems. It is a major distributor of welded steel chain, cut tooth, […]
R+W AMERICA has moved
R+W America is excited to improve service and reliability for its customers with a vastly increased office, warehouse, and machining operation. The new facility is also the future home to full production assembly of its most popular precision coupling and line shaft products. Here’s the new address: 845 W. Hawthorne Lane West Chicago, IL 60185 […]
NBK design change of XHW-15C/XHS-15C
NBK has announced that its disk type flexible couplings XHW-15C/XHS-15C will be changed. Performances such as torque and misalignment and the price will remain the same. Thank you for your understanding of the design changes. [Change Effective Period: starting from products shipped on October 3, 2022. NBK www.nbk1560.com/en-US
U.S. Tsubaki acquires ATRA-FLEX to expand in North America
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC has announced its purchase of ATR Sales Inc. (ATR) based out of Santa Ana, CA. ATR has been manufacturing and providing ATRA-FLEX premium flexible couplings to the power transmission industry for more than 36 years. The Made in USA ATRA-FLEX premium flexible couplings provide customers with increased productivity and profitability […]
Ringfeder: What can vibration dampers do for earthquake-resistant construction?
How does a vibration damping system work? Vibration damping systems encompass energy-absorbing devices which are installed into the building structure to dissipate a large portion of the induced energy. Such energy absorption elements are not normally the main load-bearing components of a structure. Yet, structural deformation or vibrations cause these devices to move resulting in […]
ComInTec announces new aluminum dedicated production line
NEW ALUMINIUM DEDICATED PRODUCTION LINE GAS/SG/DBSE-AL Backlash free jaw spacer coupling in aluminum Our brand new production line allows us to meet all your needs in terms of quality, quantity, and timing: Deliveries in 2-3 weeks Competitive prices Custom length 3D configurator 2 years guarantee About ComInTec Originally founded in 1967 by Dante Cavalli, today […]
Sensata Technologies adds Predictive maintenance for rotary equipment
Sensata Technologies has announced that it has launched a new asset monitoring solution that enables predictive maintenance for rotary assets and delivers actionable insights to plant managers. Unplanned downtime related to motors, pumps, and other rotating assets costs plants millions of dollars in production every year. But existing solutions do not provide the real-time insights […]
PTDA Webinar: Transform Your Sales Data to Identify PT/MC Revenue ‘Sweet Spots”
May 20, 2022 1:00–2:00 pm Central Register Now Sales data is one of – if not your most valuable- resources. But many companies struggle with how to clean and manage their data for better analysis. And every company is on a different stage of its analytics journey. This session will focus on the foundations of […]
PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2022 Leadership Awards
The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Future Leaders Award, respectively. As the charitable arm of the Power Transmission Distributors Association, the PTDA Foundation champions education, outreach, and research initiatives relevant to the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry that enhance the […]